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Northwind is a monster-hunting roguelite deckbuilder with a tug-of-war combat twist, card crafting, and a mana management system inspired by Magic: The Gathering. Craft the perfect combo, unlock new outpost services, and battle fiercer monsters as you climb the difficulty ladder.
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Release Date:
2025
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Barking Kitten Interactive

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Features
Single-player
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Simplified Chinese ✔
Thai ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“To build the community along the way with game development. We want this game to be polished and well-loved by deck builder players out there.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About 1-2 years.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We focus on updating new content and community support.
There should be at least 3 playable mercenaries, 4 unique landscapes, around 200+ cards, 60+ types of monsters, a beta tester branch, and more.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“There are 2 playable mercenaries with 3 unique landscapes, approximately 150+ cards to play, and over 50+ types of monsters.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We have no plans to raise the price at this time.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Discord and Steam Community.
If you wish to be a part of our community, check this discord link.
Discord: https://discord.gg/rMEqbNhkha”
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Planned Release Date: 2025

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About This Game

Pick your mercenary, choose your hunt, and plan your route. Craft powerful cards in the Northwind Outpost, defeat formidable bosses, earn Legacy Points, and unlock new outpost services. Face fiercer foes and raise the Hazard Level in this forbidden land.

Tug-of-War Combat x Mana Management

  • Engage in Tug-of-War duels with every enemy instead of dealing direct damage. When attack becomes the best defense, build up your attack power and overpower foes to strike.

  • Mana doesn’t regenerate automatically—you manage it. Inspired by the Land system from Magic: The Gathering, your challenge isn’t just about combos; your available mana is determined by your strategy.

When removing cards is no longer the only way to refine your deck. The rewards you earn from battle become resources for card crafting at the Northwind Outpost. Infuse your cards with new abilities using gems, forge duplicates, smelt Mana cards to unlock stronger abilities, and merge similar cards to create even more powerful versions. Experience the thrill of discovering new combos and crafting the perfect one!

Rogue-lite Progression

Expand Northwind Outpost services using Legacy Points earned from defeating bosses. Each upgrade unlocks new strategic options. The more you play, the more your strategy evolves.

Discover powerful bosses and dangerous monsters as your Hazard Level rises. It’s not just you who grows stronger—the threats in this frozen land evolve too.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

For ideation and references only.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Core i3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 1030 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 1050
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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