Inscryption

Fantastic game. Loved every minute of it. Minor spoilers but considering the main character's first name is the same as mine, it had much more of an effect on me. Literal goosebumps. GOOOOD game. Highly recommend.

100/10 Leshys — A Masterpiece!

This game completely absorbed me — it’s absolutely incredible! I haven’t had this much fun playing in a long time.

The graphics are unique, the story and puzzles are both engaging and emotional (yes, I nearly cried at the end). At first, things feel a bit foggy as your brain adjusts, but the deeper you go, the more you understand — and the more addictive it becomes. Every act kept me hooked, even when I had to replay matches or deal with setbacks. There’s a thrill to it!

Building decks is genuinely fun — some cards become your favorites, and you start to miss them. Creating your own cards is also a blast. I would love a multiplayer mode with different game stages — it would add even more depth!

This game truly feels like it was made with love and respect for the players. If you enjoy card and tabletop games and want something emotional, smart, and surprising — don’t miss this gem.

slight horror vibes, enjoying it so far, seems to have some interesting underlying plot

So fun!! I've beat the game twice now, love the challenge mode. You just keep finding new cards and secrets as you play! Even this far in! So atmospheric and addicting mechanics, love it.

Its peak. The story is amazing, the various decks that can be used throughout the game are fun to experiment with, the ending is amazing, everything about it is amazing! Has a good bit of endgame content too. Just play it, especially if it is on sale, but even at full price it is an incredible game for the money.

Best story rogue-like card battler I've played. Leshy is my homie. Good lore and gameplay, I definitely recommend this game to anyone interested!

Wouldn't it be scary if your weird friend trapped you in a room with him and forced you to play his dumb card game?

This game has a lot to say about trading card games and the people who play them. Inscryption characterizes it's cast by making you draft their personal cube. It invites reflection on table dynamics, playstyle and the question of who gets to control the table. It's an uncomfortable look into the eyes of game culture, it's asocial nature, and our desperate need for connection. And it's a hell of a card game.

Its a realy good game, it keeps you hooked up, and non stop playing. 11/10 one of my favorite games.

This sat on my wishlist for far too long! Would have been worth it just for the first layer of the game, and just like an ogre it has many.

Atmosphere is second to none, and the game can be broken in the most fun ways possible. Decent replayability as well with the post story mode.

best card game i've ever played and i haven't even finished the game. it's challenging with an awesome backstory- i love all of the puzzles in Act 1.

i loved the 1st chapter of the game and i liked the death card mechanic amazing game 10/10

One of the best games I've played, it combines an incredible story with an actually fun roguelike card game, along with some aspects of horror, while also having an amazing atmosphere and music. There are some major gameplay changes in different sections of the game that are somewhat jarring, but other than that the game is flawless.

I really enjoyed the actual gameplay with the puzzles and rage bait that this game has to offer. Also really enjoyed the asthetics. Overall an amazing game full of nostalgia to me.

Great storytelling. I didn't expect to enjoy it too much as I'm not a fan of deck-building games, but the horror theme and the mysteries made it one of the best games I have played in recent years.

I've played this game for literally 1000 hours and I haven't gotten tired of it. It's endlessly re-playable and the aesthetics and style are so wonderful. Thank you for such a wonderful wonderful game.

mindbending, but still replayable. Incredible game loop

first act is good but it becomes a pokemon ripoff that wasnt advertised in the second act that just removed everything good about the game, its also past the return window when you get to the second act

Awesome card game, well at least mostly card game. Strong Black Mirror vibes here!

fantastic game, the game continues even when you think its over.

Great game with cool atmosphere and gameplay

Incredible game. Very fun. Subverts your expectation

I bought this game on the recommendation of someone I work with. Even with his recommendation I watched the video and thought, hmm, not really my thing. But in the end I bought it and was not disappointed. This game is unlike anything you've played before, give it a try, you'll love it.

Very unique game. There are games out there with similar elements, but INSCRYPTION wasn't afraid to take risks and I think it paid off huge.

