Indie · April 17, 2025
Yao-Guai Hunter (2025)
Yao-Guai Hunter (2025) scores 84% positive on Steam from 1.9k reviews, developed by MòGames.
Yao-Guai Hunter (2025) is a Indie title from MòGames available on Windows. The title carries a 84% Steam positive rating across 1.9k reviews, 75 Steam achievements, and 100k–1M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Indie category.
Inkbrush & Blade — A Journey Through Mystic China When spirits roam and legends come alive, only a true cultivator can restore balance. As a lone Yao Hunter, wield blade and spell to cleanse a world where ancient demons awaken and forgotten myths take shape. Step into a hand-painted realm inspired by Chinese folklore — a living scroll of monsters, miracles, and martial arts. Every choice writes a legend. Every battle bends fate. Choose Your Path: Become a Legendary Yao Hunter Mo San – A warrior from the Yao-Slaying Bureau, carrying a cursed blade thirsts blood. He channels his rage into raw power — but with every cut, the blade hungers more. How long before it devours him whole? Chuan – A Taoist with a bamboo-fire sword and a pouch full of dangerous inventions. He may look frail, but his bullets are blessed with talismanic magic. His homemade weapons ‘Bamboo Bombard’ — turn spiritual alchemy into explosive justice. A-Zi – A prodigy witch from the southern Miao tribes, bonded with the poisons of the wild. She commands a legion of venomous insects and conjures ancient hexes passed down through bloodlines. To fight her is to fight the jungle itself. Ao Yu – A young dragon-descendant learning to command the storm. With mastery over wind, fire, thunder, and rain, she dances on the edge of control. But when her human form shatters… the dragon within awakens. A Martial Fantasy Roguelike Rooted in Eastern Lore 400+ Handcrafted Cards 172 Inner Skills 54 Mystical Elixirs 100+ Random Events 100+ Unique Enemies 20 Ascending Difficulty Levels Modes of Play Yao Hunt Tournament – Team up with friends and race to cleanse the land Yao-Hunter’s Edict – Daily global challenges with ranked leaderboards Custom Mode – Tailor your adventure with custom seeds and rules Steam Workshop Now Available! Explore the [Experimental Features → Workshop] menu to install community mods and create your own martial myths. Official Discord:
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Developer | MòGames |
| Publisher | MòGames, MyACG Studio |
| Base price | $12.74 -25% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Yao-Guai Hunter launched on Apr 17, 2025.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by MòGames and published by MòGames, MyACG Studio.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Yao-Guai Hunter 84% positive across 1.9k reviews — categorised as Mostly Positive.
1.6k positive · 309 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 1.9k recommendations for this title.
Press quotes
“Yao-Guai Hunter is an easy recommendation for fans of deckbuilding roguelikes. If you're into mythical creatures and Chinese folklore, that's just icing on the cake.” 老实人评测组 “In a deckbuilding roguelike market that's overflowing with competition, Yao-Guai Hunter stands out with its three distinct playable characters, layered with Inner Skills and Elixirs to deliver a deep and thoughtfully crafted deckbuilding experience.”…
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Indie
- RPG
- Strategy
Community tag consensus
- Card Game · 259
- Roguelike Deckbuilder · 259
- Replay Value · 255
- Rogue-like · 251
- Card Battler · 241
- Cartoony · 236
- Turn-Based · 232
- Deckbuilding · 231
- Singleplayer · 228
- Strategy · 226
- Indie · 225
- Rogue-lite · 224
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 19 hours, with a median of 16 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 75 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian.
Full audio: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yao-Guai Hunter released?
Yao-Guai Hunter was released on Apr 17, 2025 by MòGames.
Is Yao-Guai Hunter worth playing?
Based on 1.9k Steam reviews, Yao-Guai Hunter holds a 84% positive rating (Mostly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Yao-Guai Hunter support?
Yao-Guai Hunter runs natively on Windows.
How much does Yao-Guai Hunter cost?
Base price on Steam is $12.74 (before seasonal discounts).