Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “Horus: Desert Survivor” demo version. Survive relentless hordes and unleash divine power in Horus: Desert Survivor, a unique mix of survivor-like action and deckbuilding strategy. Battle corrupted gods and mythical beasts, craft a powerful deck of magical weapons, cleanse the fallen, and conquer the shifting sands of mythological Egypt.
Horus: Desert Survivor blends the survivors roguelite formula with deckbuilding strategy, casting you as the falcon-headed god seeking vengeance against corrupted deities who have thrown ancient Egypt into chaos. Rather than simply picking upgrades from a menu, you build an arsenal of magical weapons through card-based choices, combining divine artifacts, ancient weapons, and training cards to create synergies that define your playstyle across each run. The Egyptian mythology setting provides striking visual identity – corrupted gods, mythical beasts, and endless hordes surge across desert temples and cursed lands as you cleanse the fallen with divine power. Developer Late Hoot and publisher ThinKING Cat Games have crafted a colorful 2.5D presentation that pops against the sandy backdrop, with wave-based combat that escalates as enemies grow stronger with each encounter. Choices matter beyond just card selection, with impactful decisions shaping your journey and determining whether you succumb to corruption or rise above it. Targeting a 2026 release, this offers a fresh mythological spin on the crowded survivors genre for those seeking something beyond the typical gothic or sci-fi settings.
Developer: Late Hoot
Publisher: ThinKING Cat Games
Genre: Action, Strategy, Roguelike, Deckbuilding, Bullet Hell, Casual, Indie
Release Date: 2026
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows
Link: Steam
Review copy was demo.
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