Underplayed Gems

Deck of Haunts (2025)

Deck of Haunts cover
Developer
Mantis
Publisher
DANGEN Entertainment, Game Source Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,378 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You command a sentient haunted house, laying traps and managing a deck of cards to terrify and consume intruders in careful, turn-based tactical battles.

atmosphericstrategicdarkly whimsicalturn-basedpunishingtacticalroguelikegothic

What players say

Players are split on staying power: some find it repetitive within hours, while others with dozens of hours praise the unlocks and adjustable difficulty. Positives include atmosphere, sound design, and the novel hybrid of deckbuilding with tower-defense-like room placement. A common complaint is that pathfinder-intrusions and bad card draws make the game feel too RNG-reliant.

Trailer

Screenshots

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