Death Howl Merges a Heartfelt Journey Through Grief with Card-Based Turn-Based Strategy

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The Outer Zone, in collaboration with 11 bit studios, has unveiled Death Howl, where grief meets strategy. This soulslike card adventure delivers an emotional story of loss and healing, combined with tactical gameplay. You can try the game right now thanks to a new demo, released as part of the 11 bit studios sale on Steam.

In Death Howl, you play as Ro, a grieving mother navigating a spirit world inspired by Norse mythology. Ro embarks on a painful journey to reunite with her deceased son. Along the way, she faces relentless spirits and dangerous enemies in a dark, surreal, Stone Age world.

Combat in the game takes place on grid-based tactical fields, requiring careful planning and adaptability. To overcome challenges, you must build and refine decks of cards that serve as Ro’s means of survival. Each new zone introduces unique deck types and mechanics, and you can further bolster your decks with powerful Shaman Totems to prepare for boss encounters.

Unlike classic, rune-based deck-building games, Death Howl offers open-world exploration divided into distinct biomes. Somber landscapes like the Howling Shadows and Meadows of Delusion not only challenge you but also unveil fragments of Ro’s story. These spaces are rich with themes of love, loss, and resilience, following Ro’s emotional journey as you uncover the forgotten history of this mysterious spirit world.