Dala and the Cursed Forest
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Description
Fuse cards. Evolve your build. Break the cycle. Dala and the Cursed Forest is a roguelike deckbuilder rooted in Southeast Asian forest mythology. Every card combination reshapes how you fight. Lift the curse before the forest consumes you.
Released
June 26, 2026
Price
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Zai Studio
Publisher
Zai Studio
About
Master the Art of Card Fusion
Dala and the Cursed Forest is a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder rooted in Southeast Asian forest mythology, built around transformation through fusion.
Combine cards to generate Cells, unlock new forms, and redefine your entire build mid-run.
Every fusion decision alters your strategy, shaping your playstyle, strengths, and risks with every turn.
This is not just deckbuilding. This is evolution.
Transform Mid-Run
Gather matching Cells to awaken powerful forms, each granting new abilities, unique cards, and distinct combat styles.
Transformation is not a bonus. It reshapes your run.
Adapt your fusion path, experiment with build-defining synergies, and discover how each form changes the way you fight.
Strategic, Ever-Changing Runs
No two journeys through the cursed forest are alike.
Choose from distinct starting decks.
Discover new cards and items.
Encounter mysterious events that bless... or twist your strategy.
Every choice carries weight.
A Cursed Forest Inspired by Myth
Face mythical creatures and corrupted spirits drawn from Southeast Asian dark folklore.
The deeper you venture, the more the forest pushes back.
Eat. Prepare. Survive.
Monsters drop Thai food like mango sticky rice and durian.
Eat mid-battle to survive or trigger powerful effects. At the restaurant, choose between a Thai meal or a free upgrade. Every stop is a strategic decision.
Uncover the Truth Behind the Curse
As you progress, new story chapters and memories are unlocked.
Piece together the fate of the cursed forest and discover the truth behind Dala’s endless cycle.
Each run brings you closer to understanding the power that binds her.
Core Features
- Card Fusion system that evolves your cards and powers Dala's transformation mid-run
- Unlock powerful transformations with unique abilities and evolving combat styles
- Multiple starting decks with distinct fusion paths
- 300+ cards, including powerful combined forms
- 30+ items and relics to expand your strategy
- 60+ unique combat encounters with varied enemy patterns
- 30+ mysterious events and mini-games that alter your run
- 10+ skills in Dala’s talent tree for long-term progression
- A richly illustrated world inspired by Southeast Asian mythology and dark folklore