‘Soul Merger’ is coming to Steam EA later this year

Press release:

Bologna, Italy – August 3, 2026. Indie developer Keya Labs and publisher Tambù Digital are proud to unveil Soul Merger, a unique action roguelite that combines strategic army building, satisfying merge mechanics and active real-time combat into an exciting new spin on the auto-battler genre. Launching in Steam Early Access later this year, players will command an ever-growing army of fallen heroes, merging souls into increasingly powerful warriors while fighting alongside them to reclaim a world overrun by the undead.

Revealed today alongside its debut gameplay trailer, Soul Merger blends fast-paced action with tactical decision-making, inviting players to master an ever-evolving army where every run offers new combinations, new challenges and new opportunities to experiment.

Unlike traditional auto-battlers, Soul Merger puts players directly in the heat of battle. As a powerful necromancer, you’ll move freely across the battlefield while your summoned souls engage enemies automatically. Cast devastating spells, activate powerful abilities, dodge incoming attacks and carefully position yourself to break through enemy defences. Success depends on both quick thinking and smart strategy, making every encounter an engaging mix of action and tactical planning.

At the heart of Soul Merger lies its distinctive merge system. Collect the souls of fallen warriors throughout each expedition before combining matching units to evolve them into stronger forms, unlocking increasingly powerful abilities and entirely new combat roles. For players willing to embrace risk, mysterious cursed merges can produce unpredictable results, rewarding experimentation with surprising new allies capable of turning the tide of battle.

No two armies are ever quite the same. Every soul represents a legendary historical or mythological warrior, each equipped with unique abilities and randomly assigned traits that influence how they behave in combat. A dependable defender in one adventure may become an aggressive frontline attacker in the next, encouraging players to constantly adapt their strategies and discover powerful new synergies.

Between battles, players return to their growing camp, the last bastion of humanity. Construct new buildings, train your favourite units, unlock valuable upgrades and meet the survivors who continue to resist the undead threat. Every improvement strengthens future expeditions, creating an addictive progression loop that rewards every successful run.

Featuring more than 30 collectable souls, over 100 territories spread across diverse biomes, dozens of enemy encounters and an endless Survival Mode, Soul Merger offers a highly replayable experience packed with tactical depth, colourful pixel-art visuals and an offbeat sense of humour that brings its necromantic world to life.

Features

Experience a fresh take on the auto-battler by fighting alongside your own army in active real-time combat.

Summon and merge matching souls to evolve powerful new warriors with unique abilities.

Take risks with cursed merges that create unpredictable and game-changing units.

Recruit more than 30 historical and mythological warriors, each featuring distinctive skills and randomised traits.

Build and expand your camp between runs, unlocking new buildings, upgrades and training opportunities.

Battle across more than 100 territories spanning multiple biomes filled with unique enemies and challenges.

Test your skills in an endless Survival Mode built for long-term replayability.

Enjoy charming pixel-art visuals, rewarding progression and a distinctive blend of strategy, action and humour.

Launching into Steam Early Access later this year, Soul Merger will continue to grow throughout development as Keya Labs works closely with the community to expand its world, introduce new content and further refine its unique blend of action, strategy and roguelite progression.

Players can wishlist Soul Merger today ahead of its Steam Early Access launch later this year. Follow Soul Merger’s development journey on the community and social channels X | Instagram | Reddit | TikTok

About Keya Labs
Keya Labs is an independent game studio founded in Italy, in 2025. Mostly run by a solo developer, the studio was created to explore unusual gameplay ideas and turn them into distinctive experiences. Soul Merger is the studio’s debut title.

About Tambù Digital
Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences.