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Inscryption

Daniel Mullins Games
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Game Details
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release date
10/19/2021
Status
Released
Distribution
Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Monetization
Buy to play
Multiplayer
No
PvP
No
Price
$
Platforms
PC, Steam

Inscryption is a genre-bending card-based roguelike from Daniel Mullins that blends deckbuilding, escape-room puzzles, and psychological horror into a single dark experience. Players battle a sinister opponent in a candlelit cabin, drafting cards and even sacrificing creatures to win, while uncovering unsettling secrets about the game itself. Its acclaimed meta-narrative repeatedly subverts expectations, shifting form as the story unfolds. The blend of strong card mechanics with a haunting, mysterious atmosphere sets it apart. It won wide praise for its originality and storytelling. Uncovering the secrets inscribed on the cards is as important as the card battles.

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