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Death Howl
In forgotten lands shrouded by myth, Ro - a hunter from a small tribe - is overcome by grief following the death of her beloved son. Guided by voices from another world, she transcends into the realm of spirits, in hopes of bringing him back. Death Howl weaves an atmospheric tale of grief, healing, and resilience. As Ro, you’ll face relentless spirits in turn-based battles that challenge your tactical sense and adaptability. To succeed, you must craft and master decks of powerful cards and use shamanic totems while unearthing forgotten tales and secrets that shape Ro’s path.
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15 reviews found95
DualShockers
Dec 8, 2025
Death Howl is a complex, yet easy-to-get-into deck builder that utilizes a slick, stylish mix of Soulslike gameplay systems and card-based combat. The world and story are breathtaking, with outstanding pixel art and ominous, subtle sound design. Combat feels excellent, but if RNG and dying a lot in games isn't your idea of a good time, it may not win you over in that regard.
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XboxEra
Dec 8, 2025
Death Howl is amazing. It takes the deck builder and the Soulslike and makes something I didn’t know I was missing. As a Day One Game Pass title on PC, it’s there and ready if that interests you. The game comes to consoles on February 19th, 2026. It is a 30+ hour playthrough with incredible highs, even at its most frustratingly difficult moments.
90
VDGMS
Dec 8, 2025
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GAMINGbible
Dec 8, 2025
Death Howl has been a fantastic time for me, and it’s been a wonder to slowly piece together how The Outer Zone managed to fit two rather opposing genres in a way that feels tangible and engaging. Advert Pros: Lovely art style, engaging combat, excellent mix of genre tropes Cons: huge difficulty spikes For fans of: Dark Souls, Into The Breach, Slay the Spire 9/10: Exceptional Rue Valley is out on PC (version tested) on 9 December.
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The GameSlayer
Dec 8, 2025
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Try Hard Guides
Dec 8, 2025
Though I felt the game’s progression system was somewhat flawed, Death Howl still managed to impress me thoroughly with its incredible storytelling, art, and unique blend of genres, creating something utterly unique and highly memorable. Try Hard Guides was provided a Steam code for this PC review of Death Howl.
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GameBlast
Dec 8, 2025
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COGconnected
Dec 8, 2025
Death Howl is not a comfort game. It’s a quiet descent, a journey stitched together from grief. It demands patience, attention, and a willingness to inhabit sadness without rushing to cure it. But for those who embrace its darkness, it offers one of the most hauntingly poetic experiences in modern pixel-art gaming.
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HCL.hr
Dec 11, 2025
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Zoomg
Dec 8, 2025
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