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Bearly Brave

Bearly Brave is a 2D roguelike deck-building game set in a deceptively charming toy shop, where the cutest teddy bears come to life each night to fight in a no-holds-barred tournament that determines their placement on the shelves, and thus their likeness to be taken to their forever home.

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Developer
Barbaric Games
Publisher
Barbaric Games, Mecrew Games
Release
December 15, 2025
230 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive72 reviews88.9%

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About the Game

Bearly Brave is a 2D roguelike deck-building game set in a deceptively charming toy shop, where the cutest teddy bears must compete to determine their placement on the shelves—and thus their likelihood to be taken to their forever home. Hone your strategy by stacking cards, landing insane combos, and purchasing ability upgrades, all to reach new damage highs with crazy one-shot numbers!

You’ll take on the role of Toby, a gentle bear forced into this brutal competition by the sadistic Boris. Mixing turn-based strategy with fast-paced deck-building, Bearly Brave challenges you to craft unique builds in Toby’s fight to escape the sinister clutches of the toy shop.

Equip Toby with a wide range of tools and abilities to overcome his foes. Utilize Weapon Effects, Skill Cards, Candies, Boss Rewards, and Patches to deal absurd amounts of damage and turn the tide of battle.

Every tournament in Bearly Brave is a new challenge:

  • Face a different set of enemies in each run, keeping battles fresh.

  • Discover unique rewards with every victory.

  • Obtain powerful cards from defeated opponents to create broken, game-changing builds.

Grimble, the enigmatic shopkeeper, offers everything you need to customize your deck and enhance your strategy:

  • Purchase Weapons, Skill Cards, Candies, and Patches.

  • Upgrade, Banish, Clone, or Enhance your cards with new effects.

  • Experiment with endless combinations to create your perfect build.

  • Over 50 Skill Cards to craft unique strategies.

  • 60+ Weapon Cards with over 50 powerful effects to combo.

  • 110+ Unique Patches to customize your teddy.

  • 20+ Consumable Candies for powerful, temporary boosts.

  • 14 Enemies and 14 Bosses, each with unique abilities and challenges.

  • 24 Rewards to discover as you progress.

  • 45 Unlockable Items to keep gameplay fresh and rewarding.

  • Endless Mode for infinite replayability.

  • 15 Difficulty Levels and 10 Starting Decks, offering endless combinations and playstyles.

Are you ready to lead Toby through this nightmarish tournament and fight for freedom?
Bearly Brave is a world of endless strategy, charm, and challenges waiting for you to conquer.

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