A solo collectible card game with the soul of a classic JRPG. Embark on replayable dungeon runs with deceptively deep, two-choice card combat. Draft items for your backpack, master chain attacks, and even crack a few card packs...then save the world from eternal darkness!

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-Demo Features-

  • Play through the opening chapter of the campaign.

  • Unlock the first 3 recruitable party members, each with their own signature ability.

  • Build your collection with 150 of the game's cards, items, and enchantments.

  • Conquer 4 increasingly difficult, randomized adventures from the game's first environment.

About This Demo

The world is on the brink of endless night and you just lost all your best cards in a shipwreck. Rebuild your collection and save the town of Candlewood in this fantasy deckbuilder that combines the best parts of trading card games with a party-based RPG.

Featuring a unique, two-choice card combat system that's easy to pick up yet surprisingly deep; weave together multiple hands using the chain system and discover a huge variety of keywords, status effects, and enchantments to build around!


-Collect Cards Your Way-

Collect hundreds of cards from six class-based sets! Spend your party's stat points to equip new cards and customize your decks to build the perfect team. Farm loot from adventures, borrow powerful cards from the library, prototype new keywords at the blacksmith, and spend your gold on packs at the shop.


-The Soul of a JRPG-

Retro aesthetic meets modern gameplay. Recruit new party members as you explore the world map and experience an epic JRPG adventure story brimming with charm, humor, and melodrama.


-Replay and Upgrade-

Battle your way through randomized dungeons and defeat bosses to progress the story. If you die, the only thing you'll lose is your loot! Help the villagers upgrade the town of Candlewood to unlock even more powers and perks.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: >= Windows 7
    • Processor: 4GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB Dedicated GPU memory
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: >= 10.12
    • Processor: 4GHz, Apple Silicon or Intel
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB Dedicated GPU memory
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • Processor: 4GHz
      • Memory: 2 GB RAM
      • Graphics: 2GB Dedicated GPU memory
      • Storage: 500 MB available space
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