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Pawker is a supurrr satisfying deckbuilder roguelike where you play as cat adventurers trying to create purrfect combos. Find crazy felines, battle memes, and modify your deck to do insane numbers. Pl...

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · 10d

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This week we played the Balatro inspired (catspired?) Pawker (by OhBabyGames). Lot's of fun and loving the visuals!

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Pawker on Steam

Join Amalia on her journey to confront her inner Shadows! Complete errands for town residents, build your deck, face Shadows in gripping card battles, and uncover Amalia’s memories in this cozy, narra...

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · 17d

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Not often do we see a game with cards tackle a sensitive subject such as anxiety and depression. Cards of Heart does it gracefully, even though the card aspect is sadly lacking.

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Cards of Heart on Steam

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Qurtys

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · 24d

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There are some great games out there, and there are those don't do well despite the effort. And then there is the 3rd category - no effort and overpriced cash grab. Not recommended.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING It's truly astonishing how such a simple game can get so many things wrong. It plays like a student project, and normally I wouldn't be so harsh,...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Toads of the Bayou

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Sep 7

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This week liberated some swamps in Toads of the Bayou. A promising title that sadly never realized its potential 👇

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING You look at the visuals, the presentation and even the awesome 3D like cards. Then you look at the score of 'only' mostly positive and think to y...

Harvest resources to build a village of woodland critters in this adaptation of the award-winning tabletop board game!

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Aug 23

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We went into a cozy forest and played some Everdell this week, and excellent adaptation by (@direwolfdigital.bsky.social‬). Warmly recommended.

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Everdell on Steam

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Aug 17

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Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for DreamBreaker

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Aug 17

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We have a Newcomer to our Hidden Gems list - DreamBreaker. It has card mechanics that somewhat resemble Gloomhaven's and it brings good tactical fun.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING After pushing beyond first impressions, I consider this game a hidden gem - a rough looking gem, but a gem nonetheless. Behind the inconsistent a...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Splendor

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Our goal is to find gaming gems, but sometimes a game about gems works too.

Splendor is great adaptation of the popular board game. The AI could be better, but it's quick, simple and fun.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Note: We only review single player, so multiplayer aspect was not in focus. Splendor is an excellent game to play on a break, because of its quic...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Fights in Tight Spaces

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Fists, kicks and cards is how we spent our weekend playing FITS.

While it does feel repetitive and overly long, it's a decent game that tried to do something new with not many like it.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Knights in tight spaces, the successor of this game, is on paper an all out improvement over it. And in many ways it is, the core gameplay was im...

This is a simple but yet complex turn-based shedding card game to which players are shared with some number of cards at the start of the game and a card is dropped at the center. This is based on some...

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CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Whotfire on Steam

This is a roguelike game with card battles as its core. Players need to play as a vampire ancestor to resist the attacks of a large number of adventurers and defeat three great heroes to achieve ultim...

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Blood Rising on Steam

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jul 26

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We played two small games this week: A vampire game (Blood Rising) and an adaption of an old card game (Whotfire).

Unfortunately, we can't recommend either due to an unpolished or overly simple gameplay. Our thoughts on each game 👇👇👇

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Solar Settlers

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jul 19

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We settled some new planets in this resource management puzzle game with cards.

While Solar Settlers didn't offer much in variety, its core gameplay was good enough to enjoy in short bursts.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Solar Settlers is a resource management game with mechanics distilled to its simplest form. Your job is to settle colonists in a set number of tu...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Death Roads: Tournament

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CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jul 12

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Who would have thought that cars and cards make a good combo?

That's exactly what Death Roads successfully made out to prove. Unique gameplay, awesome music and car(d) based carnage!

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Death Roads is one of the most unique games I've ever played. It feels like a turn based version of Twisted Metal with cards. You can shoot, zap ...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Technotopia

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jul 5

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We build some perfect towns (ok maybe not perfect) in Tecnhotopia, a card based city builder (by @alawarteam).

While it's on the lighter side, I've enjoyed my time with the casual city builder.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Technotopia describes itself as a casual card based builder and that's exactly right. In the game you will go through the story while placing bui...

Steam Sale and no review this week

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 29

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If you are looking for great deals on great card games during the Steam Summer Sale, check out our Curator page, scroll down, go to discounted tab -> recommended.

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Some of our picks below 5EUR 👇👇

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Hail good people, We are taking a small break this week, but we will be back next week with another review. In the meantime, if you are looking for great deals on great games, check out our Curator pa...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Geyserlands

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 22

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We took a tour around the mysterious but relaxing Geyserlands, a card-based short story narrative game. Not for challenge seekers, but good for just chill gaming.

Check out our review 👇

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Geyserands is a super simple narrative game with cards. Players will draw cards from their deck that have symbols on them. Cards can also be play...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Vegangsters

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Veggies and crimes don't got well together...or do they?

While the speed track opens up new ways of playing, unfortunately, the other issues make it difficult to fully recommend.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING While it has a very unique mechanic, the game has several issues for a straight up positive recommendation. It's not a bad game, but it takes pat...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Deadwalker Chronicles

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 15

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We danced with death twice this week (see last review).

Unfortunately, we spent more time surviving the UI than the zombie apocalypse, among other issues. Not recommended.

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING I'm familiar with the studio's other games which usually might not be visually appealing but have interesting game mechanics. Deadwalker Chronicl...

Dice With Death is a Dicebuilding Roguelike – Unfortunately you have already died. Fortunately, Death is up for some friendly competition. Collect new dice and relics, create damage stacking combos, a...

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Looking to play Dice with Death (by Sea Glass Games)? Well, you can!

Simple but addicting game - Check out our early access review 👇

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Dice With Death on Steam

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Neuroshima Hex

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 8

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Hex tiles? Check. Tight board? Check.
Deep tactical gameplay with competent AI? Double check.

Neuroshima Hex digital adaptation (by Baked Games) is a blast. Solo mode approved!

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Note: This is single player only review It's a competent adaptation of the famous board game. For the uninitiated, Neuroshima Hex is foremostly a...

Save 15% on Propaganda vs. Zombies on Steam

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Jun 1

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We shot some zombies in Propaganda vs. Zombies. Or, at least we tried. Unfortunately, it didn't leave a good impression 👇

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Build your deck of Propaganda, Bullets, and Spells to defend your Leader in this Bullet Heaven where you can't move! Use Propaganda to turn Zombies into your Comrades and make them fight for You! Make...

Steam Community :: Oncus :: Review for Ellentis

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · May 31

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We played Elentis, a color/number matching game with deckbuilding and upgrades.

It felt too simple for us to fully recommend, but might be suitable for casual gaming. Check the review below 👇

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FOR MORE CARD AND BOARD GAMES FOLLOW US CARD GAME KING Simple, straightforward gameplay about matching colors/numbers with added deck building and powered by roguelike-ness. Each battle the player is ...

Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckb...

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · May 25

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Did you know Monster train was one of our favorite games of all time?

Did you know Monster train 2 (@ShinyShoeGames) is somehow an even greater masterpiece?

Yes, we do Royally recommend it!

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Monster Train 2 on Steam