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A fast-paced, turn-based roguelike with RPG elements where randomly generated maps full of varied events make every run play out differently.
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Best match
An old-school sandbox RPG where combat is fought with cards from decks you build yourself. It focuses on deck-building freedom and deep character customization.
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Challenging difficulty
A classic roguelike where you build a hero from many species and classes and fight turn by turn through deadly dungeons to fetch the Orb of Zot. Deep mechanics, gods, spells and unforgiving permadeath make every run feel distinct and replayable.
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Turn-based combat
A turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler where a lone hero explores randomly generated dungeons, fights monsters and gathers loot. Its appeal lies in tight tactical decisions on a simple grid.
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Turn-based combat
A turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler where you play a wizard, fight creatures, gather loot, master spells and gradually build up your own wizard tower as a home base.
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Turn-based combat
You battle through a procedurally generated high-fantasy world using a deck of playing cards that power your items. Stronger poker hands unlock more powerful item abilities, making every run feel different.
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Turn-based combat
A fantasy roguelike card game where you fight enemies using a mix of equipment and skills, run after run. You build tactical combinations from your cards and gear.
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Turn-based combat
Every step is a year of your hero's life: you explore a procedurally generated world, build fame, and raise an heir who carries your legacy on in the world you shaped.
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Challenging difficulty
The original roguelike: you fight turn by turn through randomly generated dungeons drawn in ASCII characters, where death is permanent and every run plays out differently.
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Challenging difficulty
This indie roguelike turns dark fantasy treasure hunting into deck-building card battles. Every run reshuffles the odds, so you must build and manage your deck carefully to bend your fate.
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Challenging difficulty
A tough roguelite card game centered on building your deck. Random dungeons, encounter events and varied enemies keep each run different.
