Talystro: Upcoming Roguelike Deckbuilder Blends Math and RPG Action

If you've been following us for a while, you're probably familiar with our parent company's event, Pocket Gamer Connects. One of our standout segments within this event is the Big Indie Pitch, where we showcase innovative indie games to a panel of expert judges. Today, we're excited to dive into one of our top runners-up that really caught our attention: 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, upon closer inspection, it's clear why Talystro stood out. This game cleverly integrates both cards and dice mechanics, allowing you to play as the math mouse on a quest to overthrow the nefarious Necrodicer.

So, how does it all work? In Talystro, you'll use a combination of dice and cards to reach a target number, effectively defeating monsters that are represented by specific numbers. It's a thrilling challenge, but keep in mind that you only have a limited number of dice rolls per turn, so strategy is key!

Crypt of the Necrodicer

The visual style of Talystro is a delightful blend of rubber hose animation and fantasy elements, reminiscent of those math-focused educational games from your childhood. While the game doesn't demand advanced mathematics, the gameplay is both engaging and easy to pick up, even with just a quick look.

Talystro is slated for release in March, and we believe its easy-to-understand yet challenging gameplay (a balance that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve) will be what truly captivates players upon its launch.

While you eagerly await the arrival of Talystro, 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!