遗弃之地 is a Chinese folklore horror-themed side-scrolling strategy tower defense game. Players take on the role of a spellcaster navigating through various challenges to enhance their abilities and ultimately unlock deeper insights into the game's lore. The game incorporates a unique aesthetic, blending black-and-white silhouettes with traditional shadow puppetry to evoke the beauty of Chinese cultural elements. Players can learn spells and gather resources from both the yin and yang realms to strengthen their characters.

The gameplay features a high level of randomness, with players receiving different types and qualities of spells throughout levels. Success depends on effective spell management and strategy. Outside of battles, players can use in-game currency to purchase valuable resources that enhance their attributes and abilities. Future updates promise more strategic skills, additional horror-themed monsters, and expanded gameplay modes, including multiplayer tower defense options.