Wildfrost looked a heck of a lot like Slay the Spire when publisher Chucklefish unveiled it at a Nintendo Indie showcase earlier this year, and it’s been in the back of my mind ever since. Now that I’ve finally gotten my hands on it – as co-developers Deadpan Games and Gaziter host a demo alongside Steam Next Fest – I see that it’s actually a heck of a lot like Monster Train, which is itself a lot like Slay the Spire. To my delight, the rogue-like deck-builder genome continues to mutate, and Wildfrost is another immediately engrossing riff on the ever-evolving genre. My demo build only covered the tip of the iceberg, but Wildfrost has already proven itself a cute, charming, and utterly coldhearted card battler. Buckle up folks, because there are more frost puns where those came from. Apologies in advance.
