MannaRites

Released: Oct 23, 2020
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Last updated: 16 Sep 2026, 21:27 GMT

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20 Dec 2024Developer post
MannaRites Gold is available in Early Access, come play! =)
MannaRites Gold is finally available in Early Access! Time to unsheathe your sword again and show 'em how it's done! ⚔️ Get the gaime right here: What's different about Gold version, you may ask? Well, here's a short list: Better combat system - I've reworked the combat system su
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MannaRites Gold is finally available in Early Access!
Time to unsheathe your sword again and show 'em how it's done! ⚔️
Get the gaime right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2509720/MannaRites_Gold/
What's different about Gold version, you may ask? Well, here's a short list:

Better combat system - I've reworked the combat system substantially, it's not more engaging, more dynamic and more tactical
Improved AI - you'll find that enemies are much smarter now!
Complete GFX overhaul - game now looks much better, and sometimes even gorgeous!
New RPG system - there are 4 types of weapon for every character, and 4 skill branches. Almost all combat moves are now available from the start (you don't need to "unlock" arrows deflection anymore)
Online multiplier is coming - it won't be available at the start, but it'll arrive some time during EA Interactive items - throw barrels, stones and javelins at enemies. It's fun =)
A couple of new levels, puzzles and new mechanics here and there, no biggie
Some of existing levels (especially boss encounters) were HEAVILY remastered (in some cases - redone from scratch)
New items, potions and armor types, along with tons of new weapons!
new COOP features - Golden Axe 3-style cooperative attacks
in COOP if you partner dies - you don't have to replay the whole level again anymore 😊 As long as one of you alive - the battle continues!
MAGUS and his magics were completely overhauled, it's a VERY different character now! + I've added a ton of new spellbooks for him
... and lots of other stuff - QoL included!
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24 Oct 2024Developer post
MannaRites Gold - Early Access coming soon!
Hey guys, long time no see! 😊 It's not like I was being lazy or anything - in fact, for the last couple of years I've been working hard on MannaRites Gold - a new (and superior imo) version of MannaRites, which will - in my view - finally be worthy of asking people to pay for it
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Hey guys, long time no see! 😊
It's not like I was being lazy or anything - in fact, for the last couple of years I've been working hard on MannaRites Gold - a new (and superior imo) version of MannaRites, which will - in my view - finally be worthy of asking people to pay for it! All the proceedings will be directed into MannaRites 2 development 😊
---> wishlist MANNARITES GOLD right here <---
If you liked the original game - wishlist the GOLD version now, and I promise you - you won't be disappointed! ❤️ If you didn't like the original game - try the new one, it's better in almost every aspect!
So, without further ado, let me tell you about the MannaRites Gold, and what makes it different from the original game:

Better combat system - I've reworked the combat system substantially, it's not more engaging, more dynamic and more tactical
Improved AI - you'll find that enemies are much smarter now!
Complete GFX overhaul - game now looks much better, and sometimes even gorgeous!
New RPG system - there are 4 types of weapon for every character, and 4 skill branches. Almost all combat moves are now available from the start (you don't need to "unlock" arrows deflection anymore)
Online multiplier is coming - it won't be available at the start, but it'll arrive some time during EA
Interactive items - throw barrels, stones and javelins at enemies. It's fun =)
A couple of new levels, puzzles and new mechanics here and there, no biggie
Some of existing levels (especially boss encounters) were HEAVILY remastered (in some cases - redone from scratch)
New items, potions and armor types, along with tons of new weapons!
new COOP features - Golden Axe 3-style cooperative attacks
in COOP if you partner dies - you don't have to replay the whole level again anymore 😊 As long as one of you alive - the battle continues!
MAGUS and his magics were completely overhauled, it's a VERY different character now! + I've added a ton of new spellbooks for him
... and lots of other stuff - QoL included!
I really hope you'll like it, guys! ❤️
Cheers!
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18 Aug 2023Developer post
MannaRites Gold Early Access
MannaRites is getting a Gold edition! 🧈🧈🧈 With overhauled graphics, revised battle system, completely rewritten from scratch RPG system, more content, more weapons, more enemies, tons of other stuff as well and 🥁 online multiplayer!!! (like 99% percent it's going to work!) Do
24 Jun 2022Developer post
Quickfixes # 1 for the latest Adrenaline Patch
Localization fixes + unequip armor functionality + skill descriptions fixes
17 Jun 2022Developer post
Adrenaline Update is here!
Heeey! 👋 I'm happy to introduce the final regular update to MannaRites - Adrenaline Update! 🎉 This update finally brings the version of the game to 1.0, which means that the game is finally complete with all the planned features and content! 👊😊 (Well, almost all the planned f
Heeey! 👋
I'm happy to introduce the final regular update to MannaRites - Adrenaline Update! 🎉
This update finally brings the version of the game to 1.0, which means that the game is finally complete with all the planned features and content! 👊😊 (Well, almost all the planned features)
What's new in this update?

