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2024PC, Steam Deck playable83 % positive−50 % 14.79 € 7.39 €

WizardChess blends chess with deckbuilding and roguelike structure: you assemble a force of pieces with unique modifiers and tackle short, procedurally generated runs with permadeath. Easy to pick up, but strategically demanding.

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

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2020USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable95 % positive24.50 €

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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.

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An addictive poker roguelike where Jokers, card upgrades and wild synergies push your scores to absurd heights. Every run plays differently, and the hunt for the perfect build never gets old.

Luck be a Landlord

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A roguelike deckbuilder where you stock a slot machine with symbols and chain synergies to pay the rent each cycle. Dry humor and addictive combos blend luck with careful planning.

Griftlands

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A deckbuilding roguelike set in a shabby sci-fi world where you both fight and negotiate using separate card decks. Three distinct character campaigns and meaningful choices make each run play out differently.

Monster Train 2

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A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend your Pyre across a three-floor train against waves of heavenly foes. New clans, factions and modes bring deep combo-driven strategy and high replayability.

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