#roguelike deckbuilding

[robtopus]

Now that Inscryption has been uninstalled from my computer because gestures at my posts about the game

I moved back to Banners of Ruin. It's also a deckbuilding roguelike where you push a party of woodland animals through a City in the midst of an uprising. It's surprisingly tense, most of the mechanics work in tandem with each other, the final boss is hair-pullingly difficult, there are a lot of hidden synergies to find...

And, you know. You're watching sentient animals with early modern armor and weapons fight each other to the death. There are plenty of cool enemies, conceptually and visually (Dawnguard! Sledge! That blind Bear!), but this right here js my favorite party of enemies because it's silly and cute and fitting and if that screenshot doesn't sell you on the game nothing I can say will either

[linuxgamenews]

Make Smart Choices in the Heroes Wanted Roguelike Adventure

Heroes Wanted roguelike deckbuilding game his Early Access on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Gameplete, the developer behind this exciting adventure, poured their creativity into making a truly engaging experience. Available on Steam Early Access with Very Positive reviews. Heroes Wanted is a new kind of roguelike deckbuilding adventure on Linux. It's all about strategy and clever choices, where you get to build a powerful deck of cards to battle against tough enemies. Including the formidable Demon King. Since every fight you win lets you choose new cards and items. These aren't just any cards - each one has special skills. The trick is to mix and match these cards in a way that makes your deck unbeatable. Now, the Heroes Wanted gameplay is all about being smart with your choices. You've got different types of cards with elements and skills. The way you combine these cards can make your attacks way stronger. So, every round, you've got to think and work out the best card combo right now? In Heroes Wanted, it's not just about the fighting. It's about building your perfect deck. You get cards as rewards, and it's like a puzzle to figure out how they all fit together. How does one card's skill work with another? It's about planning and thinking ahead, like a chess game of monsters! Each turn is a new decision. You look at your items, artifacts (special objects with powers), and your cards. Sometimes, you might take a risk that seems unusual, but it could turn out to be a genius move.

Heroes Wanted - Early Access Trailer

Heroes Wanted keeps things fresh and unpredictable. The events you come across and the artifacts you pick change each time you play. So, it's always a new game. But remember, sometimes luck might not be on your side, and that's part of the challenge. Heroes Wanted is currently in Early Access, you can play it while it's still being polished. Due to help shape the nature of the game in development. Right now, you get two characters to play as, each with their own special skills. Plus, there's a bunch of cards, artifacts, events, and items to discover. The story follows Luca, a regular kid from a small town. His life turns upside down when he finds a powerful soul stone wanted by the Demon King. Luca's journey is about bravery and finding allies to fight off evil forces.

What makes it so good?

This is a real hidden treasure. It stands out in the world of roguelike deckbuilders with its unique approach and engaging content, doing so at an affordable price. It's refreshing to find a title that brings something new to the table and executes it brilliantly. Although it currently lacks carry-over progress or unlockables, the value it offers is undeniable. Even though the random elements can be tough at times. I'm certainly eager to see how it evolves and grows. In short, Heroes Wanted roguelike deckbuilding is a blend of strategy, planning, and luck. It's about making the right moves, building a strong deck, and adapting to new challenges. It's perfect for anyone who likes thinking on their feet and outsmarting tough opponents. Give it a try and see if you have what it takes to defeat the Demon King. Available on Steam, priced at only $8.79 USD / £7.43 / 8,63€ with the 20% release discount. Along with support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

[calvincell]

Critical PSA to Balatro or Mahjong or general Roguelike Deckbuilder Lovers for the amazing looking upcoming game ULTIMAHJONG!

ULTIMAHJONG is in the exact spirit of the likes of Balatro, Bingle Bingle & other casino/gambling-based roguelikes/deckbuilders that have been inundating the indie gaming scene recently and which I’ve personally been happily drowning in! In this case the base game is Mahjong & it’s straight up Riichi Mahjong based thankfully rather than the deluge of puzzle solitaire tile matching games that overwhelm Steam

Currently has playable demo on top of being Wishlistable. The dev predicts a release this year & I’m absolutely purchasing it on day one if for nothing else than to reward a halfway legitimate Mahjong game!

