Oh!Ware
Launches 24 September 2026 · PC · Puzzle, Strategy
Sow the seeds of victory, forge alliances, and carve your own destiny. A spiritual Mancala roguelike where every marble shapes the board and your fate. Every pit is a choice and every marble, a desperate prayer.
Story
The gods are watching, your ancestors whisper guidance. Oh!Ware is a reimagining of the ancient game of Mancala as a deck-building roguelike rooted in African mythology, blending traditional seed-sowing gameplay with the modern depth of Slay the Spire , and Monster Train . Features A Spiritual Puzzle-Battler: Ancient strategy meets modern roguelike design. Every marble placement alters the board and your destiny. Build Your Marble Deck: Collect over 100+ unique marbles with elemental powers, synergies, and effects: Burn, Bless, Drain, Poison, and more. Face the Pantheon: Battle through 3 mythic biomes; The Jungle, Plains, and Mountains. Each ruled by divine guardians and hidden hazards. Challenging Difficulty: Each map has 8 Ascensions available to challenge even the best players Dynamic Hazards: Beware Floods, Poisonous vegetation, and more that can change the board mid-run. Adapt your strategy or be overwhelmed. Ancestral Charms: Find and equip 100+ charms that bend fate. Double up captures, apply divine protection, or unleash forbidden power. Evolving Synergies: Experiment with marble combinations to create devastating chain reactions and divine blessings. Quick,...
Gameplay
The gods are watching, your ancestors whisper guidance. Oh!Ware is a reimagining of the ancient game of Mancala as a deck-building roguelike rooted in African mythology, blending traditional seed-sowing gameplay with the modern depth of Slay the Spire , and Monster Train . Features A Spiritual Puzzle-Battler: Ancient strategy meets modern roguelike design. Every marble placement alters the board and your destiny. Build Your Marble Deck: Collect over 100+ unique marbles with elemental powers, synergies, and effects: Burn, Bless, Drain, Poison, and more. Face the Pantheon: Battle through 3 mythic biomes; The Jungle, Plains, and Mountains. Each ruled by divine guardians and hidden hazards. Challenging Difficulty: Each map has 8 Ascensions available to challenge even the best players Dynamic Hazards: Beware Floods, Poisonous vegetation, and more that can change the board mid-run. Adapt your strategy or be overwhelmed. Ancestral Charms: Find and equip 100+ charms that bend fate. Double up captures, apply divine protection, or unleash forbidden power. Evolving Synergies: Experiment with marble combinations to create devastating chain reactions and divine blessings. Quick, Replayable Runs: Average 30–40 minute sessions designed for mastery, experimentation, and spiritual discovery. Challenge the Pantheon: Defeat powerful bosses who embody the wrath and wisdom of the gods.
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Adjustable Text Size
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
Developed by Chris Perry. Published by Upcoming.