ANTHEM#9 launches February 5

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The gem-matching roguelite game ANTHEM#9 is coming to PC via Steam on February 5th, priced at 2,200 yen. Publisher Shueisha Games and developer koeda announced that the game will support English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese languages.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

I’m really excited about ANTHEM#9! It’s a roguelite where you match gems to create awesome combos, but it’s not just about luck – it’s a really strategic puzzle battle. You play as an agent of this secret organization, ANTHEM#9, and battle some seriously tough enemies. The cool part is building your deck strategically so you can pull off even bigger and better combos!

Match Three Colors of Gems to Form Massive Combos!

Match gems to activate skills and destroy foes with a flurry of combos!

Winning depends on building a deck that deals a lot of damage quickly and sets up fast combo chains before time runs out.

ANTHEM#9 is a fast-paced and strategically challenging game where you match gems. It’s a roguelite, meaning each playthrough is unique, and offers a mix of thoughtful gameplay and exciting action.

Higher the Combo, the Greater the Thrill of Battle!

Connect three gems of the same color, just like in classic match-three games, to unleash special abilities. Create long chains of matches to increase your damage and earn bigger rewards!

Choose the optimal order to trigger explosive sequences and crush bosses with style!

Trust Your Instincts and Aim for the Ultimate Deck!

Explore ever-changing dungeons, gather powerful attack skills and helpful blessings, and create a customized deck to give you the edge in combat.

Choose the gem colors that power your skills, carefully plan your approach, and defeat powerful enemies as you venture further into the dungeon.

Setting

ANTHEM#9 is a worldwide, clandestine group dedicated to keeping global peace and order. As one of their agents, your mission is to eliminate anyone who disrupts this balance.

Characters

  • Rubit – Our protagonist. An agent of ANTHEM#9. Her cunning combat style utilizes a dagger and poison skills. Rubit’s specialty lies in adaptability—by spending AP, she can change the color of her gems on the fly. Even when the board isn’t in her favor, she can recover from tight situations and keep the combos flowing.
  • Phannie – A hedonistic gambler. Uses a gun for his flashy and bold fighting style. He can spend AP to split double gems. Increasing his total gems synergizes perfectly with skills that trigger multiple times! With a high-risk high-reward approach, he can unleash massive combos that no other character could!
  • Beni – A martial artist who fights for the pride of her people. She’s a self-proclaimed hero! She can use AP to consume gems in exchange for Shield, healing, Attack buffs, and more. Her fighting style involves packing a lot into a single hit, and she can stack buffs to accomplish that or to give herself ironclad defense. Swearing to punish evil, she uses her overwhelming power to pursue justice!

About the Creator

A game creator who began working in 2021.

He had no prior experience in the gaming industry or programming skills. Despite starting after the age of thirty, he was determined to pursue his dream of game development, learning the basics and working incredibly hard. Although completely new to the field, his passion kept him motivated, and he actively sought opportunities to showcase his work at events.

His first game, ANTHEM#9, won the top prize at the Shueisha Game Creators Camp Game BBQ Vol. 2 in the No Demo category.

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2026-01-13 04:32