There's no way to really know what the game is without spoiling it, but here are some pieces...
-It's a card game with heavy deckbuilding mechanics.
-As far as I've played it's also a little roguelike. You won't win every run and that's part of the progression, so don't let it frustrate you.
-The sense of mystery and discovery is really cool. Investigate EVERYTHING, there's a lot of content scattered around and you'll be generously rewarded.
-The combos and synergies you can build are truly amazing. I've never broken a game system so hard as I have here, and it was really fun to do.
-The game is CONSTANTLY evolving, so you can't get too comfortable. Once you think you've "figured it out" the game mechanics shift, you get dealt new cards, or the challenge increases.
-If you ever think the game is "too hard" you should take a step back and think about how to use the tools the game has given you. That's the core gameplay, so embrace the possibilities!

Don't look things up! Dive in blind and it'll blow your mind. A true indie gem, right here!

Its a complicated game, the first act is great, but the second and third are bad. The first act sets a good mood and creates a mysterious atmosphere, if the game was just act 1 it would be a better game. The second and third act shakes things up but not for the better, the second is just more boring than the first. The third is just horrible, with a eye straining colour scheme and ear piercing sounds, and a unsatisfying conclusion to the plot. Overall a slightly good game.

All the screenshots and videos you see on the store page are from the first 4 hours of the game. After about 4 hours the game changes its visuals and gameplay significantly. For me the change was too drastic and the "new" game no longer enjoyable, so I refunded.

Probably one of the best games I've ever played in my life, I seriously could've never have predicted that it would be so deep as in lore, characters, music even the gameplay is so much than it seems, every single part of this game I loved and could not recommend more

An endlessly challenging roguelike card game, and an intricately crafted experience that rightfully deserves its place among the greats of indie gaming.

They should have called this game? Insidious. I've played actual card games before sure, like Euchre or Poker, yes even Go Fish...so i I'm starting to get the gist. Similar suits and/or series? Depending on what the "Game Master' dictates.. aka the Developer. I kinda want to choke him? Her, they/them idc... i'm impartial. Half kidding of course. Its from Devolver Digital! They been setting AA standards many years now. This is an absolute masterpiece.

10/10. Best experienced blind.

Moderate spoilers -
This is a card game with escape room and horror elements.
Both the horror and the escape room parts are fairly lightweight and don't detract from the lore.

The card game part is a roguelike,
and it is unique in allowing us to modify existing cards to create more powerful cards.
It is enjoyable on its own, so much so that Kaycee's Mod (a free DLC included with the game) focus and expands on it.

My only disappointment is that there's no Act 3 analogue for Grimora or Magnificus.

/!\ Potential spoilers ahead /!\

This game is an absolute trip to insanity, and it does it so well that the ending wont leave you emotionless.
That said, the game have some daunting moments, but i encourage you to push through and go for the story 100% (i insist, do all the secret stuff in the story, its worth doing). Id say it took me about 15 hours at most to do the whole story, and it didnt feel like it.

This game at first glance can look like a deckbuilder kinda like heartstone, but its only a facade, the real game is everything behind it. It doesnt mean that the gameplay isnt important, its equally important and it has its own mechanics that are really cool to explore.
The game has excellent replayability via Kaycee's mod (unlockable either by completing the game once, or entering a secret sequence in the menu) that will keep you in what is arguably the best part of the game. HOWEVER ! Even myself had really bad feeling after act1, the bar was so high, the start of act2 felt... weird and underwhelming, after a few weeks i finally decided to finish the story, and i just spent 12 hours on it. Theres plenty of hidden details, of puzzles and enigmas that are worth your time.

To do a quick summary:
- A deck builder with its own quirks and ideas that make it unique and well thought, very imbalanced in favor the player in the story part of the game.
- A story worthy of your time, despite the transition from act 1 to act 2 being weird and can feel underwhelming at first.
- A rogue-like mod unlockable that provide excellent replayability.
- Puzzles and enigmas that are really well thought, not specifically hard, but make you use your brain.
- An atmosphere that peaks in act 1.


I can only recommend the game mainly for its story, im not a fan of deckbuilders myself and yet i find myself enjoying this game quite a lot and trying to slowly beat kaycee's mod over time.

