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Day of the Shell is a “one-click, one-turn” tactical rogue-lite. In a shattered and flooded world, travel from island to island with only hope and a revolver, challenging and appeasing the gods.
Day of the Shell is a turn-based tactics, roguelite and exploration game
developed by Duper Games
and published by Goblinz Publishing.
Released on July 29th 2025 is available only on Windows
in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 304 reviews of which 220 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam with a 20% discount, but you can find it for less on Instant Gaming.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8300H 2.30GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
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~1st: I bought this as a package deal with 'Shogun Showdown' which I absolutely adore, and will play forever. ~All the red thumbs down will say the same thing, not enough procedural generation in maps or enemies or weapons to justify the price. ~The game gets exponentially easier to run through after two hours and can be completed within that time to five hours; RNGods praise be. Replayability is just not there yet. If new levels, enemies, and weapons make it into the dlc (FOR FREE) this game has a chance. ~I am giving 'Day of the Shell' a thumbs up because the concept design and music has passed, now we just need a little more complexity. ~Lastly, maybe allow us to create maps and put them up for the community. That would kill it and guarantee its place, price and reusage... kinda like advanced wars.
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RECOMMENDED WITH A HUGE WARNING This is a cool game with interesting ideas that shoots itself in the foot with meta progression. It's too difficult and frustrating at the start, you lack firepower and options. Even with that said IF THE DEVS decide to refine the game with updates to the player experience I think this can be a good game that will be carried by word of mouth. Point being: worth a shot, hope the devs wildly streamline the unecessary difficulty at the start due to the best upgrades taking a lot of grinding
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One click, One turn, it's all said in the trailer, no lie about it! Day of the Shell gave me the vibe of a Crown Trick with guns and covers. It's one of these few tactical puzzle game I'll probably play hours on my Steam Deck (where it runs like a charm by the way!). The difficulty is there and I enjoyed every single run I've done so far. Definitely recommended for anyone who looks for a very approachable fast-paced tactical game with real challenges and big plus for anyone who want to play it on an handheld devices!
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Edit after playing a bit more: The biggest downfall of the game is variation, there's honestly very little replayability. I still think it's fine considering the cost of the game, but after beating the final boss I don't see much of a reason to return. It's very easy to identify the "good" upgrades and then it's basically the same run every time. Before edit: It's a quick casual roguelite that I'd also call a tactics-lite. Very intuitive and enjoyable. I also played the demo a few times and knew this was an instant buy at release. Boss battles can sometimes become a bit of a slog if you just have a pattern down but it's nothing damning. Charming art style and nice catchy game loop that doesn't require you to sink hours at a time into it.
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I came into this game already impressed by the demo, but the full version has completely blown me away. What we have here is a rare indie gem that not only respects the tradition of tactical roguelikes, but also modernizes the genre in a way that makes it incredibly approachable without sacrificing depth. A masterclass in accessible tactics The core design philosophy is genius: “one click, one turn.” Every action is clear, immediate, and satisfying. You don’t spend time buried in complex menus or struggling to parse a dozen layers of mechanics; instead, you’re instantly in the thick of decision-making, and those decisions still carry weight. It’s an elegant distillation of tactics – like a chessboard that comes alive in your hands – and it works brilliantly. What’s truly remarkable is that this approach opens the door to players who usually find tactical games intimidating. You get all the depth, all the tension, but stripped of the barriers that usually prevent newcomers from entering the genre. It’s honestly a blueprint for how to make strategy games accessible without dumbing them down. Synergies and progression that keep you coming back Runs are short, sharp and addicting. In just a few hours I’ve already experienced wild builds where every turn felt like a clever puzzle. The way new abilities and upgrades interact with each other creates a playground of synergies. It’s that perfect roguelike loop: you fail, you learn, and you immediately want to dive back in, because you know the next run could be the one where all the pieces fall perfectly into place. Art direction that feels like a love letter It's gorgeous a little bit like a mix between the colorful charm of Rare in its golden age and the modern clarity of studios like Supergiant Games and Subset Games. Everything is vibrant, instantly readable, and full of details. There’s a distinct personality to the visuals that elevates the experience far beyond “just another indie.” Sound and atmosphere Music and sound design deserve a special mention. The soundtrack sets the perfect rhythm for this type of game: calm when you need to think, punchy when the action heats up. And the feedback on attacks – those crunchy, satisfying hits – makes every successful move feel rewarding. A bright future ahead For the price, the amount of polish and care here is frankly astonishing. This is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be and executes on that vision flawlessly. If you’re even remotely interested in tactics, roguelikes, or just smart game design, this is a must-play. It’s also a game that begs for portability. The entire RL structure the clear controls, the tight runs it would be absolutely perfect on mobile or Switch. When that happens, you can count me in for a second purchase without hesitation. In short: a modern classic in the making.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Day of the Shell is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.
Day of the Shell is currently available at a 20% discount. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.
Day of the Shell received 220 positive votes out of a total of 304 achieving a rating of 6.84.
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Day of the Shell was developed by Duper Games and published by Goblinz Publishing.
Day of the Shell is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Day of the Shell is not playable on MacOS.
Day of the Shell is not playable on Linux.
Day of the Shell is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Day of the Shell. Explore additional content available for Day of the Shell on Steam.
Day of the Shell does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Day of the Shell does not support Steam Remote Play.
Day of the Shell is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Duper Games
Publisher
Goblinz Publishing
Release
29 Jul 2025
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