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Deck of Haunts

85%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, story
85% User Score Based on 270 reviews

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About

Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 270 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and fun concept of playing as a haunted house, allowing for creative strategies and room layouts.
  • The artwork and graphics are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
  • The developers are actively updating the game, addressing bugs, and engaging with the community, which shows commitment to improving the experience.
  • The game lacks sufficient content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of stagnation after completing the initial 28 nights.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues that disrupt gameplay, including crashes and problems with enemy pathing.
  • The pricing is considered high for the amount of content currently available, with many players suggesting it would be better to wait for a sale.
  • gameplay
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Deck of Haunts" is characterized by its unique blend of deck-building, base defense, and roguelike elements set in a horror theme, offering a simple yet engaging loop where players eliminate intruders using card mechanics. However, many players feel that the game lacks sufficient variety and depth, leading to stagnation after initial runs, and they have noted various bugs and pacing issues that detract from the overall experience. While the core mechanics are praised for their creativity, the game's high price point is seen as misaligned with the limited content and repetitive nature of gameplay.

    • “Very unique and easy to understand gameplay!”
    • “Deck of Haunts is a relatively unique game that blends deck building, base defense, and roguelike gameplay in a horror setting.”
    • “The visuals are slick, the gameplay is snappy, and each run feels fresh with just enough unpredictability to keep you hooked.”
    • “The new cards and rooms don't add much in terms of gameplay.”
    • “You are unable to further upgrade cards, gain experience, or modify rooms - you can certainly continue to play, but your gameplay immediately stagnates in the face of massive numbers of enemies.”
    • “The game just doesn't have enough variety in its gameplay or its options to really warrant the $20 price tag.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and unique aesthetic, with many users highlighting the care put into the card designs and overall visual style. However, there are notable criticisms regarding graphical and mechanic bugs, as well as a lack of variety in room types, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are slick and engaging, some players suggest waiting for updates or discounts due to the existing issues.

    • “The card artwork shows amazing care and, honestly, should be the standard.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful and I love the graphics; it's such a fun concept and it has so much potential.”
    • “The visuals are slick, the gameplay is snappy, and each run feels fresh with just enough unpredictability to keep you hooked.”
    • “Graphical bugs, mechanic bugs, achievement bugs, and they aren't minor bugs either.”
    • “The controls and interface are horrible; aesthetics and animation are disappointing.”
    • “The visuals are dark and unique.”
  • replayability
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers a satisfying loop and short runs that encourage repeated play, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and progression, making it less appealing for those seeking extensive replay value like in "Slay the Spire." Some players appreciate the novelty of modifiers, but they note that without meaningful meta progression, the replayability feels limited. Overall, while enjoyable, the game may not justify its price for those looking for significant replayability.

    • “The game's got a super satisfying loop with generally short runs that make for a lot of replayability.”
    • “Love this game, fun to play and lots of replay value.”
    • “Can be a bit tricky and there is some RNG to a run meaning it's got good replayability, but also if you get unlucky it could be a restart.”
    • “The modifiers for replayability served no further purpose other than novelty - there was no progression to be had.”
    • “I do not recommend this game for someone looking for a Slay the Spire level of replayability.”
    • “Good game but need meta progression to add more replayability.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for being a "buggy mess" at launch, with various glitches reported, particularly in the full release compared to the demo. However, the development team is actively addressing these issues through patches and updates, indicating a commitment to improving stability over time. Overall, while players have encountered bugs, none have been game-breaking, and there is optimism for future enhancements.

    • “It finally releases and.. it's a buggy mess.”
    • “Bit buggy at times but they seem to be actively patching and nothing that has really broken the game.”
    • “Played the demo and loved it, seems to be more glitches in the full release (intro highlights in widescreen, can't exit some main screens).”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design in the game are well-received, with players appreciating their quality. However, there is a desire for additional features, such as enhanced chat interaction and more varied background music for extended gameplay sessions.

    • “Music and sounds are really well done.”
    • “I'd love to see even more features in future updates that support chat interaction or varied background music for longer sessions.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its creativity, particularly the unique concept of playing as the haunted house itself, which adds an engaging and immersive element to the experience. Overall, reviewers commend the theme and atmosphere as standout features.

    • “I think the theme and atmosphere are both really cool and creative; you literally play as the haunted house, which is awesome.”
    • “So A+ for the creativity and atmosphere.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a substantial narrative, with many users noting minimal variety in enemies and an absence of a cohesive story. However, the thematic elements are still considered relevant and well-executed.

    • “Not much variety in enemies, and no story to it.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate that the character development in the game is not an endless grind, suggesting a more balanced and engaging progression system that avoids tediousness.

  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game reflects a shift in character dynamics, where priests are no longer seen as a detrimental force to drain decks, indicating a more balanced emotional landscape. The introduction of mirror halls as a counter adds depth to the emotional interactions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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