Rival Books of Aster (2024)

Developer: Games by Stitch
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow-burning card duel where each spell feels like a hand-painted page, demanding thoughtful deck-building rather than luck.

casualstrategicatmosphericmethodicalcompetitivehand-illustratedcustomizable

What players say

Players praise the unique medieval manuscript art, the combo system, and the flat price for all cards, calling it a refreshing take on CCGs. However, many complain about tiny unreadable text, sluggish animations, and a UI that makes it unclear what cards can do. A split exists: some say it is a good value, others call it a pay-to-win mobile port with poor optimization.

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