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Death Howl

Death Howl
DeveloperThe Outer Zone
Publisher11 Bit Studios
Platforms
ReleaseWindows
December 9, 2025
Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
February 19, 2026
GenresTurn-based strategy, soulslike
ModeSingle-player

Death Howl is a turn-based strategy video game developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 Bit Studios, released on December 9, 2025 on Windows.[1] The game launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on February 19, 2026.[2] Developer The Outer Zone is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.[3]

Gameplay

The player explores areas of the spirit world, battling with its inhabitants in a turn-based battle, using various cards from their deck. Each used card as well as each move on the tile field costs energy points; new cards can be crafted from resources left from a defeated enemy.[4]

The player can travel around the map, divided into distinct regions, interacting with different NPCs. Each of four spiritual realms is built around a different mechanic, like discarding or taking damage or receiving vital boosts by repeating a realm's favored action over time. The player can also take sidequests by encountering spirits and fulfilling their will, which give various items or resources.[5]

Plot

The game is set in Mesolithic Scandinavia in 6000 BC. The protagonist named Ro journeys into the spirit world seeking for Death after her son dies. In her quest to get him back, she seeks help from the land's four great spirits to reach the summit of the howling mountain. Along the way, she encounters a variety of surreal spirits, most of which she has to defeat in combat.[5]

Reception

Death Howl received generally favorable reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 85% of critics.[7]

Reviewing the game for Destructoid, Rachel Samples lauded Death Howl as "a harrowing, punishing, and visually striking game about grief and survival" as well as "a fantastic representation of both the deckbuilding and soulslike genres". Samples further praised the art style, exploration, storytelling, and balanced gameplay difficulty while offering some criticism toward the sometimes "wonky" controller support.[8] In his review for PCMag, Vincent Peter praised the "grief-stricken vibes and breathtaking gorgeous visuals", writing, story, and core gameplay loop while criticizing the lack of accessibility options.[9]

The game has been described as "refreshing" and "well-crafted" compared to other soulslike games.[1] Some reviewers noted the harshness of battle system, that "throws you into the spirit world, hands you five basic cards, and says "good luck"".[10] The game's emotionality, unique art style and deep story were also often highlighted.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Stone, Abbie (2025-12-19). "This hybrid of deckbuilder and soulslike is the most gloriously vicious game of 2025". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2026-01-31. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  2. ^ "Death Howl - Official Console Announcement Trailer". IGN India. 2026-01-22. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  3. ^ "TheOuterZone". itch.io. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
  4. ^ Greywood, Lyssa (2025-12-09). "How to Play Death Howl (A Beginner's Guide)". Screen Hype. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  5. ^ a b c Harte, Charles (2025-12-09). "Death Howl Review - A Spirited Shuffle". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 2026-01-14. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  6. ^ a b "Death Howl PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "Death Howl". OpenCritic. Archived from the original on February 15, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  8. ^ a b Samples, Rachel (December 23, 2025). "Death Howl review – A soulslike deckbuilder that turns sorrow into strategy". Destructoid. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  9. ^ a b Peter, Vincent (December 11, 2025). "Death Howl Review". PCMag. Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  10. ^ "Death Howl Beginner's Guide: How to Actually Play This Brutal Deckbuilder". NeonLightsMedia. 2025-12-14. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  11. ^ Reinfuss, Wiktor (2026-01-06). "'Death Howl' Game Review: Unique Combination Gameplay Awaits". The Cosmic Circus. Retrieved 2026-01-27.

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