- Warhammer 40K Inspiration, Cosmic Dark Fantasy Deckbuilder Mixing Sword, Magic, and Sci-Fi
- 99% Positive Demo Reviews, Massive Update Featuring 120 New Cards, 50 Types of Blessings, and More
Developer StoryCropStudio and publishers LoveStoryProject and Okasan’s Recipe will release the private beta version of the sci-fi fantasy roguelike deckbuilder ‘Voice of Belldona’ on PC (Steam) on March 31.
The demo version currently available on Steam is rated ‘Overwhelmingly Positive,’ with 99% of the 139 reviews being positive.
A god suffering from social anxiety… A unique cosmic dark fantasy worldview
The story of Voice of Beldona revolves around Cheryl, a divine being born in a world engulfed in chaos. Suffering from social anxiety, Cheryl recreates the desolate world into diverse races and civilizations found only in myths and fairy tales, and grants all living beings, including humans, a mysterious power known as “The Source.”
Players choose to embark on an adventure in a chaotic world where swords, magic, and sci-fi are intertwined, selecting either the sorcerer ‘Griza’ or the warrior ‘Lina’. They engage in strategic gameplay utilizing distinct combat styles and skills. During their exploration, a narrative unfolds as they become entangled with unique NPCs, including a mysterious non-human woman, an injured Imperial officer, a lizard nun, and a faceless goblin collector.
The enemies encountered in battle are also formidable. Various types of enemies appear, including mechanical raptors, Pegasus cavalry, and flesh-tearing harpies, and tactical elements such as deploying aerial units to dominate the skies and disrupt enemy formations form the core of the game.
120 New Cards · 50 Types of Blessings … Largest Update Ever
This private beta features the largest content expansion since the game’s launch. Over 120 new cards have been added, enabling more diverse and powerful deck combinations, and over 50 new Blessings have further expanded the depth of customization.
In addition, the unpredictability and narrative depth have been enhanced with the addition of over 40 new story events, and new maps, enemies, and new summon units with unique combat roles have also joined.
Combat proceeds in a Darkest Dungeon-style turn-based manner, with front-line placement and positioning strategies serving as key elements. The newly introduced ‘Wish’ system features a high-risk, high-reward structure based on player choices, and enhanced challenge content for hardcore users, such as fixed decks and ambush battles, has also been added.
Visuals where neon and darkness coexist… an immersive atmosphere perfected by the sound.
Voice of Beldona stands out with its unique art style that combines the gloom characteristic of cosmic dark fantasy with sci-fi elements. Neon-toned effects and magic animations are added to a dark and desolate world, creating a mysterious and alien atmosphere. Character illustrations and combat animations are rendered in an anime style, offering a strong visual thrill through flashy ultimate skills and skill effects.
Sound is also a key element that completes the game’s atmosphere. In combat, dark ambient music that heightens tension blends with heavy impact sounds, while in exploration sections, background music plays to emphasize the empty and unstable worldview. In particular, the sound effects during skill activation and card usage complement the timing-based combat to enhance the rhythm of the gameplay.
Community Reaction: “A New Standard for the Genre”
The Steam demo version maintains a ‘Very Positive’ rating, with 99% of its 139 user reviews being positive. The Steam community continues to praise the originality of the worldview and the depth of the combat system.
The structure, which combines roguelike deck-builder, JRPG, and turn-based tactical elements, is attracting the attention of a wide range of players, and in particular, the aerial unit-based tactics are being evaluated as “a new attempt rarely seen in existing card games.”
The developer, StoryCropStudio, has been continuously updating the demo since 2022, incorporating user feedback, and has improved the quality through UI enhancements, balance adjustments, and the addition of new characters. You can find more detailed information about the game on the Steam page, and you can also play a free demo.
Information regarding Voice of Belldona
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | StoryCropStudio |
| Publisher | LoveStoryProject / Okasan’s Recipe (Singapore) |
| Genre | Sci-Fi Fantasy Roguelite Deckbuilder / Turn-based Strategy RPG |
| Release platform | PC (Steam, Windows) |
| Beta release date | March 31, 2026 (Private Beta) |
| background | Cosmic Dark Sci-Fi Fantasy Inspired by Warhammer 40K |
| Core mechanics | Deck Building + Darkest Dungeon-style Formation Combat + Summon Unit Strategy |
| Beta new content | Over 120 new cards / Over 50 types of blessings / Over 40 types of story events |
| New system | Wish System / Training & Legendary Blessings / Advanced Challenge Mode |
| Demo evaluation | Overwhelmingly positive (99% positive out of 139) |
| Age rating | Adult (including some revealing outfits) |
| demo | Free to play on Steam |
| Steam Page | store.steampowered.com/app/2223420 |
