Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available

I'm developing Handslayer, a poker-inspired RPG roguelike where every battle is a three-hand duel focused on strategy, synergy, and broken builds.

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@CoderGeeta @SoftpaleGames 3 at once in the same battle

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@spawndgg A poker-inspired RPG roguelike, with 3-hand strategy battle.

Demo is live: https://t.co/CC6TJL67tj

Would mean a lot to me to have your support.

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@nexindie Feels like the levels have been carefully crafted, would love to try the playtest

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@fishlingsgame Looks like it could become a beautiful digital CCG game, haha. Great work, fellow

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

A player told me he was very close to beating the first boss. Annoyed and having fun at the same time. He started a new run right away.

That is the part I wanted. I just did not expect the feelings I have when really hearing it from the players.

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@flarup Well deserved. Great idea always gets the admiration it should have

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@dirtyderkus Thank you a lot, i really appreciate your time

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@clemmygames The color palettes reminds me about the PS1 Jackie Chan game, too old to remember the name now haha

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@IndieGameJoe At first i thought this game is for relaxing, then those jumps and dodges coming, haha. I'd try if for the music anyway

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@GamewithDave Hey Dave here's the trailer of my game, a strategy roguelike with RPG elements. It'd mean a lot to me if you can help Handslayer reaches more players.

Steam link: https://t.co/CC6TJL67tj

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@PokeIndie Is this enough?
https://t.co/LLQX6hn3BW

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

1 short sentence to sell my game:
A Poker-inspired RPG Roguelike of strategic 3-hand battles.

Would you play it? Demo link below.

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

Looking for a strategy roguelike with RPG elements before Steam Next Fest?

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@AUTOMATONJapan It's nice to see not only me is inspired by Balatro to bring up a new mix of genres. Do the stickers modify the mechanics of the card, or just the score?

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

The part I left out: Handslayer is not always an escape after a long day at work, haha. Some nights the enemy locks three perfect poker hands, the lanes resolve left to right, and there is no way out of the run. I hope you will still reopen it five minutes later. If you have ever loved a game that did that to you, I would like to hear which one.

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

I never shared why I'm making a poker-inspired RPG roguelike. Today I will.
I grew up on strategy games and RPGs. Balatro and Slay the Spire later ruined me in the best way: simple rules, and every run still finds a way to surprise you.
Handslayer is the game I wished sat between them. Every fight is three poker hands at once. A small party, three lanes, and a quiet night that turns into one more run.
Still learning how to make it fair. If that sounds like your kind of trouble, I'd be glad to have you along.

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@playtesterhq I can see Balatro-inspired there, looks fun to play. Does the modifier change how you shoot, or is it mostly a score layer?

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@anshuc Looks good! Having a same Balatro-inspiration here, except i'm adding RPG & roguelike elements, making a 3-hand battle

[Phil IndieDev | Handslayer Demo Available @odddragondevs]

@IndieGameJoe Needed this tonight. I'm building an RPG roguelike poker so someone can leave a hard day behind…
...then the enemy locks a flush, a full house, and a straight across three lanes and suddenly there’s no way out of the run either.🤣
Still fixing bugs. Keeping that feeling.