Ruff Ghanor

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In "Ruff Ghanor," become a young cleric on a mission to vanquish the tyrannical Red Dragon, Zamir, and liberate the kingdom. Master the deckbuilding strategy, collecting cards that represent vital actions, and create powerful synergies to outsmart your foes. Immerse yourself in a captivating fantasy world, complete with diverse encounters, vivid storytelling, and unique allies, each with their own special deck. This game artfully blends strategy, adventure, and narrative for a unique gaming experience.

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

+12

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

story80 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Ruff Ghanor features an engaging narrative and rich lore that captivates players, making it a standout in the deck-building genre.
The game offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies and builds.
Visually appealing with beautiful artwork and a well-crafted soundtrack, Ruff Ghanor immerses players in its fantasy world.

The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly with certain overpowered cards that can disrupt gameplay.
Many players have reported technical problems, including crashes and bugs that hinder the overall experience.
The story choices often lack meaningful impact, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and frustration during multiple playthroughs.

story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
41%
2%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, rich lore, and immersive world-building, drawing inspiration from Brazilian fantasy literature. Players appreciate the branching paths and choices that influence the storyline, although some note that the storytelling can be inconsistent and repetitive in a roguelike format. Overall, it is considered a standout feature that enhances the deck-building experience, making it appealing to both fans of card games and narrative-driven gameplay.
- “The narrative unfolds through captivating storytelling, vibrant characters, and atmospheric world-building, drawing players deeper into its fantastical universe with each encounter.”
- “The game's story is particularly noteworthy, and I highly recommend you check the book to delve deeper into the world of Ghanor after completing the game.”
- “Every game feels like a new adventure through Ruff Ghanor's world, with cool characters, exciting events, and tough choices that shape the story.”
- “The storytelling is often patchy; one of the main motivators for one of the main characters (their sibling dying) is often referenced but never shown, and that's with me replaying Act 1 about 5 times, looking for that event specifically.”
- “However, being a rogue-lite game, the repetition of dialogue and story beats can become tiresome after multiple playthroughs.”
- “It's very focused on story, so you'll have something to follow; however, if you're not doing too well, you might get tired of some events (a common problem with roguelikes).”
gameplay
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
55%
2%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging deck-building mechanics and strategic depth, reminiscent of titles like "Slay the Spire." However, criticisms include floaty mouse controls, basic card mechanics, and unexplained features that hinder the overall experience. While the game offers a captivating narrative and beautiful visuals, many feel it falls short of its potential due to gameplay inconsistencies and a lack of depth in certain mechanics.
- “Its captivating narrative, strategic gameplay, and impressive art make for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “The gameplay is deep and immersive, with a bunch of different mechanics that make every match super interesting and challenging.”
- “With its innovative mechanics, deep deckbuilding depth, and rich narrative, it's a testament to the creativity and talent of its Brazilian developers.”
- “The mouse action is floaty, the card mechanics are fairly basic, and there are unexplained mechanics that I can't get used to.”
- “Card mechanics are basic and some ability effects (for example: retaliation) simply don't work some of the time.”
- “I enjoyed the visuals and storytelling, but the truncated gameplay and the lack of a story mode are a deal breaker for me.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
22%
7%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning artwork, vibrant colors, and detailed character designs, contributing to an immersive experience. While many reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals and engaging art style, some note issues with human visuals and audio that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing its narrative and gameplay.
- “Artwork is awesome and the game design is flawless.”
- “Visually, ruff ghanor impresses with its charming art style, vibrant colors, and detailed character designs.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with these detailed and vibrant illustrations that really bring ruff ghanor's world to life.”
- “The game mechanic itself is good, the story is simple and nice, but the human visuals and the lack of audio in dialogue encounters, along with the bugs and general clunkiness of gameplay, make it an okay game. It can be a good game down the road, but right now I can't recommend it.”
- “The graphics are well done and detailed, but the overall presentation feels lacking due to the human visuals and other technical issues.”
- “The human character models are subpar, which detracts from the overall experience despite the game's other strengths.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in "Ruff Ghanor" is widely praised for its epic and atmospheric soundtrack, which significantly enhances the game's immersive experience and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight the meticulous sound design and how the music complements the visuals, perfectly capturing the medieval and fantastical themes of the game. Overall, the soundtrack and sound effects receive high marks, contributing to the game's appeal for RPG and storytelling enthusiasts.
- “Complementing the visuals is an atmospheric soundtrack that sets the tone for each encounter, enhancing the overall immersion and emotional impact of the experience.”
- “The epic soundtrack and meticulously chosen sound effects immerse players deeply into the magical atmosphere of Ruff Ghanor.”
- “With an exceptional soundtrack adding to the immersive experience, Ruff Ghanor is a must-play for card game RPG enthusiasts and storytelling fans alike.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The game boasts strong replayability, driven by an engaging story, varied player choices, and procedurally generated content that enhances the experience with each playthrough. While some users noted a lack of replay value, many praised the game's mechanics, such as permadeath and evolving challenges, contributing to a high replay value rating of 4.5/5. Overall, it is recommended for its replayability and artistic quality.
- “The high variability of cards, the procedural nature of the stages, and the constantly evolving challenges ensure an impressive replay value.”
- “Great game, lacks replayability... or am I missing something?”
- “The game encourages replayability, as different choices lead to varied outcomes.”
- “Ruff Ghanor embraces the roguelite tradition by offering procedurally generated dungeons and permadeath mechanics, adding an extra layer of challenge and replayability.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is richly crafted through captivating storytelling, vibrant characters, and detailed world-building, which together create an immersive fantastical universe. The combination of stunning visuals, an epic soundtrack, and carefully selected sound effects enhances the emotional impact and deepens player engagement in the medieval setting of Ruff Ghanor. Overall, the game's artistic elements and audio design work harmoniously to elevate the immersive experience.
- “The narrative unfolds through captivating storytelling, vibrant characters, and atmospheric world-building, drawing players deeper into its fantastical universe with each encounter.”
- “Complementing the visuals is an atmospheric soundtrack that sets the tone for each encounter, enhancing the overall immersion and emotional impact of the experience.”
- “The epic soundtrack and meticulously chosen sound effects immerse players deeply into the magical atmosphere of Ruff Ghanor.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent prompts for an administrator code leading to mouse malfunctions and freezing. Additionally, players report various glitches and frustrating non-combat events that detract from the overall experience.
- “It keeps saying to put in the administrator's code, and then the mouse stops working and everything freezes.”
- “There are a few glitches; random non-combat events can be a drag, and the deck-building feels a bit restricted.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is significantly enhanced by its atmospheric soundtrack and immersive visuals, which together create a profound sense of connection to the characters' personal journeys, making players feel part of a larger narrative.
- “Complementing the visuals is an atmospheric soundtrack that sets the tone for each encounter, enhancing the overall immersion and emotional impact of the experience.”
- “Each one of them had a story to tell, a personal journey that made me feel like part of something bigger than myself.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding the characters to be hilarious and the story engaging. Many reviewers noted that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable even during challenging battles.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are hilarious, and the battles are challenging.”
- “Very funny, just finished my first run, and almost got to the second boss.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in "Ruff Ghanor" is highlighted by its charming art style and vibrant colors, which enhance the detailed character designs, contributing to a visually engaging experience.

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