MiniWhale Studio and Another Indie have officially announced that Arcane Trigger, the highly anticipated bullet-building roguelite, will launch on Steam on November 13, 2025. Priced at $8.99, the game blends high-octane combat with deep customization, promising to become one of the year’s most addictive indie hits.
Unlike traditional deckbuilders, Arcane Trigger swaps cards for bullets—literally. Players forge and customize their ammunition using a unique “bullet-building” system, combining magic and strategy in a dazzling display of chaos and creativity.
“Victory comes before you pull the trigger!” teases the developer, highlighting the game’s clever focus on pre-combat strategy and real-time adaptability.
Forge Bullets, Unleash Chaos, and Build the Perfect Run
In Arcane Trigger, you play as a battle-hardened mage defending your realm from interdimensional invaders. Each run unfolds across 15 escalating waves of enemies, testing your mastery of spellcraft, reflexes, and decision-making.
The game offers three unique playable characters, each specializing in different magical schools—wind, fire, ice, and thunder. Players can craft over 220 unique bullets, enhanced with 150+ Magical Seals that modify their behavior, creating millions of potential synergies.
Every encounter feels distinct, thanks to a dual progression system—you grow stronger within each run and through meta-progression that carries across playthroughs. And with over 2,000,000 possible combinations, no two runs ever play out the same.
Expect every moment to swing between calculated strategy and chaotic spell-slinging, all wrapped in Arcane Trigger’s stunning pixel-art aesthetic.
Key Features of Arcane Trigger
- 220+ Unique Bullets: Craft elemental ammo from four magical schools—wind, fire, ice, and thunder.
- 150+ Magical Seals: Permanently enhance or transform bullet behavior for wild effects.
- Triple Merge System: Fuse three identical bullets to create epic, more powerful versions.
- Three Distinct Characters: Each offers unique attack styles and magical specialties.
- Dual Progression System: Combine in-run upgrades with long-term rune and carpet enhancements.
- Endless Replayability: With over 2 million possible combinations, each run feels fresh.
- Enchanting Pixel Art: A colorful, spellbinding 2D world full of dazzling magical effects.
- Fast, Addictive Gameplay: Quick, satisfying runs that make “just one more try” irresistible.
A Collaboration Between MiniWhale Studio and Another Indie
Arcane Trigger marks another creative leap for MiniWhale Studio, known for its 2022 strategy gem The Demon King’s Endgame. The studio’s signature pixel-art style returns—this time amplified with faster combat, deeper systems, and a focus on accessibility.
Meanwhile, Another Indie, a global publisher celebrated for bringing unique indie experiences to life, is helping to bring Arcane Trigger to a worldwide audience. Together, they’re aiming to craft a roguelite that’s as satisfying to master as it is spectacular to watch.
Prepare to Pull the Trigger
With its innovative bullet-forging system, spell-packed combat, and endless replayability, Arcane Trigger looks ready to cast a spell over roguelite fans. Whether you’re a casual player or a strategy perfectionist, this one’s shaping up to be your next “just one more run” obsession.
Arcane Trigger launches November 13, 2025, on Steam for PC.
Stay up to date by visiting the official Steam page and following MiniWhale Studio and Another Indie on social media for future updates and announcements.
