Indie studios PurpleTurtle and Zugalu Entertainment have officially announced Five More Minutes, a roguelike deckbuilder that blends nostalgia, strategy, and heart. Now live on Kickstarter, the project also features a free playtest on Steam, giving players a first look at its inventive gameplay and heartfelt homage to the video games we grew up with.
Set to launch in Q3 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch (including Switch 2), Five More Minutes is a love letter to the joy, comfort, and imagination that video games have brought across generations.
A Love Letter to Gaming History
In Five More Minutes, players embark on a nostalgic journey through iconic video game worlds while building powerful decks and forging strategies to overcome a wide range of challenges. Each adventure begins by choosing from three starting genres, which define your playstyle and available cards. As you progress, you can combine genres to unlock game-breaking synergies that turn your deck into an unstoppable force.
The game celebrates decades of gaming evolution — from the pixelated past to the polished modern era — allowing players to explore “classic worlds” inspired by gaming’s most cherished memories. Every victory feels like flipping through the pages of gaming history, one battle at a time.
Genre Fusion and Strategic Deckbuilding
Each genre in Five More Minutes offers a unique pool of cards, keepsakes, and strategies, providing endless possibilities for deck customization. Level up your character to expand your actions, increase health, and collect mementos that boost your power.
But the real magic happens when you mix genres. Combining mechanics from different gaming styles creates hybrid strategies that bend — and sometimes break — the rules of the game itself. Whether you’re channeling an RPG’s tactical depth, a platformer’s energy, or a shooter’s chaos, the combinations are as limitless as your imagination.
Kickstarter and Playtest Now Available
Fans eager to support the project can back the game on Kickstarter, where exclusive rewards and updates await early supporters. A playable demo is also available right now on Steam, offering a hands-on preview of what’s to come.
- Kickstarter: Five More Minutes Campaign
- Steam Page: Five More Minutes on Steam
Five More Minutes will retail for $19.99 USD with a 10% launch discount and Steam regional pricing adjustments.
