The Deepwoods (2025)

Developer: Whiteleopard Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You navigate a magical forest, drawing random weapons and abilities each wave to adapt and push deeper into the corruption.

action roguelikedeckbuildingadaptable combatfast-pacedpixel graphicscolorfulprocedural progressionsingleplayer

What players say

Players praise the deep deck-building and fast real-time combat, comparing it to Enter the Gungeon and Hades. They appreciate the variety of card combinations and the fresh twist on roguelite mechanics, but one reviewer cites the lack of gamepad support as a dealbreaker.

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