Zodiac Mountain Demo Out Now on Steam

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Perth, Australia - September 29, 2025 | Perth-based Mystic Road has announced that the demo for their upcoming roguelike deckbuilder Zodiac Mountain is out now PC (via Steam). https://store.steampowered.com/app/2996 ... _Mountain/

Zodiac Mountain is a roguelike deckbuilder following the journey of a Panda as they adventure to become a Chinese Zodiac. Utilise dual hands of Yin & Yang, encounter mythical characters, outskill your enemies, and climb Zodiac Mountain.

Embark on an adventure in the mystical landscapes of ancient China. Join a determined Panda on a journey to prove their worth to the revered Chinese Zodiacs in this roguelike deck-building game. Zodiac Mountain seamlessly blends strategic gameplay with captivating storytelling, inspired by rich Asian cultural narratives.

Zodiac Mountain is launching on PC (via Steam) in 2026, with a demo out now. To keep up to date, be sure to follow Mystic Road on Instagram and TikTok, and chat with the developers by joining their Discord.

Zodiac Mountain is a roguelike deckbuilder that has you embark on a fantastical adventure set in the mystical landscapes of Ancient China. Join a determined Panda on a journey to prove their worth to the revered Chinese Zodiacs.

Packed full of lore and folktales that date back millennia, Zodiac Mountain seamlessly blends strategic gameplay with captivating storytelling, inspired by rich Asian cultural narratives.
Master Yin & Yang

In order to prove themself, Panda practices the Dual Hands System, allowing them to utilise two card hands at once to create powerful synergies, unlocking a wide array of abilities and strategic decision-making. By mastering the art of managing Yin & Yang hands, Panda can combine cards to improve synergy, enhancing their abilities and strategic combat against diverse Chinese-themed enemies and mythical creatures.

Zodiac Mountain features strategic turn-based combat, allowing Panda to plan out their moves and balance offence and defence to defeat a variety of foes. By taking advantage of Zodiac Mountain’s Dynamic Turn Queue, Panda can plan out their moves in advance, outsmarting their enemies and growing stronger.

Explore an Evolving Mystical Ancient China

In Zodiac Mountain, you’ll get to explore rich tapestries of Ancient China. Enjoy stunning visuals inspired by traditional Chinese ink paintings and watercolor art.

The game is filled with intricately designed character depictions from Chinese mythology in procedurally generated mountains and ever-changing environments that provide unique playthroughs.

About Mystic Road

Mystic Road is an independent game studio based in Australia, creating thoughtful and visually distinctive games that blend strategy, storytelling, and cultural themes.

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