Independent studio Arvis Games announced that its upcoming title Deckanism: Singularity Island, which features roguelike deckbuilding and auto-battler gameplay, will be showcased at the Steam Next Fest from October 13 to 20, giving players the opportunity to experience its unique mechanics ahead of its planned Q1 2026 release. The announcement was accompanied by an official trailer highlighting the main mechanics featured in the demo prepared specifically for the event.

The story begins with an intriguing premise: “The Singularity has come... and it broke everything.” An evil AI has fractured time and space, trapping humanity in an endless cycle of battles on a mysterious island. In this setting, conscious helmet-wearing clones struggle to break free from the loop and restore balance.

Each attempt, called a loop, resets progress, requiring players to rebuild decks, test new strategies, and unlock permanent upgrades that carry over between runs. Success depends on designing efficient mechanisms, creating intricate engines where cards, items, and synergies intertwine to produce devastating effects.

The fusion of deckbuilding and positional auto-battles lies at the core of the experience, inviting players to experiment with daring synergies and master the six-slot battlefield, where card placement can determine the outcome of each encounter. This tactical approach promises to turn every battle into a strategic puzzle.

With over 150 items and 50 inspirations available, there is room to create powerful combinations, explore new playstyles, and push the system to its limits. Infinite class variety emerges from visual customization, which alters starting items and inspiration combinations, ensuring no journey feels the same.

The game’s development roadmap includes upcoming features such as a crafting system, dynamic events, modding support, and battle anomalies that completely rewrite the rules of combat. These additions aim to expand strategic depth and replayability.

Through this blend of mechanics, progression, and creative freedom, Arvis Games seeks to deliver a challenging and innovative experience within the roguelike genre, merging smart deck construction with the thrill of automated battles in a constant cycle of discovery and mastery.