Inscryption

don't let the "horror" aestethics put you off, it's an amazing card game / deckbuilder with loads of fun mechanics.

such a good game, its one of those games you wish you could experience for the first time again. its a fun deck builder that you can replay with a story that's had me thinking of it ever since i first experienced it. one of the few games that i fixated on for years, 10/10.

Love this dudes projects. To much ARG for me to do myself but they are not necessary for the experience. Was expecting this game seance the beta(?) and wasn't disappointed one beat.

Inscryption hooked me with its dark, mysterious vibe and clever card gameplay. What it does best is blend intense deck-building with puzzle-solving and a story that keeps you guessing the whole time. The way it constantly shifts gears kept me on edge and really invested. It’s smart, creepy, and totally unique.

Challenging and Fun. Don't look anything up. 9.2/10

I only got into gaming a few years ago when my partner built me a PC. Inscryption was the first game that really blew me away. I loved the balance of the card game with the greater mystery. It has a really great variety of art styles too which was really fun!

I bought this game not knowing too much about it. It was on sale, and a friend had recommended it in the past. I got it, started it up, and let me tell you. This game has not left my mind once in the past two weeks. It's rare for me to find a game with a story I get deeply invested in to this level that also has gameplay that gets me playing and replaying over and over again. Inscryption is exactly that. I love the vibes and the feel across the acts, the characters are genuinely interesting, the formatting and story are so unique and I have truly never played a game like this before. Definitely going to be a long favourite of mine. [spoiler] Also the robot is really really cute. please p03 just one chance please p03 please please please ple [/spoiler]

Genuinely the best game i have played through. The game play is amazing. The story is detailed. And the designs are beautiful. I like all of the 3 acts, even 2. It also has a great soundtrack to fit each part perfectly. 10/10 game, would recommend.

Starts interesting, but gets incredibly repetitive and tedious.

this game was the most immersive game I've ever played. whatever you do, buy this game right now, and do not look up anything about the game. no exceptions. this game is so brilliantly made and was the most enjoyable experience ive ever had playing a video game. the sheer amount of emotions that this game made me feel is unmatched to any other game except undertale. the story is put together masterfully, and theres so many layers of story and lore to dive deep into when you play this game. however, this game is also extremely enjoyable when you DONT dive deep into the story and lore. this game is best enjoyed when you keep pushing. the only fault of this game is that it gets a bit stale early on, but if you keep going, there is a massive reward. stay curious and interact with everything you can. dont go into this game unwilling to try new things. this game is brilliant, and you deserve to enjoy it to the fullest. 10/10.

The game is good until the last bit. The game is always playable, but really only the first 6-8 felt like an amazing game. After that it is quite a slog. Repeated mechanics that don't really expand in the last two acts, the game outside the card battles is more complicated, but the card battles don't feel much different. I really think its got a good premise, but the last portion is just so exhausting. I personally don't care about the B plot and I think that similar concepts have been done in other games that I preferred.

This is such a fun game. I really enjoyed the story, which I can't say much about because of spoilers. It does drag a bit in some places, but it's easily worth the price.

Incredibly fun and i was able to play through it 2 times and still have a load of fun

This game sat unfinished for quite some time because I got stuck, but now that I returned to finish it I'm kinda mad at myself. It is generally great mechanically in ways that make me wish these were separate games even though that would probably ruin the self-contained nature of each part. If you enjoy analog horror and card games, this is the perfect marriage of those genres.

the game is amazing you may think you know what's happening at any given moment, but you do not

it's just good fun if you like TCGs like Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic the Gathering. The story is interesting and unconventional in its telling. I love the rogue-like, table-top game inspired campaigns in Act 1 and in Kaycee's Mod. As per the card game itself, there is nothing much to say except that it is a fun TCG. Yes, it is small compared to stuff like Yu-Gi-Oh, but there is still a ton of variety and strategies to try. If you want to get deep into the card game, Act 2 is probably the best part as that is where you can indulge in trying different archetypes as well as mixing them.

The first part of the game with its atmosphere seems to me like the whole reason why the game is good. I don't feel like the card game is that interesting, it's just get big card with big stats. Once you finish the first part of the game feel free to skip the rest of it

Very fun game! Can be tricky at times, but thr game is overall very fun and well put together.

This game truly is a magical experience and every thing is downright perfect. To the gameplay even to the lore is it allows you to explore and seek more combos to your deck and pieces for its eerie and complex story that tells through mechanics nonelike i have ever seen. For those reasons its my favorite singleplayer game.

