Rune Gate

About

"Rune Gate" is a deck-building roguelite where you, as the commander, assemble a team of champions to defend against enemies from the breached Rune Gate. Customize your cards with elemental runes, determining their power and utility, with nearly 200 unique runes available to acquire. Lead your party through various encounters, crafting a unique strategy with each run.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers deep customization options for cards, allowing players to create unique builds and strategies.
It has a rewarding learning curve, making gameplay satisfying as players master the mechanics and optimize their decks.
The game is enjoyable for both short sessions and longer playthroughs, providing a good balance of depth and accessibility.

The game suffers from bugs and quality of life issues, making it feel unfinished despite not being in early access.
There is a steep learning curve and an overwhelming amount of information presented too quickly, which can deter new players.
Some mechanics feel unbalanced or poorly integrated, leading to a disjointed gameplay experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay is described as unique and enjoyable, providing over 50 hours of fun for a low cost. However, many users feel that while the inclusion of various mechanics is intended to enhance depth and replayability, they often clash and result in a disjointed experience. Overall, the gameplay shows promise but suffers from a lack of cohesion among its mechanics.
- “Still had over 50 hours of fun for little money, because the gameplay is unique, so worth it.”
- “Interesting mechanics, seems promising so far.”
- “The gameplay feels like it's all over the place.”
- “It's perfectly fine to add a lot of different mechanics; it's even needed in order to reach a nice depth and replayability, but the current mechanics don't play well with each other, so it just feels like a messy patchwork.”
- “It's perfectly fine to add a lot of different mechanics; it's even needed in order to reach a nice depth and replayability, but the current mechanics don't play well with each other, so it just feels like a messy patchwork.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with users suggesting that there is room for improvement. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate but not outstanding.
- “Graphics could potentially be better.”
- “Graphics could potentially be better.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the game attempts to enhance replayability through a variety of mechanics, the lack of cohesion among these elements results in a disjointed experience, ultimately diminishing its replay value.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is characterized as comfortable and simple, providing a low-key backdrop that enhances the gameplay without being overly challenging or distracting.
- “The comfy music grind is low, simple, and not too hard.”
- “The music is too simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The music grind is low and not challenging enough.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the potential for diverse character development and team composition, suggesting that the game offers intriguing possibilities for gameplay dynamics.
- “I see potential for an interesting variety of character development, team composition, and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”