Deck of Haunts

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Release Date: May 7, 2025

A combination of a strategy game, a roguelike and a card game, in many ways similar to the classic Ghost Master. Deck of Haunts allows us to take over a haunted residence. Our job is to scare people who are brave enough to enter it, playing cards related to using various scary tricks. We obtain power from successful haunts needed for further expansion.

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Deck of Haunts is a production with elements from strategy games, roguelikes, and card games. It was developed by the independent Belgian studio Mantis, which has the project Journey for Elysium in its portfolio.

Gameplay

In Deck of Haunts we watch the action in an isometric view.

The haunted manor

During the game, we take control over a haunted house. Our task is to lure daredevils craving for thrills inside the manor and drain their energy by scaring them and driving them to the brink of madness. The power they provide us with allows us to expand the residence, as well as set up even more elaborate (and scarier) traps for anyone who decides to cross its threshold.

Day & night

During the day, we are engaged in deg the estate. We need to decide on the placement of traps and the layout of the rooms. We should design the rooms in a way to best protect the heart located in the center of the home. It constitutes the core of our strength so we cannot allow its destruction, because then the game ends with our defeat.

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After dusk, "guests" gather in the building. Our goal is to make their stay in this place a long-lasting memory. To achieve such an effect, we need to play cards that allow us to scare them in various ways - from screams and creaking floors, through summoning ghosts, to changing the layout of rooms and corridors.

Frightened guests

As a result of our actions, mental condition of people from the manor deteriorates over time. When the brave souls visiting us are on the verge of a nervous breakdown, or when we lead them to their death, we extract from them an essence that serves as a kind of currency, with which we can purchase various upgrades.

We must be vigilant, because increasingly daring enemies cross the thresholds of our manor - from law enforcement and priests, to so-called Stone Masons trying to put an end to our activities.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Mantis

Publisher: Dangen Entertainment

Age restrictions: 16+

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Ghost Master: Resurrection

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Dungeon Keeper 2

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Deck of Haunts Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
U 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Deck of Haunts Video Game.

69%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (39)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Unique Concept: Players enjoy the novelty of playing as a haunted house, which provides a fresh take on deck-building and strategy games.
Engaging Mechanics: The blend of deck building, base defense, and roguelike elements is generally well-received. Players appreciate the strategic depth and the various ways to manipulate the game environment.
Community Engagement: The developers are noted for their active involvement with the community and responsiveness to , which has fostered optimism for future updates.
Art and Atmosphere: The game's graphics and artwork are praised for their quality and thematic consistency, contributing to an immersive experience.
Replayability: Some players find replayability through different strategies and card combinations, especially when trying to maximize essence gain by driving humans insane before killing them.

The main cons of the game

Lack of Content: Many reviews point out that the game feels short, with only 28 nights to play through, leading to a sense of repetition after unlocking most cards and rooms. Players often feel that the game lacks depth and variety after a few runs.
Balancing Issues: Certain cards and mechanics are viewed as either overpowered or underwhelming, leading to a lack of meaningful choices in deck-building and strategy.
Interface and Bugs: The game has been criticized for glitches, such as enemies appearing in the wrong rooms and a cumbersome UI that complicates gameplay.
Price Point: Several s express that the game does not justify its $20 price tag given its current content and replayability, suggesting it would be better suited to a lower price or on sale.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Expanded Content: s desire more cards, room types, and enemy varieties to enhance replayability and strategic diversity. Suggestions include different game modes, additional bosses, and more complex mechanics.
Deck Customization Options: Many players want the ability to customize decks more extensively, such as removing cards from the pool or having different starting decks for varied gameplay experiences.
Progression System: A more robust progression system that allows for meaningful upgrades or changes over time, rather than starting from scratch after each run, is frequently requested.
Improved Game Mechanics: Suggestions include better enemy AI, improved pathfinding, and more engaging room mechanics that incentivize building larger and more complex layouts.

Summary

Overall, while "Deck of Haunts" has received praise for its unique concept and engaging gameplay, it faces criticism for its current content limitations and balancing issues, with many players hopeful for future updates and expansions.

Summary generated on: May 26, 2025

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