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Steam app 2288470 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:11 UTC

Aethermancer

Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!

Aethermancer Steam header artwork
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147playing now
14724-hour peak
2,788all-time peak
109average, last 30 days

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Aethermancer was released on 23 Sep, 2025.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:11 UTC
App ID
2288470
Last updated
15 Jul 2026 build 24207221
Developer
moi rai games
Publisher
offbrand games
Release date
23 Sep, 2025
Platforms
WindowsLinux
Download size
880 MB950 MB
Install size
6.22 GB6.21 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Early Access
Listed in Early Access

Features & support

Steam features

Keyboard Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable Difficulty

Popular tags

Early AccessRoguelikeCreature CollectorTurn-BasedParty-Based RPGStrategyJRPGDungeon CrawlerDifficultDark FantasyRPGSingleplayerPerma DeathIndieAtmosphericPixel Graphics2DProcedural GenerationRogueliteExploration
About this gameFull description from Steam
Encounter the monsters of Terastae that defied the virtues of this world and are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth. Use your special ability as an Aethermancer to form bonds with monsters to guide your party of three through a sprawling world and dangerous battles. Make smart skill choices as your monsters grow stronger and find synergies between your monsters - making every one truly unique! Fight ferocious enemies and divine bosses in engaging turn-based battles where every action matters! Manage and harness the four elements of Aether to unleash powerful spells. Consider your synergies and plan your monsters actions. Purge enemy Aether, grind your opponents down with poison, protect your allies with shields, focus on attacking with the right elements - you can pursue different strategies! But whatever you do, keep a careful eye on the HP of your monsters… If a monster dies in combat, you’ll lose it. Permanently. But you have the power to defy death by rebirthing their souls. Don’t lose hope! Your monsters might change in the process, but will still be the same companions you once established a soul bond with and will grow stronger from their previous lives. With every level up you get to decide in which direction your monsters will grow. Every monster has a dynamic skill pool that reacts to previous choices and other monsters you have in your team, enabling you to create powerful teams. Experiment with a myriad of unique team builds with every run! Meet various characters who will help you and your monsters throughout your journey! Uncover their stories and dig into the lore of this world - all fueled by your choices and encounters. Help liven the village up by gathering townsfolk, hearing them out, and doing what only a true Aethermancer can do! The Aethermancer has many faces - and each of them come with entirely new mechanics and abilities. Unlock new player classes to shake up the way you play and how you decide to build your party. Use your Aethermancer abilities to explore, sneak and fight your way through procedurally generated levels while your monsters gain Worthiness. Keep going until you lose your monsters… then come back stronger and try again! Special thanks to Path of Pixels (logo), HeavyMetalHanzo (key artwork) and Steven Melin (soundtrack)!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS15Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5 4670 (4 Cores 4 Threads) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT1030 (2 GB GDDR5 VRAM) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: MacOS Mojave 10.14 Processor: 3 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 555 Storage: 6 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 14.04 Processor: Athlon 200GE Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon R7 260 Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported languages8 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Spanish - Spain

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements
DemosPlayable demos on Steam

50 developer announcements, Mar 2023 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC

July

  1. Alchemical Awakening Hotfix 0.7.3.0

    Aethermancers!We decided to release another small hotfix update 0.7.3.0, fixing some more bugsBugfixesFixed non-attack retaliate actions not triggering multiple times if stacked with echoFixed Accelerated Generation also triggering on…

    Sersch
  2. Alchemical Awakening Balancing update 0.7.2.1

    Aethermancers! We just released another small patch accompanying our Alchemical Awakening update! We are nerfing some of the over-performing Echo skills, but also buffing some types that performed not as well recently. We also fixed quite…

    Sersch
  3. Alchemical Awakening Hotfix 0.7.1.0

    Aethermancers! We just released a hotfix update, fixing some of the issues found since the launch of the Alchemical Awakening update.Small ChangesPopups now only confirm the selection on mouse click anywhere on the screen if there is only 1…

    Sersch

June

  1. The Alchemical Awakening Update is live now!

    Aethermancers!The Alchemical Awakening Update is out now!The Alchemical Awakening Update is our biggest update yet, introducing a completely new biome, NINE new monsters (that will open up so many new possibilities for your teams), a new…

    GalinaMalina
  2. The Alchemical Awakening Update: A pre-release deep dive

    Aethermancers!It is time for the Alchemical Awakening on June 25!The Alchemical Awakening Update will be our biggest update yet, introducing a completely new biome with new monsters that will open up so many new possibilities for your…

