Skyrim Meets The Witcher In This Stunning RPG You Can Play For Free

If you’re a fan of Skyrim and The Witcher, on the hunt for something a little different, then you might want a free taste of this stunning RPG.

As a gamer, there aren’t many things worse than saving up our money for a video game we’ve been really looking forward to, only for it to fall way below our expectations and thus, wasting our hard-earned cash. Thankfully, at least, there are ways to drastically reduce the chances of wasting our money, such as the glorious free demo.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is developed by Primal Game Studio and published by Knights Peak. It looks like a fantastic blend of Skyrim and The Witcher, with a touch of Dark Souls, moulded into a thrilling, side-scrolling RPG offering.

If that doesn't convince you, just watch the Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree trailer and hopefully, you’ll see what the fuss is about. There’s a good chance that this game, released in 2025, may have flown under many radars, but like a fine wine, it’s never too late to play a delightful video game.

What’s The Story of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree?

“Journey into a decaying world full of monsters and secrets in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic dark fantasy action RPG,” reads the synopsis of the game.

“Create your Inquisitor from one of six unique Classes, and wield blades and magic against nightmarish creatures. Craft hundreds of weapons and items and learn powerful Talents to define your combat style. Explore a vast, interconnected world and unearth its mysteries in a journey that will push your skills to their limits.”

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, Knights Peak

What’s the Community Saying About Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree?

On the aggregate website Metacritic, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree averages around a respectable 80 across all platforms. On Steam, it’s rated as “Mostly Positive” from over 1,100 user reviews.

“I highly recommend this game! Especially if you are a cosy gamer like me, but want to start to branch out and play more genres! I loved Diablo III and wanted something similar with magic and whatnot, and this satisfied all my needs,” wrote mprindle814.

“Amazing game,” declared Ravyn Hood. “The story and the artwork in this and a few others show that the devs actually care about making a quality game. The story is good, and the armour and abilities are cool. This one, you have a lot to choose from on how you want to play. This is like Dark Souls as a side scroller. It's really fun.”

“Banger of a game, personally had tons of fun with this one. Flew under my radar! Cool captivating storyline, super challenging boss fights and a very in-depth crafting system,” said `StormZ_[G].

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

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