At first glance, this project by Indonesian developer MelonCat reminded me of Wakfu, and I actually thought it was some new expansion for the popular MMORPG. Instead, we’re talking about Wishseeker, a new tactical RPG that places four adventurers inside a shifting fantasy dungeon, supporting both solo play and online co-op in which everyone can take their turn simultaneously.
Published by Soft Source, it is currently in development for PC. No release date has been announced, although registrations are already open for a future playtest.
- Developer: MelonCat
- Publisher: Soft Source
- Genre: Turn-Based Tactical Roguelite
- Platform: PC via Steam
- Release Date: To Be Announced
- Modes: Single-player and online co-op for up to four players
Every run takes a party of four Wishseekers into the Hollow Vault, a corrupted dungeon that changes between expeditions. Its biomes, enemies, and bosses form the broader structure of the adventure, while a developing mystery asks players to investigate the source of the corruption hidden beneath the Vault.
Wishseeker will have eight playable characters, covering familiar fantasy combat roles such as warriors, archers, and spellcasters. A complete squad contains four of them, but the lineup, skills, and artifacts available during an expedition can change.
Battles unfold on grid maps, and the developer is trying to retain that decision-making without letting enemy phases or multiplayer rounds drag on. Enemy actions are intended to resolve quickly, keeping encounters moving even when several units are involved.
A party can be shared with up to three friends, allowing each participant to control one of the four Wishseekers, with cooperative turns taking place simultaneously. Solo players retain control of the entire squad.
The exact rules governing simultaneous actions have not yet been explained, including how the game resolves conflicting movements or ability order, but the concept gives Wishseeker a more distinctive identity.
Characters have their own collections of abilities, with the current feature list advertising eight heroes and more than 20 character-specific skills. Artifacts provide another layer of customization, modifying attributes and influencing how individual statistics scale as an expedition continues.
Party composition affects which tactical options are available, while artifacts can push familiar characters toward different specializations. Much will depend on the size of the eventual artifact pool and the freedom players receive when selecting skills, two areas that MelonCat has not yet detailed.
Wishseeker’s main pillars are already easy to identify: four-character squads, quick grid battles, changing dungeon runs, build experimentation, and simultaneous online co-op. However, several parts of its progression system remain under wraps.
Wishseeker is coming to PC through Steam, with its release window still to be announced. A playtest waitlist is available through the game’s official website.
