Zen meets roguelike. Rewrite card values with Shapings, maximize every hand, then watch chain reactions ignite across the scoring engine you've carefully built. Simple rules. Hard to master.

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About This Game

Simple rules. Spectacular chain reactions.

What Is PhiloDeka?

6 Runes + 8 Shaping skills + nearly 150 Charmstones = Vast strategic possibilities

Each level spans three hands, each dealing you a set of number cards. Rewrite their values with Shapings, assemble the optimal Deka (a multiple of ten), and set off Charmstone chain reactions. Across 20 levels, forge your ultimate build.

Zen is the spirit; strategy is the core.

No Two Runs Alike

  • Six paths: Will you pick the resource-rich Tree, the fast-paced Wind, or the patient Moon that blooms late? 6 Runes, 6 entirely different ways to think.

  • Shaping the cards: Add, double, split, randomize, merge — 8 Shaping skills, each with its own flair. There's always more than one way to play your numbers.

  • Deep synergies: After every level, browse new Charmstones in the shop. They interact deeply with your Runes and Shaping skills, triggering chain bonuses. Some Charmstones upgrade into two forms — same stone, different possibilities.

  • The art of ten: Grasp the rules in a second; mastery takes deep thought. Forming a Deka is just the beginning — orchestrating the optimal play across your Charmstone chains is the real test. It's a craft — and a state of mind.

Realm of Zen

Understated visuals. Soothing music. When you're fully absorbed in chains and choices, time quietly slips away — this is the zen of PhiloDeka.

Full Game Content

  • 6 Runes: Distinctly different build directions

  • 8 Shaping skills: Your toolkit for rewriting the card values

  • 148 Charmstones: Discover, curate, and build a powerful scoring engine

  • 20 Levels: Ever-climbing score targets

  • 5 Difficulty tiers: From Relaxed to Extreme

  • 18 Challenges: Face them in Challenge Mode

Four of the Runes, four of the Shaping skills, and certain Charmstone upgrades (Tier II/III) are initially locked — unlock them gradually with completion rewards.

Would You Enjoy PhiloDeka?

PhiloDeka carries a zen spirit — but it isn't a purely relaxing, carefree casual game. Through thinking and decision-making, you will craft your own scoring strategy.

You might fall in love with it if you:

  • Love diving deep into item synergies and strategic depth

  • Crave that "one more run" feeling when you're just one step away

  • Appreciate hardcore gameplay hidden beneath a minimalist exterior

  • Enjoy deduction and the thrill of cracking a good puzzle

PhiloDeka is available now! Begin your zen journey of cards and strategy!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10+
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6200U (2.3 GHz, Dual-Core) or AMD Ryzen 3 2200U (2.5 GHz, Dual-Core)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 or NVIDIA GeForce 920M (1GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R5 M330 (1GB VRAM)
    • Storage: 300 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Play with mouse

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