Want to hear demons recite Shakespeare while you stab their eyes out? The Killing Stone's got you covered. The card battler—inspired by Inscryption—releases February 18, 2026, with a voice cast featuring Critical Role’s Liam O’Brien and Baldur’s Gate 3’s Emma Gregory.
The game’s meta-narrative unfolds within a “spooky house” framework, where players research upgrades to progress.
A standout feature lets players toggle between modern English and early modern dialect for all voice lines and text, immersing them in a Shakespearean tone. Developer Question, known for work on Bioshock, called the toggle “a damn miracle” in balancing accessibility and thematic depth.
One quote from the team reads:
"There's a pleasing tactility in placing creatures and watching them slash each other to a pulp."
With its blend of strategic card combat and narrative experimentation, The Killing Stone aims to redefine the genre’s boundaries.