One of our favourite things to do at Rogueliker is shining a spotlight on intriguing smaller projects that might otherwise slip under the radar.
Topdeck Automat is a perfect example, as it’s a roguelike auto-battler where your deck literally prints itself.
Developed by Ludokultur, the game features 200+ cards with a free-form upgrade system for near-inifinate combinations. With your deck being spat out at random by a printer droid, you’ll have to use your wits to battle the RNG and get the upper hand on your opponents.
There are also 30 unlockable characters available that change your approach to each run. These you’ll select to take the fight to the game’s 50 different enemy types and a dozen bosses.
If you’re looking to check this one out early, there is currently a playtest live on Steam that you can request access to. No release date is planned at the time of writing, but it will be available for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
You can check out a trailer for Topdeck Automat below:
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