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"Talystro: Upcoming Roguelike Deckbuilder Blends Math and RPG Action"

By AuroraApr 07,2025

If you've been keeping up with us, you're probably familiar with our parent company's event, Pocket Gamer Connects. One of our standout features 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 shine a spotlight on one of the top runners-up that caught our attention: the math-battling roguelike, Talystro!

At first glance, Talystro might seem like just another deckbuilding roguelike—a genre that's currently enjoying a surge in popularity. However, a closer look reveals why it stood out to our judges. This game uniquely blends card and dice mechanics, allowing you to play as the math mouse on a mission to overthrow the evil Necrodicer.

So, how does Talystro work? The gameplay revolves around combining dice and cards to reach a target number, which you use to defeat monsters represented by numbers. But beware, you're limited to a certain number of dice per turn, adding a strategic layer to the game.

ytCrypt of the NecrodicerThe visual style of Talystro is a quirky mix of rubber hose animation and fantasy elements, reminiscent of those math-focused educational games from childhood. Despite requiring only basic math skills, the gameplay is captivating and easy to understand at a glance.

Mark your calendars because Talystro is set to launch in March. Its simple yet challenging mechanics—a hallmark that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve—promise to captivate players upon release.

While you eagerly await Talystro's debut, why not check out 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!

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