Sting, the Japanese developer known for quirky and genre-blending RPGs like the Dokapon series and Yggdra Union, is back with a brand-new title: VIractal: World of Viractalia. This imaginative, board game-style RPG will enter Steam Early Access soon, blending dice-based movement, deck-building strategy, and procedural map exploration into a solo or co-op adventure where no two playthroughs are the same.
In VIractal, players awaken in a strange, fog-shrouded room with a lone board game at its center. From there, they’re whisked into the miniature world of Viractalia—a dynamic setting that changes with each roll of the dice and every decision made. While movement is determined by dice rolls, a clever twist allows unused movement points to be converted into Dice Points, a special resource that can alter events or give you a tactical edge in battle.
At its core, the game features card-based combat. Players build their own decks before entering combat, combining cards into powerful synergies to take down a variety of enemies. As you progress through procedurally generated maps, you’ll encounter narrative events, branching choices, and mysterious NPCs that can affect your fate and story progression. VIractal supports multiple co-op modes including LAN, shared screen, and Steam’s Remote Play Together and Sting hints at hidden online-only surprises that may emerge during multiplayer runs.
Launching as an Early Access title, VIractal will initially include several base stages, unlockable features, and a collectible system to track progress. The full version is expected to introduce new characters, cards, monsters, stages, and expanded multiplayer content. The developers aim to stay in Early Access for about 6–12 months.
A playable demo is set to drop on May 12, giving a hands-on preview of this evolving RPG. You can follow the game or wishlist it now on Steam. Below is an overview, screens, and trailer.
About Viractal: World of Viractalia
Deep in a throbbing headache, you awaken in a strange, unfamiliar room.
A dim light flickers; a lone board game sits quietly at the center.
Rain drums on windows that reveal nothing but swirling fog.
Knowing nothing else, you hear a voice whisper from nowhere.
Make ready. “Let’s all play this mysterious board game together!”
An unshakable sense of dread fills your chest as you reach forward.
Gently, reality begins to melt into fantasy.
Everything fades, and the game begins.
Your journey begins with a single roll of the dice.
A board game-style RPG where heroes journey through the miniature world of “Viractalia.”
Your movement depends on the roll of the dice—but the key to victory lies in your hand and how you build your deck!
Embark on your own unique adventure in a world where strategy and luck are perfectly intertwined!
＜Features＞
Freely explore a procedurally generated miniature world
Each time you play, the whimsical yet intricate world transforms before your eyes!
With limited time to explore, every step is full of excitement: What will happen next? What will I find?
A fusion of card battles and board game strategy
Use a wide variety of cards to defeat your enemies!
Collect countless cards and build your own custom deck and powerful combos!
Dice-based movement with the DP system
“I rolled a big number… but I only want to move one space?”
Don’t worry—no roll is ever wasted!
Unused movement points are converted into DP, a special resource that can be spent to power up events or give you the edge in battle.
Dynamic events and meaningful choices
On your journey, you’ll encounter unique and colorful events.
Your decisions may grant you powerful abilities… or change the course of your adventure entirely!
Play solo or with friends
Whether you’re diving in solo or adventuring with others, you’re in for a good time!
Online multiplayer is supported—and who knows? Something special might happen just for you when you’re playing online…
<Where strategy and fate collide>
The fate you entrust to the dice, and the cards you choose with care—
Every move you make weaves your story.
A fresh adventure awaits board game lovers, card game fans, and strategy enthusiasts alike.
