Steam Next Fest gave arcade roguelike deckbuilder Paris Transylvania a fantastic boost, with over 2000 new players jumping into the just released beta demo!
With a median playtime of 38 minutes, 33 curator recommendations, and strong streamer support (including over 50 streams from creators like CG Plays, Idle Cub, and Dr Incompetent), we’ve received a ton of helpful feedback. We’ve already acted on much of it with the release of Beta 1.02, and there’s an exciting journey ahead.
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Launch Info
- Release Timing: Q3/Q4 2025 (date to be announced)
- Development Status: Beta demo world premiere for Steam Next Fest in June.
- Gameplay Length: Around 90 minutes of unique content
- Music: All music is made by us, and cleared for streaming
- Languages: Fully localized in all supported languages
Welcome to Paris Transylvania! Collect a powerful deck of cards, strategize, aim, and pop pegs to power up and deal massive damage with relic synergies. Play as one of three unlikely heroes, conquer Transylvania, and free the people from these bloodsuckers once and for all. Featuring a hand-drawn gothic art style and mechanics inspired by Peggle, Peglin, and Slay the Spire, this roguelike lets you play cards in any order, pick your own path, and face off in wild boss battles and heartpounding retro minigames.
Key Features
- Dynamic Deckbuilding: Create a unique deck by choosing cards wisely. Discover hundreds of cards to defeat wicked creatures and vampire bosses
- Pachinko-Style Gameplay: Strategically hit pegs to power up your cards and maximize your damage
- Powerful Relics: Uncover game-changing relics that amplify your build and shake up every run
- Ever-Changing Transylvania: Maps shift with every journey. Choose your path, encounter surprises, and face unique bosses each time
Playable Characters
- Marie Antoinette: The cake-loving queen who narrowly escapes the guillotine
- Jiro: A mysterious ninja with a shadowy past
- Froggy: A runaway from a dinner plate in a fancy restaurant
About Magneticlake
Magneticlake, the creative force behind Paris Transylvania, is an indie game duo based in Sweden. The team consists of gamedev veteran Ola Persson and narrative designer Charlotta Bendz. With past work on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Miniclip, DICE, and 30+ mobile titles, Paris Transylvania marks Ola’s first full Steam release.