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Songs of Glimmerwick

Become immersed in a musical woodland fantasy world where casting a spell is as easy as playing a song. Attend classes, grow the university garden, make friends with classmates and townsfolk, and explore the island’s many oddities and mysteries in this story-driven witch academy RPG.

Release date
September 30, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Eastshade Studios
Publisher
Eastshade Studios
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About Songs of Glimmerwick

The land of Glimmerwick is well known for its university of magic - and as luck would have it, you're already enrolled! In this woodland fantasy world playing music is the secret to casting spells. Ancient songs make garden work a breeze, and they're also key to exploring every corner of the island. With your trusty flute and songbook at your side you'll attend classes and join after school clubs, make friends with classmates and townsfolk, and uncover Glimmerwick's many oddities and mysteries - all while enjoying a year of seasons, festivals, curses, and witchy hijinks in this peaceful, story-driven RPG.

FeaturesRPG Style Quests Unfolding narrative quests with a focus on unique characters and story. Tend the University GardenPlant the mundane! Grow the arcane! Summon up clouds to bring forth the rain! Every Song a SpellUse the power of music to speak with the trees, enchant tools to work all by themselves, raise the earth to surmount natural impasses, and more!A Lively WorldClasses to attend, mysterious rumors, local drama, and bustling festivals — The students, staff, townsfolk, and spritely creatures of Glimmerwick have rich stories and lives.

Fully VoicedDialogue is brought to life with fantastic performances for every character major and minor. Character ProgressionAs you gain experience in your adventures, choose from skills which will help you garden, trade, or acquire special abilities, like speaking to frogs! Customizable AppearanceChoose how you look.…

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★ 9.3/10Steam · 484 ratings
SteamLast checked November 2, 2026

Most helpful8

Not recommended
Edit: I'm debating just deleting this review, since it seems to have upset the developer so much they felt the need to comment on it…
Recommended
Songs of Glimmerwick is a lovely game overall. If you're looking for something that feels like a nice warm cup of tea, this is it.…
Recommended
My literal only complaint so far is you can’t select red hair at the beginning of the game (as a redhead lol)
Not recommended
I really really try to like this game, it promised so much. I was excited when it came out and bought it right away, but…
Recommended
This is a farming simulator at it's core, but there's significantly more to this game than watering crops. You're attending a magic university, casting spells…
Not recommended
TL;DR: I want to love this game, but a handful of poor design decisions makes me think this game doesn't want to love me back.…
Recommended
I'm halfway through the game and while I'm enjoying the experience, it is different to what thought it to be. The music, voice acting and…
Recommended
I don't normally leave reviews for games, but Songs of Glimmerwick deserves one. It's not technically "perfect" on things like UI, controls, or quality of…

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Recommended
Stardew valley meets magic. It is so cute and entertaining, but it's less about a magical school than it is growing a garden and being…
Recommended
I don't normally write reviews, but I felt this game is so underrated that I should give it a review. I played the demo, loved…
Recommended
This game is incredible. It's so cozy and there is so much to do, which I didn't expect going off the price. I love that…
Recommended
a great cozy game! my only complaint is that if you have to step away from a quest and forget where you need to go,…
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Short version: This is a lovely, cute, cozy, chill game about being a witch who is just discovering magic. Farming + school life + actually…
Recommended
I was so excited to play another game from the Eastshade devs, and this has not disappointed! If you enjoyed Eastshade, I don't see how…
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This game was like a gorgeous little palate cleanser compared to some of the darker cosy games that have been released recently. I enjoyed the…
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I liked this game as a whole with its whimsy and charm. While I felt a little lost at times it was refreshing to get…

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