While most game devs will announce a release date ahead of time, there’s always a few who prefer surprise releases. Variety is the spice of life, after all. ByteRockers’ Games‘s roguelike strategy deckbuilder Solnox – Grimoire of Seasons is out today on Steam. The release coincides with the studio’s Steam Publisher Sale, with Solnox receving a 25% launch discount.

In this game, the player must reclaim nature from the creeping darkness on a hexagon-based battlefield. To aid them is the power of the seasons, each of which brings a unique playstyle and strategy to the table:

• “Spring rewards momentum, allowing players to draw a new rune stone whenever an enemy is defeated
• Summer empowers aggression, making played rune stones deal additional damage
• Autumn increases movement range, opening up new ways to reposition, escape, and outmanoeuvre enemies
• Winter strengthens defensive play, granting defense when rune stones are played and boosting defensive runes”

Other key features of the game include:

• “Tactical Roguelike Deckbuilding: Build and refine your rune stone deck across each run.
• Season-Based Combat: Each season changes gameplay, from extra damage to defense, card draw, and movement.
• Hexagon-Based Battlefield Tactics: Move across a tabletop-inspired battlefield where positioning matters.
• Battlefield Transformation: Use rune stones to shape terrain and turn combat to your advantage.
• Three Unlockable Wardens: Start with one Warden and unlock additional characters with distinct attack patterns.
• Six Starting Decks: Experiment with different approaches and strategic openings.
• Dark Fantasy World: Explore an original dark fantasy setting where the Grimoire guides players through a world filled with lore.”

Sans launch discount, Solnox – Grimoire of Seasons is available for $6.66 USD. Watch the whole trailer below.