Witch the Showdown is a PC single-player action game from publisher Perp Games and developer Citales Games, and its Steam early access release is confirmed for November 19, 2026. A PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release is planned for 2027.
Perp Games and Citales Games first set Witch the Showdown for Steam early access in late 2026, alongside plans to bring the single-player action game to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027. The combat pairs high-speed parrying and dodging with deck building. Landing an opponent's attack earns mana, which the player spends to play cards as counterattacks. Every encounter is a boss-class fight, and a single mistake can end a run.
Between the two announcements the playable roster changed. Neon, a rifle specialist voiced by Tsubame Yuzuki, appeared in the demo as a limited-time character from June 2 through June 23, tying into the June 15 start of Steam Next Fest. Neon has no defensive or disruptive skills, so she depends on precise parrying. More playable characters, story content, and cards are set for the early access build.
The release date firmed up on September 16. The publisher and developer confirmed early access for November 19, 2026, and said the game's own Steam note calls the date a choice to launch against Grand Theft Auto VI. The game is also confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 17 and 18 at booth BT112, with a hands-on build. Five difficulty levels run from Rookie to Master. Duel Mode uses a fixed pre-built deck, while Tournament Mode is a roguelike run through consecutive rivals where credits buy new cards and items. A turn-based format sits alongside the real-time combat, and backstories for protagonist Luze and Neon unlock as in-game manga.
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Publisher Perp Games and developer Citales Games will release the deck-building parry action game Witch the Showdown in early access on November 19 for PC via Steam, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned for 2027. The date shares the release window of Grand Theft Auto VI. The game pairs a parry and dodge loop with deck-built skills and boss-class enemies.
Publisher Perp Games and developer Citales Games announced on September 16 that Witch the Showdown will enter Steam early access on November 19, 2026. The single-player action game fuses high-speed parry combat with deck-building. Players time parries and dodges against enemy attacks to earn a resource called mana, then spend it to play cards from their hand as counterattacks. Every opponent is described as boss-class, and a single misjudgment can be fatal. Five difficulty levels run from Rookie to Master; the highest is built for core action and competitive players. A turn-based combat format is also selectable alongside the real-time format. Duel Mode uses a fixed pre-built deck, while Tournament Mode is a roguelike run where players beat rivals in consecutive battles and spend credits on new cards and items. Protagonist Luze is joined by rifle user Neon, whose backstories unlock as in-game manga. A hands-on build will be shown at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 17 and 18 at booth BT112.
Perp Games and Citales Games announced on June 2, 2026, that the early access for their PC title Witch the Showdown will begin on Steam in late 2026. The game is a single-player real-time action title that combines high-speed parry mechanics with deck building, where all encounters are boss-level fights. To mark the game's participation in the Steam Next Fest starting June 15, a new attack-focused character named Neon, voiced by Tsubame Yuzuki, is temporarily available in the demo from June 2 through June 23. Neon specializes in firearm-based offense and has no defensive or disruptive skills, requiring precise parrying. The early access version will add more playable characters, story content, and cards. A Turn-Based Mode inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was added in a May update for players who prefer slower-paced strategy. The game is also planned for release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.