Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical developer Summerfall Studios have announced Malys, a new roguelike deckbuilding game.
Their new hellish roguelike game is set for a launch later in 2025, though specific release platforms weren’t confirmed.
A Kickstarter campaign is set to launch this month to help the team get “additional development time and opening themselves up to unique opportunities for communication and collaboration.”
“Summerfall Studios is built on finding ways to tell innovative stories, big and small, and Malys is no exception. With a heavy emphasis on immersive and strategic play, Malys is a unique experience within the genre,” says Liam Esler, Managing Director of Summerfall Studios. “We can’t wait to show players what we’ve been working on for the past year, but as we reach the finish line, we know the project will hugely benefit from some additional love as well as our community’s help.”
Here’s a rundown on the game:
Exorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider and Summerfall Studios. Choose your path and strengthen your deck of arcane tricks. Expose, endure, and expel evil from the innocent possessed. Confront your past, forge precarious alliances, and uncover the truth.
As Noah, former priest turned exorcist and demon hunter, you ride the streets of this festering city in the dead of night. The city teems with demons, and among them lies your prey: Malys, a demon of extraordinary cunning and power. Use your deck to expose the rot within. Find unique combinations and strategies to withstand the horrors. Help the hopeless and free the possessed, or die in the attempt… over and over again.
Written by David Gaider (former BioWare Lead Writer on the Dragon Age series and Creative Director on Summerfall’s own Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical), Malys is a unique take on a familiar genre, pushing the boundaries of roguelite storytelling and delivering a satisfyingly moody experience. This Kickstarter allows us to work closely with you – the players – to ensure Malys is the best game it can be, and get it into your hands this year.
