The Useless Wizard overview

Overview

The Useless Wizard comes from The Useless Dev and is published by The Useless Publisher. It arrived on Steam on Oct 24, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

The Useless Wizard's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 7 September 2026 - 11:21:10 UTC, with a tracked peak near 6. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 76% positive across 17 reviews.

Language and system requirements

The Useless Wizard is available in 9 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

The Useless Wizard has sold up to 753 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,499. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

The Useless Wizard overview details

The Useless Wizard combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

The village is under attack. Grotesque monster hordes suddenly appear, and the villagers place their last hope in the only wizard around… an alcoholic retiree who knows absolutely no spells. His one and only weapon? Rocks. Lots of rocks. In The Useless Wizard , absurd humor meets tactical action. Each “day” lasts 5 minutes, during which you must protect the village women from monsters. If they reach the left edge of the screen, they’ll carry one off, and if they’re all gone, you lose. But even with nothing but stones, a true wizard can adapt. Upgrade your throws, stack dozens of ridiculous abilities, and unleash chaotic weapon combos that turn every run into total mayhem… often uncontrollable. Key Features: ⚔️ A tactical twist on Vampire Survivors : manage enemies on both horizontal and vertical planes. 🪨 A pathetic yet lovable hero : an alcoholic wizard with no spells, armed only with rocks. 😂 Absurd, tongue-in-cheek humor : silly monsters, bizarre abilities, and unpredictable situations. 🔥 Unlimited combos : every upgrade stacks—no exceptions—leading to powerful, hilarious, and sometimes disastrous effects. ⏳ Fast-paced sessions : survive “day” after “day,” 5 minutes each, with new enemies and bosses gaining powers over time. Saving a village with a useless wizard might sound impossible. Maybe it is… but at least it’ll be hilarious.

SteamPulse editorial summary

The Useless Wizard is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Casual, Indie, and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 7 September 2026 - 11:21:10 UTC, a tracked peak of 6, and 76% positive reviews.

Support and legal notes

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.