Death of a Wish
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Death of a Wish is a vicious action-RPG set in a nightmare filled with horrifying monsters and terrifying people.
Play as Christian, a Marked child raised by a cult and struggling to escape indoctrination, as he bands with others to challenge their oppressors. By taking down the four Sanctum Faiths: Father, Sister, Cardinal, and Priest, they will upend the order of the world.
CHALLENGING, REWARDING COMBAT
Rend your foes asunder with magical combos called Arias in a demanding combat system that emphasizes tactical aggression. Enhance your abilities with powerful perks that significantly alter your approach to battle and the rhythm of combat. With a limitless array of ways to fight stylishly, build your character your way to destroy your foes.
THE POWER OF GRACE
Christian’s Corruption will constantly rise throughout his journey, pulling him towards a tragic end. He can hold back the Corruption by achieving high ranks in combat and performing long, graceful combos. Only by mastering battle and fighting with true elegance will he stand a chance against the Nightmares.
A DARK ADVENTURE
Explore a bleak dreamworld filled with surreal new characters, encounters, and stories. The theocratic city of Neo-Sanctum sets the stage for a struggle to determine the shape of society, and the fates of Christian and his companions. Delve into the secret underworld of the esoteric and abandoned to meet new allies who will aid you on your journey.
SURREAL AND SPECTACULAR
Christian’s world is rendered with a visual style like no other. Battles come to life in an animated spectacle of blood, light, and motion. Nicolo Telesca’s chilling score mixes electronic sounds with live instrumentation to unite the game with tense anxiety and crackling catharsis.
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $20 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- The Apocrypha Update is here! Music Player, Boss Rush, and Training Area! Plus o...Jul 22, 2024
- The Randomizer Update is here!May 09, 2024
- Patch Notes v1.0.7Apr 02, 2024
- Death of a Wish - Week 1 UpdateMar 18, 2024
- Death of a Wish - Patch v1.0.5Mar 15, 2024
- Death of a Wish - Day 1 PatchMar 12, 2024
- Death of a Wish is Now Available!Mar 11, 2024
- Death of a Wish Demo - Now Available!Oct 26, 2023
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Hey melessthanthree I’d just like to say how much I loved your first game lucah, I’m one achievement away from platinum-ing it and I’ve loved every detail that’s been put into the game. I even beat Colin.
I realized how criminally underrated it was when I struggled to find any tutorials and I am ecstatic that your getting some of the recognition you deserve, I haven’t bought death of a wish yet, I’m waiting to see if it goes on sale plus I need to finish Elden ring (I’ve been binging the souls series)
In summary, this comment was just meant to show how much appreciation I feel for the game you’ve created. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the comment!! This made my day; let me know what you think of Death of a Wish when you get a chance to play!
i know this post is pretty old now, but I finally got my hands on death of a wish because of the steam sale, and I can already say just in the first couple chapters, It's a huge improvement on something I already loved!
Reusing the old map feels nostalgic yet the way you change the characters and the enemies makes it feel brand new :) this is very cool to me
I'm happy to say that you've been one of my main inspirations for creating my own game, which I've been working on with a friend, and progress has been slow but steady (blender is hard as hell)
parrying is so good in this game
Why's it with a LGBT tag? Is there queer romance or just queer character?
There are definitely elements of both!
That's great!
Well now I gotta play this.
coo
Hey! Got this game along with the Queer Games Bundle, does this version come with the steam key?
Hmm I’m not sure actually! I think it might, see if you have the option to redeem a key when you go to the download page for the game. Let me know how it goes!
Went to the download page, did not see a steam key rip
edit: should note I could totally be doing something wrong but as far as I could check there was no key
Just wanted to say, I think I found the steam key whoops.
edit: nevermind. idk what im doing
It might be the case then that the bundle purchase isn't eligible for a Steam key redemption, sorry about that! Edit: I responded to your support email, hopefully that worked!
Hi! Big fan of the original. Is there a reason there's a Linux release for the demo, but not the full game? Thank you.
Hi Cupo! We're still working on the Linux version of the full game. We're hoping to have it out once the initial round of full game bug fixes/balances are addressed. Thanks for asking!
Nice to hear! :-)
Hi BloodScourge and Cupo, the Linux version of the full game is now available!
Thank you!
Totally in love with the unique style of this game!
Thank you so much Hellhounds Studio!
Since this game is releasing here too, I was pondering this; does this come with a Steam key as well as a separate download, or no?
Hi Luke! If you purchase the game here you will also be able to redeem a Steam key! We don't have them set up yet but they will be redeemable once we have those loaded up, even if you purchased the game before they were available. Thanks for asking!
Just replying again to say Steam keys have been added! We have a couple hundred ready for now and will refill as needed.
Played the demo recently. It was really nice, expecially all the little tweaks from the first game that make everything smoother and easier to understand. Waiting eagerly for the rest now :)
I spent over 50 hours on Lucah. I am gonna be in for a hell of a ride.
had real fun playing the one with the starting blue character. will see this one.
Roar
The banner looks so goooood!
This was super fun. I can't wait for more!
Lucah has a followup? :0 Very exciting
I can't wait to play this!
Hey just wondering how can I download the game? Or the teaser version can't find any download
Hi Hue989,
The teaser is available for anyone who supports the Queer Games Bundle 2022, found here: https://itch.io/b/1404/queer-games-bundle-2022
Also available here as a pay-what-you-can version https://itch.io/b/1405/queer-games-bundle-2022-pay-what-you-can-edition.
Purchasing the bundle also ensures you have access to the full game on release (date still TBD).
After the bundle period I plan to release the teaser as a standalone free demo shortly thereafter.
Update, I've just made the teaser available as a free demo!
Cool, Thanks I definitely check out the demo,
I wasn't expecting you to release the demo, now you'll may get more people testing the demo and then realise this is a squeal to a unique art style already released game. 😇
Hi, where is everyone getting the demo from (for free) if part of the bundle I just want this demo thanks? Enjoy the abstract art style.
Hi Nich123,
You can see more info in my comment above, but once the bundle period is over, I plan to release the teaser as a free demo to the full game shortly after. However, if you support the bundle, you’ll automatically have access to the full game when it releases (date TBD).
Thank I will definitely consider that out unless it cheeper to buy full game separately if that is all I wanted but I see what other games are in the bundle.
Plus enjoy playing the fist game on Steam Deck portable. Nver seen art style like that used in a game before very creative.
Update, I've just made the teaser available as a free demo! Even without the bundle.
Love it so far! I can barely get through Verse 5 and was immediately annihilated the only time I made it to Verse 6.
That said, the first time I cleared Verse 5, I got scared by "This is it" so I backtracked to the previous room, hoping to get to rest, but I couldn't, so when I went to proceed to Verse 6, I just walked endlessly through the void, rather than getting a screen transition. As I recall, the orange bars or light indicating that it was a transition zone weren't there--I just walked into the purple. I had to quit the game and struggle through Verse 5 again to confirm that wasn't supposed to happen.
So basically, if you clear Verse 5, don't go back. Be brave.
I love that interpretation but I think I will still fix that with a quick patch. Thank you!
Question real fast can you tell me how I can download the game? I can't find like a link or anything to download it
Absolutely loved the teaser, Chris feels really different to play but in a way I loved. Scary enemy gauntlets and rad bosses, the bits of story are enticing too. Super-excited to play the full game!!
Thank you. Didn't expect a sequal, but very happy to see one in Development. Luca meant a lot to us...tho its almost impossible to play it alone hahaha. Happy Pride. Happy Wrath
-Thornbyte
happy pride, happy wrath