Talespinner

A roguelike deckbuilder where your storybook changes the challenges ahead

Flash Cat Games · Published by Kwalee · Released Aug 6, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 5, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4600; 1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Talespinner?

In this single-player, turn-based deckbuilding roguelike, you act as a storyteller guiding a hero through a world based on Japanese mythology. You choose a character and scenario for each run, build and upgrade your deck, and face yokai that you can fight or persuade to become allies.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with card combinations across repeated attempts
+you like balancing tougher challenges against better rewards

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action to card-based combat
−you want a continuous campaign rather than separate runs

What players say

70% of 54 reviews are positive

Players praise the heroes' distinct mechanics and the Japanese folklore theme. Complaints focus on bugs, uneven balance, and mechanics that are not clearly explained.

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Talespinner system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (64 bit)
Processor: Core i3
Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Talespinner have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Talespinner run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 38
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Talespinner use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam