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Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
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Very Positive (87) - 95% of the 87 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (2,908) - 96% of the 2,908 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Nov 8, 2023
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Brace Yourself Games

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By Casey Explosion August 4

“Cobalt Core is a deckbuilding roguelike that mixes up a familiar genre with movement and positioning, taking cues from FTL and Into The Breach, and boasting vibrant pixelart and a terrific soundtrack.”

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Reviews

“The next great roguelike deckbuilder has arrived.”
Rock Paper Shotgun

“Might be the year's best deckbuilding game.”
PC Gamer

“Cobalt Core is a triumph of roguelike engineering.”
Eurogamer

About This Game



Cobalt Core is a sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a unique single-axis combat system that will throw you for a loop. Many loops!



Give orders to your crew by playing cards: Will you raise shields to protect your ship, dodge incoming missiles and cannon fire to avoid damage outright, or strike preemptively to disable your enemy’s weapons? Outmaneuver your foes to stay just ahead of impending calamity, and reach the Cobalt Core!



  • Fresh new spin on tactics – dodge attacks and target weak points in this unique single-axis take on tactics combat. Outwit the enemy in a high stakes game of cat and mouse!
  • Customize your deck – hundreds of cards and split upgrade paths means no two runs will be the same. Find that perfect combo that brings your deck from powerful to overpowered.
  • Get to know your crew – each character comes with a completely unique playstyle and their own personal story. Bring 3 along, mix and match their decks, and see how these little goobers get along with each other.
  • Tons of replayability – hundreds of different character+ship combinations before you even hit “start run”. Crank up the difficulty and really test your skills!
  • Daily Challenges – Keep runs fresh with all sorts of modifiers. Can you win with just 1 character, or with your ship scrambling itself every fight? Play at your own pace, or get competitive on the leaderboards!
  • Get in the groove – featuring 90+ minutes of catchy and electrifying original music by Minecraft composer Aaron Cherof!
  • Forward momentum – untangle a narrative and unlock more playstyles as you go. Is there any escape from this time loop?



By the makers of Sunshine Heavy Industries, recipient of IGF's Honorable Mention for Excellence in Design 2022.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Anything, really
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: yeah we got those
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: ideally
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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