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CitalesGames · Published by Perp Games
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Witch the Showdown is a high-difficulty parry-action game where every battle is a boss fight. Build mana through precise parries, then unleash attacks in real time using your cards—this unique combat system defines the experience.
Action, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Engage in intense boss fights where precise parries generate mana for card-based attacks. Experience Witch the Showdown's unique combat system designed by CitalesGames.
About this game
A fast-paced, addictive parry-action combat system fused with strategic deckbuilding.
This single-player real-time action game is designed for fans of intense action and competitive play. Every opponent you face is a boss-level threat.
Build mana through well-timed parries, then unleash powerful attacks using your cards.
The game features five difficulty settings, ranging from Rookie to Master.
The highest level, Master, is designed to challenge even the most dedicated action and competitive players—clearing it is a true achievement.
At the same time, players who want to enjoy the unique systems and story at their own pace can choose from a variety of difficulty options.
Each level is carefully balanced, and your results are saved separately, allowing you to clearly track your growth and improvement as you play.
Duel Mode comes with pre-built decks, allowing you to jump straight into the action.
It’s perfect for players who want quick sessions or those aiming to master every enemy attack with flawless parries.
Tournament Mode lets you build your strategy from the cards and accessories you’re dealt, taking on consecutive battles as you fight your way toward the championship.
This mode offers a rogue-like experience with a fresh challenge every run.
Set in a near-future fantasy world where magic, swords, guns, and machines coexist, the story explores each witch’s reasons for entering the tournament and the relationships they forge with their rivals along the way.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10/11
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10/11
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Witch the Showdown - Early Access November 19th!
Witch the Showdown Hits Steam Early Access November 19th!We are bringing great news to the Steam community. You certainly won't miss out on the biggest game release of the year on November 19th - because Witch the Showdown is officially launching into Early Access! Does that date sound familiar? It should, while everyone else is running around Vice City, true deckbuilders will be mastering the ultimate spell combos. Building beyond the content available in our current demo, the Early Access release introduces a wide variety of new and formidable foes to test your tactics, along with a massive batch of fresh cards to help you hone and customize your strategy.Watch the New TrailerCheck out the latest gameplay reveal and see the new cards and enemies in action:Read full article on Community Announcements (rebecca)Patch NotesOfficial
An Update on Neon
A big hello to everyone! During the recent Steam Next Fest, the genius rifle-wielder Neon joined our playable demo for a limited time. Thanks to the overwhelming amount of amazing reviews and fantastic feedback we received from all of you, we have some incredible news to share: Neon will remain playable in the demo, following her Steam Next Fest debut!While Neon was initially planned as an event-exclusive preview, your passionate support has made it possible for everyone to continue playing with her all the way up to our Early Access launch planned for later in 2026!We want to take a moment to say a massive thank you for all your heartwarming reviews, comments, and encouragement! Every single word you share is the ultimate motivation for our development team and serves as invaluable fuel to make the game the absolute best it can be.We hope you continue to enjoy Neon’s high-power offense and thrilling playstyle!Our development team is charging full steam ahead toward the Early Access launch, as well as the full commercial release in 2027. Please continue to support Witch the Showdown, and keep those reviews and feedback coming!If you haven't already, please don't forget to add the game to your Wishlist! It helps us out immensely.Read full article on Community Announcements (rebecca)Patch NotesOfficial
[News] Early Access is officially locked in for 2026!
■ Character Updates· Luze: Mana gain during Full Burst now scales up based on the difficulty level.· Neon (Playable Character): Available now for a limited time! Neon is a high-risk, high-reward character with massive attack power, but lacks invulnerability frames (i-frames) and cannot inflict crowd control (CC) or disable opponents, making her highly challenging to control. Please check the in-game character selection screen for more details.■ Gameplay Updates· Adjusted battle visual effects to improve overall visibility.· Adjusted certain attacks for Yuzuriha.· Adjusted certain attacks for Sianore.· Adjusted the probability of drawing the exact same card consecutively during battle.· Optimized the Battle Results screen and the card selection screen in Tournament Mode to improve performance.· Replaced the Basic Deck card "Bubble Chase" with "Ice Shot."· Increased the amount of Mana recovered upon successfully parrying an enemy's single-hit attack.· Added an option to change the slow-motion speed upon a successful parry or when taking damage. Please note: The game is balanced around a 100% motion speed, so altering this may unintendedly affect the difficulty. (0% is brutally hard, so we highly recommend staying around 25%!)· Enabled "Assist Mode" for the "Rookie" difficulty level.■ Bug Fixes· Fixed a UI rendering issue that occurred on vertical windows/aspect ratios.· Fixed other minor bugs.Read full article on Community Announcements (rebecca)Community & EventsOfficial
New Demo Out Now for Steam Next Fest!
A brand-new demo for Witch the Showdown is officially live on Steam, just in time for Steam Next Fest! Here is what’s waiting for you in the arena:· Meet Neon:Take control of a new playable witch, available for a limited time!· All-new turn-based mode:Prefer to strategise? Switch to this slower-paced mode to master your cards, perfect your timing, and learn enemy attacks at your own speed.· Choose your playstyle: Whether you love lightning-fast parry action or a more relaxed, tactical approach, the championship awaits you in Duel and Tournament modes.Early Access Coming Later This Year!· The battle is just getting started. When Witch the Showdown hits Early Access later this year, it will feature even more playable witches, deadly opponents, and powerful cards.Don't wait. Grab the demo today and we'll see you in the arena!Read full article on Community Announcements (rebecca)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Patch Notes: Ver 1.1.09.2
■ New Experimental Game ModeTurn-Based Mode introduced: A new turn-based mode has been added.This mode is primarily for players who want to focus on checking card effects during battle.You can toggle between "Real-Time" and "Turn-Based" via the "Witch Mode Switch" . ■ Enemy UpdatesYuzuriha: Added new attack patterns for Master difficulty.Yue: Adjusted the intervals for rapid-fire attacks.Cyanore: Increased the size of the magic circle appearing behind the character. ■ Game UpdatesParry Improvements: Fixed an issue where it was difficult to time a parry for the next attack after a missed parry.Visual Effects: Adjusted parry success effects to improve visibility.Audio: Game audio will no longer be muted when the game window loses focus.Optimization: Improved overall game performance through optimization.Difficulty Adjustments (Rookie): Enemy attack animations are slower, and intervals between attacks are shorter. Enemy attack power has also been reduced.Difficulty Adjustments (Veteran): Enemy attack animations are now slower.Ranking: Relaxed the requirements for achieving a Total Rank of B or below in the results.Settings: The "Reduce Glow" option is now enabled by default.UI: Added conditions for staggering enemies to the difficulty level descriptions. ■ Bug FixesFixed an issue where certain sounds were not affected by the volume settings.Fixed a screen ratio issue on windows taller than 16:9.Fixed a bug where the clerk's dialogue would persist when opening the deck editor from the shop.Fixed an issue where the clerk would talk about cards when purchasing an accessory in the shop.Fixed a bug where certain counter cards failed to stagger opponents. ■ Future PlansImproving Visual Clarity: Currently exploring solutions. If it remains difficult to balance graphics and visibility, we may introduce an option that prioritizes visibility over graphical fidelity.Clear Time Requirements: We plan to set different target times for achieving the highest rank for each difficulty l...Read full article on Community Announcements (Sam96)
