
Deep Dive: Dendê Tree Boss
Hey everyone! Paulo from Potato Kid here, bringing more details about the Boss fight we have in the Demo: the Dendê Tree! Take a look at how the fight works in this video: The…




Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Talaka is a fast-paced, combat-driven roguelite that brings Afro-Brazilian mythology to life in a vivid, hand-painted world unlike anything you've seen.
You play as a young warrior who once believed in the old legends—the stories of Orisha gods, mystical creatures, and ancient realms. But as time passed, the myths faded. Forgotten by the world, the legends have begun to unravel—twisting into chaos, breaking the harmony between worlds.
Now, you must journey across dreamlike landscapes, reconnect with divine forces, and uncover why the myths have gone rogue. With the Orisha by your side, you’ll fight to restore balance before the stories vanish forever.
Featuring lightning-fast action, dynamic roguelite runs, and a stunning watercolor-inspired art style, Talaka turns your controller into a paintbrush and every battle into a living canvas.
Will you rewrite the myth—or let it fade into oblivion?
🛡️ Battle Brazilian Demi-Gods
Face off against powerful Orishas and twisted legends that once protected the land. Each boss fight is a cosmic clash—demanding skill, timing, and deep knowledge of mythic patterns.
🎨 A Living Canvas of Culture
Explore lush, watercolor-painted biomes inspired by Afro-Brazilian heritage, Candomblé rituals, and jungle folklore. Every area is alive with ancestral magic and hidden stories.
🔁 Dynamic Roguelite Combat
Every run offers new challenges, powers, and god-blessed weapons. Dodge, parry, and paint your way through corrupted spirits and celestial beasts in fast-paced, reactive combat.
🧭 Choose Your Path
Shape Talaka’s fate through branching narratives, blessings from gods, and critical moral choices. Will you bring peace—or become the next legend?

🎶 A Soundtrack Rooted in Spirit
Experience drums, chants, and melodies crafted in collaboration with Afro-Brazilian musicians, evoking the divine rhythm of a world on the edge of rebirth.
Fast, fluid, high-stakes combat with panic-rolls, parries, and god-tier weapons
Dynamic runs with ever-changing relics, mutations, and divine boons
No checkpoints: learn enemy patterns, grow stronger, try again
Unlock new paths and powers after each attempt—open shortcuts, discover forbidden shrines, and bargain with ancient spirits
Immersive Afro-Brazilian mythology brought to life through hand-painted art, mythic enemies, and original soundscapes rooted in ritual
TalakaSteam announcement
Hey everyone! Paulo from Potato Kid here, bringing more details about the Boss fight we have in the Demo: the Dendê Tree! Take a look at how the fight works in this video: The…
TalakaSteam announcement
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TalakaSteam announcement
Hey everyone! Paulo from Potato Kid again! Today we’re getting to know the Skill system better! How it works: Skills use their own energy, the Skill Points. When Talaka has…
TalakaSteam announcement
Hey everyone! Stiven from Potato Kid here! I’m bringing you a bunch of Talaka dialogue art! Our Dialogue system is very straightforward: one character speaks at a time, and the…
The article discusses the demo of Talaka, a 2D action-roguelike inspired by Brazilian culture and mythology, which is currently available during Steam Next Fest.
TalakaSteam announcement
Hey everyone! Paulo from Potato Kid here, and today I’m bringing more details on one of the most complex systems in Talaka: the Two-Way Progression System. In many roguelites,…
TalakaSteam announcement
Hey everyone! This is the Potato Kid team with the news from our latest Talaka Demo update, prepared for this Next Fest! We worked hard on improvements and fixes, and we hope you…
TalakaSteam announcement
Hi there, folks! Paulo here, bringing the updates on the Demo! There are tons of little things that we changed or fixed, but I want to focus this post on these: Weapon Variety…
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