Whirlwind Magician

Name: Whirlwind Magician
Rating: 8 (60 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Santi Ponce

May 7, 2025

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Summary

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

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