MageTrain: Pixel Roguelike Hits Android

Tidepool Games just unleashed a lightning-fast pixel art roguelike with a snake-like twist on Android. Meet MageTrain – if Nimble Quest rings a bell, you'll immediately recognize the familiar yet fresh gameplay DNA here. The influence is unmistakable.

What’s MageTrain All About?

Imagine Snake had a baby with auto-battlers and roguelikes – that's MageTrain in a nutshell. You're commanding a conga line of heroes trailing behind you like a pixelated centipede. These warriors automatically attack while you frantically maneuver through battle arenas, dodging enemies and obstacles like your life depends on it.

Strategic positioning is everything. Heroes behave differently whether they're leading the pack or bringing up the rear, forcing you to constantly rethink formations mid-combat. The initial lineup features nine unique heroes – including one delightful avian-flinging character – each bringing distinct abilities depending on their train position.

The adventure spans eight dangerous dungeons packed with 28 enemy varieties. As you progress, you'll unlock 30 game-changing skills and collect precious gold and power-ups. True to its roguelike nature, every run feels fresh with procedural generation, branching paths, and permanent death looming over every decision.

Think Slay the Spire meets classic arcade Snake – there's no checkpoint safety net here. One wrong move into an obstacle or overwhelming enemy swarm sends you back to square one. Want a sneak peek? Check out MageTrain's gameplay below.

Why It Keeps You Hooked

The magic lies in that "just one more run" addiction. Each attempt, whether victorious or disastrous, teaches valuable lessons about risk assessment. You'll find yourself constantly evolving strategies – when to play defensively, when to unleash full aggression, or when to desperately kite enemies for a few more precious seconds.

Ready to jump in? MageTrain is currently available as a free download on Android via the Google Play Store. Before you go, don't miss our coverage of another fresh release: MLB Baseball Strategy Game OOTP Baseball 26 Go!