Talystro is a roguelike deckbuilder that combines math with RPG action, coming soon

If you've been keeping up with us for a while, you might be familiar with our parent company's event, Pocket Gamer Connects. One of our standout features within this event 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 surging in popularity. However, a closer look reveals why it stood out. This game uniquely blends card and dice mechanics, letting you play as the math mouse on a quest to overthrow the evil Necrodicer.

So, how does it work? Essentially, you'll use a combination of dice and cards to hit a target number, which allows you to eliminate numerical monsters. Be mindful, though, as you have a limited number of dice rolls per turn.

Crypt of the NecrodicerTalystro boasts a distinctive mix of rubber hose-style animation and a fantasy aesthetic, reminiscent of those math-focused educational games you might have enjoyed as a kid. While it doesn't demand advanced mathematics, the gameplay remains engaging and easy to understand at a glance.

Scheduled for release in March, Talystro promises a simple yet challenging gameplay format that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve. This balance is what I believe will truly captivate players.

While you await Talystro's launch, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week to keep yourself entertained?