Underplayed Gems

Relapse (2022)

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Developer
Valklabs
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 178 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tactical turn-based card battler where careful planning and resource management feel tense and methodical.

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What players say

Players praise Relapse for its deep meta progression, cheap price, and many viable builds, often comparing it favorably to Slay the Spire. Some find it gets grindy over time, and a few note the graphics are weak or the UI lacks polish.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.