W.A.N.D. Project Joins VIVERSE: Craft Spells, Save Tokyo, Play Free

Aliens have invaded Tokyo, and the city’s last line of defense is a sorceress with a wand. The good news? That wand does whatever you design it to do. Starting September 28, W.A.N.D. Project joins the VIVERSE lineup of premium titles as a free browser game. It’s regularly $9.99 on Steam, but on VIVERSE, it’s free with instant play on desktop and mobile. The full game comes from developer The Knights of Unity.

What Is W.A.N.D. Project?

W.A.N.D. Project is a fast-paced roguelike where you craft custom spells to save a futuristic Tokyo from aliens. You play as a magic-wielding sorceress sworn to defend the city from a monstrous invasion. Along the way, you unlock more sorceresses, each with her own stats and abilities. 

Polish studio The Knights of Unity developed the game. It first launched on November 29, 2024, on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch. As the team explains it, “We wanted to blend the survivor-genre arcade experience with player expression and a puzzle-logic minigame.” 

A Bullet Heaven Roguelike with a Twist 

If you’ve played Vampire Survivors, you’ll feel right at home. In both games, huge waves of enemies swarm you while your attacks fill the screen. Many players call this style “bullet heaven,” though Steam lists this one as a roguelike bullet hell. Its store page also pitches it to fans of Brotato and Death Must Die, so if you’re a fan of those, you’ll definitely want to try your hand at W.A.N.D. Project’s spellcrafting to melt your enemies. 

The action plays out in top-down arenas. The core controls are simple: you move and you dash. Each attempt is called a run, and every run is a chance to try something new. But instead of picking upgrades from a list, you build your spells like a puzzle. 

How Spellcrafting Works 

Think of spellcrafting like solving a puzzle. The pieces you choose, and how you connect them, change what your spell does. 

In spellcrafting, those pieces are called modules. Every spell starts with a casting module, which decides what triggers it, like dashing, standing still, or firing automatically. From there, you add more modules to shape what the spell does, like dealing fire damage or weakening enemies. You buy modules with Essence, which drops from defeated aliens. Essence can also unlock extra space on your spell-crafting board. 

With more than 100 magical elements to build from, the possible combos add up fast. 

Here’s an example. Say you have a fireball that fires every few seconds. You could change it to fire only when you’re standing still. Then you could add lightning that strikes nearby enemies and a chance to heal yourself. Want a storm of fast, light attacks instead? Or one slow, powerful blast? It’s your call. 

Once you’ve got the basics down, the Forge adds another layer. You can merge two identical modules into a stronger, higher-tier version. You can also trade two different modules of the same tier for a random module one tier up. If the shop’s offerings don’t fit your build, you can reroll them for new options. 

For the team at The Knights of Unity, that freedom is the whole point. “Two players can find the same pieces and end up with completely different spells. Finding the combination that suddenly clears the whole screen is the heart of the game. You didn’t just pick it, you figured it out.”

No Two Runs Alike 

Spells are only one part of your build. Each wand you unlock packs its own special powers, so a new wand can shake up your whole strategy. 

Maps keep you on your toes, too. Each one brings its own look, enemy types, and objectives. Some levels ask you to hit specific goals instead of simply surviving. Make it far enough, and you’ll face bosses with their own unique mechanics. 

Then there’s overtime. In the final moments of a level, your spells get a boost and fire nonstop. It’s your build’s big moment to show off. 

Runs start at normal difficulty. During continuous runs, you can raise the difficulty for an extra challenge and more points. 

Tips for Your First Run 

• Build around your triggers. If a spell fires when you dash, plan on dashing a lot. 
• Don’t forget board space. New modules are exciting, but extra room lets you combine more of them. 
• Read the objective. Some maps ask for more than survival, so check your goal before you charge in.

Play W.A.N.D. Project Free on VIVERSE 

The Full Game, Free with Instant Play 

This isn’t a demo or a trimmed-down version. It’s the full game, ported to VIVERSE as a free browser game. Cloud saves keep your progress safe between sessions, and thanks to instant play, your first run is just a click away. 

Ready for Mobile 

Full mobile support comes standard, so you can play on your phone’s browser or through the VIVERSE mobile app. Touch controls are built in, and you can set an FPS limit in the options to save battery. Gamepad and keyboard-and-mouse controls work too. With a gamepad, you can also switch between auto-fire and manual aim. 

Jump In with Quick Run 

A typical run takes about 15 minutes, or closer to 20 if you reach the boss. If you’d rather skip the setup, the Quick Run option gets you into the action fast.

Meet the Studio Behind the Magic 

The Knights of Unity is an indie studio based in Wrocław, Poland. The studio is also known for Tools Up!, a co-op game about renovating apartments. 

Bringing the game to VIVERSE took real work. The team rewrote its rendering for the web, added touch controls, and optimized it to run better on phones. “We wanted to reach players who might never find the game on Steam,” the team says. They also saw VIVERSE as a natural fit: “VIVERSE gave us a platform built for browser-based games, with an audience already looking for them.” 

For a look at what that kind of project involves, check out how Alphaputt ported their award-winning game to the web. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is W.A.N.D. Project free on VIVERSE? Yes. W.A.N.D. Project is free to play on VIVERSE starting September 28, 2026. It’s regularly $9.99 on Steam. 

Is the VIVERSE version the full game? Yes. It’s the full game, adapted for web and mobile, not a demo. 

Can I play W.A.N.D. Project in my browser? Yes. It’s an instant-play browser game, so you can play online on VIVERSE. It runs in desktop browsers, mobile browsers, and the VIVERSE mobile app. It supports touch, gamepad, and keyboard-and-mouse controls. 

Does W.A.N.D. Project save progress on VIVERSE? Yes. The VIVERSE version uses cloud saves to keep your progress between sessions. 

How long is a run in W.A.N.D. Project? A typical run takes about 15 minutes. Reaching the boss fight can stretch it to around 20 minutes, while an early loss can end a run in just a few. 

What kind of game is W.A.N.D. Project? W.A.N.D. Project is a roguelike bullet hell game, often called bullet heaven. You fight waves of aliens while building custom spells from over 100 magical elements. 

Is W.A.N.D. Project like Vampire Survivors? Yes, in many ways. Both are bullet heaven games where you survive huge enemy waves. The big difference is spellcrafting, a puzzle-like system that lets you design your own attacks. 

Who made W.A.N.D. Project? The Knights of Unity, an indie studio based in Wrocław, Poland, developed the game. 

Save Tokyo, One Spell at a Time 

Starting September 28, a full spellcrafting roguelike is free to play online on VIVERSE. Describing a great run, the team at The Knights of Unity says, “It feels like solving a puzzle and then getting to blow it up.” Whether you love tinkering with builds or just blasting aliens, there’s a spell combo waiting for you.