The Magus Circle
Released 24 September 2026 · PC · Action, Indie

Magic is Art. The Magus Circle is a vampire-survivors, rogue-lite game where you draw to cast spells! Meet other mages and unlock their abilities. Discover the secrets hidden inside the Circle. Draw the sigil, protect the circle, save the cosmos.
Story
The Magus Circle is a vampire-survivors, rogue-lite game where you draw to cast spells! When fate comes knocking, will you open the door? Once you’ve already ruined just about everything, is there really much harm in trying again? Magic itself is under siege and you have found yourself caught in the midst of a cosmic war you did not sign up for. With nothing but your wits and your best scribing hand, you have been charged with protecting humanity's greatest ally: The Magus Circle. Key Features Hand Drawn Spellcasting: Actively draw your arcane sigils to cast your spells. You don't need to be an artist. Even the most crudely drawn sigils still hold magic within. Diverse Build Paths: Draw magic sigils, casting 20 unique spells augmented by 600 possible upgrades. Maps & Content: Battle hordes of foes across 4 unique planets to face off against colossal bosses. Play as the 6 mages of the circle, each with their own skill trees, abilities and emotional baggage. Progression: Unlock familiars, wager your winnings, concoct potions, grow a garden and more! Story: Explore the manor, get to know your fellow mages and uncover the secrets of The Circle. Controls: The Magus...
Gameplay
The Magus Circle is a vampire-survivors, rogue-lite game where you draw to cast spells! When fate comes knocking, will you open the door? Once you’ve already ruined just about everything, is there really much harm in trying again? Magic itself is under siege and you have found yourself caught in the midst of a cosmic war you did not sign up for. With nothing but your wits and your best scribing hand, you have been charged with protecting humanity's greatest ally: The Magus Circle. Key Features Hand Drawn Spellcasting: Actively draw your arcane sigils to cast your spells. You don't need to be an artist. Even the most crudely drawn sigils still hold magic within. Diverse Build Paths: Draw magic sigils, casting 20 unique spells augmented by 600 possible upgrades. Maps & Content: Battle hordes of foes across 4 unique planets to face off against colossal bosses. Play as the 6 mages of the circle, each with their own skill trees, abilities and emotional baggage. Progression: Unlock familiars, wager your winnings, concoct potions, grow a garden and more! Story: Explore the manor, get to know your fellow mages and uncover the secrets of The Circle. Controls: The Magus Circle supports drawing tablets, touch screens, and controllers. If your drawing tablet uses Microsoft Ink, disable the setting for your drawings to work. We recommend using a mouse, drawing tablet or...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Steam Cloud






Release details
The Magus Circle is a Action and Indie game by By Witchlight. The Magus Circle came out on Thursday, 24 September 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 24 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Magus Circle come out?
The Magus Circle came out on 24 September 2026.
Which platforms is The Magus Circle on?
The Magus Circle is on PC.
Who makes The Magus Circle?
The Magus Circle is developed by By Witchlight.
What kind of game is The Magus Circle?
The Magus Circle is a game of these genres: Action and Indie.