Griftlands (2021)

Developer: Klei Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 14,418 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, choice-driven deckbuilder where every negotiation and battle feels high-stakes, blending dark humor with strategic planning.

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What players say

Players are divided. Some praise the dual battle-and-negotiation deck system and how early choices echo later, but many say runs feel short, content repeats quickly, and neither deck is as deep as a single dedicated deckbuilder. The story and world get mixed reactions, interesting premise, shallow execution.

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