Maple Blade
Trav Root · 2026 · Mystery Dungeon, Roguelite, Exploration, RPG, Cozy
PC
8 user reviews100% · 8
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About Maple Blade
Explore a haunted forest and rescue the neighbor's cat! Maple Blade is a short grid-based exploration game where you chop through the woods, fight off restless spirits, solve little puzzles, and help the townsfolk. Your sword can cut through nearly anything, including the tombstones of the dead... so be careful, or you'll end up getting 𝖈 𝖚 𝖗 𝖘 𝖊 𝖉 . . .
- Cut your own path through the trees
- Time only advances when you move, so even if combat gets hectic, you have plenty of time to chill and plan your next move
- The autumn ambience and hand-drawn pixel art are cozy and relaxing :)
- Featuring a meditative original soundtrack by Tim Myers (@timbyt_music)!
- The forest layout changes nightly, so every playthrough is different
- You can explore freely, chopping paths through the trees, hopping across lily pads, stopping (or starting) forest fires, chunking pumpkins, and hunting for treasure
- Between levels, you can hang out at the cozy Visitor Center, chatting with wise locals and clueless tourists. There's gift shops where you can buy useful items, magical charms, keychains, palette filters, and hats for the cat! The hats don't do anything, they're just cute :)
- There's a short, spooky story-- solve the haunted mysteries of the Sage Grounds, purify the spirits of the dead, and keep the tourists happy. It's all in a day's work for Maple Montressor!
- This game was made as a passion project, without the use of generative AI. There's no ads, in-app purchases, loot boxes, or bloat
- It's a pure little mix of chunky pixel art and modern game design-- a roguelite where you can cut your own paths through the "dungeon walls", complete missions in any order, use items to customize your risk-vs-reward, and relax in a serene autumn world, even in the midst of combat. I hope you dig it :)
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players praise Maple Blade for its charming, chill atmosphere with satisfying combat mechanics, witty writing, and a relaxing soundtrack that evokes nostalgic feelings despite being its own thing. The main complaints center around limited customization options in challenge mode and one player's disappointment that romance with the final boss isn't an option, though most players seem content with what the game offers.
For me, it's been a minute since a game has felt nostalgic from the first moment you play it. With plenty of charm throughout the story Maple Blade really has a way of enveloping you in its story. The combat is precise and satisfying, and your sense of adventure is maintained throughout. And not to mention a lovely soundtrack to compliment the game. It might take a second to get your bearings and figure out how to complete the objectives but it is well worth the effort and time.1 found this helpful
One of the best indie games I have played in the last 5 years easily. So much sauce and ambiance, ten outta mf TEN
it's a little janky and took some figuring out (which roguelikes/roguelites should) but the cozy autumnal vibe is there, I like the music, and it seems like there's a fair amount more for me to discover!
cool pixel retro indie game that very much hits the vibes. interesting game mechanics and story. great soundtrack. low stress gameplay and clever puzzles. definitely recommend
Maple Blade was a well-designed fun game. I am not an experienced gamer, and it didn't cause stress as I navigated the different areas. The cat was very cute, and I enjoyed the different characters and the challenging theme. Also, it was fun when the cat escaped, as that is so typical of cats!
It's been a pleasure to watch this game grow and develop over the years. It's got a great combination of chill vibes, good humor, and snappy movement. It's very satisfying to cleave through entire treelines once you've built up enough chaos. Maple Blade is the kind of game you can pick up after a long day's work and unwind with. Special shoutout to Tuna, the GOAT (He's a cat, but he's also my favorite).
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