Underplayed Gems

Usurper (2024)

Usurper cover
Developer
Rogue Brain Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 48 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A strategic, turn-based chess-like card battler where careful placement and deckbuilding create tense, methodical encounters.

strategictacticalchallengingreplayablemethodicalcompetitive2dpixel graphics

What players say

Players split on the game speed: some find the UI painfully slow even at max speed, while others praise the addictive short runs. Fans of chess and roguelike deckbuilders enjoy the creative custom pieces and distinct faction themes, but the AI draws mixed reactions.

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