    GalinaMalina

May

  1. The Alchemical Awakening Update is coming on June 25!

    Aethermancers!It is time for the Alchemical Awakening on June 25!The next stop on our roadmap is (almost) here! The Alchemical Awakening Update will be our biggest update yet, introducing a completely new biome with new monsters that will…

    GalinaMalina
  2. Pricing Announcement

    Aethermancers!We have some important info to share with you. As we we announced when Aethermancer launched into Early Access last September, we have planned to increase the price of the game in small increments throughout the path from…

    miguel

April

  1. Our Limited Edition Aethermancer Plushie

    Monster Taming meets Roguelite meets CuddlesAfter working on Aethermancer for so many years, holding the first plushie of our game in our own hands feels INCREDIBLE! "Siriux and their little Mandragora" is a cooperation with Youtooz and it…

    GalinaMalina

March

  1. Full of Fusion hotfix 0.6.2.1

    Aethermancers!We just released another hotfix update that fixes some more bugs:Bug FixesFixed breach the void working properly with Djinn’s Three Wishes (when infusing him that signature trait)Fixed signature traits appearing twice for some…

    Patch notes
  2. Full of Fusion Hotfix 0.6.1.0

    Hey Aethermancers!We just released a hotfix update, adressing some of the issues reported since the launch of the Full of Fusion update yesterday:Bug FixesFixed save files softlocking in some cases when loading mid-run savegames from…

    Patch notes
  3. The Full of Fusion Update is live now!

    Aethermancers!The Full of Fusion Update is out now!The Full of Fusion Update introduces a second player class to Aethermancer, comes with two new Champion monsters to test your skills and more!Overview of the new UpdateAlternative Player…

    GalinaMalina
  4. The Aether Alchemist - Introducing the new Player Class

    New Player Class: The Aether AlchemistA deep dive into the new Player Class "The Aether Alchemist" coming with the Full of Fusion Update on March 19.Siriux has many faces... meet the Aether Alchemist!Once you have beaten Chernobog for the…

    GalinaMalina

February

  1. The Full of Fusion Update is coming on March 19!

    Aethermancers!Get ready for our first big update on March 19!The Full of Fusion Update introduces a second player class to Aethermancer, comes with two new champion monsters to test your skills and more!A little Teaser of the Full of Fusion…

    GalinaMalina

December

  1. Hotfix update 0.5.1.0

    Aethermancers,We just released another hotfix update, fixing some of the bugs reported with the last updateBug FixesFixed Splatter softlocking the game when spreading bleed to a dead monsterFixed a softlock for when you try to enter…

    Patch notes
  2. Aethermancer's second QOL Update (and a couple surprises...)

    Aethermancers!The second Quality of Life update for Aethermancer is out now!Finally, it's time for the highly requested Combat Inspect feature as well as some other updates that will hopefully improve your gameplay experience. But that's…

    GalinaMalina

November

  1. Aethermancer hotfix 0.4.2.0

    Aethermancers! We just released another small update (0.4.2.0) with some of the more important Bugfixes:Bug FixesEnemy shifted Star Spawn no longer uses Star Beam (but Light Beam instead)Random Monster button can now also select shifted…

    Patch notes
  2. Aethermancer hotfix 0.4.1.1

    Aethermancers!We just put a small update live fixing a couple of issues which were introduced in the last patch:Fixed XBox controller input being choppy/inconsistent in the menusFixed possible softlock with popups at the Montser Shrine when…

    Patch notes
  3. The first QOL update for Aethermancer is out now!

    Aethermancers!As promised, the first Quality of Life update for Aethermancer is out now!We got the highly requested key bindings and combat speed up options out to you as soon as possible along with other QOL features, balancing and bug…

    Patch notes

October

  1. Get your Monster Designs ready...

    Community designed monsters have become a tradition at moi rai games and it's time to introduce some of YOUR monster ideas to Aethermancer! In the Aethermancer Monster Design Contest you will be able to submit your own monster design for a…

    GalinaMalina
  2. Early Access Roadmap (Updated June 2026)

    NOTE: We have made some updates to the roadmap as well as to this post to reflect those changes! The first three weeks of Early Access have been so great and we can't thank you enough for playing Aethermancer while it's still in…

    GalinaMalina
  3. Aethermancer Patch Notes 0.3.2.1 - Second Hotfix Update

    Aethermancers! We’re releasing another hotfix update that addresses some of the more critical bugs recently reported. Patch Notes 0.3.2.1 (Hotfix)Small Changes and ImprovementsThe game now creates additional backup savegames after finishing…

    Patch notes

September

  1. Aethermancer Patch Notes 0.3.1.1 - First Hotfix Update

    Aethermancers!Thank you so much for playing and for your feedback in those past days.We’re releasing our first hotfix. For this initial patch, we focused on critical bugs and quality of life improvements that were quick and easy to…

    Patch notes
  2. Aethermancer is out NOW on Steam Early Access!

