13Z: The Zodiac Trials
13Z: The Zodiac Trials is a roguelike hack-and-slash game drawing on Eastern mythology, in which players control animal spirits competing to become the 13th Zodiac. Combat takes place across shifting arenas against demons and Guardian enemies, with runs structured around repeated attempts and character progression after defeat.
Players choose from a roster of animal spirit characters, each with a distinct combat style. Confirmed characters include Fox, a swordswoman focused on fast melee strikes, and Raven, who fights using ranged feather attacks. The developer has stated that additional characters are planned. Runs incorporate build crafting through upgrades and modifiers that alter character abilities and playstyle, with the game designed so that no two runs play out identically.
The game supports both solo play and cooperative multiplayer for two to four players. In co-op mode, players face tougher enemies and bosses together, along with encounters described as moral temptations that affect team dynamics. The game is aimed at both newcomers to the action roguelike genre and experienced players.
