Become the ultimate slacker of the month as Borealys Games targets an April 2026 launch for its boredom-beating break room card battler
MONTREAL — 03 March 2026 — Borealys Games is excited to announce that their wacky asynchronous card battler, Lunchbreak Tactics, is bringing the chaos of the breakroom to Steam on April 28th. Developed by the team behind Mages of Mystralia, this strategy card game turns your local superstore into a battlefield where everyday objects become legendary warriors.
Players can wishlist and try out the updated demo and wishlist the game on Steam today, ahead of release, and watch the official gameplay trailer to see the retail-fueled chaos in action.
In Lunchbreak Tactics, players are determined to escape the mundanity of their new supermarket job by mastering the latest card game craze that is sweeping the staffroom. To claim the title of “Ultimate Slacker of the Month,” players must pick a Hero to lead their army, and two clans to select their squad of cards from, all of which are based on inanimate store objects, from pirate-themed popcorn to warrior pillows.
Those who clock in at launch can look forward to a shopping cart of content:
- 16 total heroes to meet and wield in lunch break battles
- 6 total clans to experiment with, including the 3 already available in the demo
- Over 200 cards capable of wacky synergies waiting to be discovered
- Push your card battling skills to the limit in the new King of the Hill game mode
- A monthly season ranking system to crown the “Ultimate Slacker of the Month”
Whether it’s your day off or you are quickly chugging an energy drink before heading back out to a busy shift, players can jump into multiplayer battles anytime. With asynchronous multiplayer, every employee can play at their own pace.
Lunchbreak Tactics will be released on April 28th 2026, at a discounted launch rate. Eager employees can head over to the Steam page to wishlist the game and try out the updated demo today.
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Useful Links:
- Official Site: https://borealysgames.com/lunchbreak-tactics/
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3002240/Lunchbreak_Tactics/
- Media Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aRFfUaL11J1cR36Bnsvs9-VROPmcfdcb
- Release Date Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99PtvoeSjck
Press Contact: Megan Cooke – megan@biggamesmachine.com
About Borealys Games
Borealys Games is an independent game development studio based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The team believes it is a privilege to work in a medium so immersive and impactful that it seeks to create shared experiences that move beyond entertainment. Founded in 2014 by Louis-Félix Cauchon, the studio’s mission is to craft quality games that are appealing and innovative, and that take the player someplace new. Their previous game, Mages of Mystralia, was nominated for and won several Best Indie Game Awards; the Best in Show awards at 2017 SXSW and PAX South; and nominations for Excellence in Audio, Excellence in Game Design, and the Grand Prix award at the 2017 BIC Awards. The studio’s second game, Echoes of Mystralia, was announced at Gamescom 2024. For more information, please visit BorealysGames.com.
