Talystro is a roguelike deckbuilder that combines math with RPG action, 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 featured segments is the Big Indie Pitch, where we spotlight innovative indie games. Today, we're excited to delve into Talystro, a standout third-place winner that blends roguelike deckbuilding with unique math-based challenges.

At first glance, Talystro might seem like just another deckbuilding roguelike—a genre that's currently thriving. However, a closer look reveals what makes it special. In Talystro, you play as the math mouse, navigating through runs to overthrow the nefarious Necrodicer. The game ingeniously integrates dice and card mechanics, allowing you to form strategic combinations to target and defeat numeric enemies.

Here's how it works: you'll use dice and cards to reach a specific target number, which is key to vanquishing monsters represented by numbers. Be mindful, though—you have a limited number of dice rolls per turn, adding a layer of strategy and tension to each move.

Crypt of the NecrodicerTalystro's visual style is a delightful blend of rubber hose animation and fantasy elements, reminiscent of educational math games from childhood. Despite its focus on basic math, the gameplay remains captivating and straightforward, making it accessible yet challenging.

Scheduled for release in March, Talystro promises a simple yet hard-to-master format that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve. This unique blend is poised to captivate players upon its launch.

While you eagerly await Talystro's release, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week? It's a great way to keep the excitement going!