Flask is a grim brew of homunculus autobattling and hand-drawn alchemy, and it’s got a new demo on Steam
Flask, a darkly comedic deckbuilding autobattler with distinctive hand-drawn artwork, has released a playable demo on Steam. The game features art from Danish artist John Kenn Mortensen, known for his scratchy, comedic illustration style.
In Flask, players take on the role of a financially struggling alchemist seeking to escape debt. The core gameplay loop involves recruiting and upgrading a crew of homunculi—magical creatures designed to battle fantasy beasts and harvest their blood for profit. The game’s deck-building mechanics center on flasks, potion bottles that players select and order strategically. These flasks are consumed by homunculi during combat, granting various effects and abilities that influence battle outcomes.
The game combines autobattling mechanics with strategic deck construction, requiring players to carefully consider which flasks to include in their lineup and the sequence in which homunculi will consume them. This creates a layer of tactical planning alongside the automated combat systems that execute player strategies. The demo’s release marks a significant milestone, allowing interested players to experience the game’s unique blend of dark humor, strategic gameplay, and distinctive visual style.