Searching For Rest

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In "Searching For Rest" , your soul returns from the dead to find eternal rest. Unlock upgrades, curses, and abilities as you navigate through the cemetery and catacombs in this deckbuilding game. Strategy and customization are key as you fight foes, uncover mysteries, and create the perfect graveyard to aid in your search for rest.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of deck-building and roguelike mechanics, providing depth and strategy that unfolds as players progress.
It's simple to pick up and play, yet addictive, with a charming aesthetic and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
The game features a high level of replayability with a variety of unlockable content, making each run feel fresh and rewarding.

The game can be heavily reliant on RNG, which may frustrate some players, especially in the early stages.
Progression can feel repetitive at times, requiring players to complete similar tasks multiple times to unlock new content.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as certain boss battles and upgrade synergies, may feel unbalanced or poorly designed, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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14%
The gameplay is praised for its charming art and music, alongside fascinating mechanics that reveal depth and variety as players progress. While the core gameplay loop is solid and offers satisfying simplicity with high replayability, some players feel the ending lacks a meaningful experience. Overall, the game provides a rewarding roguelite progression system and encourages exploration of its mechanics.
- “The core gameplay loop is super solid, and the roguelite progression system is great too for those who love achievements and something to work towards.”
- “This game is super charming and surprisingly deep in its mechanics, offering the player a lot to think about during their turn despite only being able to flip/reveal cards.”
- “Has some interesting concepts, but the end of the game fails to deliver a meaningful gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is simple to pick up, but very satisfying.”
- “Mechanics unfold and some depth and variety unfold after a few short runs.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting beauty and immersive quality, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the depth and charm of the soundtrack, which keeps them engaged and eager to explore further. Overall, the combination of great art and music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, especially for fans of the horror genre.
- “The soundtrack, hauntingly beautiful, synchronizes with every move, immersing you in the nocturnal adventure.”
- “It has so much depth to it, the music is amazing, it is beautiful to look at and I keep discovering something new every time I play.”
- “The graphics, music, and aesthetic are charming (especially seeing as I'm a horror fanatic), and I'm itching to see what the other unlockables are, something that will absolutely keep me coming back.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The game boasts high replayability, with players appreciating its engaging mechanics and appealing art. Many users note that it remains enjoyable over time, allowing for quick play sessions without losing its charm. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers a substantial amount of replay value that keeps it fresh and entertaining.
- “The art is lovely, the mechanics are fascinating, and the replayability is fairly high.”
- “For me, this game provides a large amount of replayability that I don't see becoming stale anytime soon.”
- “I also like that I can pick it up for 5-10 minutes and knock out a run or two in that time, but the replayability factor remains high.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are consistently praised for their polish and charm, with no bugs reported, and are complemented by appealing audio and aesthetics. Players, particularly those who enjoy horror, find the visuals engaging and are eager to explore additional unlockables, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics, music, and aesthetic are charming (especially seeing as I'm a horror fanatic), and I'm itching to see what the other unlockables are, something that will absolutely keep me coming back.”
- “Polished (no bugs, nice graphics, nice audio, complete from start to finish).”
- “The graphics, music, and aesthetic are charming (especially seeing as I'm a horror fanatic), and I'm itching to see what the other unlockables are, something that will absolutely keep me coming back.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers an engaging storyline that stands out in a crowded genre, with an active development team enhancing the narrative experience. Players appreciate the variety of builds and the progression system that improves as they delve deeper into the story.
- “Interesting take on a crowded genre, active development, and a good storyline.”
- “The game itself has quite a selection of builds with levels of progression that get better as you unlock more of the story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players who are open to engaging in grinding often view it as a minor concern, suggesting that the experience can be enjoyable for those willing to invest the time.