Zodiac Mountain enters Steam Early Access today. Developed by Mystic Road and published by Phoenix Games, the deck-building roguelike draws inspiration from the Chinese zodiac and the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Players guide a young panda on a pilgrimage up a sacred mountain while fighting creatures inspired by Chinese mythology and eventually confronting the Twelve Zodiac guardians themselves.
Deck construction and repeated roguelike runs form the mechanical backbone, while the mythological setting gives the game a distinctive identity compared with the many Western-fantasy deckbuilders already on PC. Early Access will allow the developers to continue shaping balance and content with community feedback as the journey toward the full version continues.
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Key Takeaways & FAQs
- Category: Early Access.
- Release Date: August 14, 2026.
- Source: Steam.
Q: What genre is Zodiac Mountain? A: A deck-building roguelike inspired by Chinese mythology and the Chinese zodiac.
Q: Who is the main protagonist? A: A young panda embarking on a sacred mountain pilgrimage.