Songs of Glimmerwick is a story-driven fantasy RPG developed and published by Eastshade Studios, the team behind Eastshade. Set in a woodland world centred on a university of magic, it lets you play as a student learning to use music as a form of spellcasting.
Rather than relying on traditional spells, you use a flute and songbook to perform magical songs. These can help you tend the university garden, interact with nature, overcome obstacles and explore the island.Alongside your studies, you can attend classes, join extracurricular activities, meet fellow students and townsfolk, and uncover the island’s mysteries over the course of a changing year.
The game was released on Steam on 30 September 2026.
Key Features
Cast spells through music
Music is the central mechanic. Learn songs that let you influence the environment, speak with trees, enchant tools and overcome obstacles that would otherwise block your progress. This gives exploration and everyday activities a distinctive musical twist.
Attend a magical university
Your character is already enrolled when the adventure begins. You can attend classes, develop skills and take part in activities outside your studies, giving the game a gentle school-life structure.
Grow the university garden
Gardening is more than a background activity. Magical songs help you tend plants and influence the environment, combining familiar farming mechanics with the game’s musical magic system.
Explore the island
Glimmerwick is a woodland fantasy setting filled with unusual characters, mysterious rumours and places to discover. Exploration is tied to the songs you learn, so new abilities can open up additional possibilities.
Make friends and join activities
Meet classmates, staff and local residents, each with their own stories. You can join clubs, play in a band, fish, dive for seashells and go on forest expeditions.
Experience a changing year
Seasons, festivals, curses and university life provide variety as the story progresses. The world is designed to feel like a living community rather than simply a collection of quests.
Enjoy a fully voiced story
The characters’ dialogue is fully voiced, helping bring the university and its inhabitants to life. Character progression also lets you choose skills that support activities such as gardening and trading, or unlock special abilities.
Who is Songs of Glimmerwick for?
Songs of Glimmerwick is a story-driven fantasy RPG may appeal to players who enjoy:
- Witchcraft and magical worlds
- Story-driven RPGs
- University and school-life settings
- Farming and gardening
- Exploration and collecting
- Character-driven stories
- Fishing and crafting
- Hand-drawn fantasy aesthetics
- Relaxed gameplay with quests and progression
It is particularly interesting if you enjoy cosy games but want a stronger narrative, a sense of community and a distinctive central mechanic.
Platforms
PC (Steam)
Final Thoughts
Songs of Glimmerwick is a story-driven fantasy RPG that has a distinctive idea at its heart: music is not simply part of the soundtrack, but a practical tool for interacting with the world. That makes gardening, exploration and puzzle-solving feel connected to the same magical system.
The university setting also gives the story a natural structure, with classes, friendships and extracurricular activities providing variety beyond the main quests. If you enjoy games that combine magic, community and gentle exploration, this is one to investigate.
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