Throne of Bone

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Throne of Bone is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Windmill Slam and was released on April 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Throne of Bone" is a strategy game where players assist minions in automated battles against numerous encounters. With over 50 minions, 30 spells, and 20 relics, players must draft teams and restore their ancestral keep to reclaim the throne. Additional castle activities add variety to each run.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 320 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging deck-building experience with a unique necromancer theme and interesting card synergies.
The developers are actively updating the game, showing promise for future content and improvements, which keeps players excited.
The gameplay is easy to pick up, with a satisfying loop that encourages experimentation with different builds and strategies.

Currently, the game lacks sufficient content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few hours.
Balancing issues exist, with certain builds being overwhelmingly powerful while others feel weak or unviable.
The game can feel too easy, as many players report completing all available content quickly, reducing long-term replayability.

gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
67%
5%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and unique card-based autobattler design, offering a fun and engaging experience with good replayability. However, players note issues with balance and certain mechanics that can lead to frustrating interactions, as well as a desire for more content and variability. Overall, while the foundation is strong and enjoyable, there are areas that require refinement and expansion to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Really fun autobattler with cool deckbuilding mechanics.”
- “Fantastic game with great mechanics.”
- “Throne of Bone hits the exact niche of gameplay I enjoy: card-based autobattlers.”
- “Player choices are also limited by the reduction of slots you can store your monsters in and by reducing the usefulness of certain key mechanics like the shields.”
- “The general foundation of the game is there and what it's trying to be, and there are some basic mechanics and systems in place so far to make it fun, but it also needs work and mostly content.”
- “Clunky mechanics, poor balance.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the strategic depth and RNG mechanics that offer varied experiences, many feel that the current content is limited, leading to repetitive gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include adding more cards, diverse enemies, and difficulty modifiers to enhance replay value. Overall, while there is potential for replayability, significant updates and additional content are needed to fully realize it.
- “Great game with some replayability now that you can increase the difficulty to level 7.”
- “All the different characters and RNG mechanics make this game have a lot of replayability.”
- “It has depth in the strategy which allows for a ton of replayability in terms of strategies.”
- “This is a fun autobattler, though the content is limited and it doesn't feel nearly as replayable as most autobattlers at this time.”
- “Many runs feel extremely similar to each other, and there is very little replay value and therefore little reason to level up the 6 characters.”
- “Completed entirely in around 3 hours, no replayability (no difficulty increase option), the different characters don't give enough variation, come back when the game has more content.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
50%
6%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with players praising the art style and overall aesthetic, particularly its spooky necromancer theme. Many reviewers appreciate the balance of complexity in the mechanics and the engaging character design, although some note that the theme may feel somewhat repetitive. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the fun and replayability.
- “Love the aesthetics and themes!”
- “Interesting mechanics, replayability, nice graphics, fun theme.”
- “Love the art style, mechanics strike a good balance of complexity, and it seems like the devs continue to actively improve it.”
- “While I think the whole necromancer aesthetic might be a tad one note, the art and character design does a really good job striking that particular note.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's story is likened to a blend of "Slay the Spire" and "storybook brawl," featuring themes of necromancy and dark elements like bones and poison. Players appreciate its single-player mode, which offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of "storybook brawl," while also introducing new mechanics that enhance gameplay. Overall, it successfully fills a void left by similar games, providing an engaging narrative for fans of the genre.
- “It fills a storybook brawl-shaped hole in my heart, and what's better is that it fills that hole with bones and skulls and poison and stuff.”
- “Single player storybook brawl... it's actually great!”
- “Slay the Spire meets necromancers, with a sprinkling of storybook brawl and Hearthstone battlegrounds.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
- “The game attempts to weave a story, but it often feels like an afterthought rather than a central element.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging soundtrack and thematic integration, complementing the stylized art and overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the fun combinations and variety it offers, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Love the theming, stylized art, and the soundtrack.”
- “Fun combos and yet a lot to try, good music.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is perceived as heavily reliant on advertising, suggesting that it may overshadow the actual gameplay experience.
- “I figure that the game's advertising and other reviews will cover enough what the gameplay itself actually is.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is effective, with a smooth performance that enhances the overall experience.
- “The concept is good and everything runs smoothly.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game is stable during early access, with no significant bugs present, although some art assets are still missing.
- “The early access has some art missing, but aside from that, it is bug-free.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is noted for its strong art and design, effectively capturing the necromancer aesthetic, though some reviewers feel this theme may lack depth and variety.
- “The art and character design do a really good job of striking the necromancer aesthetic, even if it feels a bit one-note.”