Independent development studio Psyched Studios has announced that Star Deck, a roguelike deckbuilding sci-fi RPG, will be present at the Steam Next Fest on February 5. The demo of the game is already available, with the full game planned for 2025, and a Kickstarter campaign will be launched in March 2024. Star Deck is a game set in a galaxy controlled by The Federation, where players take on the role of a galactic smuggler on a mission to rescue their abducted brother. The game incorporates elements of Slay the Spire and Smash Up, offering a randomized rogue-lite gameplay strategy as players navigate through 4-6 levels in diverse biomes. The current demo of the game features two weapons, the Blaster and the Ice Hammer. The Blaster requires ammo management for quick and powerful attacks, while the Ice Hammer focuses on defense with a freeze mechanic. Non-weapon cards, obtained through events or the shop, complement the weapon card pools.
The game’s core revolves around strategic card-based combat, offering various RPG-style mechanics such as vulnerability, counter attacks, and healing. The vibrant world includes unique enemies, elite encounters with valuable artifacts, boss battles, and events. In the final version of the game, players will have a choice of 5-6 weapons at the beginning of each run. During a run, players can equip two weapons, each with its unique deck of cards contributing to the card pool. These weapon decks consist of a minimum of 30 cards, with starting decks comprising a subset of them. Additional cards can be acquired as rewards from battles, events, or through shop purchases, allowing players to strategically build their deck based on the strengths of the chosen weapon classes and experiment with various combinations for optimal synergy.
Features
A roguelike deckbuilding sci-fi RPG.
Play as galactic smuggler Rowan Lightstorm, on a quest to rescue his kidnapped brother Cassian.
Randomized rogue-lite gameplay with 4-6 different levels and various biomes
Build a deck with 2 weapons, each with a unique playstyle.
30+ cards per weapon, acquired through battles, events, or shops
RPG-style mechanics with vulnerability, weakness, shielding, healing, etc.
8-12 enemies per level, including elite enemies with higher risk/reward.
