Screenshot of the turn-based combat game Alina of the Arena. The game interface shows characters and cards with action options.

Gameplay of Alina of the Arena. A turn-based combat game with cards. Combatants face each other in a circular arena.

Gameplay screenshot from Alina of the Arena. Turn based combat with a battlefield showing a fight between the player and multiple enemies.

Screenshot of Alina of the Arena showing menu options like fight, meditate, and events. Health and resource counters are visible.

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Deck-building mechanics and brutal action are at the core of Alina of the Arena, an exciting turn-based tactics roguelike game. You take the role of a gladiator that has to fight for a bloodthirsty crowd in the arena. You have countless weapons, abilities, and magic spells at your disposal to create the definitive deck and use its cards in challenging matches against multiple opponents.

The action in Alina of the Arena takes place on a hexagonal grid. Your positioning really matters and adds a tactical element to the gameplay. You can use the terrain to gain an advantage and even make your opponents attack each other if you are cunning enough. Endless replayability awaits you in this indie game that offers you much more than simply attack and defense mechanics.

Patch Notes

v1.2.2 - 12/18/23 (v1.2.2 Fixed Softlock issue with "Fast Reload+" card using Gamepad)
v1.1.5 - 2/15/23 (v1.1.5 Update left handed mouse clicks)
v1.0.6 - 11/8/22 (v1.0.6 Update Fix bug, Combust should not trigger Ember)
v1.0.5 - 11/3/22 (v1.0.5 Update Japanese localization)
v1.0.4 - 10/24/22 (Update v1.0.4 Japanese localization)
v1.0.3 - 10/18/22 (v1.0.3 Update localization of Deutsch and Spanish.)
v1.0.2 - 10/15/22 (v1.0.2 Update the ending cutscene.)
v1.0.1 - 10/14/22 (v1.0.1 Update fixed some bugs and localization)
v0.9.3.5 - 9/30/22 (Early Access v0.9.3.5 fixed bugs)
v0.9.3.4 - 9/27/22 (v0.9.3.4)
v0.9.3.3 - 9/23/22 (v0.9.3.3)
v0.9.0 - 9/2/22 (Achievement is testing in v0.9.0, v0.8.9 version can't unlock is normal)
6/13/22 (Update Localization for English)
v0.8.4.7 - 4/6/22 (EA v0.8.4.7 Update)
v0.8.3.5 - 3/12/22 (Early Access v0.8.3.5 update)
2/21/22 (Update Localization for English and Korean)
2/17/22 (Hotfix - Killer Instinct English localization issue)
v0.8.1.3 - 1/20/22 (v0.8.1.3 (HotFix) - Add a new function for custom resolution)