Paris Transylvania: Get Ready for Gothic Gameplay
Paris Transylvania is a wild, vampire-slaying pachinko roguelike deckbuilder coming soon to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC—with a free game demo. Brought to life by the unique creative vision of developer Magneticlake, a one of a kind title. Which you can try for yourself via Steam.
Get ready to sharpen your stakes and prep your aim, because indie game legend Ola Persson is back with something seriously unique. His latest brainchild, Paris Transylvania, is release its beta preview during June 2025’s Steam Next Fest—and this one’s got teeth.
If the name sounds like a fever dream mashup of Victorian horror and arcade chaos, that’s because it kind of is. Embarking on a journey through Paris and Transylvania realms, this gothic roguelike deckbuilder throws you into a darkly cartoonish version of Transylvania. Which also comes complete with bloodsuckers, creaky castles, and a rebel crew of weird heroes. Think Peggle meets Slay the Spire with a generous dash of Peglin, and just a pinch of retro madness.
And yes, the demo runs on Linux, via Proton. You’re welcome.
In Paris Transylvania, you’re not just drawing cards and crossing your fingers. You’ll build a powerful deck, then unleash it pachinko-style—aiming while popping pegs to juice up your attacks and chain relic combos. Every bounce matters. Every decision counts. And RNG? Nah. You control the chaos here. So pick your path, line up your shots, and send those vamps back to the crypt.
Paris Transylvania | Official Demo Launch Trailer
So Who Are You Playing As?
Well, the lineup is... not what you’d expect:
Marie Antoinette – Somehow not dead. Loves cake. Hates vampires.
Jiro – A sneaky ninja with mysterious motives (and serious style).
Froggy – An escaped dinner plate appetizer who’s out for revenge. (Yes, seriously.)
Each hero brings their own playstyle and starter deck, so every run feels fresh. And the world of Paris and Transylvania? It shifts each time you play. So new maps, new bosses, new surprises—and some seriously unhinged villains that’ll keep you guessing. Boss fights go big with over-the-top animations and throwback minigames that are due to make your palms sweat and your heart race.
What Makes It Special?
Hand-drawn Gothic Art – It’s got that spooky cartoon vibe that’s both nostalgic and totally unique.
Pachinko Combat – Skill meets strategy as you line up perfect shots to land devastating combos.
Deckbuilding Freedom – Play your cards in any order. No handcuffs, just raw tactical freedom.
No RNG Paths – Choose your direction, not the dice’s.
Game-Changing Relics – These bad boys shift your entire playstyle mid-run.
Stream-Safe Music – Original tunes that slap, and no DMCA headaches.
The roguelike deckbuilder beta demo gives you about 90 minutes of monster-mashing mayhem, perfect for getting a taste of the chaos. Exploring Paris and Transylvania promises thrills galore, and with full release coming in Fall 2025 via Steam, this is just the beginning of your vampire-hunting saga.
Paris Transylvania might be hand-drawn, but it hits hard. It’s fresh, it’s weird, and it’s proudly indie. If you’re craving something that’s as strategic as it is absurd, this might just be your next obsession. And if you’re on Linux? Hell yeah, you’re invited too.
So, gear up. The bats are swarming, the pegs are glowing, and the eerie realms of Paris and Transylvania are calling.