Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Players build their arsenal of abilities not by adding cards to a deck, but by equipping specific poker hand combinations. Each hand type - from single cards to full houses - unlocks a corresponding skill, creating an engaging tactical puzzle. Do you go for a powerful three-of-a-kind ability or diversify with a balanced set of lower-rarity hands? Carefully considering which card plays to make and how to sequence them is crucial for overcoming challenging encounters.
The three playable characters - Warrior, Rogue, and Mage - each offer distinct playstyles to experiment with. The Warrior excels at dealing raw damage and soaking hits, while the Rogue specializes in debuffs and sabotage. The Mage, on the other hand, wields devastating elemental magic and crowd control. Players can further customize these heroes by selectively leveling up their card abilities, creating a satisfying sense of progression.
Roguelite elements keep each run feeling fresh, with randomized dungeon layouts, enemy encounters, and loot drops. Defeating foes and completing events rewards resources that can be used to unlock new skills and characters, providing a steady sense of growth even through failed attempts. Many players have highlighted the incredible thrill of carefully building up to a powerful poker hand combo, then unleashing a game-changing skill that turns the tide of battle.