# Wizard Swipe

> Castle Defense

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1079843974](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1079843974)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1079843974`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** niceplay games
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (437 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-02-05
- **First published:** 2016-06-04
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wizard-swipe/id1079843974)
- **Website:** [http://niceplay-games.com/games/wizard-swipe.html](http://niceplay-games.com/games/wizard-swipe.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Wizard Swipe is a casual castle-defense game where you defend your fort by swiping to fling fireballs at skeletons. Master five elements—fire, ice, air, acid, and lightning—and unleash powerful spell combos against waves and bosses.

Levels are procedurally generated for endless play, with bigger rewards and tougher monsters as you progress. Complete objectives to earn extra rewards. Best of all, it’s free to play and quick to pick up.

## Rankings

- #77,240 — Overall

## Review summary

Wizard Swipe is praised as a unique, engaging spell-based mobile game with satisfying progression and well-designed levels. Players enjoy the variety of spells and upgrades, plus a progression system that rewards effort without forcing pay-to-win. However, reviews repeatedly cite harsh early difficulty, expensive upgrades that push grinding, and frantically fast swipes that can cause finger fatigue. Some want more options like difficulty modes, multiple saves, and a New Game button, and there are occasional bugs after updates. Overall it’s addictive and well-made but not accessible to everyone.

### Pros

- Engaging gameplay with well-designed, consistent levels.
- Deep progression system with upgrades, spells, and quests.
- Unique spell-based combat that stands out among mobile games.
- Fair monetization: progress without mandatory payments and optional ads (or ad removal).
- Positive longevity and replay value; players report loving it and playing for years.

### Cons

- Difficulty ramps up too quickly in early levels, making progression grindy.
- Upgrades are expensive, pushing players to grind to advance.
- Frantic, constant swiping can cause finger fatigue and long session burnout.
- Lacks certain features like difficulty settings, multiple saves, and a New Game button.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1079843974)