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Enter a captivating realm woven with the tapestry of Japanese mythology in Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure.
Released 06 Aug 2026
Enter a captivating realm woven with the tapestry of Japanese mythology in 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.
Developed by Flash Cat Games · Published by Kwalee









Talespinner has about 40 positive and 16 negative player reviews out of a total 56. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.

Enter a captivating realm woven with the tapestry of Japanese mythology in 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.

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.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the world of creatures from Japanese mythology. Each yokai comes with its own diverse set of skills making every encounter 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.

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.

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 unique set of enemies.

3 playable characters with unique mechanics
200+ battle cards
3 distinct scenarios based on Japanese myths, with unlockable story twists
50+ diverse enemies
15 challenging bosses
9 atmospheric biomes
29+ unique random events
50+ strategy enriching companions
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 38 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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