Kodansha's “The Fable” Rewrites Manga in Roguelike Deckbuilder Adaptation Nov. 5
TOKYO — Sept. 10, 2025 — The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike, the turn-based deckbuilder developed by MONO ENTERTAINMENT and published by Kodansha, will bring the wildly popular manga and anime series The Fable to the world of gaming on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
After circulating more than 28 million copies and generating a movie adaptation starring renowned actor Jun'ichi Okada, The Fable heads for a new entertainment medium, where action-packed manga panels are randomly dealt out like cards. Collect and rearrange scene cards with distinct attributes, then place each picture onto blank pages to plan each character's next move to advance through brutal battles.
Get a read on opponents, then place illustrated Attack, Defense, and Move panels in strategic order for a customized combat sequence. Dash into striking distance to deal devastating blows, or assume protective stances to dodge advancing enemies. Make quick work of foes during each skirmish — receiving damage renders rips and holes in the page.
Queue up action scenes for Akira, the highly skilled hitman deadly both up close and from distance, with hand-to-hand combat skills and firearm expertise. Drop in sneaky segments for Yoko to surprise assailants from behind, and ensnare enemies with Suzuki's traps and debuffs.
Up the difficulty with Puzzle Mode's one-page battle challenges, and play through scenes from the original manga series repurposed as mini games, including Playboy Kawai's sake drinking competition.
“It is an honor to bring The Fable to a new format,” says mono, developer at MONO ENTERTAINMENT. “This game makes full use of the unique characteristics of manga while combining tactical puzzle elements with roguelike systems, creating a fresh new experience. Not only will fans of the series enjoy it, but even those unfamiliar with the series can feel the same tension and ingenuity of battles that the manga delivers.”
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike arrives on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 with language options in English and Japanese. To keep up with the latest updates, visit the official The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike website, and follow MONO ENTERTAINMENT on X / Twitter.
About MONO ENTERTAINMENT
MONO ENTERTAINMENT was founded by mono, an NYU Game Design graduate and game developer based in Tokyo. Previous projects include IGNISTONE (through Kodansha Creators' Lab), and Clock Rogue.
About The Fable
The Fable is an action manga about Fable, the legendary assassin capable of taking down any target within 6 seconds, who struggles to settle into a “normal” life when ordered by his boss.
Part 1 was published in Kodansha's weekly “Young Magazine” for 5 years until November of 2019. The second part, “Fable: The Second Contact” ran until July 2023. Part 3, “”The Fable: The third secret,” has been running since March 2025. The Fable currently has over 28 million copies in circulation.
About Kodansha Game Creator's Lab
Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator's Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company's goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.
After circulating more than 28 million copies and generating a movie adaptation starring renowned actor Jun'ichi Okada, The Fable heads for a new entertainment medium, where action-packed manga panels are randomly dealt out like cards. Collect and rearrange scene cards with distinct attributes, then place each picture onto blank pages to plan each character's next move to advance through brutal battles.
Get a read on opponents, then place illustrated Attack, Defense, and Move panels in strategic order for a customized combat sequence. Dash into striking distance to deal devastating blows, or assume protective stances to dodge advancing enemies. Make quick work of foes during each skirmish — receiving damage renders rips and holes in the page.
Queue up action scenes for Akira, the highly skilled hitman deadly both up close and from distance, with hand-to-hand combat skills and firearm expertise. Drop in sneaky segments for Yoko to surprise assailants from behind, and ensnare enemies with Suzuki's traps and debuffs.
Up the difficulty with Puzzle Mode's one-page battle challenges, and play through scenes from the original manga series repurposed as mini games, including Playboy Kawai's sake drinking competition.
“It is an honor to bring The Fable to a new format,” says mono, developer at MONO ENTERTAINMENT. “This game makes full use of the unique characteristics of manga while combining tactical puzzle elements with roguelike systems, creating a fresh new experience. Not only will fans of the series enjoy it, but even those unfamiliar with the series can feel the same tension and ingenuity of battles that the manga delivers.”
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike arrives on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 with language options in English and Japanese. To keep up with the latest updates, visit the official The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike website, and follow MONO ENTERTAINMENT on X / Twitter.
About MONO ENTERTAINMENT
MONO ENTERTAINMENT was founded by mono, an NYU Game Design graduate and game developer based in Tokyo. Previous projects include IGNISTONE (through Kodansha Creators' Lab), and Clock Rogue.
About The Fable
The Fable is an action manga about Fable, the legendary assassin capable of taking down any target within 6 seconds, who struggles to settle into a “normal” life when ordered by his boss.
Part 1 was published in Kodansha's weekly “Young Magazine” for 5 years until November of 2019. The second part, “Fable: The Second Contact” ran until July 2023. Part 3, “”The Fable: The third secret,” has been running since March 2025. The Fable currently has over 28 million copies in circulation.
About Kodansha Game Creator's Lab
Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator's Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company's goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.
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