Talystro: Math Meets RPG in Upcoming Roguelike Deckbuilder

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 blend in with the crowd of deckbuilding roguelikes—a genre that's currently riding a wave of popularity. However, a closer look reveals what made it stand out. Talystro ingeniously combines cards and dice mechanics, allowing you to play as the math mouse on a quest to overthrow the evil Necrodicer.

So, how does it work? You'll use a blend of dice rolls and card draws to reach a target number, effectively eliminating enemies represented by numerical values. Be mindful, though; you're limited to a certain number of dice per turn, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.

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

Set for release in March, Talystro promises a simple-to-understand yet hard-to-master format—a balance that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve. This approach is likely to be what draws players in and keeps them engaged.

While you wait for Talystro's release, why not check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week? It's the perfect way to tide yourself over until you can dive into the world of Talystro and its math-based adventures!