Deck-Building Roguelike Adventure Talespinner Comes to PC & Switch This August

UK publisher Kwalee and independent developer Flash Cat Games have announced the release date for their upcoming deck-building roguelike adventure, Talespinner. Players will be able to dive into the game’s mystical world when it launches on August 6, 2026, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.

In Talespinner, players will enter a captivating realm steeped in the exotic and bizarre tapestry of Japanese mythology with Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure. As the storyteller, players will guide their chosen hero through an ever-changing narrative shaped by their decisions and deck construction.

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About Talespinner

Enter a captivating realm steeped in the exotic and bizarre tapestry of Japanese mythology with Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure. As the storyteller, you will guide your chosen hero through an ever-changing narrative shaped by your decisions and deck construction.

Pick Your Hero

Every story needs a hero. Select from 3 unique characters, each with distinct gameplay mechanics and a powerful set of cards that can be upgraded as you play. Forge powerful card synergies to dominate the narrative.

Choose Your Scenario

Decide what adventure your hero will embark on. Are they being pursued by a ninja clan led by the famous Hanzo Hattori? Or perhaps they venture into the mountains to track down the Ice Lady, Yuki Onna, who haunts the local population there?

Every scenario offers additional story twists, adding layers of challenge and replayability.

Shape Your Path

Use your storybook to dictate the hero’s encounters. Modify challenges to your liking – make them easier to progress or increase the stakes for greater rewards.

Encounter Bizarre Yokai

Immerse yourself in the world of creatures from Japanese mythology. Each yokai comes with its own diverse set of skills making every encounter a unique challenge. How to deal with them is up to you. Crush them in decisive combat or make them your allies through charm and cunning.

And Face Their Wicked Powers

Confront various hostile forces in battle, which can affect the actions of your hero’s cards, enhancing immersion and further increasing the strategic aspect of combat with each opponent.

Traveling Through Exciting Locations

Take an epic journey through various biomes like bamboo forests, mysterious caves, windy plains, haunted villages, temples and many more. Each biome offers diverse events and as well as a unique set of enemies.

Main Features –

• 3 playable characters with unique mechanics
• 200+ battle cards
• 3 distinct scenarios based on Japanese myths, with unlockable story twists
• 50+ diverse enemies 16 challenging bosses
• 8 atmospheric biomes
• 30+ unique random events
• 50+ strategy enriching companions

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Grime II and Modulus: Factory Automation alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Steam to Electric, Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS and more.

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

About Flash Cat Games

Flash Cat Games is an independent Polish studio founded by three longtime friends with a shared love for myths and storytelling. They’re fascinated by cultures and legends from around the world, with a special passion for Japanese mythology. Their first project is a deckbuilding game that brings Japanese myths to life, filled with cunning spirits and forgotten gods.