Dead Man's Draw

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Dead Man's Draw is a strategic card game of pirates and treasure. Draw cards to create combos, but be cautious—drawing a Duke will end your turn and lose your earned treasures. Outsmart your opponents to become the wealthiest pirate in this thrilling adventure.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 814 reviews

gameplay44 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

Dead Man's Draw is a fun and addictive card game that is easy to learn and offers a variety of strategies as players progress.
The game features unique card abilities and traits that keep gameplay fresh and engaging, with a smooth introduction to mechanics.
It provides a casual gaming experience that is perfect for short sessions, making it a great time-killer.

The game heavily relies on luck, which can lead to frustrating moments where players feel cheated by the AI's seemingly favorable draws.
There is no multiplayer option, which limits the game's replayability and social interaction that could enhance the experience.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as resolution problems and bugs that can hinder gameplay.

gameplay
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
66%
3%
The gameplay of "Dead Man's Draw" is centered around a simple yet addictive mechanic of drawing cards to increase your score while managing the risk of drawing duplicates. While the game offers a variety of abilities and traits to keep the experience fresh, it heavily relies on luck, which can lead to frustration over time. Overall, it provides a casual, engaging experience with a decent learning curve, though some players may find it repetitive after extended play.
- “It's addictive and has that polished mechanics feel.”
- “A great push-your-luck type card game with a lot of interesting twists mixed into the core gameplay to keep it fresh.”
- “The game is simple to learn, but your traits and the opponent traits, plus the tourney rules make the gameplay varied and not boring.”
- “Not a game to play if you hate RNG - the entire game is luck-based, with the traits making the bare minimum difference to gameplay.”
- “Again, I would have preferred fewer more focused tournaments, as the gameplay simply isn't varied enough to support the huge number of what are essentially the same games over and over.”
- “Game mechanics have two things that deserve attention: too much RNG-based gameplay which in turn slowly but surely sours the gameplay once you put in more than a few hours.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
48%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while they are decent and serve their purpose, they are not particularly impressive. Some praise the artwork and presentation, highlighting the pirate theme, while others criticize specific elements like the main menu design and a serious bug that can affect gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as simple yet nice, complementing the fun and engaging gameplay rather than being the main focus.
- “The artwork is great and the gameplay is fun and interesting.”
- “Surprisingly fun and simple to learn card game with nice graphics and sound.”
- “The graphics and music also help to add to the theme that this game is going for, and it feels like a game pirates would play when they are not playing Liar's Dice.”
- “The visuals aren't impressive, and the ugly pirate plastered all over the main menu screen is far from appealing.”
- “This game has a serious bug in the graphics.”
- “Still, when you consider the graphic bug can permanently destroy the game even if you uninstall it, then it becomes a complete waste of money.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game is largely criticized for being repetitive and limited, with many players noting that it consists of a single looping track that can become annoying over time. While some appreciate the pirate-themed ambiance it creates, others find the quality lacking and even reminiscent of other well-known scores, such as that of "Pirates of the Caribbean." Overall, the soundtrack does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience and may detract from it during longer sessions.
- “It's addictive with good music and art.”
- “The graphics and music also help to add to the theme that this game is going for, and it feels like a game pirates would play when they are not playing Liar's Dice.”
- “I liked the music and the fact that it has achievements; it's very relaxing. Sometimes I prefer to play a game that does not require a keyboard.”
- “The game has one repeating music track which is very annoying.”
- “Everything looks the same in the game from beginning to end, even the music seems to be entirely made up of just one track looping over and over forever.”
- “The music will drive you nuts eventually.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling compelled to replay matches to unlock abilities or achieve high scores. While some appreciate the skill-based elements, the reliance on RNG and perceived AI favoritism can make progress feel like a grind, detracting from the overall enjoyment. The limited diversity in the main campaign further contributes to a sense of monotony for completionists.
- “Where the game falls down is that eventually this starts to get a little tedious and it feels as if you're needing to play lots of different matches just to grind experience to unlock some abilities.”
- “As each stage has 3 stars based on score, it gets rather tedious if you are a completionist like myself.”
- “It seems that for every good thing in this game there is something that brings it back down or ends up making it tedious or frustrating.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players aiming to unlock all achievements and explore various strategies through unique traits and tournament conditions. While the presence of 50 tournaments and the element of luck enhance replay potential, some players note that once certain goals are achieved, the replay value may diminish. Overall, it provides hours of engaging solo gameplay, though the lack of multiplayer options limits its replayability for some.
- “Add to this unique 'traits' that you will unlock as you play the game which you can then select before each game to add to your strategy, and the different rules for each of the 50 tournaments available in there, and that will give you an infinite replayability potential, as well as multiple ways to help mitigate the effect of good ol' mother luck here!”
- “A challenging card game with a steep learning curve, the difficulty of earning all achievements gives it a high replay value.”
- “It is a solo game, but one that has hours and hours and hours of replay value.”
- “The game has several tournament modes which unfortunately are not very replayable because your job is to get three stars on each mode and then move on.”
- “Not much replay value and no real multiplayer except hotseat.”
- “Although how you play is quite important, the most important factor is luck so replayability is guaranteed; on the other hand, you have to take it casual or you will be angry with the game.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is criticized for its complete lack of a narrative, leaving players to create their own stories as they engage in gameplay. Reviewers note that there is no defined ending, and the focus is primarily on unlocking skills and completing missions, often requiring repetition due to the element of luck involved.
- “My biggest issue with the game is the complete lack of a story.”
- “But no one has anything to say, you just play against them and I guess you have to make up your own story.”
- “In line with the lack of story, there is absolutely no ending.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this card game is highlighted as casual and entertaining, making it a perfect choice for lighthearted gaming sessions. Players find the AI's absurd combos particularly hilarious, often leading to moments of uncontrollable laughter.
- “The AI will do some ridiculous combos which will literally make you fall out of your chair laughing.”
- “Casual, funny, exciting, and different card game to fill some free time when you don't want to engage in a deep session of gaming.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, players report a stable experience with no bugs or freezes, indicating that the game runs smoothly. However, some users express concerns about glitches that need to be addressed before they consider playing again.
- “No bugs, no freezes, no issues at all.”
- “No bugs, no freezes, no issues at all.”
- “Game is good, but won't play it again till the glitches are out.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the absence of in-app purchases in this version, highlighting it as a positive aspect of the monetization model.
- “I like that there are no in-app purchases in this version.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by the sound effects associated with playing suits, contributing positively to the overall experience; however, reviewers note that additional variation in these effects would improve immersion.
- “The different sound effects when a suit is played add nicely to the atmosphere, creating an immersive experience.”

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12h Median play time

12h Average play time

11h Main story

32h Completionist

5-20h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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