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As VR detective Neon, investigate a game world overrun by characters, exploring dungeons and building card combos in grid battles.
Released 23 Oct 2024
Move With Cards
Build Battle Combos
Trigger Singing Powers
Card-en-Ciel is a roguelite card-battling RPG featuring over 300 different cards and 50 unique vocal songs! Play as Neon, the "Gaming Chair Detective" famous for solving net-crimes, as he encounters a strange new case when he dives into an in-development game world.
Developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · Published by INTI CREATES CO., LTD.









Neon, a detective who investigates crimes inside virtual-reality games, enters an in-development game world overrun by characters from other games. He explores virtual dungeons and works to stop the spreading anomaly.
Battles are turn-based card encounters on a grid. Cards can attack or move Neon, so players balance their effects with positioning and enemy attack zones while combining cards to create powerful sequences.
Battles and dungeon progress add characters to the available cards, while each dungeon offers its own card pool and challenges. Recruit Muse cards, meet their conditions to activate battle effects and songs, then take on bosses, higher difficulty levels, and optional challenges.
In the supplied reviews, players frequently enjoy experimenting with card synergies and finding ways to turn a hand into powerful combos. The card-based movement adds a tactical layer, while Muse effects, vocal songs, character dialogue, and artwork contribute to the game’s presentation. Some players also value the range of deck approaches and extra challenges; others find the systems overwhelming at first or the dungeon loop repetitive, and opinions on the story are mixed.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 52 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |