Westward Dash
Released 28 October 2026 · PC · Casual, Indie, Strategy
Relive the childhood board game of Journey to the West. An ink-wash race for 1-8 players. Roll your dice to avoid peril on every space! One staff to sweep demons aside, one dash die to turn the race on its head. Solo or with friends: nothing is settled until the very last space!
Story
Quit While You're Ahead or Push Your Luck? Every turn, after your movement roll, the road holds out a second die. Settle for what you have, or risk it and dash! Clear the safe numbers to soar ahead. Bust and pay the toll. The final climb to Thunderclap Summit is filled with high-risk, high-reward scenarios for whoever is trailing behind! Eight Pilgrims, Each With Unique Talents Sun Wukong makes demons give way; grunts scatter on sight. Sandy absorbs blows that flatten others. Pigsy feasts for extra steps, while the White Dragon Horse gallops with extra dice. Find your favorite pilgrim and master their unique playstyle! Demon Kings & Boss Gate Duels Three perilous gates bar the road, guarded by ten random Demon Kings who warp the dice rules in cunning ways. Strike down the White Bone Demon through her triple disguises. If you fall, regroup and charge again! Five Modes, One Road West Classic is the pure race: no dash rounds, just events, items and the spaces you land on. One-shot gives you a single push per turn, safe in the early zones and a fortune in the late ones. Streak chains dash after dash into a growing pot, and one bust wipes the whole thing out. Charge turns...
Gameplay
Quit While You're Ahead or Push Your Luck? Every turn, after your movement roll, the road holds out a second die. Settle for what you have, or risk it and dash! Clear the safe numbers to soar ahead. Bust and pay the toll. The final climb to Thunderclap Summit is filled with high-risk, high-reward scenarios for whoever is trailing behind! Eight Pilgrims, Each With Unique Talents Sun Wukong makes demons give way; grunts scatter on sight. Sandy absorbs blows that flatten others. Pigsy feasts for extra steps, while the White Dragon Horse gallops with extra dice. Find your favorite pilgrim and master their unique playstyle! Demon Kings & Boss Gate Duels Three perilous gates bar the road, guarded by ten random Demon Kings who warp the dice rules in cunning ways. Strike down the White Bone Demon through her triple disguises. If you fall, regroup and charge again! Five Modes, One Road West Classic is the pure race: no dash rounds, just events, items and the spaces you land on. One-shot gives you a single push per turn, safe in the early zones and a fortune in the late ones. Streak chains dash after dash into a growing pot, and one bust wipes the whole thing out. Charge turns your pushes into Qi that banks between turns until you unleash a mighty technique. Custom hands you the rulebook itself: nineteen dials, three slots to save your own house rules, and ready-made flavors...
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- Steam Achievements
Release details
Westward Dash is a Casual, Indie and Strategy game by Mars Paladin. Westward Dash came out on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 28 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Westward Dash come out?
Westward Dash came out on 28 October 2026.
Which platforms is Westward Dash on?
Westward Dash is on PC.
Who makes Westward Dash?
Westward Dash is developed by Mars Paladin.
What kind of game is Westward Dash?
Westward Dash is a game of these genres: Casual, Indie and Strategy.