A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Death of a Wish is a vicious action-RPG set in a nightmare filled with horrifying monsters and terrifying people.
Play as Christian, a Marked child raised by a cult and struggling to escape indoctrination, as he bands with others to challenge their oppressors. By taking down the four Sanctum Faiths: Father, Sister, Cardinal, and Priest, they will upend the order of the world.
CHALLENGING, REWARDING COMBAT
Rend your foes asunder with magical combos called Arias in a demanding combat system that emphasizes tactical aggression. Enhance your abilities with powerful perks that significantly alter your approach to battle and the rhythm of combat. With a limitless array of ways to fight stylishly, build your character your way to destroy your foes.
THE POWER OF GRACE
Christian’s Corruption will constantly rise throughout his journey, pulling him towards a tragic end. He can hold back the Corruption by achieving high ranks in combat and performing long, graceful combos. Only by mastering battle and fighting with true elegance will he stand a chance against the Nightmares.
A DARK ADVENTURE
Explore a bleak dreamworld filled with surreal new characters, encounters, and stories. The theocratic city of Neo-Sanctum sets the stage for a struggle to determine the shape of society, and the fates of Christian and his companions. Delve into the secret underworld of the esoteric and abandoned to meet new allies who will aid you on your journey.
SURREAL AND SPECTACULAR
Christian’s world is rendered with a visual style like no other. Battles come to life in an animated spectacle of blood, light, and motion. Nicolo Telesca’s chilling score mixes electronic sounds with live instrumentation to unite the game with tense anxiety and crackling catharsis.
Updated | 29 days ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux |
Release date | Mar 11, 2024 |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (27 total ratings) |
Author | melessthanthree |
Genre | Action,Role Playing |
Tags | Atmospheric,Experimental,Horror,LGBT,Pixel Art,Singleplayer |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard,Mouse,Xbox controller,Playstation controller |
Accessibility | Configurable controls,High-contrast |
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $20 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
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Hey melessthanthree I’d just like to say how much I loved your first game lucah, I’m one achievement away from platinum-ing it and I’ve loved every detail that’s been put into the game. I even beat Colin.
I realized how criminally underrated it was when I struggled to find any tutorials and I am ecstatic that your getting some of the recognition you deserve, I haven’t bought death of a wish yet, I’m waiting to see if it goes on sale plus I need to finish Elden ring (I’ve been binging the souls series)
In summary, this comment was just meant to show how much appreciation I feel for the game you’ve created. Thank you.
i know this post is pretty old now, but I finally got my hands on death of a wish because of the steam sale, and I can already say just in the first couple chapters, It's a huge improvement on something I already loved!
Reusing the old map feels nostalgic yet the way you change the characters and the enemies makes it feel brand new :) this is very cool to me
I'm happy to say that you've been one of my main inspirations for creating my own game, which I've been working on with a friend, and progress has been slow but steady (blender is hard as hell)
parrying is so good in this game
Hi Hue989,
The teaser is available for anyone who supports the Queer Games Bundle 2022, found here: https://itch.io/b/1404/queer-games-bundle-2022
Also available here as a pay-what-you-can version https://itch.io/b/1405/queer-games-bundle-2022-pay-what-you-can-edition.
Purchasing the bundle also ensures you have access to the full game on release (date still TBD).
After the bundle period I plan to release the teaser as a standalone free demo shortly thereafter.
Love it so far! I can barely get through Verse 5 and was immediately annihilated the only time I made it to Verse 6.
That said, the first time I cleared Verse 5, I got scared by "This is it" so I backtracked to the previous room, hoping to get to rest, but I couldn't, so when I went to proceed to Verse 6, I just walked endlessly through the void, rather than getting a screen transition. As I recall, the orange bars or light indicating that it was a transition zone weren't there--I just walked into the purple. I had to quit the game and struggle through Verse 5 again to confirm that wasn't supposed to happen.
So basically, if you clear Verse 5, don't go back. Be brave.