PAGUI-Battle

PAGUI-Battle

Released Feb 2026

PAGUI Battle is an asymmetrical multiplayer battle game set in the rich world of Taiwanese folklore. One player takes on the role of the Malevolent , while three players form the Exorcists team.

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Released, but still in active development
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

PAGUI-Battle is a free-to-play asymmetrical multiplayer game that launched on February 23, 2026. Since launch, the developer (padendon) has maintained a consistent stream of updates. The first major content addition arrived on February 2, 2026 (just before the official release, as part of the launch window), introducing the "Governor's Mansion" map, new Fate Tablets, new Talents, and a Battle Pass. Further updates followed on February 25, March 3, March 10, April 21, May 14, and July 16, 2026 — the most recent communication from the developer — bringing new gameplay mechanics (including a new Universal Talent for Exorcists and a new card for The Malevolent), balance adjustments, and bug fixes. This establishes a sustained pattern of updates roughly every 2–6 weeks. All five DLC packs currently listed were released within the first month of launch. The developer has made no announcement concluding development or indicating an end to content updates.
Evidence
Most recent update adds a new Universal Talent for Exorcists and a new card for The Malevolent, showing continued new content additions.
news post · Jul 16, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Major content update at launch: new Governor's Mansion map, new Fate Tablets, new Talents, and Battle Pass launched alongside the standalone free multiplayer version.
news post · Feb 2, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

5 of 5 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
padendon
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

This product does not include PAGUI Story Mode Chapters 1 and 2. To play Story Mode, please purchase <PAGUI>.

In A game based on true events, featuring mysterious Eastern forces and large-scale exorcism rituals, offering an immersive experience of Taiwan’s unique folk tradition of Pagui.

Players will take on the role of either the Forces of Light or the Powers of Darkness in an asymmetrical 3-vs-1 battle mode, engaging in an intense showdown between light and darkness.

The game’s settings are based on real locations in Taiwan, such as Alishan, an abandoned hospital, and Chiayi Train Station.

In these perilous locations, the dark forces have erected forbidden altars. Sensing the disturbance, the human side intervenes with force, aiming to destroy them one by one before chaos spreads, and ultimately put an end to the sinister plot.

A vengeful spirit bound to the battlefield — a restless ghost with no master — secretly aids the ghost  players, joining them in defending what they see as their home.

At the start of each match, ghost players are too weak to confront the human side directly. They must rely on traps, cursed artifacts, and the support of the Wandering Soul Lord to hide, delay, and resist the human team’s efforts to destroy the altars.

Cursed Tools of the Ghost

During character selection, ghost players can choose 4 types of sinister artifacts, each enabling a distinct playstyle—such as Assassin Build, Spirit Summoner, or Kiting Tactics.

Strategic placement of these tools along key routes or in areas that lure human players is crucial for triggering traps and turning the tide of battle.

The human side must quickly gather resources while pursuing the wraith. If an altar is found, destroy it as soon as possible. But don’t let your guard down—during the destruction, the ghost can strike unexpectedly and steal your soul, scaring you out of your wits!

When the time comes, the ghost will enter a frenzy and confront the humans head-on, marking the beginning of the final life-or-death showdown!

Each character can be customized with the Talent System to create unique strategies.

For example, Fallen Taoist can use talents to transform a straight laser into a rotating ‘Electric Maze Rod.

If the green-faced Guan Jian Shou can find the Five Thunder Talismans during the game and pair them with the right talents, their jumping attack can be transformed into a powerful triple lightning strike.

In the game, players have a chance to obtain 'Fate Tablet,' which add random elements to each battle.

Will you join the righteous forces that exorcise evil, or side with the dark powers that seek to defy fate?

demonstrating martial arts straight from modern practitioners and masters. State-of-the-art motion capture technology allows players to experience the true power of Taiwanese martial arts.

• Spells are based on Taoist practices, reproduced digitally under the guidance of Taoist priests.

• Solve unique puzzles and beat mini-games that combine elements of Taiwanese culture and religion, such as moon blocks and the Tao's divine bagua.

• Take in a new musical style that merges oriental musical instruments with metal and electronic music. The soundtrack has been professionally produced to induce a movie-like enjoyment.

• The haunted houses and temples within are real. The production team personally scouted these areas and conducted field investigations, experiencing many "spiritual phenomena" along the way.

• Support for multiple languages, including Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

• Supports Windows

Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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