Banger game. Took a chance on it because it didn't seem like my style, but now it's in my top 10 games OAT. Super immersive, tons of content and replay potential. My only criticism is that there isn't more.

An amazing blend of roguelike and story - going in blind highly encouraged!

Also I got to play YuGiOh! against a tree. 10/10.

Where do I even start? Like what can I even say? Well, I know what to say "Just go play it damn you!".

One of the most unique experiences that made me feel like a kid again. Even though at many points I didn't know what I was doing, I kept playing and playing without a care. It kept me stuck to it and even though It took me months of discontinued playthroughs. I kept coming back to this. Now, that it's over. Man, I'm feeling Empty.

10/10 for the whole experience. I'm amazed at how big this game felt, even though it was so small in reality. I still think this game and devs behind it deserve a lot more recognition.

Im not normally into card games but, wow, what an excellent game this has been. The pacing is damn near perfect and every time you think you're running dry it throws an absolute curve ball your way to keep things fresh. Amazing game.

Gameplay is simple but very interesting. The duels are challenging.

First act is incredible, diminishing returns on subsequent acts, but still more than worth the price of admission

its really fun you should buy it no im not a bot i just cant think of anything else to say

Let’s delve a bit into this fascinating experience.

This is one of the best examples of storytelling I’ve seen in a card game. I really loved the layers involved in breaking the fourth wall, in fact, the fourth wall is broken through many different stages until it finally reaches you, the player. (It also appears in other ways, of course, such as integrating the main menu directly into the gameplay.) We begin by standing up from the table where we’re playing a “deck builder” game and interacting with the person sitting across from us, along with the atmosphere surrounding us. At the end of that initial interaction (in Act 1), additional major figures begin to appear through the talking cards, and with Act 2, a sort of “narrative” takes shape on the top of that mysterious ambiance. Meanwhile, an ARG storyline and the concept of “old data” start developing through the player’s perspective. By Act 3, the scope of breaking the fourth wall extends to us, like showing Steam friends as enemies and even accessing computer files. Finally, the relationships among these figures build to a peak and conclude.

I can explain these layers more clearly; it’s essentially related to what you perceive as the “most encompassing” element within the game. If we are only playing a card game, our universe within the game is limited to just that. If we stand up from our place and interact with the person we’re playing with, our universe expands to the figure compelling us to play the card game and keeping us confined in the cabin. If, beyond this single figure, we observe other characters of similar importance and power, and notice that the story revolves around these four characters, and we individually interact with each, then our universe elevates to include these four figures and their stories. Furthermore, if we encounter an ARG aspect connected to all these elements, and we also follow the IRL narrative of the person playing the game, and finally, if we arrive at mechanics that affect not only that person but also us directly, our universe expands considerably. Throughout the game, we sequentially move through these layers in an interesting way.

These techniques by themselves might not be overwhelmingly impressive, indeed, many games use them, and their impact doesn’t always last long. Even though I’d rather avoid overly abstract discussions, the essence of my point is that each technique has been developed so solidly and expansively that you could call it its own “layer,” and the relationship among these layers is high-quality enough that you might call it a dimension. I really enjoyed being in this sort of fourth-wall-breaking space. I tip my hat to the game’s storytelling, which offers many valuable insights.

I haven’t even gotten to the mechanics yet, have I? While all this is happening, the game’s mechanics diversify within each act, and each time you switch acts, it transforms into something different. Sometimes, when I think of deck builder games, I compare them, but it doesn’t make much sense to line this one up against others. I think it really achieves its own goals. To briefly mention mechanics, I believe it also delivers a very strong gameplay experience. The integration of storytelling into gameplay is done naturally and effectively, so yes, it’s a good game even if you only think of it as a deck builder.

Some wild theories suggest each “Scrybe” represents certain attributes defining a game design or even a good creation of a world. However, considering the personas of the Scrybes and their interactions, these theories don’t seem far-fetched. More reasonably, we might reflect on what each Scrybe values and the experiences they provide us. I won’t go into further detail, but it’s worth exploring and thinking about.

