Soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl announced for Nintendo Switch

11 Bit Studios and The Outer Zone have announced that they’re bringing Death Howl to Nintendo Switch. It will be available in Q1 2026.

Death Howl is a Soulslike deckbuilder. As you unravel the tale of a grieving mother in her attempt to defy death and bring back her son, you’ll craft cards and claim powerful totems to defeat spirits lurking in the mystical lands.

We’ve got more details in the following rundown:

Step into a world where sorrow lingers and spirits roam. Death Howl blends the challenge of a soulslike with the strategy of a deck builder, inviting players to craft cards, harness shamanic totems, and confront tormented spirits across a mystical realm. At its heart lies the story of Ro, a grieving mother defying the boundaries of life and death in a desperate attempt to bring back her son.

Key Features

• A journey to the spirit realm: In forgotten lands cloaked in myth, Ro, a hunter from a humble tribe, descends into the spirit world, guided only by grief and distant whispers. Her path is one of love, loss, and resilience, as every step forward uncovers hidden memories and long-buried truths.
• Master your deck-building skills: Explore eerie regions, gather ingredients, and craft cards to expand your tactical options. Shamanic totems unlock powerful new abilities, while melee and ranged spells allow you to balance offence and defence. Every card you create shapes your survival strategy in the battles ahead.
• Engage in grid-based combat: The spirit world is relentless. Test your wits against unique enemy types and towering bosses in tense, grid-based encounters. Each decision counts as you adapt your deck and carve a path through haunted lands like the Forest of Howling Shadows and the Meadows of Delusion.
• A mother’s grief, a spirit’s journey: At its core, Death Howl is more than combat; it’s a moving tale of grief, healing, and acceptance. Ro’s journey into the unknown is both harrowing and hopeful, weaving an atmospheric story where every victory carries the weight of love and loss.

Those interested in the game can check out a trailer below.

Official Trailer

The game will be sold physically and digitally, with the former including a digital copy of the soundtrack. Access additional Nintendo Switch coverage here.