- A debut title developed by Taiwanese indie game studio StoryCropStudio and raised through crowdfunding.
- Inspired by Warhammer 40K Dark Cosmic aesthetics, the triangular tactical structure of battlefield formations, summoning companions, and deck building.
- 98% of 144 demo reviews were ‘Very Positive,’ and after going viral on Twitter, it was featured on ‘Steam Upcoming Releases.’
Voice of Belldona, a sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder developed by Taiwanese indie studio StoryCropStudio and co-published by Okasan’s Recipe and LoveStoryProject, was released on Steam Early Access on May 20.
Completed through crowdfunding and long-term development, this work achieved a ‘very positive’ rating with 98% positive reviews out of 144 during the demo phase, and has garnered attention by being selected as a ‘Upcoming Title’ on Steam thanks to viral reactions on social media.
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Warhammer 40K Dark Cosmic Aesthetics… Visuals of Divinity and Corruption Colliding
It features unique visuals influenced by the distinctive dark cosmic aesthetic of Warhammer 40K. Various enemies, ranging from twisted mechanical lifeforms to sacred war machines reminiscent of Pegasus, establish an intense visual identity.
The game’s world is set in an environment collapsing amidst cosmic instability. The setting, which combines cosmic horror elements with fantasy races, divine machines, and corrupted technology, clearly reveals the characteristics of the ‘sci-fantasy’ genre. The eerie yet beautiful color contrasts, the overwhelming silhouettes of massive bosses, and the real-time changing battlefield visuals enhance the game’s immersion.
Combination of Deck Building, Summoning, and Formations… A Strategy-Centric Triangular Tactical Structure
The game is characterized by combining deck-building-based combat with a tactical positioning system. Players must move along random paths in a space called the ‘Vortex Zone’ to build a deck, recruit allies, and respond to various combat situations.
Over 120 types of cards and more than 50 unique ‘Blessing’ systems expand the range of strategic choices. In particular, the placement and combination of companions with different roles determine the outcome of battles, and the ‘Wish’ system maximizes the tension of gameplay through a high-risk, high-reward structure.
98% positive demo rating, featured on Steem after going viral… community-based growth
Voice of Beldona is a prime example of a company that started with crowdfunding and grew based on the support of its community.
In particular, viral word-of-mouth on X and massive community support led to being featured on Steam’s ‘Upcoming Titles’, and after the demo’s release, 98% of the 144 reviews were positive, building a solid fanbase even before the Early Access launch.
The Early Access period is scheduled for approximately six months, during which additional cards, companions, difficulty options, and story content will be updated sequentially. UI improvements, balance adjustments, optimization, and English localization are also planned to be carried out in parallel. The development team intends to actively incorporate user feedback via Discord and QQ.
Presenting New Possi-Fantasy Deckbuilders
Around the time of its release, numerous overseas media outlets introduced ‘Voice of Beldona’ and noted its unique genre attempt as a sci-fantasy deck builder.
In particular, AltChar emphasized the systemic completeness, calling it “a rare example where deck-building, tactical formations, and the summoning system are organically combined,” while COGconnected evaluated that “the world, combining cosmic horror and fantasy elements, is closely intertwined with the combat system.”
Additionally, But Why Tho? stated that it “successfully blended a Warhammer-style dark fantasy aesthetic into a modern roguelike structure,” while Noisy Pixel noted that “the unique art style and risk-reward gameplay design are impressive.”
With a paradoxical character setting of a divine being with social anxiety disorder and an original structure combining deck building, tactical formations, and a summoning system, ‘Voice of Beldona’ presents a new sense of gameplay that goes beyond simple genre mixing.
With content expansion and polish improvements announced during the early access period, attention is focused on how meaningful a result this challenging and experimental sci-fantasy deckbuilder can achieve in the indie game market.
Information regarding ‘Voice of Belldona’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | StoryCropStudio (Taiwan) |
| Publisher | Okasan’s Recipe / LoveStoryProject |
| Genre | Cy-Fantasy Roguelike Deckbuilder / Tactical Card RPG |
| Release platform | PC (Steam Early Access) |
| Release date | May 20, 2026 (Early Access) |
| Early Access Period | Scheduled for about 6 months |
| Launch Discount | 10% |
| Demo Review | Very positive 98% (144 items) |
| Main Content | 120+ Cards / 50+ Blessings / 40+ Story Events / Challenge Mode |
| core system | Battlefield Formation / Companion Summon / Wish System / High-Risk Branching Path |
| inspiration | Warhammer 40K Dark Cosmic Aesthetics |
| Main Keywords | Psy-Fantasy, Deckbuilder, Summoning, Tactics, Formation, Cosmic Horror, Roguelike |
| Official Channel | Discord · X · YouTube |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
