Underplayed Gems

Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder (2023)

Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder cover
Developer
Black Eye Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.1 of 5, 329 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, infernal card battler where every hand must balance two-colored cards under a heavy, gothic atmosphere.

dark fantasyatmosphericpunishingstrategicgothic horrorturn-basedtensehand-drawn

What players say

Players agree the art style and dual-card mechanic are interesting, but call the game abandoned and unfinished. Reviews cite shallow card variety, slow pace, and bosses that feel unbeatable with the wrong class. Struggles with controls and bugs are common, though a few players still recommend it for a short, unique experience.

Trailer

Screenshots

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