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.

PLAY THE DEMO About the Game 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 …

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 395 reviews

gameplay69 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Unique and innovative spellcasting mechanic using fingers to cast and combine spells, adding deep strategy and satisfying combos.
Stunning, grotesque, and highly distinctive hand-drawn art style that creates a memorable dark fantasy atmosphere.
Varied and engaging character classes, each offering distinct playstyles that encourage replayability and experimentation.

Runs are currently short with limited enemy and encounter variety, leading to some repetitiveness and an underwhelming ending.
The curse mechanic can feel overly punishing and frustrating, often restricting gameplay and requiring balancing adjustments.
Some balancing issues with difficulty spikes, uneven boss challenges, and cards/upgrades that can trivialize or hinder gameplay.

gameplay
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its unique, creative finger-based spellcasting mechanic and distinct classes, offering deep strategic variety and rewarding experimentation. While intuitive and fun with strong replayability, some find certain mechanics like curses frustrating or the gameplay loops less developed over time. Overall, it delivers an engaging, fresh deckbuilder experience with a steep but satisfying learning curve and notable depth.
- “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.”
- “The spell casting/hand mechanic is actually so interesting and adds tons of depth to the deck builder formula which, for me, typically feels a bit one dimensional.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “I didn't expect it to happen this soon because it seemed fairly apparent that the nature of the gameplay would require a lot of tuning to make it more streamlined and balanced; it is very very easy to swing the game's mechanics in such a way that trivializes any combat.”
graphics
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique, hand-drawn, dark fantasy and grotesque art style that creates a compelling, atmospheric, and immersive experience. Many players were drawn initially by the striking visuals and appreciate how the art complements the gameplay's innovative mechanics. While the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, it is considered a standout, signature element that significantly enhances the game's identity and charm.
- “Absolutely stunning graphics with incredibly sharp pixel art that is unique and easy to pick up, making the gameplay nuanced and exciting.”
- “The art style is grotesquely fantastic and very atmospheric, delivering a dark fantasy vibe that perfectly matches the sound design and ambience.”
- “The hand-drawn artwork is amazing, with a unique and original style that creates a creepy yet awesome atmosphere, making this indie roguelike stand out.”
- “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
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique, eerie, and darkly charming aesthetic, complemented by a grotesque yet captivating art style and fitting sound design. Many reviewers highlight its immersive, grimdark fantasy world that skillfully balances unsettling dread with intriguing originality. While some note the ambiance can become repetitive, the overall atmospheric experience remains a standout and highly engaging aspect of the game.
- “Awesome world, art style, atmosphere and potential.”
- “The art style is grotesquely fantastic and very atmospheric.”
- “Atmosphere and sound design, tone, all on point.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its strong atmospheric fit and unique dark fantasy vibe, complementing the art and overall mood perfectly. While some find it somewhat repetitive or lacking depth, most reviews highlight the soundtrack as a major strength that enhances the immersive and gritty ambiance.
- “The music is awesome, and I honestly wonder why there’s no official OST available yet.”
- “Great soundtrack and ambience.”
- “For one, the art and music are spot on, they really set that gritty dark fantasy tone that everyone is raving about these days.”
- “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
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
Replayability is generally praised for its variety in characters and playstyles, offering a satisfying challenge and fresh experience with each run. However, some players find the content limited, desiring more modes, enemy types, and unlockables to enhance longevity. Overall, it provides good but not infinite replay value, especially appealing to fans of its art and mechanics.
- “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.”
- “Lots of replayability, just the right amount of challenge, and in an art style I love.”
- “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's humor is highlighted by its quirky and funny elements, such as the finger-casting mechanic and amusing wizard characters. Despite its somewhat dark and gruesome setting, it balances this tone with a heartwarming and clever comedic style that many players find enjoyable and uplifting.
- “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.”
- “While it presents itself as somewhat dismal and gruesome, Pluto has a fantastic sense of humor.”
- “The story is simple but heart-warming and funny.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The story is simple, heartwarming, and humorous, but many users feel it is too brief and ends abruptly. While the worldbuilding is intriguing, the narrative doesn't delve deeply enough into it and doesn't take itself seriously, leaving players wanting more.
- “The story is simple but I find it heart-warming and funny.”
- “I sincerely wish there was more story because the ending is a bit abrupt, and the worldbuilding 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.”
- “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 the worldbuilding seems like it would be bonkers.”
- “Story doesn't take itself too seriously, which is a shame because the world is so fascinating.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the game's optimization aspect engaging and rewarding, offering deep strategic opportunities and fun combo-building despite an initial learning curve. While some frustration exists, players appreciate the potential for improving performance within a seemingly simple system.
- “Fun combo optimizations and interesting deckbuilding.”
- “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.”
- “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 evokes a fun and immersive emotional experience through its unique spell-casting mechanic, making players feel like they are genuinely conjuring magic. While the story is simple, it is described as heartwarming and humorous, adding charm to the overall gameplay.
- “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 the game is engaging and rewarding for players who enjoy repetitive, strategic number-crunching, especially within roguelike deck builders. However, those seeking a deeper or more varied experience beyond numerical optimization may find the grinding aspect less satisfying.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The character development is praised for its amazing art style and design, though some users feel it is overshadowed by gameplay issues.