Underplayed Gems

Heck Deck (2022)

Heck Deck cover
Developer
torcado
Publisher
PID Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cute but deceptively intense bullet-hell card game where every choice costs health and demands quick reflexes and careful strategy.

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What players say

Players praise the unusual blend of bullet hell and card strategy, where time pauses between moves except during the final boss. They note a slow difficulty curve and little replay value, while some complain it feels like a cheap phone port.

Screenshots

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