Shoot-’Em-Up Warding Witches Launches on October 19th

Headup and Sonorode today announce that Warding Witches is launching on Steam on October 19th. The unapologetic Shoot ’Em Up puts a witchy spin on the genre with inventive defense mechanics, an addictive gameplay loop that keeps you coming back for more, and features an electrifying soundtrack.

Warding Witches delivers a fast-paced, classic bullet hell experience where players must balance attacking, dodging, and defending against relentless waves of enemies. With unique witches to choose from, an elegant defense system, local co-op, and a seamless scoring mechanic that rewards varied playstyles, the game offers both accessibility for newcomers and depth for seasoned genre fans.

Key Features of Warding Witches include:

  • Classic Bullet Hell, Modern Flow – Tight, responsive controls and intuitive mechanics make dodging, shielding, and attacking seamless.

  • Warding, Not Bombing – Instead of bombs, conjure powerful shields and other defensive workings depending on your playstyle.

  • Modern Scoring – Master risk-reward mechanics to build your bonus meter and alter your powers and survivability by scoring well.

  • Handcrafted Pixel Art & Spellbinding Music – Jam out to gorgeous pixel visuals and an electrifying fantasy soundtrack by Sonorode.

  • Unlockable Extras – Discover beautifully illustrated artwork and deep lore in extra modes as you progress.

24. September 2026, von Thore Varga

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