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Merlin Survivors

Camelot is under threat! Merlin Survivors is a game where rogue-like action meets fast-paced survival challenges. Take control of legendary characters like Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, and Morgana, and fight against relentless waves of enemies. Master each character.

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July 3, 2026
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About the Game

The legendary heroes have returned!

Merlin Survivors is a fast-paced and challenging roguelike survival game. Take control of legendary heroes like Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, and Morgana, and fight against relentless waves of enemies.

Each character has unique abilities and fighting styles. As enemies grow tougher, your reflexes and strategic decisions will determine your survival. Develop yourself on the battlefield and make crucial choices.

Strengthen your heroes with the resources you collect, unlock new abilities, and customize your playstyle. Thanks to procedurally generated levels, every run offers a different experience, enhancing replayability.

Merlin Survivors delivers an exciting, challenging, and ever-changing adventure for action and roguelike fans.

Are you ready? The battle begins!

⚔️ Survive the endless waves of enemies!

Merlin Survivors is a fast-paced and challenging roguelike survival game. Each playthrough brings new challenges, procedurally generated maps, and unlimited strategic options.

🔥 Choose and empower your hero!
Each character comes with unique abilities and combat styles. Grow stronger with the resources you collect, unlock new skills, and create combinations that fit your playstyle.

🌌 A different adventure every run!
Random enemy waves, surprise events, and ever-increasing difficulty invite you to face a new challenge every time.

🎯 Key Features:

  • Challenging and fast-paced roguelike survival experience

  • Unique abilities and combat styles for each character

  • Procedurally generated maps and unlimited replayability

  • Collect resources, upgrade, and unlock new powers

  • Every failure is a learning opportunity and a chance to return stronger

Are you ready? The survival challenge begins now!

🎴 Automatic and Player-Controlled Cards

In roguelike games, cards are generally used as follows:

  • Ability Cards: Attacks, spells, or special moves your character can use in battle

  • Passive Cards: Permanent enhancements (e.g., more health, critical chance, speed)

  • Equipment Cards: Items that affect gameplay, such as weapons, armor, and accessories

  • Randomness: Each run draws different card combinations, making every playthrough feel unique

  • Strategic Support: Players can build their own deck to customize their playstyle

🔮 Merlin – Wizard of Wisdom

In legend: Arthur’s mentor and one of the most powerful wizards, known for his prophecies and magical intellect.

Role in the game:

  • Long-range spells (fireball, chain lightning, area explosions)

  • Buffs that empower the team

  • Passive: Random extra spell triggers

⚔️ Arthur – The Legendary King

In legend: Wielder of Excalibur, a symbol of leadership and heroism.

Role in the game:

  • Powerful melee attacks

  • Light bursts with Excalibur

  • Passive: Grants defense bonus to teammates

🌊 Viviane – Lady of the Lake

In legend: The mysterious woman who gave Excalibur to Arthur, guardian of water and nature.

Role in the game:

  • Slows enemies with water/ice spells

  • Provides defense with shield spells

  • Passive: Regenerates health after each wave

🔥 Uther – Founder of the Kingdom

In legend: The mighty ruler who laid the foundations of the kingdom and father of Arthur, renowned for his strength, will, and leadership.

Role in the game:

  • Powerful melee attacks with the Royal Sword

  • Grants attack and defense bonuses to nearby allies with leadership ability

  • Area-of-effect attack that pushes back enemies using the power of the throne

  • Passive: Recovers a portion of damage taken after each wave through “Founding Will”

🏹 Morgana – Dark Archer

In legend: Arthur’s stepsister. While often portrayed as a sorceress, here she becomes a dark hunter.

Role in the game:

  • Long-range attacks with poisoned, cursed, and shadow arrows

  • Slows enemies by setting traps

  • Passive: Gains extra energy/arrows from defeated enemies