    Become the Aethermancer TODAY!We are releasing into Steam Early Access!Welcome to Aethermancer and the world of Terastae! Experience the eternal cycle of rebirth in this Monster Taming Roguelite game!All of us at moi rai and Offbrand Games…

    GalinaMalina
  3. Aethermancer Starter Monsters - Get ready to make your choice on September 23

    Aethermancer releases into Steam Early Access on September 23rd!To get you ready to make your choice for your first companion, we are introducing our four starter monsters! #4: MinokawaWith swift wings of steel and an electrifying temper…

    GalinaMalina
  4. Aethermancer Starter Monsters - Get ready to make your choice on September 23

    Aethermancer releases into Steam Early Access on September 23rd!To get you ready to make your choice for your first companion, we are introducing our four starter monsters! #3: NixeWith elegant and fluid movement, Nixe gracefully wields…

    GalinaMalina
  5. Aethermancer - The Siriux Invitational on September 15!

    We are getting ready for our big release day with a very special event...AETHERMANCER - THE SIRIUX INVITATIONALExclusive early build. 8 streamers. 4 hours. Only one winner!SEPTEMBER 15TH 12PM PT | 3PM ET | 9PM CESTHere's how it works:Each…

    GalinaMalina
  6. Aethermancer Starter Monsters - Get ready to make your choice on September 23

    Aethermancer releases into Steam Early Access on September 23rd!To get you ready to make your choice for your first companion, we are introducing our four starter monsters! #2: CherufeCherufe is a fierce lava lizard which wields Earth and…

    GalinaMalina
  7. Aethermancer Starter Monsters - Get ready to make your choice on September 23

    Aethermancer releases into Steam Early Access on September 23rd!To get you ready to make your choice for your first companion, we are introducing our four starter monsters! #1: JotunnWith a sturdy body and ice shards on its back, Jotunn…

    GalinaMalina

August

  1. Aethermancer Release Date Announcement and BRAND NEW TRAILER

    Become the Aethermancer on SEPTEMBER 23rd! Monster Taming meets Roguelite - We are releasing into Steam Early Access!Watch the Trailer here: Here is a little overview of what you can expect the Early Access:Roguelite experience mixed with…

    GalinaMalina

May

  1. Creature Collector Fest Demo Update!

    Hello, Aethermancers! We continue to be blown away by your support of the demo. We recently reached over 1,000 reviews! Double since our last update! You guys have exceeded all of our expectations for the demo. As a thank you to our…

    Ntonisthier

February

  1. Steam Next Fest Demo Update! + Speedrun Contest!

    Hello, Aethermancers! We are simply amazed by all of your support for us and the demo. Thanks to all of you, our demo has reached over 500 positive reviews! Just in time for Steam Next Fest, too. We have also received a lot of helpful…

    Ntonisthier
  2. Thank you for the awesome feedback so far! + Hotfix update

    Aethermancers! Thanks a lot for playing the demo - we've been overwhelmed with all the amount of feedback we received so far! We just released a small hotfix update with bugfixes for some of the more critical issues and some smaller ones…

    Patch notes
  3. Become the Aethermancer, play the Demo!

