Underplayed Gems

Decks of the Damned (2025)

Decks of the Damned cover
Developer
Thorian Games
Publisher
Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, punishing roguelike auto-battler where you build and refine a deck of cards to command an army, with each run feeling like a tense puzzle of resource management and positioning.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy a first run of the novelty and progression, while others find the core loop of waiting for resources and managing minions quickly boring and repetitive. Long-time players note the game feels unfinished and lacks variety, though the developer is praised for listening to feedback.

Screenshots

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