A roguelite deck-builder where you grow two decks at once, one for talking and one for fighting. Negotiation can dodge combat entirely, and every NPC remembers your dealings. Lively writing, strong replayability: a crafty narrative roguelite worth the detour.
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Category
Card Battle1 player12+
Description
A debt-ridden mercenary cuts a path through a harsh world, between alliances and betrayals. Published by Klei, released worldwide in 2021. Two distinct decks of cards, one to negotiate and one to fight, choices with heavy consequences and shifting relationships.
Griftlands review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1 GB📅01/06/2021
Published by Klei
Griftlands (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Griftlands stands out in the crowd of card roguelites with a strong idea: each character wields two separate decks, one to negotiate, one to fight, and the choice between words and violence genuinely weighs on how things unfold. The relationship system, where allies and enemies remember your deeds, gives the genre a rare narrative texture. The deckbuilding stays solid and readable, signed by Klei. Its replay value rests mainly on mastering combos. For genre fans seeking freshness and human stakes, the appeal stays vivid today.
