A la Card

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A la Card is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Shook Loose and was released on December 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A la Card is a deckbuilding roguelike centered on combining and customizing food-themed cards to create unique, powerful synergies. Players must strategically mix effects, stats, and triggers to build inventive decks while facing challenging bosses that require adaptable tactics. Each run offers fresh discoveries and creative gameplay centered around satisfying hungry customers.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

A la Card is a highly addictive and fun deck-builder that offers a unique culinary theme with endless possibilities for card combinations and synergies.
The game features charming art, catchy music, and a well-thought-out tutorial that makes it accessible for both novice and experienced players.
Frequent updates and the recent addition of mid-run saves enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to experiment with crazy combos without the fear of losing progress.

Some players find the game overwhelming at first due to its complexity, and certain mechanics may not be well explained, leading to confusion.
A few decks, like the smoothie and ice cream decks, feel underpowered or lack synergy, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game initially lacked mid-run saves, which frustrated some players, although this feature has since been added in response to feedback.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its stylish presentation, refined mechanics, and a wealth of unique synergies that encourage experimentation. While the initial learning curve may be steep due to the variety of mechanics and card systems, the well-designed tutorials and tooltips help players quickly grasp the concepts, leading to an addictive and enjoyable experience. Overall, the combination of fun mechanics, charming art, and smooth animations contributes to a compelling gameplay loop.
- “An incredible new take on the genre with a vast array of unique mechanics to play with.”
- “Going into my first run, I was worried about the number of mechanics I would need to grasp, but was pleasantly surprised with the well thought out tutorial and detailed tooltips on every conceivable game object.”
- “The gameplay is very unique, and took me a little time to get my head wrapped around it, but it is very fun once you start to figure out how to combo.”
- “There's a bit of front-loaded information with the card mechanics, but all you have to do is take a little time to get the hang of the game and you'll fall in love.”
- “The gameplay is very unique, and took me a little to get my head wrapped around it, but it is very fun once you start to figure out how to combo.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its fun and engaging quality, often noting that it enhances the game's vibrant art style and addictive gameplay. Many feel that the music alone could warrant a high rating, underscoring its importance to the game's appeal.
- “Love that the music is really catchy.”
- “The art is colorful, the music’s catchy, and it’s the kind of game where you keep saying 'one more run.'”
- “The music absolutely bangs.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with characters and locations contributing to a comedic atmosphere. Players enjoy the clever synergies and interactions between gameplay elements, leading to absurd and entertaining experiences. Overall, the humor, combined with engaging art and addictive gameplay, significantly enhances the game's appeal.
- “If I was just rating it on music and humor, it would already be a 10/10.”
- “The humor is on point, the art is great, and the addictiveness of 'just one more run' grabs me like Balatro did.”
- “Because it is possible to mix the effects and triggers between the cards, the amount of possible combos and interactions is just crazy and often leads to ridiculous and very funny runs.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their awesome and cute art style, complemented by great artwork and music, creating an engaging visual and auditory experience. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, which enhances the addictive gameplay loop.
- “Great (and cute!) art style, great music, and gameplay with an addictive loop that's ripe for experimentation.”
- “Awesome game, great artwork, rad music.”