Overview
Stancefolio is a single-player, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder that draws inspiration from Chinese martial arts and ink-wash painting. Developed and published by TarasFreund, this free-to-play title launched on Steam on October 9, 2026.
The game's core premise is that no single technique defines a martial artist, and no single path defines a journey. Instead, you choose a fighter, combine martial arts cards, and shape a new fighting style as each run unfolds.
Highlights
- Six Fighters, Six Starting Points: Choose from sword, saber, twin daggers, fists, staff, or greatsword. Each fighter brings different starting attributes, a signature trait, and a starting deck.
- Qi-Based Card Play: Qi is the energy you spend to play cards, and you rarely have enough to do everything. Every move counts, forcing you to plan carefully.
- Build Your Own Style: Build on a fighter's strengths or combine cards from different martial traditions to take a familiar fighter in a new direction. The roguelike structure means each journey is unique.
Who It's For
Stancefolio is ideal for fans of turn-based tactics, card battlers, and roguelike deckbuilders. If you enjoy games like Slay the Spire or Monster Train, and you're intrigued by the idea of blending martial arts themes with strategic card play, this free-to-play title is worth a look.
The adjustable difficulty and mouse-only option also make it accessible to a range of players.
Game Info
- Genre: Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
- Developer/Publisher: TarasFreund
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Languages: English, German, Simplified Chinese (full audio support)
- Features: Single-player, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Mouse Only Option