New playable character - Kellet the Monk, martial artist. He's using adrenaline to power his abilities, and he's definitely not the guy to mess with! 😊 As he gains adrenaline by attacking or blocking, his attack speed increases and he's able to use either offensive ability - "lightning strikes", a series of devastating strikes, - or defensive ability - "healing seal", which heals everybody around Monk (including enemies!). He also have other unique features, such as offensive quick getup, slide tackle etc. - check him out, he's a lot of fun!
Improvements for Wizard - character from the previous update, check him out as well 😊
Community content - new enemies and new game mode. Check it out in the "Community" section of the Main Menu!
New long-awaited (probably 😊) "Beer Quest" and a bunch of new potions (along with the new system of recharging potions - some potions can be drunk multiple times per level now). Find the special beer roots on the repeatable levels and brew the strongest Root Beer you can think of!
Ambushes! ⚔️ Now it's not that safe to traverse the Ijmeria island in the open map mode! Enemies are looking for you, beware
New levels in both Campaign and Adventure Mode
Gazillion of minor bugs fixed (prob added a couple of new ones in the process 🤦‍♂️)
5 new Steam achievements. We all love achievements, right?
The final mission now shows the amount of completed side-quests. For those who complete the main campaign with 100% of side-quests done - a little surprise after the final cutscene 😊
Here's a short teaser of the new update:
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A bit on future plans. I will do the Linux build and, after a bit of work, an improved Android build, but generally speaking I'm finally stepping away from the Chapter 1 to concentrate on working on Chapter 2 (and possible other projects in parallel). I'll still support Chapter 1 and fix the bugs (if any of them dares to show up), but I'm not planning any major content updates for this game any time soon.
Well it's been quite a ride!
😊
Almost four years ago I've posted the very first gameplay video of MannaRites (back then it was MannaRocks actually 😂, it can still be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIxxm5RGch0 And now look at us - full-featured and released game! 🎉 I can't even begin to express my gratitude to you guys for playing MannaRites, leaving positive reviews and sharing feedback! For you it's probably just another game in your massive Steam library, but for me it was an infinite source of joy and motivation to grow, to continue making games of my own!
Thank you for this incredible experience, which I will carry with me for the rest of my life! ❤️
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24 Dec 2021Developer post
Wizardy Big Update
First of all, I want to thank the amazing community of MannaRites for support and amazing ideas! Seriously guys, without you I won't be able to make this game and keep improving it for more than a year since its release! An incomplete list of what's new in this patch: new charact
First of all, I want to thank the amazing community of MannaRites for support and amazing ideas! Seriously guys, without you I won't be able to make this game and keep improving it for more than a year since its release!
An incomplete list of what's new in this patch:

new character - Tremor the Shepherd, focused on magical abilities, master of both fire and ice forces
new area of Global Map is open in story mode - cross the Great Rift to defend the town of Barr from the invaders! Four new missions in the Main Campaign with a unique reward in the end!
10 new Steam achievements! =)
new Adrenaline Roots mechanics - now it slowly regenerates your adrenaline and health over period of time
Magus - new Lunge animation for staves and wands
Magus - new final combo strike
Also new stuff for Adventure Mode:

