Are you a fan of deck builders and superhero stories? Then, this new entry into the genre, Sentinel Point Heroes, might be something special for you. Created by Jellybane, a dedicated solo developer from New Zealand, this game introduces an innovative blend of gameplay, superhero lore, and extensive customization options.
Its core mechanic replaces traditional mana costs with time, requiring careful planning and precision. Players must set up defenses in advance and strike at the right moment, creating a tactical challenge unlike other games in the genre.
Set on the isolated island of Sentinel Point, the story unfolds as you unlock new cards. What begins as vigilantes taking on powerful criminals escalates into a world where scientific breakthroughs unleash extraordinary powers. As tensions grow, heroes clash, and personal grudges shape their abilities and strategies. The narrative is integrated into the gameplay, adding depth to the experience.
Gameplay emphasizes strategy and flexibility. You can choose between four archetypes—Martial, Science, Magic, or Psionic—or combine two for hybrid playstyles. Aspects further customize your hero, granting unique traits like shapeshifting or turning fame into a weapon. Sidekicks and “Resolve abilities” offer instant actions to tip the balance in challenging fights.
Customization is a highlight, with a built-in modding tool allowing players to create their own heroes, cards, events, and more. This feature may be something that encourages experimentation and ensures replayability. The game also supports smaller deck sizes, letting you explore creative builds without being overwhelmed by unused cards.
The developer began working on Sentinel Point Heroes during COVID-19 lockdowns, driven by a love for the genre. Art for the game is by Nervous Bird Art, and Nicole Lyria provides a dynamic soundtrack that responds to gameplay.
A demo is available now on Steam, giving you the chance to experience the game before its full mid-2025 release. Below some screens, overview and trailer.
About This Game
Sentinel Point Heroes is a roguelike deck-builder where you have to time your moves perfectly in order to defeat villains in turn based combat. The game has a wide range of cards to choose from, with the option to mix and match as you please.
Quick thinking at your own speed:
Battles are based on time and turns. You need to line up when you are blocking with when the enemy attacks. You need to weave in strikes around the enemy blocking – all as you try and find a chance to catch your breath and draw more cards.Each run unique:
You can mix and match cards between the different sources of power, then add an Aspect to further change your deck. You can then add a sidekick who has their own set of abilities.Use this power to challenge villains, who each have their own deck to battle against and additional modifiers – Will you find they are channeling the power of a dark god? Have they completed an ultimate experiment? Battle them and find out!
Play your way:
Play with a highly customisable ruleset so that you can play how you want, tweaking the experience at the start of the run to ensure the exact right level of difficulty and length. The full release of the game will also have a full mod editor so you can create your own rules, sources of power and cards.
