MageTrain Is a Fast-Paced Pixel Art Snakelike Roguelike, Out Now on Android

Tidepool Games has just launched an exciting new game on Android called MageTrain, which combines the fast-paced action of pixel art with a unique 'snakelike' roguelike gameplay. If you're familiar with Nimble Quest, you'll see the inspiration shining through in MageTrain.

What’s MageTrain Like?

MageTrain masterfully blends elements of Snake, auto-battlers, and roguelikes to create a thrilling experience. You take control of a line of heroes, reminiscent of a snake, that automatically attack as you maneuver around an arena. Your primary task is to strategically position your heroes, deciding who leads and who follows, as their abilities vary based on their position in the train.

At launch, MageTrain features nine unique heroes, including one who throws birds. Each hero brings different skills to the table, depending on their role in the lineup. The game takes you through eight diverse dungeons, where you'll encounter 28 different enemy types and collect 30 skills to enhance your team. Along the way, you'll also gather gold and power-ups to boost your chances of survival.

Thanks to its roguelike structure, every run in MageTrain is unique. You'll navigate branching paths, make crucial upgrade choices, and aim to survive as long as possible. Much like Slay the Spire or FTL, there are no fixed levels and no option to save your progress; if you crash into an obstacle or get overwhelmed by enemies, you'll have to start over from scratch.

It Isn’t Slow-Paced

The fun in MageTrain comes from the continuous improvement you experience with each run, even if you don't make it to the end. You'll learn when to play defensively, when to launch a full offensive, and when to simply hold on for another 30 seconds.

MageTrain is now available for free on Android, so head over to the Google Play Store to give it a try. And before you go, don't forget to check out our next news piece on the new MLB Baseball Strategy Game, OOTP Baseball 26 Go!