Regarding the ARG component, if you really push the boundaries and investigate, you can discover some very fascinating things, and it turns into a whole different adventure. As you dig deeper into the concept of “old data,” you realize it’s not only confined to the game itself, it reaches into other games as well. However, I don’t think it’s necessary to go that deep. I did enjoy the atmosphere added by the occasional IRL videos, but I don’t think they’re essential for the game’s narrative. It’s certainly fun if you’re curious, though.

It’s a game that has you questioning, at every step, who is truly “living,” who is real, what exactly we’re in, and who remembers what.

Finally, there were definitely moments when I got a bit bored or couldn’t fully immerse myself. Introducing so many different mechanics and an ever-changing storytelling technique naturally leads to that. You’d need a more “packaged” product to keep it consistent. This is often the case with games prioritizing “experience.” Of course, there are plenty of things that could have been done better, maybe issues or omissions I’ve noticed, especially the things you might need to know to ground the story in a more logical context. (even if completing every detail isn’t always necessary or beneficial for storytelling) Still, before I focus on any of that, I really must say: play, experience, and live this game. There’s plenty worth exploring. This is my favorite aspect of games: the experience a game provides can be truly unique due to its broad scope.

This game is a must play. It has a ton of variety, and turns the player's expectations on upside down when things start to progress. This isn't just a card game. There is an interesting story and course taken through the game's "narrative".

Easily a 9/10.

Just got the platinum trophy and I can definitely recommend this game to ya'll!
Challenging and funny to play at the same time, if you like card games this one will get you addicted to it right away.
Kaycee's mod goes beyond challenging, offering you some funny items to help you through your journey.

Recommend, got it on sale.

> Card + Puzzle + Escape Room
> Challenge with unfair opponent and rule
> Explore super fun combos
> Take photos in a cabin where you can barely see
> Name your own card whatever you want

Squirrels carried my game...

Very interesting. 3 acts game, first one is fantastic, second is meh, third is solid but not as good as the first one. Another bad thing - lack of different endings.

really addicting yet very simple gameplay. the visual also is my favourite

An absolute blast from start to finish. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good card game adventure.

Inscryption is a multi-act card game, but throughout, it always seems like more. The storyline is coherent and cool, the gameplay is also great- a pure card mode opens up after finishing the game.

The atmosphere of Inscryption has many small features that add up over the course of the game, changing the context as you learn more about the world.

There isn't much I want to spoil, because this is a great game to play without spoilers, but it is both fun and thought-provoking. If you like either card battlers or story games, I recommend this and await the next game like it.

I loved this game got stuck on act 3 becasue i skipped through heaps of the dialogue, 100% recommend. Just wish i could play again, or even just the card game aspect. <3

I don't usually do favorites but this is definitely at least one of the best couple games I've ever played or even seen played, genuinely

Daniel Mullins has not failed in making a game that hooks the player. Even if it doesn't look like the type of game you'd play, there's a LOT more to it. I don't normally play deck builders but I became obsessed with this game as soon as I started it.

I would recommend this game, but not to those who are after a fair deck building experience. Now, if you would like to be creeped out, then certainly...

Still, I would like to shake their hand. This was a wonderful game and I went to bed thinking about it over the past week.

Your opponent is more like a casino dealer with 10 aces up their sleeve rather than a traditional opponent, which is why it feels unfair at times. Your opponent, for instance, will put down four things on the board to challenge you on the first round, and you might only have the resources to do one. So it's best to think of the games as encounters or puzzles rather than 1v1. That said, there's enough strategy for your brain to chew on. Sometimes you're presented with difficult odds, but you will manage to pull through if you work on strategy or just straight up surviving rather than raw power. Have no pride with your "power-ups" and do not save them. Some scenarios will punish you for being stingy.

If you fail you will not fail forever. You can make some decisions for yourself that will make you more powerful later. So sometimes it felt like you were waiting to get stronger and luck dealing me good cards. I would be interested to see a 0 death run-through to see if avoiding death is reasonably feasible.

Inscryption is a fun and interesting game, and I have so many screenshots I want to share but I aught to not because I want others to experience it too. So get on it!