Relief (2026)

Developer: Billiontail
Publisher: 2P Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 165 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, card-driven strategic battle where you build synergistic decks and artifacts against a backdrop of Chinese mythology.

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What players say

Players are split: many enjoy the satisfying combos and urban exploration twist on the deckbuilder formula, but almost everyone calls the UI rough, the card art blurry, and the bugs frustrating. It is clearly inspired by Slay the Spire and several note that the price feels high for the lack of polish.

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