Runeborn

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Runeborn is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by iDream Interactive and was released on October 9, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Community Events, sneak peeks and more! About the GameRuneborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar! Cast spells to attack enemies by spinning Rune Columns like slot reels. Match results along five Spell Lines to deal damage. St…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of roguelike mechanics and slot machine elements, providing a fun and addictive gameplay experience.
There is a high level of replayability with various builds and strategies to explore, making each run feel different.
The art style and animations are visually appealing, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from slow animations and unskippable sequences, which can detract from the pacing and overall experience.
There are significant issues with RNG, leading to frustrating moments where players can feel helpless against random enemy effects.
The sound design is lacking, with music and sound effects that do not match the excitement of the gameplay, making it feel less engaging.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The gameplay is praised for its satisfying mechanics and clever systems, offering a mix of skill and randomness that keeps players engaged. While some elements feel derivative, the combination of unique ideas and the ability to create powerful builds adds depth and replay value. Overall, the balance between challenge and fun, along with a visually appealing design, contributes to a compelling gameplay experience.
- “The actual mechanics of the game are satisfying; they work out really well, and a lot of thought has gone into them to make them interesting, difficult, but not frustrating.”
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying, the atmosphere is great, and it hits that perfect balance between challenge and fun.”
- “The mechanics are interesting, the way you combine the various systems to create broken builds; it's just fun.”
- “Busted game with incredible art direction and very hard gameplay loop.”
- “I think there are some unique ideas gameplay-wise; however, I wish that each element felt more pronounced in its own unique way, rather than just essentially being incompatible versions of the same thing.”
- “I'd also like to see maybe the gem types mattering more. Right now, there's not really much reason not to build around the highest damaging gems, besides the occasional trinket. Maybe having monsters with a weakness or resistance to certain elemental gem types, or some unique effect to the gems, to fit in with both the gameplay and theming, I feel would improve things in that area.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the recent replacement of original tracks with AI-generated music, which they find unplayable. While many appreciate the existing soundtrack for its quality and compatibility with the game's visuals, there are calls for more variety and a more adrenaline-pumping score. Overall, the sound design is praised for creating a good ambiance, though some players feel the sound effects could be improved.
- “The music is phenomenal and matches the really awesome graphics and effects.”
- “Would love some change up to the in-game music every now and again (menu music is perfectly fine), but that's such a small thing compared to how good the game is.”
- “Sound design: music feels like great ambiance for you the whole time; mild repetitive nature, rune activation, and clickable indications are fantastic. You feel the numbers go 'burrr' with just sound. 8/10”
- “I came back to give this game another go to find they replaced all the music with AI-generated music for some reason.”
- “They added AI-generated music to avoid copyright strikes, making it currently unplayable.”
- “They promise to replace it with real music at a later point, but I can't play it right now.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style, which is described as unique, clean, and well-polished, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the visual effects, particularly the runes and runebook, although some suggest that certain damage effects could be improved for added impact. Overall, the aesthetic is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal, especially for fans of vibrant colors and dark comic art styles.
- “The art style itself feels appropriate to the game, and I really enjoy the look of the runes and the runebook themselves.”
- “Graphics are absolutely stunning.”
- “From the tutorial, I could already tell that this is a well-polished masterpiece with great art style.”
- “The art style itself feels appropriate to the game, and I do really enjoy the look of the runes and the runebook themselves.”
- “If you like numbers, colors, dark 2D comic art style, and a bit of gambling, this game is all you need.”
- “Art style: very unique, especially for games in the roguelike or balatro-like gameplay. It feels fresh and looks clean; nothing feels like it's fighting for your eye or looks too similar to each other, unlike Balatro in my opinion (some jokers look very, very similar).”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users describing it as a "buggy mess" in its current state, indicating significant issues that affect gameplay.
- “This game is a buggy mess in its current state.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that ruin my gameplay.”
- “The game is riddled with glitches that make it unplayable at times.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its engaging blend of mechanics reminiscent of "Balatro" and "Luck Be a Landlord," complemented by a diverse array of trinkets. The overall consensus rates the replay value highly, with a score of 9/10.
- “The gameplay is a solid mix of Balatro meets Luck Be a Landlord, offering a great range of trinkets and high replay value. 9/10.”
- “Every playthrough feels unique, thanks to the diverse strategies and random elements that keep me coming back for more.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two games are ever the same, making it incredibly replayable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's setting is vividly brought to life, but the overall story fails to engage players, leaving them indifferent to its narrative.
- “It does a good job of bringing the setting to life, though I must admit that I could not care less about the story of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, striking an ideal balance between challenge and enjoyment, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying, the atmosphere is great, and it hits that perfect balance between challenge and fun.”