Speaking of the dev, they themselves ran through a few rounds of the early game to show it off:

Don’t know how many this post will reach but I’m happy to do my part to raise the population of Mahjong Enthusiasts out here on top of supporting innovative indie devs & their projects!

EDIT:

My luck finding out about these types of personally niche games seems to remain at an all time high because I’m obliged to update this post with a 2nd Roguelike Mahjong Deckbuilder on the horizon: AOTENJO

Similar to ULTIMAHJONG in intent but with its own distinct style & also has a free demo on Steam to try out.

One of AOTENJO’s major features is the inclusion of multiple regional mahjong variants to enrich the variety of the play experience!

Unlike in the case of ULTIMAHJONG, AOTENJO’s developer XO Cat’s YT channel (under the moniker NonToxicEel), lacks a similar in-depth breakdown of the game’s demo but does have a few videos attempting speedruns of the demo and are still a recommended watch to get the game flow & feel they’re aiming for:

Once again, I happily embrace the Mahjong renaissance we seem to be getting in our post-Mahjong Soul & Balatro indie gaming landscape!

AND UPDATE EDIT!!

Genuinely never expected this post to do so many numbers here on Tumblr but I’m truly glad to see it. Especially since AOTENJO has launched into Early Access as AOTENJO: Infinite Hands!

It’s got a 12% discount from its $9.99 price for these first 2 weeks of its Early Access launch on Steam! Already bought it myself in a hurry & have money set aside for when ULTIMAHJONG decides to finally join us.

[forthewarp]

For The Warp was released on Steam 5 years ago! To celebrate we are having a 80% off discount on Steam and even bigger discount on the Nintendo Switch! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201830/For_The_Warp/

[chongoblog]

Oh no I just had a sick idea for a Slay the Spire mod….

[ridl]

loop hero is so good and funny

[satoshi-mochida]

the World According to Girl coming to PS5, PS4 on December 25 - Gematsu

Publisher Amata Games and developer yondray will release roguelike deckbuilder the World According to Girl for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 25 for $9.99, the companies announced. It will support English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

the World According to Girl first launched for PC via Steam on February 22, 2022, followed by Xbox series, Xbox One, and Switch on February 15, 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via its store pages:

About

“A game about turning an ordinary girl into the savior of the world.” the World According to Girl is a combination of a deck-building roguelike and a caring game in which you take on the role of an administrator in order to nurture a girl into a savior. Examples of “Human Resources (Card) Effects”:

This season, gain +1 cost

All entertainers give +2 to a status of 1 or higher

Call for random emergency or surprise.

Spend six seasons (turns) a year, seven years in all (42 turns total) to raise the girl and develop a true savior. At the end of the year, a dialogue (battle) with the Inquisitor, who measures the girl’s abilities, awaits you. Use the girl’s abilities and the memories you’ve nurtured to win the continuation of the “plan.” And the ending of the story changes with the girl’s abilities. Watch the girl and the world go on until the end.

Story

The story takes place over 100 years in the future. The world is on the verge of collapse. Humanity has planned a rescue mission to outer space in the only spaceship left. It needed to be the best people in the world to board it. The world poured everything it had into raising a single girl.

Watch the PlayStation launch trailer below.

PlayStation Launch Trailer

English

Japanese

[blushedfemmes]

if you’re accepting gamer butches i’ve been really into this deckbuilder roguelike called slay the spire and been playing through baldurs gate once more and need to talk a femmes ear off about my character so bad and i’ve been playing this visual novel style artistic hand-drawn game called slay the princess which is a bit of a horror introspective game it’s really fun :)) also hollow knight & little nightmares are back in my rotations i need to yap to femme about meaningless things so bad im afraid

plEASE i need a yapper butch, need to sit pretty and listen to them tell me about all the games they play…

visual novel games sound so intriguing to me, i will def put that on my list to check out!

