Steam Playtests
Arcane Mayhem

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Arcane Mayhem playtest

by TorksGame

Master the arcane in this fast-paced action roguelike. Grow your spellbook, draft your loadout, and trigger chaotic elemental reactions as you blast through relentless waves of enemies.

It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.

Access
By request
On playtest since
Oct 21, 2024
Planned release
2027
Developer
TorksGame
Platforms
Windows
Players
Single-player
Languages
English

How to join the Arcane Mayhem playtest

  1. Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
  2. Request access to the Arcane Mayhem playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
  3. The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.

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About Arcane Mayhem

Arcane Mayhem is a fast-paced action roguelike packed with chaotic spell‑slinging combat. Unleash devastating magic, fuse elemental reactions, and carve through relentless swarms of monsters to prove your worth as a rising wizard. Build a deadly Loadout, grow your ever-expanding spellbook, and collect items and buffs to help you on your way.

YOUR ARSENAL

  • Fill your spellbook: Collect unique Spellcards throughout your runs to expand your collection.
  • Choose your loadout: Transform your playstyle by switching Loadouts, which define your spell slots, starting attributes, and unique innate traits. Equip any combination of spells that suits your style, and instantly test them in the playground before entering a real run.
  • Gain Mastery: Using spells earns Mastery XP. Unlock new spells by mastering existing ones.

PROGRESSION

Play the game and earn XP to level up and unlock rewards like spells, artifacts, and cosmetic items. Collect Arcane Crystals to permanently unlock new spells, artifacts, and loadouts.

CONQUER THE REGIONS

Fight through waves of enemies across multiple regions, each ending in a battle against its boss.

  • Artifacts & Shards: Find powerful Artifacts that reshape your mechanics, or stack Stat Shards to boost Agility, Critical Power, Spell Haste, Vitality, and more.
  • Tactical Drafting: You’re never locked to a single spell loadout. Swap spells mid‑run to handle new threats and visit the Shop for key upgrades.
  • Status Effect Synergy: Mix Fire, Frost, and Lightning to unleash powerful elemental reactions.
  • Mayhem Levels: Win a run to unlock the next of ten Mayhem Levels. Each one stacks a new twist on top of the last, with more XP, Mastery and Arcane Crystals as your reward.

From the game's Steam page.