58BLADES and Human Qube Games have announced that Handmancers will launch in Steam Early Access on March 9, 2026.
Handmancers is a first-person Rock-Paper-Scissors roguelite deckbuilder, where every encounter is a tactical mind game and every run is built around shaping your hand into something devastating. Beneath the simple ruleset is a deep customization layer: Gems reshape Signs with new effects, while Artifacts unlock synergies that can radically change how fights unfold. It’s not just about picking the right Sign, it’s about building the perfect hand to outsmart and overpower whatever waits ahead.
At Early Access launch, players can expect the full suite of game mechanics and progression systems of Handmancers plus multiple heroes with subclasses, multiple bosses, and a never seen before Corruption Delving, a system that allows players to increase the challenge intentionally as they progress. The deeper you delve, the more Corruption escalates, eventually revealing the game’s final boss for those willing to risk it.
Handmancers’ Early Access is designed to grow with the community: feedback will directly shape balance, content additions, and quality-of-life improvements as development continues toward the full 1.0 release.
Key Features
- Rock, Paper, Scissor Combat. Simple rules, where each Sign counters another, forming the core of every encounter and shaping all deck and strategy decisions
- First Person Deckbuilder Roguelike. Experience the tactical depth of a deckbuilder as a duelist, not a person slamming cards on the table
- Customize Your Hand. Each card can have up to three modifiers. Combine it right and turn your gestures into nukes
- Play in Style. Pick your faction and solidify your play style: deliver heavy damage with Scissors, play defensively with Rock or stuck buffs with Paper
- Reach Into Corruption. Corruption disrupts the game, bringing the fourth unbeatable element to the table. This power comes with a hefty price
Handmancers will launch in Steam Early Access on March 9, 2026.