Shuffle Tactics

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Shuffle Tactics is a single player tactical role playing game. It was developed by Club Sandwich and was released on June 24, 2025. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike tactical RPG blending deckbuilding and turn-based strategy as you defend the Kingdom of Asteria from corruption. Build powerful decks, collect relics, and select sidekicks to create devastating combos while navigating curses and challenging enemies. Strategic positioning and clever tactics are key to overcoming the evil King Ogma's forces.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features superb pixel art and engaging visuals that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a deep strategic gameplay experience with a variety of card upgrades, companion mechanics, and tactical decisions.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and has been actively addressing bugs and improving the game.

The game suffers from various bugs and stability issues that can disrupt gameplay, including soft locks and unclear mechanics.
Balancing issues exist, particularly with enemy health and combat pacing, making some encounters feel tedious or unfair.
User interface problems, such as cramped shop layouts and unclear tooltips, hinder the overall experience and make it difficult to understand game mechanics.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging blend of classic turn-based tactics and deckbuilding mechanics, offering a satisfying and nostalgic experience despite some minor bugs and stability issues. Players appreciate the variety and depth of mechanics, which encourage replayability and creativity in playstyles, though many express a desire for quality-of-life improvements in the user interface and controls. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun and kinetic, some users feel it is currently undercooked and in need of further refinement.
- “Really great combination of classic turn-based grid tactics with deckbuilder mechanics.”
- “Has some minor bugs here and there but the gameplay is so extremely satisfying that I don't mind. I also love that the secrets in this game are not obvious, so figuring them out feels very nostalgic of a time when you had no internet or tutorials holding your hand all the way.”
- “The variety is very good and you can build around a mechanic one run and barely interact with it at all the next.”
- “Well, either what I encountered was a bug, or I need something that explains a bit more on the game mechanics.”
- “It's undercooked, gameplay and stability wise.”
- “Bought the game after watching about 20 minutes of gameplay from a YouTuber I watch.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some praising the great art style and visuals, while others find the minimalist pixel characters can create visual chaos, complicating gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered appealing and contribute to the game's replayability and character diversity.
- “Great graphics, fun replayability, and lots to discover and unlock.”
- “The graphics are really great and all three characters play totally differently.”
- “A solid game with lovely visuals.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, noted for its intensity during combat and its role in enhancing the story's world-building. However, some users find it a bit repetitive at times. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience, with surprising elements that enrich the narrative.
- “The music is nice and intense during combat, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The story features hidden elements that connect to further unlocks and world-building, leaving me pleasantly surprised.”
- “The music is enjoyable, but it tends to get a bit repetitive.”
- “While the soundtrack has some good tracks, it quickly becomes monotonous.”
- “The background music is nice, but it lacks variety and can feel tiresome after a while.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as it often involves battling large health bars that lack challenge and engagement, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Just literal blobs of giant health bars that feel tedious rather than challenging.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real sense of progression.”
- “It often feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any reward.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its engaging graphics and the abundance of content to discover and unlock, which enhances the overall fun and depth of gameplay.
- “Great graphics, fun replayability, and lots to discover and unlock.”
- “Some of the things I'm always looking for are deep gameplay mechanics, replayability, and of course having fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game's difficulty features a non-linear progression, which can lead to unexpected challenges if players become complacent with easier battles. This unpredictability emphasizes the need for continuous optimization of strategies to effectively tackle tougher encounters.
- “The difficulty has some randomness and isn't always linear - it's easy to get lulled into some lazy strategies with a series of fairly easy battles and then suddenly get hit with a much more challenging match that you haven't optimized well enough for.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows significant potential; however, it is currently plagued by numerous bugs, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Huge potential but too buggy to recommend at the moment.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story features unexpected twists that enhance world-building and unlocks, leaving players pleasantly surprised, while the intense music during combat adds to the overall experience.
- “The music is nice and intense during combat, and the story has some hidden gems that connect to further unlocks and world-building, leaving me pleasantly surprised.”