Underplayed Gems

Cardbob (2023)

Cardbob cover
Developer
Mad Cookies Studio
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You dash through neon-lit dungeon rooms as a cardboard robot, hacking enemies, then haggle over loot with traders in a quirky sci-fi shop.

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What players say

Players call this a polished, addictive roguelite with charming cardboard visuals and a satisfying haggling mechanic, but find it short at 3-5 hours and on the easy side. Some say melee vastly outclasses ranged options and room variety is limited.

Screenshots

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