Pluto

About Pluto

Pluto is a single player puzzle game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Siege Wizard Interactive and was released on March 9, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

A roguelike deckbuilder where you fight with your fingers, spill some blood, and try to make it to your niece’s birthday on time. You’re a wizard. A not-so-heroic wizard imprisoned for wizard crime, awoken from your wizard slumber by an invitation from your niece. Escape from jail and traverse a hostile world crawling with danger. Every turn is a frenzy of spell sigils, cracking bones, and despera…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 442 reviews

gameplay77 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and creative spellcasting mechanic using fingers and elemental synergies adds depth and satisfaction to gameplay.
Exceptional, grotesque, and atmospheric hand-drawn art style coupled with well-designed sound effects and ambient music.
Multiple playable characters with distinct playstyles and meaningful build variety encourage replayability and strategic experimentation.

Runs are relatively short with limited enemy and boss variety, leading to a feeling of repetition and abrupt endings.
Curse and hex mechanics can feel overly punishing and frustrating, often severely limiting player action and causing balance issues.
UI and visual clarity in combat can be overwhelming, and the game lacks some quality-of-life features such as a detailed combat log and thorough progression tracking.

gameplay
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its unique and creative spell-casting mechanic using fingers, offering deep strategic deckbuilding with diverse, distinct character playstyles and engaging combos. While some players find a learning curve and occasional balance issues, the core mechanics provide satisfying, refreshing, and replayable experiences that distinguish it from typical roguelikes. A few critiques focus on repetitive elements, curse mechanics, and short run lengths, but ongoing updates aim to enhance and expand the gameplay further.
- “The gameplay is unique and fun and it has a lot of replayability since different characters have very different playstyles so you can't just spam the same strategy on them.”
- “It is a deckbuilding roguelike that feels fresh due to the finger casting mechanic, which allows you to weave spells together to cast multiple at once, or use runes from one spell to cast another right after. It makes for interesting combinations of spell effects, ordering of spells, and strategy when integrating other mechanics like rings or status effects.”
- “Amazing art style and character design but I just can't get behind the gameplay.”
- “Not much gameplay and once you understand how the game works it gets boring fast; you're paying for the art style.”
- “Instead, as you progress, you will find the following gameplay loops: 1) shockingly uninspired resource management (heat), 2) underwhelming sigils management (rings), 3) shallow persistent resource management.”
- “Combat is great but the game does not let you actually engage with it; 90% of the mechanics are about not letting you play the game, your fingers (main mechanic) get cursed and you can't use them unless you take penalties, but most enemies curse them every single turn.”
graphics
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their unique, grotesque, and hand-drawn dark fantasy art style that creates a distinct and immersive atmosphere. Many players were drawn to the game primarily because of its striking visuals, which blend eerie, grimdark, and macabre elements with vivid, detailed artwork. The combination of its art style with atmospheric sound design is often highlighted as a standout feature that elevates the overall experience, even when some find the gameplay less engaging.
- “Absolutely stunning graphics; I loved finding new items and just looking at them. Each pixel is so sharp, it's very unique, and the gameplay is very easy to pick up but very nuanced. I'm extremely excited to follow this game through all the updates.”
- “The art style is grotesquely fantastic and very atmospheric.”
- “The art style is exceptional, like a synthesis of Vermis and the D&D 3.5e Monster Manual.”
- “I like what they were going for with the art style, but it's not successfully implemented.”
- “It will not appeal to everyone - the graphics may be repulsive at first and the gameplay seems simple.”
- “Wish I tried the demo first, I kind of impulsively bought the game due to the visuals and aesthetic alone.”
atmosphere
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The game boasts an incredibly unique and immersive atmosphere characterized by a grotesquely fantastic art style, eerie visuals, and evocative sound design that blend dark, grimdark fantasy with subtle charm and dread. This compelling ambiance enhances the gameplay experience, drawing strong comparisons to titles like Darkest Dungeon, and is widely praised as a standout, captivating feature that deeply engages players.
- “The most atmospheric card game you'll ever play, worth it for this alone.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing and eerie, visual style great and each character can be built for success in many ways.”
- “On the positive, the art style is engrossing, the world and atmosphere quite magnetic, the application of fingers as a means of casting ingenious, the monster designs are great and lively too, much better than the juvenile creations you would see in a game like Slay the Spire.”
