Welcome to the Zodiac Trials, where aspiring animal spirits face off against demons and existing Zodiac Guardians to become the revered 13th Zodiac.

In this exciting roguelike action adventure game, you're the plucky underdog fighting for celestial glory. Forge powerful builds, conquer vast arenas, and make friends in high places in a frantic race for ultimate power.

In 13Z: The Zodiac Trials, players embark on a mythic journey to prove themselves as the 13th Zodiac Guardian. Facing waves of monstrous foes and colossal Zodiac Guardians, you’ll need to hone your skills, adapt to evolving arenas, and strategize your builds. Between each run, return to a bustling village hub, interact with fellow Guardians, and upgrade your abilities to prepare for the next confrontation. As you progress, your victories breathe new life into the village, transforming it into a vibrant center of activity.

Mixed Realms has released a demo for 13Z: The Zodiac Trials, announcing it alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer.

Now available on Steam, the demo gives players a peek into 13Z: The Zodiac Trials’ epic mythological storyline, allowing them to experience two of the game’s four playable characters battling to become the 13th Zodiac Guardian: Lyra the Fox and Sylith the Raven.

Each of the heroes playable in the demo has their own set of special skills as they fight through the trials, with Lyra excelling in close-range swordsmanship and fast melee combos, and Sylith - a ranged assassin - capable of unleashing area of effect damage and ranged combat.

Players can access eight swappable combat styles as they progress, each with dedicated branching updates and martial arts-inspired movesets. Further strategic depth is unlocked through a six-element seal system that allows players to craft and hone custom builds, blending physical technique with mystical power.

Between runs, players can unlock permanent upgrades, explore the game’s lore, and customize their chosen warrior in the Village Hub, while additional gameplay variety - and expansions of the mythos surrounding the existing 12 Zodiac Guardians - are unveiled through themed event rooms and randomized challenge nodes.

The new trailer offers the most in-depth look yet at 13Z: The Zodiac Trials, as Lyra and Sylith battle deadly foes across an eye-catching, previously unseen level, which showcases the game’s signature blend of martial arts action, Eastern spiritual iconography, and anime-inspired visuals.

13Z: The Zodiac Trials is coming to Early Access in 2026.

Key Features:

• Dominate the trials with a cast of extraordinary animal spirits. Become the lightning-fast Fox, a master swordswoman whose blade flashes like a bolt in the storm. Soar through the skies as the Raven, your razor-sharp feathers striking from above with deadly precision. Embrace the earth-shaking might of the Panda, wielding a weapon as powerful as its namesake.
• Master diverse characters with unique abilities and a deep upgrade system. Craft your playstyle, unlock powerful modifiers, and dominate the ever-changing challenges. Unlock scrolls, upgrades and new playable characters. Ascend the ranks of the Zodiacs, forging pacts that shape your future runs.
• Play solo or as a team:
  • Single-player: Hone your skills and face the Zodiac Trials head-on in a single-player action adventure hack and slash experience that pushes your combat prowess to the limit.
  • Co-op (2-4 Players): Unite with friends to tackle the Trials as a team. Expect fiercer enemies, stronger bosses, and even temptations from the Zodiacs that could test your bonds of friendship and strategy.
• A challenge for all: 13Z welcomes challengers of all skill levels, from the curious newcomer to the seasoned veteran. Dive into a trial of grit, speed, and power, battling hordes of foes and formidable bosses, each with unique tricks up their sleeves. Every encounter is a chance to prove your mettle and sharpen your skills in an ever-evolving roguelike action adventure.

13Z: The Zodiac Trials is in development for PC (Steam) and Xbox.