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Fight as a gladiator in a hex-grid arena, building a card deck and using movement, knockbacks, and weapons to survive.
Released 13 Oct 2022
Dodge Telegraph Attacks
Push Foes Into Walls
Pair Cards With Weapons
A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!
Developed by PINIX · Published by PINIX, IndieArk
Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.
You play as a gladiator fighting through arena battles to survive. Runs take you through randomized levels, where each encounter brings new opponents and tactical challenges.
Combat combines card play with movement on a hex grid. Dodge attacks, reposition, use terrain, or knock enemies into walls and each other. Your choices of cards and weapons shape how you attack and defend.
During a run, collect cards and equipment to develop a deck and loadout. Weapons can be carried in both hands, letting you combine different gear or specialize with a two-handed weapon.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its blend of deckbuilding and hex-grid positioning: movement makes fights feel like tactical puzzles, while knockbacks and card combinations create satisfying plays. Reviews also praise the range of weapons and possible builds, though some players find class differences, run variety, or strategic depth limited. Opinions on difficulty and replayability vary.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 42 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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