Talystro: Math Meets RPG in New Roguelike Deckbuilder Coming Soon

If you've been following our updates for a while, you're likely familiar with our parent company's event, Pocket Gamer Connects. One of our highlights at these events is the Big Indie Pitch, where we showcase innovative new indie games to a panel of judges. Today, we're excited to spotlight one of the standout runners-up from our latest event: the math-battling roguelike, Talystro!

At first glance, Talystro might blend in with the crowd of deckbuilding roguelikes, a genre that's currently enjoying a surge in popularity. However, a closer look reveals what sets it apart. In Talystro, you step into the shoes of the math mouse, engaging in battles against numerical monsters on your quest to overthrow the evil Necrodicer. The game ingeniously blends card and dice mechanics, allowing you to craft strategies and build scores to vanquish your foes.

So, how does it work? The gameplay revolves around combining dice rolls with card play to achieve a target number, which you use to eliminate monsters based on the numbers they represent. But beware, you're working with a limited number of dice each turn, adding a strategic layer to your decisions.

Crypt of the NecrodicerTalystro strikes a unique chord with its blend of rubber hose-style animation and a fantasy aesthetic, reminiscent of those math-focused educational games from our childhood. While the game sticks to basic, entry-level mathematics, its gameplay is both captivating and easy to understand at a glance.

Mark your calendars for Talystro's release in March. This game promises a simple-to-learn yet challenging-to-master experience, a balance that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve. This aspect could very well be what draws players in and keeps them engaged.

While you eagerly await Talystro's arrival, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week? It's the perfect way to keep yourself entertained in the meantime!