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Faith in Despair

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82%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
atmosphere
100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Faith in Despair is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Philipp Lehner and was released on November 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You are Faith. The last of your kind. The epilogue to an age-old tale of demise. You gamble for your life against Death itself. Day after day after day. Yet you persevere. You dare not abandon hope. You struggle against your inevitable fall into despair. To live – and play – another day. Faith in Despair is a grimdark roguelike deckbuilder that allows you to create your own cards using triggers, …

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
music8 positive mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging card customization system that allows players to create powerful synergies and combos, making each run feel fresh and exciting.
  • The art style and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, contributing to a dark yet cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.
  • The gameplay loop is addictive and rewarding, with a well-balanced difficulty curve that encourages strategic thinking and experimentation.
  • The game can be challenging to learn initially, which may deter some players who are not familiar with deck-building mechanics.
  • There are reports of technical issues, such as game crashes that can result in lost progress, which can be frustrating for players.
  • Some players feel that the progression can be slow, and certain modifiers may become less useful as new ones are introduced, leading to potential power creep.
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its eerie yet soothing quality, effectively complementing the unique art style and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the emotional resonance of the soundtrack, particularly the vocal tracks, which contribute to a polished and immersive experience. Overall, the combination of great music and art creates a captivating vibe that resonates well with players.

    • “The soundtrack is eerie yet soothing, and the art is a unique and interesting style.”
    • “The music is incredible, and the vocal tracks in particular are capable of stirring one's emotions.”
    • “The music is so pleasant and pretty, complementing the experience and never overwhelming with needless drama.”
    • “Perhaps it was a combination of the music and the events of the day.”
    • “The atmosphere is pretty dark; the art and music fit together well.”
    • “The soundtrack is eerie yet soothing.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this artsy niche card game is characterized by an addictive and challenging roguelite deck-building experience, featuring a unique reverse deck-building mechanic that allows players to collect effects for their cards. Players appreciate the well-polished design, intuitive mechanics, and satisfying synergies, with a flexible difficulty system that introduces new starting decks and modifiers as they progress. Overall, the gameplay loop is engaging and creatively rewarding, making it a standout in the genre.

    • “This is an artsy niche card game with an addictive and often challenging gameplay loop.”
    • “Actually, this game has a lot of common card effects, just like other card games, but I like this reverse deck-building mechanic, where you collect effects for your cards rather than the cards themselves.”
    • “Its gameplay loop is incredibly hooky and the VFX/SFX have so much juice that every chain of effects you create with synergies feels so satisfying.”
    • “The game opens up so much after the first few fights, because you can set the cause and effect triggers yourself; also, because of the despair mechanic, you can't just blindly spam your cards in a bigger is better way.”
    • “There are several different starting decks - which are unlocked by progressing through a kind of calendar with 31 days (haven't seen the finale yet) - each day has a different gameplay modifier, more difficult the further you go; each 5th day you unlock a new starting deck which plays differently.”
    • “The lacrima mechanic is more intuitive than it looks at first glance.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dark aesthetic, complemented by impressive art and atmospheric music, creating an engaging experience for players. Reviewers highlight the clever simplicity of the design and communication, making it particularly appealing to card game and build enthusiasts.

    • “Wrap all that up with some awesome art and atmospheric music, and you have what I consider a must-play for card game/build enthusiasts.”
    • “The atmosphere is pretty dark; the art and music fit together well.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the replayability of the game to be excellent, as it allows for the exploration of new strategies and deck-building approaches, along with a variety of customizable options that enhance the experience each time.

    • “For me, replayability is great, as you can try new strategies and ways to build your deck each time, along with endless customization options.”
    • “The variety of choices and strategies keeps the game fresh, making me want to play again and again.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique due to the different paths and decisions available, enhancing the overall replay value.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, enhanced by beautiful visuals and a compelling soundtrack, alongside smart mechanics and adjustable difficulty that cater to various player experiences.

    • “A beautifully polished, emotionally resonant deckbuilder with great music, smart mechanics, and flexible difficulty.”
    • “The game masterfully weaves an emotional narrative that stays with you long after you've finished playing.”
    • “Every decision feels weighty and impactful, making the emotional stakes incredibly high throughout the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a subdued and somber aesthetic, complemented by impressive artwork and music that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the stunning visuals, particularly in the context of deckbuilding elements.

    • “Aesthetically, the game has a subdued, somber tone with great music and art.”
    • “I love deckbuilders, and the stunning artwork caught my eye.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is highly engaging and enjoyable, making the effort to navigate random elements worthwhile for players.

    • “Incredibly fun, and totally worth running for the RNG and the story that comes with it.”
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Faith in Despair is a strategy game.

Faith in Despair is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Faith in Despair was released on November 11, 2025.

Faith in Despair was developed by Philipp Lehner.

Faith in Despair has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Faith in Despair is a single player game.

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