Split Square

Bad English translations for something so systems-heavy. Sadly cant recommend for those who only read English.

good

Split Square, developed by Shedin and published by PsychoFlux Entertainment, is a compact action roguelite that merges deck-building strategy with fast-paced 2D combat. At first glance, it presents itself as a minimalist pixel-art dungeon crawler, but beneath its simple presentation lies a surprisingly layered system built around adaptability, synergy, and tactical planning. Rather than overwhelming players with complex systems or sprawling maps, the game distills its ideas into tight, repeatable runs that emphasize skill selection and moment-to-moment decision-making. The central mechanic revolves around constructing and refining a deck of skill cards that dictate your combat capabilities. Before entering a sequence of procedurally generated rooms, players assemble a selection of abilities from those they’ve unlocked. During encounters, only a limited subset of these skills becomes available, forcing players to think carefully about how their deck is structured. This design ensures that preparation outside of combat is just as important as reflexes within it. Building a deck with cohesive synergy—whether focusing on aggressive burst damage, defensive survivability, or mobility-or…