3 new levels!
New NPC trainer in town, with ability to level up you for money
beatable dummy in town, on which you may test your damage
challenges now affects xp you get for completing a level
Notable bugfixes:

bug with character going through enemy while attacking and riposting (it's a big deal really!)
bug with AI going offscreen sometimes (and not coming back)
bug with AI not attacking player if he's close to the screen's edge or bottom
several occasional soft-locks are fixed
Also tons of other small and medium bugs fixed (over 100 total)! =)
As always, let me know if you've found any bugs or something else being off - please let me know, I'll do my best to fix it asap! And if you haven't found anything, but you liked the update - consider letting me know as well! =)
Oh, and happy holidays to you all, have some awesome time with your loved ones! You're all amazing and deserve great time like no one else! =)
❤️
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03 Oct 2021Developer post
Small Update
Patch notes: 1. Minor interface tweaks 2. Slightly rebalanced XP rewards 3. New quest (a hint: there's a new book lying on the table in the Tower to the North from Ossar) - with a new unique reward 4. A couple of new locations to visit 5, A couple of new enemies - soldiers with s
21 Sep 2021GamingOnLinux
The free beat 'em up MannaRites recently added a big Adventure Mode
One we've covered briefly before is MannaRites, a free game that gives you a classic beat 'em up experience that recently expanded with a whole new mode. Read the full article here:
18 Aug 2021Developer post
Adventure Mode Update
I'm very excited to introduce this probably the biggest content update since the initial launch! 🤯 Adventure Mode Main feature is, of course, the Adventure Mode - a new potentially endless game mode with lots of new content: new missions new enemies new challenges new bosses 13
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I'm very excited to introduce this probably the biggest content update since the initial launch! 🤯
Adventure Mode
Main feature is, of course, the Adventure Mode - a new potentially endless game mode with lots of new content:

new missions
new enemies
new challenges
new bosses
13 new Steam Achievements
Designed to provide some more fun to those who has already finished the main campaign and looking for more challenge! 🏹
Story picks up right where it was left: invasion is growing stronger and stronger every day, and people of Ijmeria are desperately fighting a seemingly hopeless battle to fend off the invaders! Help them if you dare! ⚔️

develop your character with specialized custom builds
get powerful equipment amd improve it with rare gems with new equipment system!
explore new skills - master the mysterious power of Dar'Pillak - with ability to temporary possess your enemies or unleashing a devastating storm on their heads
fight new enemies on new and unique missions - some of them in familiar locations from the main campaign, some of them are in previously unreachable areas!
customize your experience - you may optionally increase difficulty of a mission by accepting challenges- for greater rewards!
meet (and maybe even share a mission) with mysterious Weaver - powerful Ijmerian mage, who was sent to help you on your path
Illusion Mode
Apart from new Adventure Mode, there's also a new training game mode - Illusion!
It allows you to test any build with any equipment against up to any 8 enemies from the game by your choosing! (except for some bosses)
Illusion mode is located in "FUN MODES" section of the main menu!
Balance and equipment
There are other notable changes as well:

Tons of bugfixes and small improvements here and there
New battle moveset for Ranger character
New spellcasting system for Mage - now spells can be cast right from the selection wheel
Slight rebalance for Acrobat - now she gains energy not just from mid-air strikes, but from doublestrikes, dodge-strikes and slide-strikes as well. Apart from that, all Daggers are guaranteed to have at least a "backstab" perk, while all Sabers are guaranteed to have a new "graceful" perk, which increases stamina gain from performing special strikes
New CRT-like videofilter:
I really hope you'll like this new update and find it worth your time!
If you like the game - please, consider supporting it by leaving a positive review on Steam! Positive reviews give me lots of joy and may even help in negotiating finance support for the Chapter 2!
Have fun!
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05 May 2021GamingOnLinux
Free Game Wednesday - check out MannaRites, a retro beat'em'up with modern touches
Something I've been meaning to post about for a while is the beat'em'up MannaRites, a completely free game you can grab on Steam that's surprisingly great. Read the full article here:
21 Apr 2021Developer post
Small Polishing Update
Greetings, fellow Ijmers! 🤘 I proudly present this mid-sized patch, which, I hope, will improve the game a bit. 🎉 Here's what's included: New battle move - DOUBLESTRIKE - will damage enemies around you, that'll help you if you're surrounded! 9 new achievements balance tweak - l
Greetings, fellow Ijmers! 🤘
I proudly present this mid-sized patch, which, I hope, will improve the game a bit. 🎉
Here's what's included:

