Talystro: Math Meets RPG in New Roguelike Deckbuilder Coming 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 our top runners-up, 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, embarking on a quest to overthrow the evil Necrodicer by battling number-shaped monsters using a unique blend of cards and dice.

How does the game work? It's all about combining dice and cards to hit a target number, which you'll use to defeat the numeric monsters you encounter. Be strategic, though, as you're limited to a certain number of dice rolls per turn.

Crypt of the NecrodicerTalystro boasts a captivating mix of rubber hose-style animation and a fantasy aesthetic, reminiscent of those math-focused educational games from your childhood. While it sticks to basic, entry-level mathematics, the gameplay is both engaging and easy to pick up, making it accessible yet challenging.

Mark your calendars, as Talystro is slated for release in March. Its simple yet hard-to-master mechanics—a common pitfall for many deckbuilders—are what we believe will truly captivate players upon its launch.

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 to keep yourself entertained?