Underplayed Gems

RogueJack: Roguelike Blackjack (2020)

RogueJack: Roguelike Blackjack cover
Developer
Ponywolf
Publisher
Ponywolf, LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, strategic card game blended with old-school dungeon crawling, where every blackjack hand feels like a tense battle for survival.

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What players say

Players are split on this blackjack-roguelike mashup. Some find it addictive and charming for short bursts, while others call it repetitive and shallow. Critics note the lack of a final boss, no split or double down mechanics, and controls that can be frustrating on PC.

Screenshots

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