Merge Maestro on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Quick menu
Combine 100's of unique emoji based tokens in this roguelike merge-builder! Find ever more creative combinations of Tokens and Powers to fuse unique strategies and beat this ever more challenging twist on rogue-likes, puzzlers and arcadey games!
Merge Maestro is a roguelike deckbuilder, strategy and roguelike game
developed and published by Stingless.
Released on June 19th 2025 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 7 languages: English, French, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Thai and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 373 reviews of which 352 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified Merge Maestro into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Merge Maestro through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500
- Storage: 100 MB available space
MacOS
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 or Apple M1
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
The short: It's definitely worth the price and it's pretty fun. But there are some major caveats to this review that I suggest you read. If you don't feel like, just buy it and you'll discover some of these issues yourself. It's a roguelike. And a key component of every roguelike I’ve played is the ability to occasionally generate more actions, break the rules, or otherwise do something clever that feels earned. Merge Maestro does none of that. You get 4 actions per turn. Forever. There is no way to gain extra actions, thus no “I planned for this” payoff. Once you understand that, a lot of turns stop being interesting and start being solved. You’re not really playing around the system so much as operating within it. This ties into a bigger issue: many strategies feel like they exist on paper but not in reality. Passive or delayed-damage builds, for example, require tokens to sit on the board for multiple turns. In practice, the board is so volatile that those tokens are constantly being deactivated, transformed, or destroyed. In what feels like 90% of runs, you’re punished for trying to plan ahead instead of just doing damage right now. Enemy design reinforces this further. A good example is enemies that spawn Fire. You get one turn of warning, then Fire randomly turns one of your tokens into a non-morphable, indestructible token that guarantees 1 damage. What’s the counterplay? Do a ton of damage in one turn. No other options. If your build is based around setup, control, or delayed payoff, you’re just out of luck. Yes, I'm aware you can see enemies ahead of time to plan for this scenario, but why is the counterplay "don't be creative"?? Compounding this issue, there’s no healing, shielding, or buffering system. If damage is coming and you can’t stop it, you just take it. A small buffer mechanic (maybe earned after clearing a wave with no damage) would instantly make situations like the above feel fairer without breaking the game, but as-is it often feels like the game is telling you “stop experimenting". I don’t regret buying it, and I genuinely think the game has a strong core. But like other games with a lot of surface-level choice, you eventually realize how narrow the actually viable decision space is on harder difficulties. The game would benefit massively from trusting the player with more agency, more rule-bending (please just give me an additional action), and more room for strategies that aren’t just raw, upfront damage.
Expand the review
You know how we were told random strangers will offer drugs to us on streets? That "stranger" is on steam and is offering this game.. 25 hours, forgot I have family, responsibilities and need for sleep.. I love this game but I hate the addictive part of it.. but I am not strong enough to battle it, so I gave up and became junkie.. Sadly it seems like dev loves his game and will be updating regularly, meaning that this guy now owns my soul.. sigh.. Stay away from this game or join our ghetto of addicts. Your choice, but I warned you..
Expand the review
this is an absolute hit. best i have played in the genre and i really don't mean that lightly. my mind is blown by the amount of combinations possible here and just the amount of content in general. i will do everything i can to try to spread the gospel on this game and i hope anyone reading this gives the game a chance. also to the dev; keep it up and good job getting this out on mobile so early!! also release some dlc eventually because i feel guilty only paying 3 dollars for this. the amount of work you have put in post launch is next level and i can't wait for whats next.
Expand the review
Sneaky hidden gem roguelike, doing some very interesting things in quick fast paced strategic gameplay. Also has way too much content for a $3 game and the dev keeps adding more. Don’t miss this one. https://youtu.be/pxPt-Hw1jMU
Expand the review
Been playing a bit of Merge Maestro every day since I got it and it's quite an addicting/compelling little tile combining roguelike deckbuilder. Your "deck" is a set of eight different emojis that act as cards, and you have a 4x4 game board to place them on - just click on the tile, no resources or anything. The resource management in the game comes in the form of actions per round, remaining HP, and making sure you have a way to deal damage to enemies. There's four enemy emojis that appear in a queue structure up at the top, and if you don't deal enough points of damage to defeat at least one of them once this fills up, the one at the front of the queue will deal a point of damage to you, so it's sort of like how you need to keep clearing lines in Tetris. You have four HP, and four actions per turn (place an emoji on an empty tile or combine two emojis that are the same to level them up). There's eight levels, and you can only get to the emojis at the higher levels from combining lower ones; you get a random emoji from your level 1-3 emojis in your set for placement on the board, and when you play an emoji you immediately "draw" another one from your set. A lot of good updates have been being implemented lately, and it may just be me not playing that many games at the very early stages of release, but this is one of the few games I can remember seeing some quantifiable improvements in quality and gameplay features in such a short time period after release. The challenges and boards feature, for instance, in Merge Maestro shakes up the gameplay quite a bit from the default mode, basically acting like character classes and challenge rules seen in some other roguelites. They're pretty challenging too, and don't really feel unfair; I'm trying out different strategies until I land on the right solution that clicks, but I feel like you could make a bunch of different builds work to beat the challenges. The MM-specific gameplay loop/quirk that keeps pulling me back to it in-between Balatro and other game runs and just at random parts of the day after I've done a bit of writing/coding and want to take a break is the simple aspect of it, the game being turn-based so it's not rushing you or anything, and the gameplay being so different yet approachable than other roguelites I've played in regards to the synergies and the action economy. Emojis have a single simple effect that happens when they are either played to the