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Inkborn

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86%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
86% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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About Inkborn

Inkborn is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Acram Digital and was released on July 28, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A roguelike, deckbuilder game with a twist, tactical combat, and huge replayability. Collect cards, traverse the dark lands, battle elusive enemies, and grow your town - as you push deeper into the chasm of madness.

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique and visually striking origami and ink art style that strongly supports the game's theme and atmosphere.
  • Innovative combo system that rewards careful sequencing of cards, adding strategic depth and encouraging experimentation.
  • Engaging rogue-lite deckbuilding gameplay with meta progression, flexible build possibilities, and meaningful decision-making.
  • Currently limited content with only one playable character, short runs, and few map events due to early access status.
  • Balance issues and lack of difficulty adjustments can make some strategies overpowered and runs feel too easy or inconsistent.
  • User interface and some game mechanics (e.g., targeting, event text scrolling, status effects) occasionally feel unintuitive or buggy.

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its strong core deckbuilding mechanics, innovative combo system, and strategic map exploration, offering a fresh and engaging experience beyond typical genre formulas. While drawing some comparisons to genre leaders, it introduces unique, well-designed mechanics and thematic depth that enhance tactical decision-making and replayability. However, a lack of content and minor tuning issues are noted given its early release stage.

    • “The core gameplay is strong, and the unlockable combos are varied and interesting.”
    • “Inkborn takes a proven brilliant formula and adds in detailed overworld exploration, "doom timer" mechanics that don't feel forced, a meta-world with literary-inspired elements, and an increasingly difficult series of biomes to fight through.”
    • “The mechanic of combos is a really curious one; it adds another layer on top of the usual deck building trope, and properly utilizing it greatly helps in your battles.”

  • graphics

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive paper-and-ink, origami-inspired art style that strongly enhances its identity and aesthetic appeal. While generally praised for its uniqueness, beauty, and cohesiveness, some users feel the visuals and atmosphere could be more unified to fully realize the intended tone. Overall, the art style is a standout element that sets the game apart within the deckbuilding genre.

    • “The paper and ink aesthetic is not just a surface layer, but strongly reinforces the identity of the game.”
    • “I really like the idea of setting the game in a book-and-paper world, along with the origami-style visuals.”
    • “And of course the lovely artstyle, it's really unique and stunning.”
    • “The visuals, effects, and atmosphere don’t blend into anything cohesive.”
    • “I'm not a huge deckbuildie-fan, but this one's got decent aesthetics (which many of the genre severely lack, including sts).”
    • “The graphics and sound design are unique.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is generally praised for being moody and engaging, with unique and atmospheric art. However, some users feel that the visuals and effects lack cohesion, preventing a fully immersive experience.

    • “It's moody, atmospheric, and engaging.”
    • “Simple design with unique, atmospheric art.”
    • “The visuals, effects, and atmosphere don’t blend into anything cohesive.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Replayability is viewed as limited, especially with only one class available so far, raising concerns about long-term value given the game's cost. However, some find the game fun with potential for increased replay value once all classes are accessible.

    • “Fun, a little short to play through to act 2, but enough appeal and replay value with good potential.”
    • “Some have mentioned replayability, and yes, with only one ea class that's going to be an issue, but I want to reserve judgment on that until I see all three classes.”
    • “It's too expensive for little amount of replayability.”
    • “Some have mentioned replayability, and yes, with only one early access class, that's going to be an issue, but I want to reserve judgment on that until I see all three classes.”
    • “It's too expensive for the little amount of replayability.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game features a minimal story typical of roguelike deck-builders, drawing comparisons to Slay the Spire. While the campaign is brief, players are curious and eager to see how the story will expand as the game develops during early access.

    • “Can't wait to see how the story will unfold and how the game will develop during early access.”
    • “This is a roguelike turn-based attack deck-building game without a heavy storyline, which is probably why it's getting compared to Slay the Spire.”
    • “I strolled through what there is of a campaign/story on my first run.”
    • “Can't wait to see how the story will unfold and how the game will develop during EA.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is well-received for complementing the game's aesthetic, with players finding it pleasing and fitting the overall vibe, especially alongside the game's origami-style visuals.

    • “Not super familiar with the genre, but the game is pleasing musically and graphically.”
    • “The game is very pretty, I love the origami style, and the music fits the vibe.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is balanced by a chronicle meter that fills as you explore, imposing a curse once full to discourage excessive backtracking and encourage steady progress, thereby preventing repetitive grinding from becoming frustrating.

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Inkborn is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Inkborn include turn-based, indie, roguelite, deckbuilding, early access and others.

Inkborn is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Inkborn was released on July 28, 2025.

Inkborn was developed by Acram Digital.

Inkborn has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Inkborn for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Inkborn is a single player game.

Similar games include SpellRogue, Novus Orbis, Die in the Dungeon, Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale, Deepest Chamber and others.