Cast & Spell Is Free on Steam Until May 20 – Claim the Indie Magic Brawler Now!

If you’ve ever wanted to go full wizard mode and zap your friends (or monsters) with a bolt of lightning, Steam’s latest free-to-keep deal is your perfect excuse. Hosthood Studio’s spell-slinging multiplayer game, Cast & Spell, is now 100% free on Steam—but only until May 20. After that, it zips back to its regular $7.99 price tag. So don’t wait—summon that claim button ASAP!

What is Cast & Spell, Anyway?

Think Wizard101 meets Spellbreak, minus the microtransactions and with indie charm. In Cast & Spell, you jump into chaotic PvP or PvE matches using over 35 unique spells from six elemental schools:

• Fire

• Frost

• Stone

• Lightning

• Water

• Life

Whether you’re freezing enemies in place, hurling fireballs, or healing your squad mid-battle, this game is a spellcaster’s playground.

 

 

PvP or PvE? Your Magic, Your Rules

The game lets you choose your vibe:

• PvP Mode: Enter the arena and show other players who the real Archmage is. It’s intense, fast-paced, and surprisingly tactical for a game that lets you throw boulders.

• PvE Mode: Team up with friends (or go solo, if you’re feeling brave) and fight off waves of monstrous creatures that want nothing more than to squash your magic face.

Both modes emphasize spell synergy, movement, and strategic timing. So, yes—you’ll need more than just button mashing to survive.

Still in Early Access—but Promising!

Cast & Spell first launched in early access on April 18, 2025, and the devs at Hosthood Studio have plans to expand the game with new content and customization in the full version. While there’s no confirmed release date yet, the price will stay locked at $7.99, even when the game is officially finished. No “full release = full price hike” drama here!

Currently, the game sits at a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam. With fewer than 50 reviews, it's early days—but things are looking up, especially since Hosthood’s previous game (Soak & Splash, a surprisingly popular sauna sim) earned over 2,000 positive reviews.

Steam’s Free-Game Vibe is Still Strong

Steam’s been on a bit of a giveaway streak lately. Along with Cast & Spell, players recently got:

• Nubs! Arena – A quirky indie brawler, free for one day

• Furi Demake – A stylish retro reimagining of Furi, also free

Add Cast & Spell to your library now and enjoy some magical PvP/PvE mayhem while it lasts.

So go on—grab your wand, bind your hotkeys, and enter the arena. The wizard wars are calling.