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Warding Witches

Bullet-hell shoot ’em up Warding Witches (Warding Witches) by Sonorode, published by Headup; released 2026-10-19 (Steam 3536520), list about $12.99 / launch discount about $9.74. Shields and slow instead of bombs; Godot build, ~200MB, local split-screen co-op.

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Warding Witches cover and bullet-hell battle
  • Feel: Classic bullet hell—no screen-clear bombs; shields or slow instead, finding rhythm among shoot, dodge, and block.
  • Story: Story mode follows witches through a village; arcade mode too. Progress unlocks art and lore.
  • Hook: Defense is an active verb. High scores feed back into abilities—easy for newcomers, room for score chasers.
  • Look & sound: Hand-crafted pixel art; soundtrack by developer Sonorode, locked to the bullet rhythm.
  • Mood: Witch fantasy under a full screen of bullets—tense, with a lively magical buzz.
  • Polish: Built in Godot; early Steam reviews lean positive. About 200MB; local split-screen co-op supported.
  • Length & value: Multiple witches, difficulties, and unlockables; list about $12.99, launch discount about $9.74.
  • Scope: Stays on the bullet-hell core loop—no bolted-on open map or extra big systems.
  • Similar: If you like Touhou-style danmaku and want to try shields/slow instead of bombs, this lines up.
Warding Witches pixel battlefield and shield defense
Warding Witches witches and danmaku rhythm

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—— Seinorin

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