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Violoken · Published by Violoken · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Little Mage is an action-packed 2D Metroidvania where you play as an Æther Mage in a beautifully hand-drawn, high fantasy world. Explore the shattered city of Hornedrose, unleash elemental magic, battle fearsome bosses, and uncover the secrets of a world on the brink of destruction.
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Embark on a thrilling 2D Metroidvania journey as an Æther Mage, uncovering the mysteries of Hornedrose. Wield fire, ice, and lightning to overcome challenges in this indie RPG by Violoken.
About this game
Story.
In Little Mage, you play as an Æther Mage, the first to awaken in a world ravaged by the Fall. The city of Hornedrose, once a thriving capital, now lies in ruin, a tomb for the Sixteen, ancient mages imprisoned for their role in a catastrophic event. As the last hope, you must traverse the city's crumbling districts, face powerful enemies, and unravel the secrets that could either save or destroy what's left of the world.
World.
A dark, lived-in world showcasing the decaying architectural grandeur of the fallen Magie. The city’s intricate blend of ancient and otherworldly designs sets the stage for your journey, filled with rich discoveries, unique languages, and a deep history waiting to be uncovered. Explore every corner, overcoming platforming challenges that test your skill as you navigate treacherous heights and crumbling depths.




Key Features.
Hand-Crafted Environments: Meticulously designed spaces blending classical and modern artistry, creating a living, rich world.
Deep Narrative and Lore: Explore Hornedrose’s fate through environmental storytelling, ancient texts, and memorable characters.
Responsive Platforming Challenges: Navigate the world with precise controls, rewarding skillful movement and platforming mastery.
Spells and Elemental Magic: Use and upgrade Fire, Earth, Metal, Æther, and other incantations for combat and traversal.
Challenging Bosses: Face epic, strategic boss battles in stunning set pieces that test precision and skill.
Progression and Customization: Level up, unlock powerful gear, and tailor your playstyle as you explore.
DARC Mini-game: A strategic, fully integrated card mini-game with thousands of drops for added fun.
Immense Replayability: Uncover secrets, collect equipment, and explore new pathways with each playthrough.



Violoken.
Violoken is an architect and art director turned solo developer, leveraging their background to enhance game design. Alongside development, they are completing a PhD on the intersection of architecture and games.
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 (64bit).
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 (or equivalent).
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (or equivalent).
- DirectX: Version 10
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible.
- VR Support: Not supported.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64bit).
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 (or equivalent).
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (or equivalent).
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible.
- VR Support: Not supported.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
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Press Coverage
New Metroidvania Little Mage throws down the gauntlet to Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight seriously shifted my perspective on giving games a proper chance. Uncertain about the cult-classic Metroidvania despite its reputation, it took much egging on from friends and two separate attempts for me to stick with it, only for it to become one of my favorite games of all time. Of course, I'm now left waiting for news of Hollow Knight Silksong just like everyone else. But, just as it feels more real than ever before, another contender to the throne has caught my eye. Little Mage is a stunning, hand-crafted spin on 2D action platformers, and I'm already eager to try it. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Card-based Lovecraftian strategy RPG The Horror at Highrook lands on Steam New automation sandbox game Icaria fuses Minecraft and Factorio together Brutal soulslike ARPG No Rest for the Wicked buffs loot drops as reviews plummetRead full article on PCGamesN






