Collect and Command Mythical Creatures in Roguelike Deckbuilder, Sengodai

Roguelike deckbuilding game Sengodai taps into Eastern Mythology for a unique, tactical experience. Check it out in our Sengodai preview!
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I hear you. Another roguelike deckbuilding game? Well, yes, Sengodai is another roguelike deckbuilding game, but it has enough unique elements to make it well worth checking out. Let’s take a look at Sengodai!

What is Sengodai?

Sengodai combat screenshot
Image credit: Tsunoa Games

The main mechanic of Sengodai is that of battling enemies using “Gokai” cards to purify the cursed lands on each “board”. The Gokai themselves are inspired by the supernatural Yokai of Japanese mythology.

Sengodai Gokai Upgrade
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Sengodai has a beautifully vibrant visual style, gorgeous creature design and clever, card-based mechanics. Its campaign mode has 5 worlds to explore, with randomly-generated paths, along with 20+ Gokai to collect, upgrade and use in battle.

When Will Sengodai Be Released?

Sengodai Corrupted Land screenshot
Image credit: Tsunoa Games

Releasing on December 12th, Sengodai will be available not just on Steam, but also on mobile via Google Play. A wide range of platforms, including all current consoles, will also play host to Sengodai in the future. Additionally, you can check out Sengodai’s interactive website for a closer look at the Gokai and overall game mechanics. Finally, you can add Sengodai to your Steam wishlist using the button below:

Stay tuned for our Sengodai review! In the meantime, take a look at our reviews of other unique, roguelike deckbuilding games, such as Into the Restless Ruins and Birdigo!

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