Underplayed Gems

Tetra Tactics (2024)

Tetra Tactics cover
Developer
Jabari Alii, Adrian Marple, manadream
Publisher
Jabari Alii
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A strategic card battle where you adapt to enemy decks turn by turn, building synergy through quick-learned rules and permanent upgrades.

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What players say

Players describe it as a roguelike deckbuilder based on Final Fantasy VIII's Triple Triad. They say it demands heavy calculation since both players' full hands are visible, and opinions split on whether that depth is rewarding or exhausting. Some find the art ugly and disjointed, while others praise the strategic additions like hero powers and card upgrades.

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