Dream Quest (2016)

Developer: Peter Whalen
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 333 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 62 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, strategic card game where you build a deck while dying repeatedly in short, procedurally generated runs.

strategicfast-pacedgrindingrepetitivepunishingproceduraldifficultaddictive

What players say

Players praise the deckbuilder despite its simplistic look, calling it addictive and deep. They note heavy run-centric play with frequent deaths and good balance, though some wish for better balancing.

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