Songs of Glimmerwick, the witch academy RPG from Eastshade Studios, is out now on Steam as of September 30, 2026, the studio announced in its launch post. “Eight years in the making,” it launches at $24.99 with 10% off ($22.49) for the next two weeks.
What It Is
The studio behind Eastshade describes Songs of Glimmerwick as a story-driven RPG set in “a musical woodland fantasy world where casting a spell is as easy as playing a song.” You play a student at a magic university on an island, and the store page lists what fills your days:
- Attending classes and learning spells, which you cast by playing tunes.
- Growing the university garden.
- Making friends with classmates and townsfolk.
- Exploring the island’s “many oddities and mysteries.”
Like Eastshade, it is a calm, low-combat game built around exploration and conversation rather than fighting.
The Demo Stays Up
Eastshade Studios is keeping the free demo available after launch, saying it “shows off what the game is (and what it isn’t) perfectly,” and pointing players to a three-minute “plain and honest explanation” video on the store page. If you’re unsure whether it’s for you, the demo is the place to start.
What This Means for Players
If you liked Eastshade or want a gentler take on the magic school fantasy, this is worth a look during the two-week launch discount. It sits alongside the cozy games we cover most: our Stardew Valley guides, Fields of Mistria guides and Coral Island guides are good company, and our Nivalis Nights launch story covers another new life sim released this week.
When and Where
- Out now: September 30, 2026, on Steam (Windows).
- Price: $24.99, $22.49 during the two-week launch discount.
- Demo: still available.
- Developer: Eastshade Studios.
Source: Eastshade Studios, Songs of Glimmerwick Steam announcement and store listing, September 30, 2026.