Kup Battle Poet PC

Demons invade from the north, overwhelming your village with blades proving useless against them. As Yutai, an acolyte of the Holy Men, you journey to the Holy Mountain to wield poetry as the ultimate weapon. In this free-to-play strategy roguelike on PC, mix and match poetry lines to craft verses with unique effects that vanquish foes. Each run to the summit unfolds differently, with shifting enemies, available poetry lines, and characters from the world of Idaris. Cleanse corrupted holy places from the Yokani demons along the way. Roguelike fans who relish strategic poem-building and replayable challenges will find their match here.


Demons have come from the north.

You are Yutai, an acolyte of the Holy Men. When monsters descend on your village and the blades of warriors are found useless against them, the responsibility falls on you to go to the Holy Mountain and defeat them using the only weapon they fear; poetry.

Become a Battle Poet

Mix and match lines of poetry strategically to defeat your enemies. Every line has a unique effect, and the poems you create with them are up to you.

Overcome Ever-Changing Dangers

Every attempt to reach the mountain's summit plays differently. The enemies you face, the poetry lines you choose from, and the characters you interact with will change every playthrough.

Reclaim the Holy Mountain

Cleanse the mountain from the Yokani, demons who have corrupted its holy places, encountering characters from the world of Idaris on your journey.

Discover a Labour of Love

Created entirely by a single person, Battle Poet has been hand-crafted with a love of mythology, poetry, and roguelike games.