Action · August 26, 2014
Lichdom: Battlemage (2014)
Lichdom: Battlemage is a first-person caster that gives the Mage the spotlight in a way never before seen in games. With limitless magical power at your disposal and brutal enemies around every corner, victory hinges on a combination of skill and strategy. You must carefully craft a vast array of spells and learn to cast them in the heat of combat. You are your spells! The Lichdom: Battlemage spell crafting system offers an enormous range of customization. Every Mage is the product of crafted magic that reflects the individual's play style. Whether you prefer to target your foes from a safe distance, wade into combat and unleash your power at point-blank range, or pit your enemies against each other, endless spell customization lets you become the Mage you want to be. About Xaviant Lichdom: Battlemage was developed by a team of industry veterans at Atlanta-based studio Xaviant. The team embraced community involvement through the Early Access program to ensure that Lichdom: Battlemage reached its full potential as a truly unique and exciting experience for players. Check out great crafting guides here!
Action releases from 2014
146 Action titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.0k Steam reviews | Top 79% in Action |
| Positive rating | 56% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 97% |
| Metacritic | 69/100 | Genre average 77 — top 84% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 68% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Magic · 216
- RPG · 212
- Action · 185
- First-Person · 131
- Fantasy · 116
- Indie · 103
- Singleplayer · 84
- FPS · 78
- Adventure · 57
- Action RPG · 53
- Early Access · 30
- Female Protagonist · 29
- Violent · 21
- Difficult · 15
- Atmospheric · 12
Reception Metrics
Steam community
56%Mixed · 3.0k reviews
1.7k positive · 1.3k negative
Metacritic
69/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.8/10
Curator recommendations
2.1k
Press Quotes
“... the combat in Lichdom sets a new gold standard.” Paste Magazine “Remarkably robust spell crafting system and spectacularly entertaining combat.” The Escapist “Never has magic felt as powerful as it does in Lichdom.” GameSpot
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 26, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Xaviant |
| Publisher | Xaviant Games |
| Base price | $9.99 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
Achievements
59
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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