Deathless. Tales of Old Rus (v1.2.2.31101)

Belosvet turns Slavic folklore into a colorful but dangerous deckbuilding adventure, where ancient legends, cursed creatures, and rival heroes collide beneath the shadow of Koschey the Deathless. Deathless. Tales of Old Rus follows several playable champions whose individual journeys gradually reveal a larger struggle for their homeland. Its tone balances storybook charm with the pressure of a harsh roguelike campaign: friendly-looking spirits and fairy-tale figures can become lethal obstacles in a single bad turn. Rather than treating the folklore as background decoration, the game builds its enemies, allies, locations, and conflicts around a distinctly Eastern European fantasy identity.

Combat revolves around building and refining a deck of cards while moving through branching routes filled with battles, quests, encounters, and unpredictable rewards. Every hero approaches fights differently, encouraging players to learn separate strategies instead of relying on one universal deck: Varvara disrupts enemy positions and controls the battlefield, while Vasilisa calls Nursemaids to support her attacks and defenses. Successful runs demand careful energy management, smart card synergies, and awareness of enemy intent, with battlefield positioning adding a tactical wrinkle beyond simply dealing damage. Failure is expected, but it still advances progression by unlocking cards and modifiers that broaden the options available on later attempts.

The strongest draw is its character-driven structure, as each hero gets a distinct route through Belosvet and their stories intersect in meaningful ways. Familiar genre foundations recall Slay the Spire, but the combat identities, narrative encounters, and unusual mythology prevent it from feeling like a generic imitation. Encounters with yagas, vodyanoys, rusalkas, revenants, and other supernatural beings give the world personality, whether they offer aid, a bargain, or a fight. Fans of roguelike card battlers who want more narrative flavor and an uncommon fantasy setting should find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers benefit from the gradual unlock system and clearly differentiated heroes.