"Draft misfits, cast spells, and strategize to escape the chaotic depths."
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About
Underboard is a strategic fusion of auto-battler mechanics and roguelike exploration. Players draft a quirky team of autonomous characters, managing their positioning and synergies while actively influencing the tide of battle with powerful spells and items to survive randomized dungeon runs.
Story
Trapped in the mysterious and dangerous realm known as the Underboard, you must guide a band of lost souls seeking escape. With the aid of an enigmatic 'old explorer,' you traverse zones like the Shadow Woods, uncovering secrets and battling act bosses in a desperate bid to return to the surface.
Gameplay
Combat blends automated action with critical player agency; while your units fight automatically based on positioning and behavior, you must cast active spells, manage mana, and equip items in real-time. Strategic depth is found in the unique 'Life' mechanic, where defeated allies consume your shared heart-pool to revive, making every loss a step closer to a permanent game over.
Key Features
- 1Draft & Synergize: Recruit diverse classes like Athletes and Nerds to build powerful trait combinations.
- 2Active Spellcasting: Cast spells like 'Ice Fort' or 'Rot' mid-battle to support your automated troops.
- 3Strategic Positioning: Place units to flank enemies or protect vulnerable backlines.
- 4High-Stakes Resource Management: Balance Mana recovery and a shared Life pool for revives.
- 5Map Exploration: Navigate branching paths for chests, harder fights, or safe havens.
- 6Progression System: Unlock collectibles and permanent secrets by defeating Act Bosses.
- 7Risk/Reward Rerolls: Sacrifice character experience points to reroll rewards.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Engaging blend of passive and active combat mechanics
- +High replayability due to randomized maps and team compositions
- +Creative class designs and humorous character traits
- +Tactical depth rewards smart positioning and timing
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for optimal synergy building
- -Permadeath can be punishing for casual players
- -Currently limited to PC platforms
Game Ratings
Complex synergy and positioning layers
Charming, readable pixel art
Punishing roguelike mechanics
Infinite team combinations
Quick battles with thoughtful planning
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love min-maxing stats and positioning
Fans of high stakes, permadeath, and run variance
Those who enjoy discovering weird team combos
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💡 Did You Know?
You can sacrifice Experience Points (XP) to reroll your rewards, a rare mechanic in the genre.
If a unit dies, they auto-revive by draining the player's main Life bar.
The game features unconventional classes like 'Nerd' and 'Athlete' alongside fantasy staples.
Items can grant characters entirely new classes, allowing for hybrid builds.
Enemies revive as weaker 'ghosts' during battle, adding chaos to the fight.
Latest Updates & Events
Underboard - 20% OFF on Steam
Underboard is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A brilliant tactical auto-battler with personality and depth.”— Early Access Review
“Combines smart positioning, team synergy, and hands-on spell casting.”— Gameplay Analysis
Game Ratings
Complex synergy and positioning layers
Charming, readable pixel art
Punishing roguelike mechanics
Infinite team combinations
Quick battles with thoughtful planning
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love min-maxing stats and positioning
Fans of high stakes, permadeath, and run variance
Those who enjoy discovering weird team combos
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
You can sacrifice Experience Points (XP) to reroll your rewards, a rare mechanic in the genre.
If a unit dies, they auto-revive by draining the player's main Life bar.
The game features unconventional classes like 'Nerd' and 'Athlete' alongside fantasy staples.
Items can grant characters entirely new classes, allowing for hybrid builds.
Enemies revive as weaker 'ghosts' during battle, adding chaos to the fight.
Latest Updates & Events
Underboard - 20% OFF on Steam
Underboard is currently featured on the Steam store!
Notable Spells
- •Ice Fort: Grants armor and snowpack defense
- •Rot: Inflicts debuffs on enemies
- •Close Encounter: Energizes allies and teleports them
- •Heart: Active healing use during combat
Game Details
- Developer
- Headless
- Publisher
- 2 Left Thumbs
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- RPG, Strategy +2
- Atmosphere
- whimsical/intense