Shadowhand: RPG Card Game (2017)

Developer: Grey Alien Games
Publisher: Positech Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 828 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A leisurely strategic card game with a historical narrative, where you duel foes using solitaire-style combat.

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What players say

Players say this is solitaire with RPG combat, but many find the RNG frustrating and the AI seems to get lucky hands often. The story is a fun backstory for Lady Cornelia, though some call it painfully bad. There is a split: some love the duel system and gear, others find combat half-baked and the late chapters grindy.

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