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Is HELLCARD worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Deckbuilding fans who want tactical battles shaped by enemy positioning
- Solo players who prefer recruiting computer-controlled companions
- Co-op groups looking for card battles for up to three heroes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced combat format rather than fast tactical card battles
- Players who prefer a fixed party instead of solo play or recruiting companions
- Players looking for a puzzle game or a prison-escape RPG
Our take on HELLCARD
Monster placement is central to the battle format: enemy positions can become part of a player's tactical choices.
What is HELLCARD?
HELLCARD is a cooperative roguelike deckbuilder set in paper dungeons.
Its battles use cards for fast-paced tactical combat, with monster placement playing a role in how encounters unfold. In single-player, a player can descend alone or recruit computer-controlled companions. Multiplayer supports co-op battles with up to three heroes, including play with friends or other players. The group faces the Archdemon’s forces. The game can be played in single-player or multiplayer, with deckbuilding and tactical card battles at its core.
How HELLCARD plays
- 01Monster positioning
- Where monsters stand can be used to a player's advantage during battles.
- 02Computer companions
- Solo runs can include computer-controlled heroes recruited to join the party.
- 03Three-hero co-op
- Multiplayer battles support a party of up to three heroes.
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HELLCARD: platforms & release
Is HELLCARD worth it?
It is worth it if: deckbuilding fans who want tactical battles shaped by enemy positioning. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced combat format rather than fast tactical card battles.
Where can I download HELLCARD?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens HELLCARD's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is HELLCARD on?
Windows only.