A fun and different game with a bit of deck building, not too long. The sounds were terrible at times, though. Well the graphics too, but who cares about those =)

If you're looking for a game that constantly surprises you, Inscryption is a must-play. At first glance, it seems like a simple roguelike deck-builder—but it's so much more. The game masterfully blends psychological horror, escape room puzzles, and meta storytelling into a unique experience. Every phase of the game unravels new layers, keeping you curious, uneasy, and utterly hooked. The creepy atmosphere, clever card mechanics, and immersive storytelling make Inscryption stand out from any card game you've ever played. It's weird in the best way possible. You’ll laugh, gasp, and probably stare at your screen in disbelief at least once. Perfect for fans of games like Slay the Spire, Undertale, and The Stanley Parable, but honestly, Inscryption carves out a genre of its own. Highly recommended if you enjoy dark mysteries, smart gameplay, and games that break the fourth wall in mind-bending ways.

I'm not a deck builder kind of person. I've only played a few before this in video games where tcgs aren't the main gameplay but wow, this was amazing. The story got me hooked, the ending broke my heart but it just made the experience all the more amazing. If you're a beginner like me, I HIGHLY recommend trying Inscryption out!!

Classic example of something I would leave a neutral review if I could. Early game is fantastic, but it gets a lot worse as it goes on imo.

This will be a spoiler-free review, although honesty I am not even sure how I would begin to spoil this game because it's almost impossible to describe coherently. You're here because you want to know if you will actually [i]enjoy[/i] playing it. I feel like for almost everyone, the answer is [b]yes[/b]. For some people, it might require more time investment to get into it or not, but this game is an Experience™, and I think anyone who commits to being apart of it, will ultimately be rewarded for having done so. The core gameplay is card battling, but you could not call this game a card battler or deck builder because that falls so short of everything it is. Yes, you move through the game using mechanics of card games, but Inscryption also includes lots of puzzles and a very compelling overarching story that gets pretty meta. The game is very weird, with dark vibes, an opaque story, and goes through significant changes as you move through the sections of the game. You never really understand what is going on, but [i]damn[/i] to you want to get further to find out. I do also want to mention that I found the card battling system, particularly in Act 1, to be very good. Simple to pick up, but with enough depth to keep it interesting and make me want to keep playing. Personally, this game actually had a lot of things working [i]against[/i] it for my personal tastes -- I strongly dislike pixel graphics, I'm not into deck builders generally, and I have very low patience for games where the payoff is drawn out over a long time, and I found the movement controls to be infuriatingly clunky -- so the fact I ended up loving it speaks volumes. I was only persuaded to play it because I kept encountering people who sang its praises in strange and wonderful ways, and they finally wore me down. Thanks, everyone! Inscryption is definitely the best game I've played in awhile, and a game I will enthusiastically recommend.

Very unique and enthralling card game mixed with some puzzle solving. Everything is sound and well made 10/10!

Played 16 hrs at the time of review. This game far exceeded expectations. The gameplay loop is very engaging and different every time. Story is unexpected and a real breath of fresh air. Characters so far seem to have good personality. DO NOT SPOIL YOURSELF. JUST PLAY.

Really good story, really good replay value, AWESOME boss fight mechanics, lots of content. Could not ask for more from this game, genuinely an amazing experience. The fact that its a deck builder but it varies so much throughout the game is so genius to keep you invested without altering the core game mechanics. PLAY THIS GAME

Act 1 : I loved the experience. Like i'm usually not into card games at all but this game's presentation and art style in general absorbed into the game almost immediately. It's dark as shit but not in a way that you couldn't see anything, you see just enough for you to put things together and try to figure out the puzzle pieces in the game. The game has this sort of gritty feel to it. I don't wanna say edgy cause it's definitely not that, but it's atmosphere is creepy and unsettling enough to make me wanna piss myself(Positive sentiment).

I would have to personally put this game as one of my top 5 favorite games I've played on PC. I absolutely love both the roguelite and roguelike genre which started with Hades specifically. I've only seen a little bit of the gameplay for this through Pirate Software before getting it for myself and when I played through the game I had an absolute blast with all of the mechanics they have. I hope that one day eventually the devs decide to either update the game to include a multiplayer mode to it where you can battle against your friends or even a sequel that does it. I doubt it may even happen, but I have hope for it. I would just love to see more games like this in all honesty

Fantastic game! Absolutely worth your time. Kinda drags on a bit after the first main section, but it really picks back up again towards the end!

Not too into card games but this is a great game with really fun mechanics

This is a really cool game. I would recommend going into the game knowing as little about it as possible, but what's worth knowing prior is this: - Really interesting story that unfolds in a way I've never seen done in any other game. The 3 act structure is crafted really well. - Simple yet engaging card battling system that doesn't overstay its welcome, but provides an appropriate learning curve and amount of depth for newcomers to the genre like myself. - Great art that consists of both 2D and 3D styles throughout the game. - A roguelike mode unlocked after the main game with more content, gameplay modifiers/mechanics, and difficulty.

