Aether: Wizard Life

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Vonder Games

2028

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
Has Hub
Semi-Linear

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

Aether Wizard Life is a cozy wizard life sim where you apprentice as a young mage in a haunted town. Grow your skills, craft magical items, explore mysterious dungeons, build relationships, and restore a forgotten corner of the world.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

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Aether: Wizard Life

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