[owlart18]

Wildfrost Sleet Storm | Mapletail plays

[rotworld]

Ever heard of Hades game 1 and 2? Ever played?

Have any favorites, if so?

ive had hades on my radar forever and just havent gotten around to it yet, i really need to. consequently i don’t know much about the characters but i’ve seen enough to know everyone is hot.

[qrevo]

the world would be a beautiful place if league of legends was good

[robtopus]

Now that Inscryption has been uninstalled from my computer because gestures at my posts about the game

I moved back to Banners of Ruin. It's also a deckbuilding roguelike where you push a party of woodland animals through a City in the midst of an uprising. It's surprisingly tense, most of the mechanics work in tandem with each other, the final boss is hair-pullingly difficult, there are a lot of hidden synergies to find...

And, you know. You're watching sentient animals with early modern armor and weapons fight each other to the death. There are plenty of cool enemies, conceptually and visually (Dawnguard! Sledge! That blind Bear!), but this right here js my favorite party of enemies because it's silly and cute and fitting and if that screenshot doesn't sell you on the game nothing I can say will either

[linuxgamenews]

Hadean Tactics unique strategy experience hits version 1.0

Hadean Tactics roguelike deckbuilding game officially launches on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. The talented team at Emberfish Games poured their heart and soul into creating this masterpiece. Available on both Steam and Humble Store. Hadean Tactics having just finished after three years in Early Access. While bringing a blend of card strategy and automated combat on Linux. Where you have the power not only to move your pieces but also to equip them with unique skills and abilities. Exploring a shifting and unstable battlefield. The initial version featured only one central character, the Inquisitor. With a limited roster of units, cards, and bosses. Today, Hadean Tactics launches a much richer tapestry of content. Since there are now three main characters, or Heroes, each with distinct abilities and playstyles. The Inquisitor, Nightshade, and Warlock. Moreover, there's also added variety of six Hero Variants, altering how each character can be played in the game. In Hadean Tactics, you'll find over 260 different cards that grant unique powers and abilities. Coupled with 30+ units that can be recruited for your party, the strategies you can employ are vast. Assembling your own team of warriors, mages, and other mystical beings. Each run also offers a new chance to test and refine your approach. Enemies, expect a wide array in this roguelike deckbuilding. Since there over 50 distinct enemies, ready to test your strategies. And that's not mentioning the nine bosses. Due to gauge how well you've honed your team and strategies.

Hadean Tactics Early Access Trailer

Hadean Tactics offers endless avenues for customization. Beyond the main Heroes, there's a feature known as "The Crypt." Here, you can create your very own Heroes and build custom decks for them. Crafting your own hero, defining their strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities. On your Hadean Tactics journey, the setting will continue to change. Since there's always a new map to explore, hidden treasures, challenges, and events. Taking on a new adventure every time, where every turn could lead to unexpected rewards or dangers. To ensure every experience remains challenging, there are also 20 "Corruption" levels, which increase the difficulty. It's a way to raise the stakes and make every decision count. Plus, with over 90 items and 140 skills to uncover, there's always something new. Even though the main development phase is over, the creators aren't resting. Since they plan on refining and expanding upon what they've built, from polishing details to bringing more content for Hadean Tactics. Hadean Tactics roguelike deckbuilding of strategy and discovery. Every foray into its world brings new tests, opportunities, and surprises. Launches on Steam, priced at $12.99 USD / £10.88 / 12,67€ including the 35% discount. And on Humble Store, priced at $14.99 USD / £12.49 / 13,99€ with a 25% discount. Along with support for Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC.

[madhogthymaster]

Madhog Falls Into The Void

"For the longest time, Slay the Spire was the gold standard of this otherwise niche category, uncontested in its supremacy, undeniable in its influence. Then little old Balatro came along, broke outside the niche and became the biggest indie game in the process. How did that happen?"

Read the full thread here.

