If you’ve spent any time on Steam over the last year, you’ve likely seen the “Balatro-effect” in full swing. Developers are finding ingenious ways to turn classic tabletop concepts into addictive, high-stakes roguelike deckbuilders. Enter TOKENS, a stylish new title from Atelier QBD that trades poker cards for clinking chips and smoky jazz clubs.

Fresh off its announcement at the 2026 Pégases ceremony, the first public demo for TOKENS is officially available to download on Steam today.

What is TOKENS?

Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, TOKENS immerses players in a world of underground prestige clubs and high-society gambling. But don’t let the elegant aesthetic fool you; this is a tactical roguelike at its core.

Instead of building a deck of cards, you are managing a collection of poker-style tokens. The goal? Line them up on the table to hit specific score thresholds and clear rounds. Every three rounds, however, the “house” fights back in the form of a boss encounter that will force you to adapt your strategy on the fly.

Key Features to Watch Out For:

Token-Based Strategy: Swapping cards for tokens introduces a fresh tactile feel to the deckbuilding genre, with unique synergies based on how you “play” your chips.

The “Pégases” Pedigree: Announced during France’s prestigious Pégases awards, the game has already garnered attention for its striking visual style and atmospheric soundtrack.

Global Appeal: While the demo is out now, the full launch (planned for Q3 2026) will support 10 languages, including English, French, German, and Japanese.

Try the Demo Today

The demo gives players a substantial taste of the early game, allowing them to experiment with different token combinations and face off against the first few club bosses. It’s a perfect “one-more-run” experience that fits right in with the current wave of innovative strategy games.

You can grab the TOKENS demo right now on the Steam Store.

Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/aFtiT

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