Today is the day that Spanish indie dev Unfinished Pixel announced its next game: Blightstone.
According the press pack that’s sitting in my inbox, this dark fantasy tactical roguelite is built around challenging turn-based combat and “hardcore” resource management. Consider me intrigued.
The game is set in an ominous fantasy world beset by a strange plague. The player will lead the resistance against this otherworldly plague by collecting so-called Earthglass Crystals – a new and mysterious substance that can help repel the plague.
Over the course of a campaign, despite the deaths you’ll suffer along the way – this is a roguelite after all – players will need to deliver their crystals to an infernal rift so they can beat the Demon Overlord who is waging war against them.
The store page details how tactical positioning is key in combat, with interactable environmental hazards and weather elements set to play an important role during battle. I also noted that there’ll be several combat effects (bleeding etc) for players to navigate and overcome.
At the moment the only confirmed platform is Windows PC. Still, based on the trailer and the description, I think that Blightstone is shaping up rather well and its creators are saying all the things that I like to hear. From the tactical variety being promised to the charming visuals already on display, this one looks like it has real potential.
Head over to Steam to do your wishlisting duty ahead of the game’s planned 2025 Early Access launch, and check out the new annouce trailer for Blightsone below!
