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2022PCSteam Deck playable70 % positive5.99 €

This blends roguelike deckbuilding with word games: you form words from letters to fight enemies while collecting weapons and armor along the way. Smart build decisions matter more than the size of your vocabulary.

  • Cards and deck-building
  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Turn-based combat
  • Build variety

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2019USK 6PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified97 % positive22.99 €

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A deckbuilding roguelike in which every run demands new card combinations and strategies.

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Fights in Tight Spaces

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A tactical deckbuilding roguelike where you plan action-movie-style brawls in cramped spaces. Smart positioning, environmental tricks and clever card combos let you take down enemies in cinematic fashion.

Monster Train

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A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend a hellish train across three floors against heavenly armies. Clever clan pairings and powerful synergies make every run feel different.

Trials of Fire

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A turn-based tactical RPG where you lead a band of heroes across a post-cataclysmic fantasy world. Combat is driven by card-based abilities, alongside text-driven choices and character growth.

Ancient Enemy

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A dark card-battling RPG in which a revived mage travels through landscapes inspired by British mythology and the Mabinogion. Tactical card duels, deck building and a bleak atmosphere define the experience.

Solitairica

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Solitairica fuses classic solitaire with roguelike combat: clearing cards charges your spells and damages enemies while you build up a hero with items and abilities. It all comes wrapped in a tongue-in-cheek fantasy tone.

Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale

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A humorous deckbuilding roguelike where you fight through 3x3 grid dungeons, build your deck and use items wisely to take down the Uberlich. Its quirky hand-drawn look and silly tone set it apart.

Wildfrost

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A tactical roguelike deckbuilder where you lead a band of companions across a frozen tundra. Card countdown timers make combat a puzzle of careful sequencing, wrapped in a charming, quirky art style.

DungeonTop: Spell Sword Cards

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A roguelike deckbuilder where battles play out on a tabletop-style board with positioning. You pick a hero and allegiance, then evolve your deck through choices as you push deeper into the dungeon.

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