Master of Piece, the board game-inspired tactical deck-building roguelike from indie developer I M GAME, has officially launched its Steam page today, alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer and the announcement of a content-rich Prologue release on August 22. Players can wishlist the game now and prepare for a strategic deep-dive into a world covered in mysterious dark mist.
What is Master of Piece?
Master of Piece is a tactical deck-builder roguelike that channels the satisfying strategy of classic board games with modern roguelike elements. Players lead squads of unique mercenaries, each with their own traits, relics, and synergies, into mist-shrouded battlefields. Strategic unit placement, deck composition, and trait upgrades form the core of this ever-evolving turn-based battler.
What’s New in the Prologue?
Following a successful demo earlier this year that saw 10,000+ downloads, the August 22 Prologue release brings a wealth of new content and player-requested improvements:
- New Region – The Blazing Sands: Battle desert-born bosses and enemies, and explore sun-scorched facilities.
- Trait Upgrade System: Evolve each mercenary’s traits to create custom builds and advanced combos.
- Commander Level Progression: Unlock features and deepen strategic layers with each run.
- Revamped Main Lobby: Dive into a more immersive expedition experience with narrative flair.
- Customizable Presets: Tailor your opening setup with relics and hand-picked team comps.
According to game director Junhee Kim, the Prologue is designed to shape the game’s development based on player feedback ahead of its Early Access launch in November 2025.
Hands-On at Gamescom 2025
Master of Piece will be playable at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne from August 21–25. Fans attending can visit Hall 10.2, Booth F010g – E019g to try the Prologue ahead of release and chat directly with the developers.
