Underplayed Gems

Cardpocalypse (2020)

Cardpocalypse cover
Developer
Gambrinous
Publisher
Versus Evil
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 275 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A charming, story-driven card-battling RPG that feels like a playful 90s cartoon where you bend the rules, make friends, and save the day.

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What players say

Players love the nostalgic feel of being a kid trading and battling cards at school. The card game is simple but well-designed, with a progression from a small collection to overpowered late-game decks. However, some find the campaign short with no endgame, a limited card pool, and no new game plus, which hurts replayability.

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