Shogun Showdown

Turn-based roguelike tactics built around positioning and attack combos

Roboatino · Published by Goblinz Publishing, Gamirror Games · Released Sep 5, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 95% of 7,077
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 59 in 30 days
Playing now: 134; peak 24h 149
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Sep 23, 2024

Free demo available, 1 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Shogun Showdown?

A single-player, turn-based strategy roguelike in a Japanese-inspired pixel-art setting. During each run, you reposition a warrior, prepare and combine attack tiles, and time attacks against enemies before facing the Shogun. Continued play unlocks characters, attacks, and skills.

For you if...

+you enjoy careful positioning and planning several turns ahead
+you want demanding runs with persistent character and ability unlocks
+you like experimenting with attack combinations across repeated runs

Not for you if...

−you want elaborate deck engines and dramatic run-to-run synergies
−you dislike repeating enemies and bosses to unlock content
−you prefer forgiving tactics with minimal random variation

What players say

95% of 7,077 reviews are positive · 93% of 59 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the combat's tactical depth, clear consequences for mistakes, and satisfying attack combinations. Common complaints include repetition, slow unlock progression, limited build synergy, and randomness that can make later runs and the final boss feel unfair.