New battle move - DOUBLESTRIKE - will damage enemies around you, that'll help you if you're surrounded!
9 new achievements
balance tweak - lunge attack now deals x2 damage
Armor now has perks as well! 5 various perks to be precise =)
some UI mouse-related tweaks and improvements
Warrior improvement - now his skill "improved blocking" changes blocking animation, allows to block all melee attacks and block attacks from behind as well
Warrior improvement - short swords now have their own superstrike animation
Warrior improvement - short swords finishing moves are now faster
Warrior and Acrobat improvement - retribution attack (the one after dodge) now has invulnerability frame, warrior's one have new animation
Acrobat alteration - now throwing weapon only goes as far as the first enemy, but "improved throw" removes this limitation + adds 50% dmg to throw attacks
Acrobat improvement - now knifes and daggers may have perk "backstab", which increase dmg by 50% if you're attacking from behind
Ranger's tackle damage slightly reduced
All enemies with magic swords (crystal golems, skeleton warriors, lightsaber knights) are dealing magic damage now, against which MAGIC PROTECTION is effective (in Endless Arena)
AI general improvements - they don't spam tackle and jump attacks anymore + they probably got a bit smarter in general 😊
+ some other minor improvements, bugfixes and tweaks
I hope you'll like it, guys! Have a great week!
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29 Mar 2021Developer post
⚔️ Arena Mode ⚔️ Big Update (including new Endless Arena with leaderboards)
New big update includes new Endless Arena mode. It's a bit different from the ordinary Arena mode and main Story campaign. Here are the rules and some features of new Arena Mode: Instead of a single old Arena, we now get 5 different Arenas, some of them has chance to have chasm,
New big update includes new Endless Arena mode. It's a bit different from the ordinary Arena mode and main Story campaign.
Here are the rules and some features of new Arena Mode:

Instead of a single old Arena, we now get 5 different Arenas, some of them has chance to have chasm, into which you can cast your enemies.
You start as level 30 character, with lvl 30 weapon and armor. You also get 4 DarPillak points.
As you progress through enemy waves - you get levels, loot, gear and skillpoints. But after each 30th round you're stripped of all your skills and skillpoints. Instead, you are given 2 DarPillak points.
New alternative skilltree - DarPillak menu - allows you to distribute DarPillak points to acquire permanent upgrades. There are 4 branches of DarPillak skills - Magic, Weapons Mastery, Special Moves and Defensive.
DarPillak has two unique active skills. One allows to strike your enemies with lightning.
Unique POSSESS skill allows you to possess and take control of your enemy.
Endless Arena dmg calculation, as well as some attributes of items - weapons, armor, etc. - is slightly different from the main game's, tho still intuitive and pretty easy to grasp.
Also, two new battle moves have been added to the game. This battle moves can be used anywhere in the game, not just the new Arena Mode.
Riposte battle move
Right after you successfully block an enemy attack - press attack button to quickly perform a powerful riposte move (deals a lot of damage, blocks incoming attacks for a brief time, closes the gap, allowing to immediately counterattack)
New way to perform throw
Before this update you could only perform throw by attacking your opponent and moving closer and closer to him. Now there's an alternative way to perform a throw - run at your enemy, and, while you're passing him (basically, while passing THROUGH him) - press block without releasing the run button.
Apart from these new features - numerous bugfixes and other small stuff not worth mentioning. I hope you'll like it!
Here's a small lame video with an overview of new game mode and features:
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11 Feb 2021Developer post
Mouse control update
This little update, along with some bugfixes and balance tweaks, introduces a new way to control your character - with full support of keyboard + mouse combination! Most of UI has been adjusted to work properly with mouse pointer, besides that, you can effectively perform in-game
25 Jan 2021Developer post
Basic localization support
I hope more localizations are to come in the future! 😃
12 Dec 2020Developer post
Archery Update
Archery Update is out! Proudly (and humbly) presenting our biggest so far update for MannaRites! It expands some of the game's aspects and improves many things in general! Shout out to amazing amazing MannaRites community - people who are helping to shape MannaRites and without w
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Archery Update is out!
Proudly (and humbly) presenting our biggest so far update for MannaRites! It expands some of the game's aspects and improves many things in general! Shout out to amazing amazing MannaRites community - people who are helping to shape MannaRites and without whom this update would've never happened! ❤️
Here's the list of stuff introduced in this new update:

