About Shogun Showdown (Alpha)

Shogun Showdown (Alpha) is a turn-based roguelike deck builder with a samurai theme, where every fight is a careful exchange of moves rather than a button-mashing brawl. You build up a set of attacks over a run and use them to cut through enemies one turn at a time.

Before you start, you pick a hero and a difficulty. The first hero, The Wanderer, is a straw-hatted swordsman with 10 HP, two attack tiles and a swap ability. The menu also records your best time, which gives you a reason to come back and go faster.

This is the alpha version, an early build of the game. A run takes about half an hour, and you can play Shogun Showdown (Alpha) online right in your browser.

How to Play Shogun Showdown (Alpha)

On the start screen, use the arrows to choose a hero and a difficulty, then press Start.
Click inside the game window first, then use the mouse and keyboard to pick your moves.
Trade turns with your enemies, choosing which attack to use each time.
Add new attacks as the run goes on to grow your deck.
Keep your HP above zero all the way to the end of the run.

What to Expect in Shogun Showdown (Alpha)

The pixel art is moody, all red skies and dark silhouettes, and the samurai setting gives each fight the feel of a duel. With a starting hero on only 10 HP, every exchange matters, so you'll spend more time thinking than clicking.

As an alpha, it's rougher than a finished release, but the core of a roguelike deck builder is here: pick a hero, build your attacks and fight through a run. Playing Shogun Showdown (Alpha) free makes it easy to try a few runs and chase a better time on the clock.

Tips for Shogun Showdown (Alpha)

Start on Normal to learn how enemies behave before you raise the difficulty.
Learn what The Wanderer's swap ability does early on. It's the hero's signature trick.
With only 10 HP, avoid trading hits when you can win a fight without taking damage.
Be picky about new attacks. A small set you know well is easier to plan with than a big, messy one.
Ignore the best-time counter until you can finish runs. Speed comes once the fights feel familiar.

Who Made Shogun Showdown (Alpha)

Shogun Showdown (Alpha) was made by Roboatino, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Unity. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Shogun Showdown (Alpha) page on itch.io.

FAQ

Is Shogun Showdown (Alpha) free?

Yes. Shogun Showdown (Alpha) is free to play here in your browser, with no account and nothing to install. Choose a hero and a difficulty on the start screen and press Start. A run takes about half an hour, and the menu shows your best time so you always have something to beat.

How do you play Shogun Showdown (Alpha)?

Pick a hero and a difficulty, then fight through a run of turn-based battles. Each turn you choose which attack to use, and over the run you add new attacks to your deck. Click inside the game window first, then use the mouse and keyboard. Keep your HP above zero to reach the end.

What is the goal in Shogun Showdown (Alpha)?

The goal is to survive a full run of turn-based fights with your hero. You start with a few attacks and build up a stronger set as you go. Once you can finish runs, there's a second goal: the menu tracks your best time, so you can try to beat it on later attempts.

Who made Shogun Showdown (Alpha)?

Shogun Showdown (Alpha) was made by Roboatino, who released it on itch.io after building it in Unity. FunClicker did not make the game. We embed the creator's own version so you can play it here, and the credit link in the Who Made section leads to the original.

Can I play Shogun Showdown (Alpha) on a Chromebook or phone?

A Chromebook works, since Shogun Showdown (Alpha) runs in a browser tab and plays with a mouse and keyboard. A phone is a weaker fit, because the browser version is built for a computer screen and its menus are small on a phone. Use a laptop, desktop or Chromebook for a full half-hour run.

Is Shogun Showdown (Alpha) unblocked at school?

Shogun Showdown (Alpha) needs only a browser tab, with no download, plugin or login. Whether it opens on a school or library network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If it loads on your connection, it plays the same as anywhere else.

Is Shogun Showdown (Alpha) the full game?

No. Shogun Showdown (Alpha) is an early version of the game, released before the finished one. It has the core turn-based combat, the hero select and deck building, but expect some rough edges. It's a good way to see how the game plays, and the version you can play here runs right in your browser.

How long does a run of Shogun Showdown (Alpha) take?

A run of Shogun Showdown (Alpha) takes about half an hour. Early attempts may end sooner while you learn the enemies, and the menu keeps your best time, so once you can finish a run, you can work on finishing it faster. Set aside half an hour to see a run through from start to finish.