Creature Card Idle (2019)

Developer: Playsaurus, Fordesoft
Publisher: Playsaurus
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 172 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced incremental card-placing game where you methodically build resources and unlock content at your own tempo

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What players say

Players say the card-based idle concept is interesting, but the game was abandoned unfinished, with a final level locked behind a 'coming January 2020' button. The window does not resize and the UI is janky, but for a free game it is an acceptable way to kill a few days for achievements.

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