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Death and Ladders (2025)

Death and Ladders cover
Developer
Lema Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, turn-based board game where you roll dice and play tarot cards to outmaneuver opponents in a lighthearted but grim afterlife setting.

turn-basedstrategiccasualdarkly whimsicalrepetitivecompetitiveluck-basedrelaxing

What players say

Players like the creepy take on chutes and ladders with tarot cards, but many wish the cards had more influence and the boards were randomized. Performance is a consistent issue, making fans spin even on low settings, and the lack of save progress frustrates some. It works well as a quick 5-10 minute game and plays great on Steam Deck.

Screenshots

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