ACardShooter (2019)

Developer: Markus Brand, Erik Brendel, Fabian Pottbäcker, Wilhelm Friedemann
Publisher: WGStudios
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a frantic deckbuilding action game where every card represents your life and each hit is a risk.

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What players say

Players praise the creative mix of cards and shooting, with a difficulty curve that is easy to start but hard to finish. The deckbuilding and multiple characters allow for different playstyles, though some find the controls clunky and the game overpriced.

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