Shogun Showdown is a highly-rated, turn-based deck-builder that emphasizes tactical positioning and deliberate pacing. Released for platforms like Nintendo Switch

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Shogun Showdown is a turn-based tactical roguelike that blends deck-building mechanics with a unique 1D positional combat system. Developed by solo developer Roboatino (Mirko) and published by Goblinz Publishing, it officially launched its 1.0 version on September 5, 2024. Core Gameplay Mechanics

Gameplay: The Puzzle of the Sword

The core loop of Shogun Showdown revolves around your "Deck"—which is actually a toolbar of skills and attacks. You don't draw random hands of cards; you build a loadout of attacks (horizontal slash, vertical thrust, throwing knives) and skills (counter-stance, healing salve, teleportation).

• Shogun Showdown is a turn-based, roguelike, tactical combat game where you control a character on a grid, moving and attacking with various tiles/abilities rather than traditional “chess pieces.”
• The player’s piece is the ronin you choose at the start (different characters with different stats or starting abilities).
• Enemies also move as pieces on the same grid.

• You hate turn-based combat.
• You get frustrated when you lose due to your own mistake (the game never feels unfair; it feels like your fault).
• You want a deep narrative or RPG elements. The story is minimal—you are a warrior climbing a tower to kill a Shogun. That is it.

• Fans of turn-based tactics.
• Roguelite enthusiasts looking for a fresh mechanic.
• Players who prefer skill over RNG.