A Tale of Lyutoyar and the Thrown Stump
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Slavic folklore meets auto-attack chaos. A Tale of Lyutoyar and the Thrown Stump is a 2D roguelike where logs fly and evil spirits die. Pixel art. Endless waves. Zero sword required.
How to Play A Tale of Lyutoyar and the Thrown Stump
Mission? Simple. Defend the village of Whirlpool. Play as bogatyr Lyutoyar. Survive 12 waves. Face the Wolf Shepherd. The twist? Your stump auto-attacks. You just move.
Auto-Attack Combat
No button mashing. Walk into range. The Thrown Stump does the rest. Enemies die in the attack radius. Your job? Dodge. Collect skulls. Stay alive. Movement is offense. Stand still and you're dead.
Wave Progression
Fight endless waves. Every 4th wave triggers Night. Enemies speed up. They hit harder. Survive to Wave 5? Visit Milana's Shop. Spend skulls. Grab artifacts. Push to Wave 12. The Wolf Shepherd boss waits there.
Upgrade Strategy
Skulls drop from kills. Spend them fast. Basic upgrades between waves. Stack damage. Boost speed. Artifacts from the shop? Game changers. Ignore the small pickups. Rush the skull piles. Corners = death traps. Always keep moving.
Key Features
- Auto-Attack Mechanic: Stump throws itself. You control movement only.
- Night Wave System: Every 4th wave cranks difficulty. Faster vargs. Higher stakes.
- Dual Progression: Skull upgrades + Milana's artifact shop at Wave 5.
- Epic Boss Fight: Survive 12 waves to battle the Wolf Shepherd.
- Pixel Art Style: Slavic fantasy rendered sharp. Clean visuals. No lag.
Who is A Tale of Lyutoyar and the Thrown Stump for?
Perfect for roguelike grinders. Great for fans of auto-battlers with dodge mechanics. Fantasy pixel art lovers. Anyone craving 10-minute survival runs.
Release Date & Developer
A Tale of Lyutoyar and the Thrown Stump was developed by SpellSoup Studio. Released in May 2025.
Controls
- W, A, S, D or Arrow Keys: Move Lyutoyar
- Left Mouse Button: Menu/Shop interaction
- Mobile: Virtual joystick (touch and drag)


