[United States – September 5, 2025] – Forget everything you knew about tic-tac-toe. Indie solo-developer unbreaded, in partnership with publishing platform indie.io, is excited to announce the release date for Tic Tactic, a roguelike deckbuilding puzzle battler, launching September 18, 2025, on Steam.
Tic Tactic transforms the classic childhood game into a high-stakes roguelike. Players face off in turn-based battles, using a tic-tac-toe board to deal damage by creating combos. Every move counts—the board doesn’t clear, meaning mistakes linger and opportunities stack. Each run introduces new enemies, environments, and narrative discoveries as players push further into the mystery of what happened at the Duck Pond.
Positioning tiles becomes the key to victory, as players create devastating patterns to unleash attacks, disrupt enemy strategies, and trigger dazzling chain reactions. Building a deck from over two dozen unique tiles adds another layer of strategy, with abilities ranging from disruptive board-wiping moves to precision strikes. Each run challenges players to refine their approach, adapt to stronger enemies, and experiment with different combinations to keep opponents guessing.
The world of Tic Tactic is as odd as it is dangerous. Players will journey through distinctive environments, encounter eccentric survivors and deserters, and piece together a cryptic narrative hidden beneath the feathers and chaos. The roguelike progression system ensures no two runs feel the same, with procedurally generated challenges, powerful rewards, and a leaderboard that rewards skill, persistence, and creativity. Whether pushing for survival, experimenting with new strategies, or climbing the ranks, every run becomes an opportunity to prove skill and persistence.
Players can wishlist Tic Tactic today on Steam and prepare to enter the board when the game launches on September 18, 2025. For the latest updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and follow the developers on X/Twitter, TikTok, Bluesky, and join the community on Discord.
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ABOUT UNBREADED
unbreaded is a solo developer based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to baking up “certified gluten-free” indie games with a quirky edge. Known for inventive twists on familiar genres, unbreaded creates playful yet challenging experiences that reward clever thinking and experimentation. Previous projects, available on itch.io, showcase a love of blending humor, strategy, and a dash of the unexpected.
ABOUT INDIE.IO
indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!
indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!