New playable character - Mira the Ranger, armed with bow and accompanied by her pet Falcon!
Coins and gambling - now you can discard items you don't need for coins, which can be used in Fissir (friendly village location) to gamble for weapons, armor and trinkets
New locations and enemies
Journal and Quests system + new quest with unique weapon as a reward!
Trinkets/Potions system overhaul - now healing bottles have their own slot, and trinkets have their own, no need to choose between them anymore! (+ a couple of new useful trinkets added)
Several new achievements
Heavy Magus overhaul - now magic is more exciting than ever!
Quality of life features - skippable cutscenes, less "AGAIN" in tutorials, other small stuff
Some important technical improvements:

Completely new Input system, rewritten from scratch, based on famous Rewired plugin! Should solve all input/joystick problems once and for all! (fingers crossed)
SteamOS + Linux platform is finally supported as well!
Tons of bugs fixed!
🎉
I really hope you'll like this update!
If you liked the game - please, consider supporting it by adding a review on Steam!
Thanks guys, you're the best! 🙌
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ATTENTION!
Unfortunately, due to a huge amount of architectural differences, new game version is not compatible with old savegames, so old savegames are not going to work after updating to a new version.
I'm incredibly sorry about that, and humbly asking for forgiveness!
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13 Nov 2020Developer post
Mannarites cooperative devstream!
Today we're going to try doing a normal difficulty story mode playthrough in coop mode, playing as Magus and Warrior party! After that - maybe some Arena mode or smth, possibly with new playable character demonstration Btw game is still free, so why watch if you can play yourself
13 Nov 2020Developer post
MannaRites developer stream!
Btw game is free, come grab it!
10 Oct 2020Developer post
Magic Update
This content update introduces new playable character class - Magus . Instead of stamina, he uses Manna for special moves, which restores over time (several unlockable skills can improve resoration rate). Magus fights with staffs, wands, and, of course, magic! New class is played
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This content update introduces new playable character class - Magus. Instead of stamina, he uses Manna for special moves, which restores over time (several unlockable skills can improve resoration rate). Magus fights with staffs, wands, and, of course, magic!
New class is played differently than other classes, includes several unique features and mechanics, and it is recommended for veteran players.
Apart from new playable class, here's some tweaks worth mentioning:

AI from different factions may now fight each other. Player can wait till they solve their differences and then finish off the winner, or he may burst into battle. Your choice!
Stamina rebalance - now Warrior only needs 2 stamina to perform special move, and Acrobat now need 4.
All classes now get adrenaline for blocking as well, Warrior gets x2.
All elemental effects (fire, lightning, poison) now stronger, last longer, more effective against armor and shields
Camera moves ~2x faster
Falling to the chasm doesn't immediately kill you right away - now you'll get revived with a penalty to health (penalty amount depends on difficulty level)
Boss in the mines reworked - now it's easier for easier difficulties and has his own checkpoint
Several UI alterations and improvements
Cheatcodes disabled on HARD difficulty
and lots lots lots of bugfixes and minor quality-of-life changes.
I hope you'll like it! ❤️
See you in Ijmeria! 👋
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31 Aug 2020Developer post
Arena quickfixes pack #1
In this patch I've fixed some of the most important problems of the Arena mode. Healthpoints, stamina and adrenaline meter are now persistent between rounds. If you have a usable item - you can use it once per 3 rounds (it resets after each 3rd round). Also after each 3rd round o
In this patch I've fixed some of the most important problems of the Arena mode.

Healthpoints, stamina and adrenaline meter are now persistent between rounds.
If you have a usable item - you can use it once per 3 rounds (it resets after each 3rd round).
Also after each 3rd round one of your healthbars is restored.
Fixed drop of items - now only usable items drop on the Arena.
fixed a long-standing problem with items' icons - they were wrong since launch.
And a couple more minor fixes!
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31 Aug 2020Developer post
Arena mode is on!
I'm proudly presenting new Arena mode! 🎉😊 It's a new game mode, accessible from the main menu, and available for both singleplayer and local coop walkthrough. Are you able to withstand 30 increasingly difficult rounds against the strongest enemies of the human Empire? Test your

Updates & announcements

What's new in this update?

Well it's been quite a ride!

Adventure Mode

Illusion Mode

Balance and equipment

Riposte battle move

New way to perform throw

Archery Update is out!