It's a fun roguelike deckbuilder that also is a huge mindfuck. The basic gameplay loop is in a great middle ground of being less thinky and shorter than Slay The Spire, but a little more involved and longer than Balatro. The narrative of the game takes some very surprising twists, so much so that even though it says I beat the game, I'm not actually sure if that's the case. Messes with your head and has some creepy moments, great atmosphere.

So expansive for a rogue-like, fun story, so many cool secrets and card interactions

my live reaction is "what the fuck" every time the plot advances and im here for it. This game is incredibly well made. I bought it thinking it would just be some simple little card rouge-lite, with a bit of horror but holy shit it's incredibly deeper than that. Still amazing game core mechanic wise with the card battling but the story is epic and considerably more eerie than expected

I've won the game. Plot is fun to follow and i'm too stupid to do the damn card puzzle on the wall. really good game.

Still waiting for an actual Inscryption trading card game, I have no clue how it would be be made but I still want it. The only change I would add is more cards / more specifically more cards like the wolf pup since it is my favorite card

this game slapped me in the balls with how good it is. act 3 is well crafted. hard enough that i'm not beating the game in one sitting, but not so hard that i'm rage quitting every five seconds. one of the most fun to play, intellectually challenging games of recent years.

Really cool game with challenging card battles and really unique twists and atmosphere that make it a one of a kind game.

Great fun card game. Was not expecting this to be so hard. Took me almost 30 hours to beat the game. I loved all the little puzzles in while you were playing cards. How you could leave the table and explore. I died or ended game 30 times. However when you make a boss card the game is on easy mode. Had to make a 7 heart 7 hit 2 blood cost to smack down on everyone.

Fun game with simple yet interesting mechanics that will keep you on your toes! Game did feel a bit long at times, especially when I felt that there was basically a loop... Overall, the story was fascinating and the game can be easily picked up, but "hard" to master. A 8/10!

Make no mistake, this game is only similar to Buckshot Roulette in it's art style, and that's it. BSR is a game for ADHD manic gamblers, whereas Inscryption has simple but engaging strategy, captivating story, and fun easter eggs that give it great replayability. Inscryption is absolutely worth it at any price if you're looking to sit down and play for a few to several hours each session, and come back for more later. I highly recommend if you like CCG/Stategy games.

Best game ever. Mechanics are incredably fun, and the story leaves you with goosebums and the general design and sound are so diverse and take you into a faszinating world.

The gameplay, the staggering music, the dark, depressing atmosphere, the bosses, the story, the replayability — all of it came together to create one of the best experiences you can ever have in gaming. And I'm not afraid to say that this is easily one of my top 10 games of all time.

My Favorite game of all time, Inscryption is a really well done roguelike mixed with story in the best way possible. The story isn't in your face, and the gameplay makes sense. The game is replayable with both roguelike elements and optional secrets, and keeps you wondering what you'll be able to do next.

The soundtrack is the absolute best thing about this game. Every song is really well built for the environment it plays in but on their own are also good. Asides from that it's a deckbuilding game that keeps gameplay fresh by changing rules across runs and as you progress in the story. It's fun for the whole stretch of the game where you're exploring the story but after that content ends the game is a little limited in replayability. Still, it's a game that can run you somewhere between 20-60 hours which is pretty good. The main limiter is that a lot of the 'fun' in the game comes from finding combinations that break the balance. At the start you might find the game pretty hard, but as you gain knowledge of the systems in play you'll find they're not balanced in any way whatsoever. You can still lose with full knowledge of how the game works, but at that point it's because you got a shit draw, not because you misplayed, although that is highly possible. But really it's a shallow criticism. The game is great as an experience and as something you might own for decades you could realistically play it once or twice every few years and still get a ton of value out of it. Because of all the above this game could be enjoyed by pretty much anyone. My only real pet peeve is that at 20 dollars the game is priced above what it is, but I'm sure I bought it on a sale and so can you.

Got stuck in that cabin for hours trying to beat the first act boss. I've dumped the game for a couple of months, I came back with hunger for a card play, clear minded and knowing how to do it - but what happened next completely got caught me off guard. Among all productions released recently you would say that everything has been seen before, yet here comes the Inscyption and after finishing the game you are staying with a question - how a solo developer came up with such an idea for gameplay and aesthetics that have little possibility to be sold to a bigger audience?

Story kept me wanting more. The a game style is similar to Slay the spire in terms of deck building and challenging.

[SPOILERS] Finished the game without having the fucking camera roll, shits. :((((

Unique and engaging gameplay + a stellar story + a masterclass in artistic stylization! Overall a really good game! Even if, like me, you already know the story beforehand the gameplay speaks for itself!