DEMONS

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DEMONS is a single player and multiplayer survival turn-based strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by Andrew Fender and was released on July 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

DEMONS is a card game for 1-4 players. When an evil cult unleashes an ancient demon, all that can stop the coming apocalypse is you, your friends and a deck of cards. STOP THE SUMMONING Turn-based strategy No-one said taking on the forces of darkness was going to be easy. Your choices will affect the outcome for the whole team, so make each turn count. Beat the Odds To locate and destr…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and fun blend of horror theme and card game mechanics with deep strategic choices and rewarding gameplay.
Excellent atmosphere, graphics, audio, and presentation that evoke retro VHS slasher and 80's horror vibes, enhancing immersion.
Multiplayer support with co-op modes and an active community, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

Excessive reliance on RNG leads to frustrating and unbalanced gameplay, sometimes making wins feel impossible or mostly luck-based.
Certain game mechanics, such as deck composition, enemy card frequency, and perks unlock system, feel poorly tuned and tedious.
Lack of offline single-player mode and limited content variety currently restrict replayability and player progression.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a dark, retro-horror aesthetic that is both immersive and reminiscent of classic horror films, enhanced by great artwork and animations. The visuals effectively create a spooky atmosphere that complements the horror-themed gameplay, delivering a striking and electrifying experience.
- “The aesthetic of the game is dark and immersive while still being arcadey and reminiscent of old horror films.”
- “A very nice horror-themed card game, with surprisingly good graphics, animations, and audio.”
- “Great looking artwork and feel, and it's co-op up to 4 friends.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally fun and varied, with interesting perks and demons, but certain mechanics are poorly designed and need reworking. Issues include unbalanced card usage, repetitive enemy encounters, and overly complex RNG-dependent elements that hinder enjoyment. Overall, improvements in card quantity and mechanic balance would enhance the experience.
- “Fun game so far, community is nice and the gameplay seems varied and interesting with the different perks and demons.”
- “I would either rework the bone mechanic or get rid of it and make the hatchet effective against the doggy too, at least the charmed version of it.”
- “Certain mechanics are bad and need rework while other elements should be improved.”
- “The deck has only 41 cards, which is not enough. I would add at least one more card of each type, drop the cultists by one, and add one more altar instead. Also, the used card-enemies are put back in the deck, which is not fun since the card got consumed; encountering it again feels off. At the same time, altar cards are thrown away if you encounter a boss in that location, which is a completely bad mechanic.”
- “The 'bone' from the easiest first boss, Hellhound, is a broken mechanic combined with very bad RNG to make use of it with the flashlight. There are too many things that need to happen in perfect order and timing to use it, which is not fun at all. I would either rework the bone mechanic or get rid of it and make the hatchet effective against the dog at least in the charmed version.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its immersive sounds and thematic design as key strengths. The captivating ambiance significantly enhances the overall experience, though some desire more variety in maps and character perks to further enrich the environment.
- “Obsessed with this game, the atmosphere, the sounds, the theme, everything about it.”
- “Great game, love the theme and atmosphere!”
- “The amount of demons to choose from at launch is impressive, the atmosphere and theme are excellent and the game is just fun.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features a retro synthwave soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's spooky aesthetic, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The soundtrack is great and the overall aesthetic is wonderfully retro-spooky.”
- “The retro synthwave soundtrack fits perfectly and is a blast.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect tedious and boring, criticizing repetitive tasks like overkill achievements for highlighting the game's lack of meaningful gameplay variety.
- “Adding overkill achievements (kill said enemy 100 times) is not only tedious and boring, but also shows how little gameplay value there really is.”