Maple Blade Sends You Into a Twilit Forest to Save a Cat
Maple Blade is a tiny, tender roguelite about exploring a haunted autumn forest and tracking down the neighbor's missing cat. You move on a grid, swing a sword that can cut through nearly anything, and face restless spirits, little puzzles, and the odd tourist who needs directions. The whole thing leans into a relaxed, hand-drawn pixel aesthetic and a meditative soundtrack by Tim Myers (@timbyt_music).
Chop Your Own Path
The core loop is satisfyingly physical. Trees, undergrowth, lily pads, pumpkins, and even tombstones stand between you and the things you want to reach. Your sword will slice most obstacles - including graves. Cut too freely and you might pick up a curse, so there is a fun, low-stakes tension between clearing a direct route and respecting the forest's quiet rules.