[forthewarp]

We just released a surprise update with a New Ship! Nothing like having a portable black hole to use as a gun... You can grab For The Warp on sale on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201830/For_The_Warp/

[calvincell]

Though I’ve yet to actually get a physical journal specifically for Blue Prince thanks to starting it up while in the hospital, hours in I’ve defaulted to the Steam Deck’s screenshot shortcut more than I think many other users have done in earnest. My Screenshot Folder in my Deck is essentially 50+ Blue Prince pics & 1 pic I took years ago by accident during MGS5 😂

Obviously, this is another thinly-veiled game recommendation post for the absolutely incredible game Blue Prince. It’s a stylish fusion of roguelike/deckbuilding mechanics with a full on Escape Room moment to moment loop. Your “deck” is a series of rooms you’ll draw from your draft pool (ie. your deck) with rooms ranging from neutral new paths & annexes to rooms with significant positive and/or negative traits capable of heavily affecting your path through the house in some manner. Following that you must place said rooms to navigate through an eccentric uncle’s bequeathed legacy villa secretly containing a hidden room which, though never mentioned throughout his ownership of the constantly shifting property, is now the requirement for the player to succeed in providing himself worthy of his uncle’s inheritance.

Though sensible navigation is key due to limited steps per day, several of the rooms have bespoke puzzles & many of the mansion’s rooms meld into one massive puzzle that expands the many secrets of the house & handful of meta progression elements that make the journey through the house as much of a worthwhile & valuable goal as the final room is for players.

(BTW, despite my mention of limited steps, strict beelining is NOT a necessity since the game doesn’t have a hard lock of limited days until a game over. There is no “find Room X by Day 30 or you lose” scenario. No spoilers but you can absolutely leisurely get through this game at your own speed without worries of having “wasted a day” or whatnot. )

Honestly, IMO Blue Prince more than qualifies to stand in the ranks of Lorelei & The Laser Eyes as Escape Room games from the last decade that happen to be not just excellent on their own but true evolutions in the puzzle game genre.

I desperately am begging people even halfway intrigued to try the game out. Hell, I personally balked back when people were posting about putting 40-100+ hours into Blue Prince’s Demo alone but no that was all true & highlights just how dense the game is. An absolute treasure trove of Escape Room-style puzzles for genre fans & just average puzzle fans and/or fans of roguelike deckbuilders truly looking for a true innovator in the genre.

SIDE NOTE:

Despite being on the pulse of the recent Switch 2 Chaos & aching to play DK Bananza at one point or another; it’s releases like Blue Prince that make me absolutely satisfied sitting on the outside of Nintendo’s Walled Garden this generation alongside both Sony & Microsoft’s Consoles, abandoning both after the launch of the Xbox 360. The Steam Deck has simply added so much value & access to my gaming life that the very existence of Nintendo Exclusives is not enough justification to make the upgrade from my current Switch to Switch 2. The triple whammy of S2’s game prices, rotten Online Services monetization plots (ie game chat button, Virtual Console etc.) & an overall executive-level disregard for the living costs of those making up the category of “Average Gamers” - those who happily buoyed a slightly dire Nintendo back around the era of the Wii & Iwata’s general company reign (RIP); all aggregate into a Red Flag Ratking too grotesque & imposing for me to ignore. I’ve genuinely gone from loving what I saw during the Switch 2 Direct to despising every post-announcement blunder to just being bluntly & plainly disinterested in any & all things Switch 2, a state very familiar to me when both the PS4 & Xbox One were the new hotness and I simply decided I couldn’t do the standard console mambo each generation anymore. The Steam Deck’s actual hardware & software versatility & overall game catalog simply makes it the best gaming hardware purchase I’ve made since the era of the 3DS.

Not only is Blue Prince the type of gaming innovation & quality that makes it deserve as much attention & financial compensation as Nintendo’s flagships (Metroid, DK, Mario Kart etc.), but also between my backlog & whishlisted games, the wealth of indie & AA-level games at my fingertips via PC & at regular/regularly massive sales & sale prices collectively dwarfs my need and/or desire for the Switch 2.