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Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder

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86%Game Brain Score
humor, story
gameplay, graphics
86% User Score Based on 85 reviews

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Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Bigosaur and was released on July 24, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A basketball-themed Roguelike Deckbuilder. Each player in a basketball team is represented by 3 skill cards like 2 and 3 point shots, rebounds, steals, blocks, assists, crossover moves. There are also coaching cards like timeouts, challenge or substitution. The cards are played during a match with a goal of outscoring your opponent. You can play an elimination tournament, or a season where you ne…

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Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder screenshot
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Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder screenshot
Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder screenshot
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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and clever blend of basketball and deckbuilding mechanics, making it engaging and fun to play.
  • It's highly addictive, with many players finding themselves drawn into 'just one more game' due to its fast-paced nature and strategic depth.
  • The developer is very active and responsive to community feedback, which bodes well for future updates and improvements.
  • The game lacks depth and balance, with certain cards and mechanics leading to overpowering strategies that can diminish the challenge.
  • Many players feel the game is overpriced for the content it offers, suggesting it would be better suited for a lower price point.
  • There is a significant need for better tutorials and UI polish, as new players may find it confusing to grasp the mechanics.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received for its solid mechanics and engaging variety, though some players find it lacks depth compared to other card games. While the integration of basketball-themed elements enhances understanding, the mechanics can feel shallow, especially beyond the starter level. Overall, the game offers fun customization options and is expected to see a range of mods in the future.

    • “I think it's a pretty brilliant idea and the game mechanics work very well.”
    • “And as a basketball game, all of the cards' names line up with their mechanics, which makes it easy to understand each card's function.”
    • “I mean it's okay, I am not a basketball fan so maybe I am missing some of the magic of the game, but it feels shallow in terms of mechanics. If you look at a game like Esports Godfather, that's a far better interpretation of what a card game based on a sport should look like.”
    • “The gameplay overall is not as deep as other card games I’ve played, but there is enough variety to keep your brain engaged, especially considering you must manage the clock at the same time as playing the game.”
    • “Bad game mechanics once you get past the starter level.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's minimalist and cartoonish graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them skippable and suggesting that improved visuals could enhance the experience. Despite these criticisms, many users still enjoy the gameplay enough to overlook the graphics. Overall, there is a desire for more engaging visual representations, such as pixel art cutscenes.

    • “Even the graphics have this cartoonish vibe to them.”
    • “I'm picturing this with pixel graphic representations of your coach, team, and players, not actually playing basketball but in cutscenes, if you catch my meaning.”
    • “Couple that with the minimalist graphics, making this game easily skippable.”
    • “Even the graphics have a cartoonish vibe to them.”
    • “I feel like this game would be significantly better with some actual graphics.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that while the game captures the essence of basketball, the lack of diverse gameplay styles leads to repetitive experiences, as most sessions tend to focus on scoring three-pointers. This limitation diminishes the overall replayability, as players may find themselves engaging in similar strategies across multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game offers a variety of modes and challenges that keep me coming back for more, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
    • “With multiple character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability is off the charts; I find myself diving back in just to try something new.”
    • “Each playthrough presents unique scenarios and outcomes, making it exciting to replay and discover different paths and experiences.”
    • “As a basketball fan, I do wish there were ways to more deliberately craft a specific style of play, as most playthroughs eventually turn into 'who can stack the most 3s?' This, while not dissimilar from real life, doesn't help with replay value.”
    • “After a few playthroughs, the lack of variety in gameplay becomes apparent. It feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real incentive to try different strategies.”
    • “The game quickly loses its charm once you realize that the outcomes are often the same, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game to be very effective and entertaining.

    • “This game is incredibly funny!”
    • “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
    • “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is highly praised for its unique narrative surrounding the tournament and seasons, offering an engaging and distinctive experience that stands out among other games.

    • “The story of the tournament and seasons tells a narrative like none other.”
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Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder is a sport game.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder was released on July 24, 2025.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder was developed by Bigosaur.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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