Underplayed Gems

Dark Cards (2020)

Dark Cards cover
Developer
Pixel Cattle Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical card battler where you slowly build a deck while taking calculated risks by revealing opponent cards each turn.

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What players say

Players say the flip mechanic where you can turn over both your own and the opponent's cards is clever and unique, but the game feels unfinished and slow, with clunky animations and no real polish. Many call it abandonware, and the enjoyment depends heavily on tolerating its rough state.

Screenshots

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