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Kniv Studio Launches SRPG 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam

The release marks a new entry in the SRPG genre that explicitly fuses classic grid tactics with card-based mechanics, backed by a soundtrack from composers known for 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade'.

Key Facts

  • Kniv Studio released 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam on June 5, 2025.
  • The game is a turn-based simulation RPG that combines grid-based SRPG combat with a card battle system.
  • The soundtrack features contributions from Mitsukiyo, KARUT, and seibin, composers known for 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade'.
  • The game is priced at 2,800 yen on Steam with a 10% launch discount until June 12.
  • The story follows warrior Star and mage Yuu as they fight over 'stars and destiny' and uncover the secret of wish-granting stars.

Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Game Spark.

Kniv Studio Launches SRPG 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam

South Korean indie studio Kniv Studio has released the turn-based simulation RPG 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam. The game blends traditional grid-based SRPG combat with a card battle system, and features pixel art animation. The soundtrack includes contributions from Mitsukiyo, KARUT, and seibin.

The game follows warrior Star and mage Yuu, childhood friends whose journey involves fighting over 'stars and destiny' and uncovering the secret of wish-granting stars. Combat relies on counters and combos executed through cards layered onto the traditional SRPG grid. Kniv Studio released the game alongside a story trailer and a soundtrack compilation video. The soundtrack credits Mitsukiyo and KARUT, both associated with 'Blue Archive', and seibin, who worked on 'Stellar Blade' and 'NIKKE'. Members of STUDIOALOH, led by Mitsukiyo, appear to have served as composers. The game is priced at 2,800 yen on Steam, with a 10% launch discount until June 12.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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