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About Touhou Unite Arena
Touhou Unite Arena is an indie strategy card game built around the Touhou Project universe. Developed by Moonflow Studio, it launched on March 31, 2026, for PC. The game blends rogue-like progression with deck-building, tasking players to assemble teams, combine spell cards, and optimize attack values to defeat escalating enemies. Think of it as a turn-based battle system where resource management and card combos are key. The single-player format focuses on incremental challenges leading to a final showdown. It’s for fans who want tactical depth with a roguelike twist, but don’t expect large open worlds. The core loop is simple: build, attack, adapt.
Gameplay
Each run starts by selecting a character and crafting a deck. You draw spell cards in hand, combining them mid-turn to boost damage or trigger special effects. Combat is grid-based, with enemies advancing toward your team. You counter by playing cards to reduce their health, stall movement, or unleash AoE attacks. Every win grants new cards or upgrades, but deaths force you to start fresh. The challenge grows rapidly, by mid-game, enemies have shields, counters, and healing. You spend 45 minutes to an hour per run, tweaking synergies between cards like "Red Moon Barrage" and "Youkai Windmill." The final boss requires precise deck tuning. Controls are click-based, with intuitive hotkeys for veterans.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 82%, but only 62% finish the game. Average playtime is 12 hours, with 45% of players labeling it "exciting" and 30% "frustrating." A top review praises "fluid card combos that make each victory feel earned," while a negative one calls it "repetitive after three runs." Completion rates vary wildly, 32% of players unlock all 32 achievements, averaging 73% progress. Critics at PC Gamer and Destructoid gave it 7/10, noting "solid mechanics but a steep learning curve." Community moods are split: 25% love the Touhou lore integration, 18% dislike the lack of multiplayer.
PlayPile's Take
Touhou Unite Arena is a niche pick for strategy fans who enjoy deck-building and roguelike risk/reward. At $29.99, it offers decent value if you tolerate its grind-heavy late game. The 32 achievements (73% average completion) add replayability. Avoid it if you hate permadeath or want casual play. It’s not perfect, random card drops can break pacing, but the Touhou IP appeal and tactical depth make it worth a shot for collectors. Stick with it past the 20-hour mark, and the payoff is satisfying.
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