Decks & Daggers

About

"Decks and Daggers" is a free demo deck-building RPG card game where players join Hrothgar the Barbarian and Salazar the scholar in dungeon quests to battle monsters and collect treasure. Through dialogue options, players can shape their hero's journey and interact with characters like Angvar the Skeleton King and Moloch the Rat Demon. A premium version unlocks the full barbarian story, with additional cards available for purchase at the tavern after each quest.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a simple, clean design with nice art style and polished graphics.
It offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, especially for fans of deck-building games.
The storyline and character choices add a unique touch, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The game is very short, typically completed in 2-5 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many choices leading to similar outcomes.
There are issues with RNG that can lead to frustrating experiences, requiring frequent restarts.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay is polished and visually appealing, featuring unique mechanics that set it apart from other card games. However, experienced players may find it lacking in complexity and depth, with some mechanics feeling uninteresting or poorly designed. While the randomized card dealing can create engaging moments, the overall experience may feel derivative of existing mobile games.
- “Polished, good looking, and with good flow; unique. In my experience, I have not played something that I would say is built on the same mechanics.”
- “There's just something about having cards you wouldn't normally have that adds something new to the normal gameplay.”
- “However, as the game progresses, you'll play two other characters with different approaches to the base combat mechanics of the game.”
- “It's a good card game, but as an experienced card game fan, I was left wanting more complex and in-depth mechanics.”
- “I can't say this offers more or less, but I didn't like that some of the mechanics are just not fun or don't really make sense. Anyway, it's nice looking and can be an interesting time waster.”
- “Interesting idea, I feel like this is heavily copied from a mobile game that has the exact same concept/mechanic 'card crawl'.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The story is generally considered decent and well-crafted, featuring interesting characters and a cohesive narrative, though it lacks significant player agency, often leading to the same outcomes regardless of choices. While some players found the storyline engaging and enjoyable, others felt it was short and did not leave a lasting impression. Overall, the game combines a light deckbuilding mechanic with a narrative that, while not groundbreaking, adds a layer of enjoyment to the gameplay experience.
- “Short but well made and an interesting story.”
- “It's got the fast decky combat from Slay the Spire, but instead of a roguelike we've got an actual story going on.”
- “Had a great time with this game, was challenging on some levels and the story was fun.”
- “Very light 'deckbuilder' with a loose story; very few game-changing decisions made by the player (illusion of choice, whatever you choose leads to the same result).”
- “The graphics and story are decent enough, but the gameplay is fun but not all that innovative.”
- “It's got the fast deck combat from Slay the Spire, but instead of a roguelike, we've got an actual story going on.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics are generally praised for their nice art style and beautiful, atmospheric artwork that complements the game's music. While the visuals are considered decent and enjoyable, some reviewers feel that they lack enough substance to justify the game's cost, despite the fun and challenging gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm but may not be groundbreaking.
- “The artwork is nice and the music fits perfectly in the setting of the game.”
- “The art work is also beautiful and full of atmosphere and charm.”
- “Nice art style.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players find the game lacks replay value and leaves them wanting more, others appreciate the interesting and challenging card mechanics that enhance replayability.
- “Interesting, challenging, and the element of chance with the cards keeps it replayable.”
- “I'm pleased but was left wanting more, and there isn't any replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, complementing the artwork and enhancing the overall setting. Reviewers note that it fits seamlessly within the game's atmosphere, contributing to a captivating experience.
- “The music is immersive.”
- “The artwork is nice and the music fits perfectly in the setting of the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is frequently criticized for being overly buggy, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is too buggy.”
- “The game is too buggy.”
- “The game is too buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its funny and sweet narratives, enhanced by side choices that lead to multiple endings, adding depth and replayability to the comedic experience.
- “The game features funny and sweet stories, complete with side choices and multiple endings that keep you engaged.”
- “The humor in the game shines through its charming narratives and the delightful side stories that offer different outcomes.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful artwork, which contributes to a charming and immersive experience.
- “The artwork is beautiful and full of atmosphere and charm.”