Peglin

About

Peglin mixes the mechanics of a pachinko machine with a roguelike deck builder. You shoot colored balls at a board filled with pegs to hit enemies and deal damage. Each turn lets you aim for specific spots while managing your health and special orbs. The dragons stole your gold years ago, so you head into the woods and their fortress to get it back. Every run changes because you pick up relics that alter physics or add new effects to your shots. This setup means you need to plan your angles carefully since one bad bounce can end your adventure. The game feels fresh because the physics engine reacts differently every time you play. Players have rated it highly on Steam, noting how satisfying it is to chain together big combos against tough bosses. Red Nexus Games nailed the balance between luck and strategy here. You might lose a run quickly, but finding a powerful relic combo makes you want to try again immediately. The art style is colorful and simple, keeping the focus on the gameplay loop rather than complex graphics. It stands out as a solid entry in the genre without trying too hard to be something it is not.

Storyline

The dragons have been popping peglins and stealing all of your gold for as long as you can remember. Enough is enough. It's time to venture through the woods, conquer the fortress, and delve into the heart of the dragon's lair to take back what's yours and teach those dragons a lesson. Peglin plays like a combination of Peggle and Slay the Spire. The enemies are tough, and if you're defeated your run is over, but you've got powerful orbs with special effects and incredible relics that influence both your enemies and the physics you'll use to defeat them.