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Stardust Trial

A cute, anime-style casual roguelite survival game. Actively attack monsters to rack up kills and unlock powerful skills! Summon magical artifacts to fight alongside you. Clear dynamic stages with unique victory conditions and enjoy the ultimate bullet-heaven experience!

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March 31, 2026
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About the Game

Shatter the monster swarm with magic and enchanted artifacts in a charming anime world!
This is a cute, anime-style casual Roguelite survival game. Step onto the battlefield and actively fight your way through relentless waves of enemies. As you defeat monsters, you'll unlock powerful new skills and summon mystical, animated objects to fight alongside you. Adapt to dynamic level objectives, create the ultimate magic build, and survive until dawn!

⚔️ 【Active Combat & Kill-Count Progression】
You are not just running away! Your character is a powerful combatant. As you actively attack and defeat enemies, your kill count rises, unlocking brand-new, devastating skills mid-battle. The more monsters you slay, the stronger you become. Every strike paves the way to your next massive power spike!

🕯️ 【Summon Magical Artifacts】
Instead of traditional pets, your companions are objects brought to life by magic! Summon a variety of enchanted artifacts, such as mystical burning candles, magical potion bottles, and defensive enchanted stakes. These magical items fight in sync with your character, each offering unique attack patterns and utility. Combine and upgrade them to build an impenetrable magical defense!

🎯 【Dynamic Level Objectives】
Tired of just waiting for the timer to run out? Every stage in our game features unique victory conditions and mechanics! You might be tasked to:

  • Hunt down and defeat specific Elite Bosses within a time limit.

  • Defend fragile magic crystals from incoming monster swarms.

  • Break through enemy lines to collect a specific number of rare materials.
    Different goals require you to constantly adapt your strategy and artifact combinations, keeping every run fresh and exciting!

🌸 【Charming Anime Art Style】
Intense bullet-heaven combat meets cute aesthetics! Enjoy a beautifully crafted anime art style. From your character's flashy spellcasting and the quirky animated artifacts to the adorable (yet deadly) monster hordes, everything is brought to life with smooth, vibrant animations.

📈 【Permanent Upgrades & Meta-Progression】
A run might end, but your growth doesn't. Use the resources gathered during battles to unlock permanent upgrades outside of combat. Boost your character's base stats, unlock new magical artifacts, or enhance your starting skills to ensure you return to the battlefield stronger than ever!