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A historical card game where you place legends onto a timeline and watch civilizations rise — or collapse. This project is currently in the initial implementation phase following the completion of the design; you can view real-time development logs via the Community tab.

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Single-player
Family Sharing
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Languages:
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English ✔
Korean ✔

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“IfStation has been developed with Early Access in mind from the beginning. The core gameplay systems are complete, while some visual effects and graphical improvements are still in progress.

We want to gather player feedback before the full release to further refine the experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are aiming for approximately two months of Early Access. However, this timeline may change depending on development progress and player feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to expand the card pool with additional cards and introduce a new game mode that takes advantage of the expanded selection.

We also plan to enhance the ending gallery and player history features, along with further improvements to visuals and animations.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core gameplay experience is implemented and playable, including card drafting, timeline placement, world changes, and final results.

The main systems are in place, while some visual effects and graphical elements are still being polished.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to increase the price when the game leaves Early Access, reflecting the additional cards, game mode, and other improvements introduced during development.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to gather feedback through Steam Discussions and player reviews, particularly regarding card interactions, game balance, and the clarity of gameplay information.

We will use this feedback to help prioritize improvements and share development updates as Early Access progresses.”
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About This Game

What if Leonardo da Vinci had been born in a different era?

IfStation is an alternate-history simulation card game where you play as a god — placing historical figures, technologies, ideologies, and events onto a timeline to shape the course of civilization.

What happens when a scientist appears centuries too early? What if an ancient civilization discovers modern technology? What if a single decision changes the direction of history?

Every card influences the world that follows. The same cards, arranged in a different order, can lead to entirely different civilizations.

Experiment. Observe. Rewrite History.

  • Draft Your History — Choose from historical figures, groundbreaking technologies, ideologies, and world-changing events to build your deck.

  • Shape the Timeline — Arrange cards across history and explore how their order and placement influence the world.

  • Watch Civilizations Evolve — See science, warfare, culture, religion, and other forces interact, clash, and transform your civilization.

  • Discover Unexpected Outcomes — Uncover different civilization types, alternate historical narratives, and achievements shaped by your experiments.

  • Experiment Again — Rearrange history, explore new combinations, and discover what could have been.

Development Updates

IfStation is an independent game project built around the idea of experimenting with history.

We'll continue sharing development updates, design experiments, and behind-the-scenes research through Steam's Events & Announcements.

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AI Generated Content Disclosure

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System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space