Red Rogue Sea
Navigate cursed waters with your crew, cards, and cunning in Red Rogue Sea's perilous journey.
Official gameplay trailer for Red Rogue Sea. Published by Firemage Studios. Captures core gameplay, tone, and world design.
Red Rogue Sea, both developed and published by Firemage Studios, launches on November 25, 2025, for Windows and Steam. This adventure-strategy title puts you in the boots of Captain Mara Voss as you navigate a cursed brig through hostile seas. With a blend of deck-building and strategic ship management, every decision matters in this roguelike campaign.
Game Information
- Developer
- Firemage Studios
- Publisher
- Firemage Studios
- Platforms
- Windows, Steam
- Release Date
- 2025-11-25
- Genres
- Adventure, Strategy
Pros
- ✓Tightly integrated deck-building and crew mechanics create meaningful choices.
- ✓Procedural archipelago seeds keep every run feeling fresh and dangerous.
- ✓Ship systems force multi-layered strategy beyond standard card battles.
- ✓Strong cast of named characters with memorable abilities and consequences.
Cons
- ✗Steep learning curve for players new to layered roguelike systems.
- ✗Long runs can punish slow decision making and poor resource planning.
- ✗Randomness can occasionally overshadow strategy in unlucky seeds.
Key Features
- •Build a dynamic combat deck with recruited crew and ship conditions.
- •Command ship systems by assigning crew roles to alter cards and bonuses.
- •Navigate procedurally generated archipelagos with dynamic weather and currents.
- •Recruit morally ambiguous characters like Elias Quill and Runa Blacktongue.
- •Upgrade cannons, sails, and hull to change tactical and strategic options.
- •Balance scarce resources such as rum, timber, and morale.
- •Face persistent threats like Admiral Sable and randomized boss encounters.
- •Replay runs with new seeds, mutators, and unlockable starting builds.
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Gameplay
Red Rogue Sea is a strategic adventure that blends deck-building with ship management mechanics, all wrapped up in a roguelike package. You play as Captain Mara Voss, commanding a cursed brig through treacherous seas. The gameplay revolves around crafting a living deck, which evolves based on the crew you recruit and the ship's status. Each crew member brings unique cards and abilities, adding depth to your tactical choices. Navigating the seas isn't just about drawing the right cards; it's about strategically assigning crew roles, managing resources, and adapting to dynamic weather and sea conditions.
Story & Setting
Set in a world where every decision can lead to triumph or disaster, Red Rogue Sea casts you as the captain of a cursed brig. You must navigate through a hostile archipelago filled with procedurally generated challenges. The game's narrative unfolds through encounters at various ports, such as the murky Bleakfen Atoll, where your choices have far-reaching consequences. The world is populated with characters like the enigmatic Elias Quill and the morally ambiguous Runa Blacktongue, each offering their own mix of benefits and risks. The feeling of a persistent threat looms large, with figures like Admiral Sable constantly on your tail.
Key Features
- Build and evolve a dynamic combat deck based on crew recruitment and ship condition.
- Command ship systems by assigning crew roles that alter cards and bonuses.
- Navigate a procedurally generated archipelago with ever-changing weather and currents.
- Recruit morally ambiguous characters to enrich your strategic options.
- Upgrade ship components like cannons and sails to shift tactical dynamics.
- Balance scarce resources such as rum, timber, and morale.
- Encounter persistent threats and randomized bosses throughout your journey.
- Experience fresh runs with new seeds, mutators, and unlockable starting builds.
Platforms & Availability
Red Rogue Sea is set to release on November 25, 2025, and will be available on Windows through Steam. While the price is yet to be announced, the game promises a rich single-player experience for those ready to brave its challenging waters. Unfortunately, co-op and multiplayer modes are absent at launch, but the depth of its solo campaign offers plenty of replayability.
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Game Info
- Developer
- Firemage Studios
- Publisher
- Firemage Studios
- Release Date
- 2025-11-25
- Platforms
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