12 minutes to survive

About 12 minutes to survive

12 minutes to survive puts you in control of a powerful mage facing relentless waves of enemies across a single, intense 12-minute session. Every second of that countdown matters — the challenge escalates as time passes, demanding both strategic choices and magical skill to hold the line against the onslaught.

Mid-battle, the mage levels up to unlock new skills and abilities, while souls collected from defeated enemies fuel further upgrades to the mage's power. The question is whether arcane mastery and smart decision-making will be enough to conquer the chaos before the clock runs out.

How to Play 12 minutes to survive: Survive 12 Minutes of Waves

Move the mage around the arena to battle incoming enemy waves. As enemies fall, collect the souls they drop to upgrade the mage's power. Leveling up mid-battle opens access to new skills and abilities, letting the character grow stronger even as the difficulty increases. The goal is straightforward: survive all 12 minutes.

Controls

• Arrow keys: Move the mage (Desktop)
• Virtual on-screen button: Move the mage (Mobile)

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