Installing a playtest build

Builds are shared in our Discord while we wait for Steam. Each one is named after its platform and version, like Mystified_windows_v0.1.0.exe.

• Windows — run the .exe. The build isn't code-signed yet, so SmartScreen warns once: choose More info → Run anyway.
• macOS — unzip, then right-click Mystified.app → Open the first time (or run xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine Mystified.app).
• Linux — make the file executable first (chmod +x Mystified_linux_v0.1.0.x86_64), then run it.

Your first run

1. Pick New Game and a save slot (there are ten).
2. Create your wizard — or just press Begin to play as Waldo — then choose a difficulty. Normal is the intended experience; Hard and Nightmare hit harder and pay out better loot.
3. In the Sanctum, talk to Penny. She walks you through moving, fighting, spellcrafting and the reshuffle, with live demos.
4. Step through a gate into the world. When you fall, the world rebuilds itself and you wake up back in the Sanctum — keeping your elements and gear.

System requirements

Mystified uses a lightweight renderer: any 64-bit PC or Mac from the last decade with OpenGL 3.3-capable graphics should run it comfortably. A controller is optional.