Cardlings (2019)

Developer: Clockwork Chilli
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tactical game where players alternate between combat and building phases, creating a tense, competitive back-and-forth.

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What players say

Players praise the clever turn structure where one player attacks while the other builds, but they warn the single-player AI gets repetitive and multiplayer is dead. They split on the card-based building system, some find it fine, others say it floods your hand with irrelevant mines late in the game.

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