Talystro: New Roguelike Deckbuilder Blends Math and RPG Action, Launching Soon

If you've been following us 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 top runners-up that caught our eye: the math-battling roguelike, Talystro!

At first glance, Talystro might seem like just another deckbuilding roguelike—a genre that's currently enjoying immense popularity. However, a closer look reveals why it stood out. In Talystro, you play as the math mouse, using a unique blend of cards and dice to battle number-based monsters on your quest to overthrow the evil Necrodicer.

So, how does it work? The gameplay revolves around combining dice and cards to reach a target number, which you use to eliminate monsters represented by specific numbers. Be mindful, though, as you have a limited number of dice rolls per turn.

Talystro boasts a quirky mix of rubber hose-style animation and a fantasy aesthetic, reminiscent of those math-focused educational games from your childhood. While it doesn't require advanced math skills, the gameplay remains captivating and easy to understand at a glance.

Set to release in March, Talystro's simple yet challenging format—a common pitfall for many deckbuilders—promises to be its biggest draw. This game strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and depth, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.

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