Underplayed Gems

Cobalt Core (2023)

Cobalt Core cover
Developer
Rocket Rat Games
Publisher
Brace Yourself Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 4,326 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tactical card game where every turn feels like a high-stakes puzzle of outmaneuvering a relentless enemy.

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What players say

Players praise the cute characters, music, and deckbuilding mechanics, often comparing it favorably to Slay the Spire. The game offers scalable difficulty across several tiers, with runs lasting about 30 minutes on normal. Some criticize limited replayability, noting few unlocks and the need to beat the story 24 times.

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