Encounter: The Lost Cards (2026)

Developer: Salvatore Grosso
Publisher: Encounter GG
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A gentle, self-aware adventure with card-based mechanics, nodding to the player without pushing any strong emotional tone.

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What players say

Players praise the tarot card mechanics and sin/virtue system but are split on whether the game is rewarding. Many call it RNG-heavy with a steep learning curve, and long-time players say updates around 2026 broke saves and made progression a slog. A number of reviews cite heavy AI use in art as making the game feel soulless.

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