Players can upgrade their pistol to better weapons, including a submachine gun and shotgun, all of which shoot magic bullets.

[5] Devolver Digital published Wizard with a Gun for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 17, 2023.

[3] TechRadar praised how customizable the wizards are, the different ammo types, and the exploration, but they felt the emphasis on crafting took away from the combat.

[10] Shacknews said it is "a competent shooter that has a lot of potential", but they criticized the controls, the way the lore was presented, and what they felt was a barren endgame.

[4] Hardcore Gamer felt Wizard with a Gun "doesn't live up to its full potential as a survival game" because the time limits cut down on the resource gathering and exploration.