The Developers Behind Far Are Making a Roguelike Deckbuilding Pinball Game
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Okomotive, the developers behind Far and Herdling, are branching out with PinKeep, a tactile roguelike deckbuilder that merges arcade pinball physics with strategic playfield customization.
It is easy to feel fatigued by the endless wave of roguelike deckbuilders hitting storefronts every week. Finding something genuinely fresh in that space takes real creativity. Okomotive, the studio known for the atmospheric Far series and Herdling, has managed to do just that with their upcoming project, PinKeep. Reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, this new title takes classic arcade pinball and fuses it with deckbuilding strategy and tactile playfield manipulation.
The core loop revolves around standard two-flipper pinball action, but with a deeply strategic layer built on top. As players progress through themed runs, they collect cards that allow them to physically place and rotate bumpers, structures, and defensive units directly onto the playfield. Economy management ties directly into the arcade action, requiring players to smash trees and rocks with their ball to harvest resources, which are then sold to merchants. Enemies constantly advance toward the player base, adding genuine tension to every shot.
To help balance the fast pace of pinball with the deliberate nature of tactical planning, the game features a time-slow mechanic that lets players line up precise flicks to take down incoming threats. Special structures even feature unique synergies, like goblin units that fire arrows back at attackers when activated. It is a smart evolution of arcade physics into a modern strategic format, and players can currently test the mechanics via an available demo. You can read the original coverage over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
PinKeep proves that even traditional arcade genres still have plenty of room for cross-genre experimentation. By combining the immediate kinetic satisfaction of pinball with the long-term decision making of deckbuilders, Okomotive is shaping up to deliver another compelling indie experience worth keeping an eye on as it heads toward release.
Tags: PinKeep, Okomotive, Roguelike, Deckbuilder, PC Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun