Instinct War

About

Instinct War is a roguelike card game with hand-drawn visuals, where every run is unique. Choose your path carefully from three cards at each turn, and face strong enemies that can defeat you easily. After each run, purchase items to make your character stronger in preparation for the next attempt. With its engaging gameplay, Instinct War will keep you coming back for just one more turn.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and provides a fun way to pass the time, especially in short doses.
It features intuitive gameplay with a charming art style and sound effects.
For its price, the game offers a decent experience with easy achievements and unlockable characters.

The gameplay can be confusing and lacks clear mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience.
It is extremely short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes, resulting in low replay value.
The game suffers from poor translation and a lack of depth, making it feel underwhelming overall.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being overly simplistic, lacking animations, and offering minimal interaction beyond dragging characters. Others appreciate its intuitive mechanics and find it enjoyable for casual play, highlighting the fun of unlocking characters and the unique style. Overall, while some find it engaging and interesting, many feel it lacks depth and complexity.
- “For the price, it's perfectly fine; just a fun few rounds of figuring out the mechanics and then unlocking all the characters.”
- “Amazing gameplay, music, and art; it's the first game in this style that I played and loved!”
- “Very intuitive gameplay!”
- “As far as gameplay, dragging the character onto something just triggers a sound effect with no animations or any other feedback. I really wish I could describe it more, but that's it. Imagine 'Dark Mist', but on a Flash player, with furries, and none of the interesting game mechanics, and you'll have somewhat of an idea.”
- “There are decisions to be made in the gameplay, but not the ginormous amount some card games have, which turns me away.”
- “As far as gameplay, dragging the character onto something just triggers a sound effect with no animations or any other feedback. I really wish I could describe it more, but that's it. Imagine 'Dark Mist', but on a Flash player, with furries, and none of the interesting game mechanics, and you'll have somewhat of an idea.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its immersive quality and excellent soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of great art style and music, noting it as a standout feature that contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Awesome minimalist rework of Forward, with great art style and music!”
- “Really cool card game, has a great soundtrack and artwork.”
- “An excellent game, with extremely immersive music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are praised for their awesome minimalist rework, featuring a striking art style that complements the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the visuals as a standout element, alongside an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “Awesome minimalist rework of forward, with great art style and music!”
- “I loved the visuals!”
- “Really cool card game, has a great soundtrack and artwork.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for lacking personality and depth, with reviewers noting that it offers minimal narrative content, making it feel unworthy of even a low price.
- “The game has little to no personality, offers nothing in the way of fluff or storyline, and isn't worth the half a buck I think I paid for it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game offers limited replayability, as players can unlock all characters and complete achievements within about an hour. However, it is considered enjoyable and affordable for the time spent.
- “The game offers a variety of characters and achievements that keep the experience fresh, encouraging players to dive back in for more.”
- “With multiple paths and strategies to explore, each playthrough feels unique, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “The engaging gameplay mechanics and diverse character options make it easy to return for another round.”