Underplayed Gems

Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG (2023)

Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG cover
Developer
D20Studios
Publisher
D20Studios, WhisperGames
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 755 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tactical card-battling roguelike where careful planning and deck management guide party-based fantasy exploration across varied tabletop-inspired realms.

tacticalturn-basedstrategicdeckbuildingroguelikeexploratorygrid-basedfantasy

What players say

Players find Abalon addictive and highly replayable, with some calling it a good fit for a D&D or Hearthstone-and-SRPG hybrid itch. But many note missing written explanations for mechanics, UI bugs on Steam Deck, and uneven difficulty where the main game feels too easy while a survival mode demands a long grind.

Trailer

Screenshots

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