Roguelike Deckbuilder Pluto Obliterates Monsters and Casts Elaborate Spells on PC March 9

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Roguelike Deckbuilder Pluto Obliterates Monsters and Casts Elaborate Spells on PC March 9

Try a hand at the updated demo during February’s Steam Next Fest

PROSPECT, Ky — Feb. 9, 2026 — Pluto, a darkly comic roguelike deckbuilder about a wizard trying to balance cursed dungeons and family obligations, arrives on PC via Steam on Monday, March 9, 2026. Enjoy a sneak peek at the wizard’s strange world with a significantly updated Steam Next Fest demo starting Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Created by two independent developers at Siege Wizard Interactive (with the help of a few friends) and published by indie.io, Pluto blends turn-based deckbuilding with a tactile spellcasting system built around overlapping gestures and improvised combinations. Instead of simply playing cards, aspiring magical uncles must physically construct spells, turning every combat encounter into a small experiment that can go very right–or horribly wrong.

Imprisoned for wizard crimes and jolted awake by an invitation he can’t refuse from his niece, a not-so-good uncle must escape jail and carve a path through a hostile, dark fantasy world crawling with grotesque, absurd creatures. Fight through haunted forests, cursed ruins, and forgotten crypts, all illustrated in stark, hand-drawn detail by acclaimed 2D artist Ditch Witch, creating an oppressive atmosphere constantly undercut by dark humor and mundane stakes.

Execute powerful spellbinding magic as one of eight avuncular spellcasters, utilizing a combat system built around experimentation. Use the spell sigils on the wizard’s fingers to weave elemental patterns and execute emergent synergies of different spell recipes and splatter enemies while fleeing from the jailors in hot pursuit…and getting a gift for your niece on the way?

Pluto’s currently available demo will receive a major update ahead of Steam Next Fest, having already been played by more than 20,000 players and drawn a 99% positive rating on Steam.

"We wanted to make a game that really felt like you were casting spells and are constantly improvising rather than playing the obvious move," said Brodie Lockard, co-creator. "Pluto is about exploring this intuitive system, navigating these interweaving paths to accomplish something small and personal in a world that really wants to kill you. Finding a path to your niece's birthday."

Pluto races to PC via Steam on Monday, March 9, 2026, for $17.99, with a 20% launch discount. The game will include English language support.

For more information, wishlist Pluto on Steam, follow developer Siege Wizard Interactive on X/Twitter and Instagram, and join their official Discord.



About Siege Wizard Interactive

We're two friends who love games but never thought they'd be making them… but when you have the right idea, you become compelled to make it real. We found we really enjoyed trying to deliver immersive experiences with mechanics based in worldbuilding. We want to make something weird and evocative, but always fun.

About indie.io

indie.io is a publishing team composed of passionate gamers, developers, and media specialists dedicated to accelerating the reception and consumption of indie games. They represent a handful of titles that span across many genres, made by talented creators from across the globe. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, they offer tools, technical prowess, and strategic vision to elevate games to eyes all around the globe.