HELLCARD (v1.1.250731 & ALL DLC)

Paper-crafted dungeons become a hectic tactical arena where positioning matters as much as the cards in hand. HELLCARD is a cooperative roguelike deckbuilder set in the same demon-infested universe as Book of Demons, but it trades that game’s action-RPG focus for turn-based battles built around smart planning and explosive combos. The tone is playful in its papercraft presentation, yet the encounters can turn punishing quickly when the Archdemon’s creatures begin surrounding the party. Whether played alone or with others, every run is about surviving a shifting descent into hell with a deck that grows more specialized after each victory.

Combat takes place around a circular battlefield, with enemies occupying different spots and ranges instead of sitting in a simple row. Cards can strike adjacent foes, blast entire sections of the ring, push monsters into better positions, protect allies, or set up class-specific synergies, so deciding where and when to attack is often more important than simply spending all available energy. Runs reward new cards, equipment, and upgrades, allowing players to shape aggressive damage builds, defensive support setups, status-heavy control decks, or combinations that feed directly into a teammate’s strategy. Up to three heroes can tackle the dungeon together online, while solo players can either handle every decision themselves or bring AI-controlled companions into battle.

That spatial twist gives HELLCARD a welcome identity beside staples such as Slay the Spire and Monster Train: enemy formation is a tactical problem to manipulate, not just a visual detail. Its accessible interface and brisk battles make the fundamentals easy to grasp, while higher difficulties, tougher bosses, and the sheer number of card interactions provide plenty for deckbuilding veterans to optimize. The handcrafted paper aesthetic also keeps the grim setting charming rather than oppressive, carrying forward the distinctive look of Book of Demons without requiring familiarity with it. Fans of cooperative strategy games, roguelike progression, and card combat that demands real battlefield awareness should find it especially rewarding.