- “No negative quotes about atmosphere were found in the provided statements.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and fitting dark fantasy vibe, complementing the art style and enhancing the overall mood. While generally regarded as great and immersive, some users find it repetitive and wish for an official soundtrack release. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and memorable aspect of the experience.
- “The music is awesome, and I honestly wonder why there’s no official OST available yet.”
- “Great soundtrack and ambience.”
- “The music is simple, but primal and entrancing both in the map screen and in battle.”
- “Its dreary ambiance and purely atmospheric music fits but gets old quick and leaves much to be desired.”
- “The soundtrack is also somewhat lacking.”
- “I will write a novel review for this game if I can get the soundtrack.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The game offers good replayability through unique gameplay, varied character playstyles, and progression elements like unlockable characters and persistent stats. However, some feel content is limited, with a desire for more modes, enemies, and variety to sustain longer-term engagement. Overall, the replay value is appreciated but not considered infinite or fully maximized.
- “I always enjoy looking at my winstreak, total wins, etc., in Slay the Spire on the compendium, and between that plus the heart damage carrying between runs, it adds a surprising amount of replay value to me.”
- “The gameplay is unique and fun, and it has a lot of replayability since different characters have very different playstyles, so you can't just spam the same strategy on them.”
- “Although the gameplay seems quite simple, the replayability is good with the new characters you unlock after each run (max. 6 unlockable at the time of this review).”
- “Awesome art and concept but there is too little content and replay value for the price.”
- “It is a bit too easy (some of the unlockable classes feel a lot weaker, they can't just win with the starter deck) and the replayability is very limited, but still recommended.”
- “An endless mode, maps with more than 2 options at each fork, more playable wizards, more rings and enchantments, and more enemy types are needed to improve replayability.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a quirky and humorous tone, with funny wizards, amusing mechanics like finger casting, and a blend of gross yet comedic aesthetics. Its humor balances the dismal and gruesome setting, providing heartwarming and entertaining moments throughout the gameplay.
- “While it presents itself as somewhat dismal and gruesome, Pluto has a fantastic sense of humor.”
- “That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the game; the finger casting mechanic is quirky and funny, and each class has interesting gimmicks with a bit of a steeper learning curve for the last characters.”
- “What a great game so far, played a bit of the demo and instantly knew I would love this when it came out. It's fun, funny, has great art, and a great soundtrack as well.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The story is simple, heartwarming, and humorous, but many users feel it is too brief and lacks depth, leaving the intriguing world and narrative underexplored. The lighthearted tone contrasts with the potential for more serious storytelling, resulting in an abrupt ending that leaves players wanting more.
- “The story is simple but I find it heart-warming and funny.”
- “Your mission objective: go to your niece's birthday party.”
- “Finally, I would have liked if there was more story.”
- “I sincerely wish there was more story because the ending is a bit abrupt, and whatever worldbuilding exists in this setting seems like it would be bonkers.”
- “Story doesn't take itself too seriously, which is kind of a shame because the world is so fascinating to me.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The game offers a deceptively simple system that rewards players who invest time in understanding and optimizing character performance. While initial learning and optimization can be challenging, there is significant depth and strategic potential that becomes apparent after a few playthroughs.
- “It's a little hard to describe, but once you get the hang of it, you discover that there is a lot of room for optimization and strategy for such a small and deceptively simple system.”
- “Game mechanics are simple but engaging, though it takes a few runs for you to understand how to optimize your character’s performance.”
- “I am not the most optimized player, and some games are meant to have a bigger focus in that.”
- “Despite some frustration, I continue to play and improve my performance.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a heartwarming and humorous story within its genre, creating an engaging emotional experience. The unique spellcasting mechanic, using fingers as slots, enhances immersion and makes players feel genuinely connected to the magic.
- “The story is simple but I find it heart-warming and funny.”
- “Overall, it is confined to its genre, but the concept of fingers being your slots that cap the amount of spells you can cast and combine is fun and made me feel like I was really conjuring magic.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in this game is rewarding and enjoyable, especially for players who appreciate strategic number crunching and optimization. However, it may feel repetitive or overly focused on math-based progress for those seeking a broader gameplay experience.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The character development is visually impressive with an amazing art style and design, but it does not fully engage players due to gameplay issues.