    After 3 years of working on our second project Aethermancer, today is the day: the demo is out NOW! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/9a5075e3a36be4fcf115582921001fa9aa5f1036.gif You can't imagine how excited all of us at moi rai are about this…

    GalinaMalina

October

  1. Devlog #16 | The Night of the Cursed Update

    Another long day of development ends in the twilight hours. The team has been working all day, incorporating the feedback from the Alpha testers. As day surrenders to night and the wind outside starts howling, one after another steps away…

    GalinaMalina

September

  1. Devlog #15 | A Void opened in the Fractured Ruins

    Welcome to a new devlog! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/0970190ea617b7e80987791a66341424ad0b8b20.png This time, we want to give you all a first glimpse into the story and lore of Aethermancer. As you may already know, the world that…

    GalinaMalina

July

  1. Devlog #14 | Map 2.0 - Rinse and Repeat

    Hello and welcome to this devlog, we‘re so glad you could make it!! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/7d9d3edbcd9a25d835bd9f4f1aed3f16d1bde3d9.png We started our closed Alpha almost three months ago and while everyone‘s been busy stoking and…

    GalinaMalina

April

  1. Aethermancer is going into Closed Alpha

    How time flies by! After the years spent making Monster Sanctuary, we are happy to be at one of the best parts again: sharing a new game with testers for the first time! Our studio has been working on Aethermancer since mid 2021, and today…

    Conan The Librarian

March

  1. Devlog #12 | An Entomologist's Guide to Terastae

    Hey and welcome to another devlog! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/f711719a0103e83738b8f28a25afef7e98b9109f.png The world of Terastae is riddled with bugs and odd shapes. I got invited by the creators of this magical world to take a deep dive…

    GalinaMalina

February

  1. Devlog #11 | Tile Magic!

    Hey and welcome to this new devlog that is full of T I L E M A G I C ! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/4c6419dc5501555200e6777db470fc1d253e3bc1.png I'm Malika and this devlog is all about the tile magic in Aethermancer! First off, there are two…

    GalinaMalina

December

  1. Devlog #10 | 10/10 would explore again

    Hey and welcome to this new devlog where we will go on a secret mission to sneak into the map generator and see how it works. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/3c1823cccf0bc934ebe4b002a07234a2f6515fb4.png In Aethermancer we use procedually…

    GalinaMalina

November

  1. Devlog #9 | 50 Shades of Gra(y)dients

    In today's devlog, we're pulling back the curtain once again to unveil one of our most versatile tools for making Aethermancer: Gradients. These unsung heroes in our toolkit are the secret sauce that breathes life into our visuals. Now, I…

    GalinaMalina

October

  1. Devlog #8 | What gives the moi rai team nightmares

    Another long day of development ends in the twilight hours. The air in the old cabin we rented for a work-vacation is still thick from all the discussions. I almost did not hear the faint knocking on the door with the rain thudding on the…

    GalinaMalina

September

  1. Devlog #7 | Choose your Monster!

    Welcome to a new devlog! This is our first devlog diving into the combat mechanics of Aethermancer. That’s right! It took a long time (lots and lots of iterations and internal prototypes) to get the combat feel just right, but now we are…

    GalinaMalina
  2. Devlog #6 | Dear Diary

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43767984/e063a6085de30c49916071efdc623bf4b6f2d260.png I am so happy I finally have time to write to you! Last week kept me pretty busy, but was super special! The team finally got together for our very first real company…

    GalinaMalina

August

  1. Devlog #5 | A Trip to Terastae

    We are happy you signed up for today's tour through Terastae! Your guide Anni will show you what's there to explore with some hints on how level generation for Aethermancer works.…

    GalinaMalina

July

  1. Devlog #4 | Monsters in Motion

    This devlog focuses on monster animations in Aethermancer! It consists of the written devlog by one of our Pixel Artist Adam as well as a video about specific monster animation at the end.…

    GalinaMalina

June

  1. Devlog #3 | How the mighty Sphinx became a House Cat

    Seeing you guys react to our monsters in such a positive way over the last few months got our pixel artist Jorge in the mood to talk a bit about them. More specifically, in today's devlog we'll talk about Monster Design - Our goal and…

    GalinaMalina

April

  1. Devlog #2 | Taking our Pixel Art to the next Level

    For our second devlog our Tech Artist Basti will take you behind the scenes of our announcement trailer and show you some of the things we did to take our pixel art from merely imitating the past to something that resembles your…

    GalinaMalina
  2. Devlog #1 | Aethermancer - Monster Sanctuary: Similarities and Differences

    To start off: Why we chose to work on ‘Aethermancer’ as our next project, instead of ‘Monster Sanctuary 2’. Working on a direct sequel to Monster Sanctuary would have been the more safe route and was definitely something we considered. But…

    Conan The Librarian

March

  1. Enter the Void with us…

    We will share development insights here in a blog-format from time to time. If you want fresh out-of-the-oven showcases of new monsters, features and areas, follow the development on our Discord! We actually talk there! Other places to…

    GalinaMalina

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