board, combined with other emojis, or destroyed by an effect. You also have a few relic-like modifiers that can enable or boost certain strategies, and there are not only levels specific to certain emojis - so the dev can balance possible strategies by making a broken combination of emojis be placed on the same level since you can never have two different emojis that have the same level value for instance, like Diamond and Cruise Ship can't both be in your deck since they're both level 8 - but also emojis belong to themed packs, with emojis of shared theme all belonging to the same pack and having similar effects, strategies, and restrictions. Aquatic animal emojis have a drink theme and can be enabled by consumable synergies, while vehicle emojis usually have a passive effect or attack that will not trigger unless they are placed on a corner tile. Since obviously you can't win with a deck full of just vehicles since you only have four corners, or do well running all marine life since they will give you a lot of drink consumables but no payoff to use them on, the real meat and potatoes of deckbuilding comes from going with a couple of different packs in your build and the emergent gameplay mechanics that come out of those combinations, like how in Magic the Gathering you get a different overall playstyle by combining two colors rather than running one color; black or green may care about creatures and things dying on their own but all the death effects may be in black and all the good creatures to use them on may be in green, so in order to unlock their synergy you have to make a black and green deck. Same principle here. The other thing that makes it stand out as I mentioned is the action economy. So one of the game design principles behind card games but especially deckbuilders and CCGs is you need a resource to play cards, that way you can have more powerful cards that players work towards and will be excited to play; if your most powerful card is as easy to play as your cannon fodder, it would make these crazy power imbalance swings. Even games where there's not a mana or energy system have resources: chess has one move per turn, material, and board position as resources; Balatro has cards in hand, number of hands left, number of discards left, and money as a resource, as well as multipliers and bonus chips. Shotgun King has shells loaded, shells in reserve, grenades, and your number of moves per turn as a resource. I like to call a resource that you have a limited amount of per turn that are free and refill each turn as "action economy" resources, and this is the primary resource of Merge Maestro since everything else is free to deploy. You get four actions per turn, and since you are on a time limit in regards to clearing enemies efficiently while also progressing your board state - and you can be set back by your on-board tokens getting deleted or accidentally putting yourself into a position where none of your available emojis deal damage - a lot of impactful decisions can go into which emojis to replace, which to combine, and which ones to add to your set. You may have a really cool-looking token in the shop you want to add to your deck, but if you've already got an emoji of that level in your set or you need a damaging emoji more than it, then you get a really interesting dilemma to me that is part of the reason it compels me so. Anyway, game's really fun and has a lot of potential despite its unassuming look - which I think is kind of a boon for the game since going with already established iconography helps onboard the appeal to people. Super Auto Pets already proved the strength of it before (which is also what caught my eye to Merge Maestro since I was a big SAP player at once point and still play semi-frequently).
Expand the review
Similar games
View all
Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko
UPGRADE YOUR BALLS! Roguelike meets Plinko! Every choice is a strategy; every run is a unique challenge. Build your deck to tame the balls to your will. Take your chance, craft your fate, and cash in!
Roulette Hero
Roulette Hero is a strategic roguelike deckbuilder where you assemble animal companions to defeat towering mechanical beasts. Line up the perfect squad on your roulette wheel, spin to activate your animals' abilities, trigger game-changing synergies, and turn the tide of battle!
Insider Trading
Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Synergize perks, manipulate stock prices, and trade wisely or risk pricing yourself out.
The Royal Writ
Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.
Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth
Discover the ultimate farming roguelike experience! Build, craft, and grow your farm to pay off the increasing rent. No slow-paced walking or social distractions—just click! Reclaim the joy of strategic farming in diverse maps and let your cursor guide you to success. Play your way, rent won’t wait!
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Slay the Spire 2
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
My Card Is Better Than Your Card!
Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder!
Circadian Dice
Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! Use 10 different heroes and 60 game-warping relics to take on 13 hand-crafted scenarios, in runs that take 10-30 minutes. Lots of secrets and unlocks to discover!
Lost In Fantaland
Lost in Fantaland is a Roguelite game with deck-building at its core, deeply integrated with board-game strategy mechanics. You will choose one of six unique characters and embark on a randomly generated adventure. Use your creativity to build your deck, and uncover the secrets of this world!
FrostBound
FrostBound is a roguelike deck-building tower defense set in an endless winter. Build your base, master 500+ cards, and withstand relentless waves to end the eternal frost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Merge Maestro is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.
Merge Maestro is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 3.99€ on Steam.
Merge Maestro received 352 positive votes out of a total of 373 achieving a rating of 8.69.
😎
Merge Maestro was developed and published by Stingless.
Merge Maestro is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Merge Maestro is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Merge Maestro is not playable on Linux.
Merge Maestro is a single-player game.
Merge Maestro does not currently offer any DLC.
Merge Maestro does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Merge Maestro does not support Steam Remote Play.
Merge Maestro 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.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Merge Maestro.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 05 March 2026 16:10 |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 07 March 2026 08:28 |
| Steam price | 15 March 2026 04:58 |
| Steam reviews | 13 March 2026 21:57 |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Merge Maestro, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Merge Maestro
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Merge Maestro concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Merge Maestro compatibility
Game modes
Features
Online players
7
Developer
Stingless
Publisher
Stingless
Release
19 Jun 2025
Platforms