This week’s spotlight is on Almost Out of Mana by Tepes Ovidiu. It’s a tactical puzzle game about casting the right spells in the right order, all while running dangerously low on mana. Built with Buildbox, it’s a clever, focused experience where every move matters.
And players are definitely noticing. Almost Out of Mana is currently sitting at #164 but debuted at #32 in the Puzzle category on the US App Store. And that’s on top of being hand-picked by the Apple team and featured as a Game of the Day under “Games We Love.”
Let’s take a closer look at what makes this little spell-caster so special.
Almost Out of Mana: Think Fast, Cast Smart
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A wizard’s lucky pants have been stolen. And getting them back won’t be easy.
That’s the setup in Almost Out of Mana, where you’ll face waves of quirky enemies using only a small pool of mana to power your spells. With a limited supply of magic energy, you can’t just blast your way through. You have to think. Which spell goes first? Which enemy do you take out now, and which one do you save for later?
Your goal is to wipe out every enemy on the board before your mana runs out. In Almost Out of Mana, you’ll cast fireballs, lightning bolts, hex spells, frost paths, and more to take down imps, cat demons, mimics, reapers, and a whole cast of weird and funny creatures. If you get stuck, hints and a full game guide are available to help you find your way through tough spots.
Best of all, it’s a premium game. No ads, no tracking, no data collected, just pure puzzle fun.
If you love a good brain-teaser and want something that actually makes you think, Almost Out of Mana is worth every penny.
Congratulations to Tepes Ovidiu on the success of Almost Out of Mana! As a solo developer based out of Transylvania, Romania, he put a lot of heart into building this game, and getting featured by Apple as a Game of the Day is a huge deal. You can check out his other games on his website. It’s a great example of what you can build with Buildbox.
We hope today’s spotlight has inspired you to start creating your own hit game.
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