CardScrawl (2025)

Developer: Mire Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A methodical deckbuilder where you must survey the board and plan each move carefully before committing.

tacticalstrategicdark fantasymethodicalchallenginggothiccalculated

What players say

Players praise the strategic depth and satisfying combo experimentation, but the UI is clunky and accessibility is poor. A significant complaint is that runs take hours with no way to save, making it hard to commit to a session.

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