Underplayed Gems

CrafTAE (2025)

CrafTAE cover
Developer
mappe
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A light strategic card game where you stack cards to gather resources, craft gear, and explore procedurally generated dungeons in short, repeatable runs.

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What players say

Players say CrafTAE is a card-based strategy game similar to Stacklands but with shorter, roguelike runs that take 30–120 minutes. The biomes and dungeons change each run, offering lots of build variety, and the tutorial makes the early game approachable. Difficulty climbs steadily, and while some find the recipe system fiddly, most find it rewarding and addictive.

Screenshots

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