11 bit studios has added a striking new project to its publishing slate with Death Howl, a soulslike deck-builder from Copenhagen-based microstudio The Outer Zone. Built by a three-person team, the game blends grim atmosphere with a focused, systems-driven design.
Players step into the role of Ro, a grieving mother who crosses into the spirit world in a desperate bid to bring her son back. The story leans into a dark, weighty tone, paired with a distinct visual identity that sketches surreal, unsettling environments to match the emotional stakes.
On the gameplay front, Death Howl layers grid-based tactical encounters with card crafting, aiming to capture the tension of soulslike combat while offering strategic depth through deck construction and battlefield positioning. The interplay between these systems is designed to reward careful planning, adaptation, and risk management.
Keys are now available for Death Howl, and the game is up for purchase on Steam and GOG. If you’re looking to jump in at launch or keep it on your radar, you can find it on both storefronts:
– Steam
– GOG
