Roguebook (v1.10.15.1 & ALL DLC)

A living storybook turns hostile in Roguebook, a polished roguelike deckbuilder set in the colorful fantasy universe of Faeria. Two heroes become trapped between its enchanted pages, where every run redraws the path toward dangerous encounters, treasure, merchants, and brutal bosses. The mood balances vibrant illustrated fantasy with the creeping menace of a book that actively wants its readers dead. Its biggest draw is the party-based card combat, which asks you to build around two characters rather than a single familiar archetype.

Each expedition begins by choosing a hero pair, then shaping their separate decks through battles, rewards, relics, and permanent abilities. Combat is turn-based and built around careful energy use, damage timing, defense, status effects, and the position of each hero in the front or rear line. Cards can be upgraded, duplicated, removed, and combined with gems that add new effects, allowing a seemingly ordinary attack or spell to become the foundation of a powerful build. Outside fights, magical ink and a painting brush reveal the map piece by piece, giving exploration a satisfying tactical angle: spend resources to uncover safer routes, chase elite rewards, or risk a shortcut toward the next boss.

Roguebook stands apart from many deckbuilders through its flexible map-painting system and its emphasis on hero pair synergies. A defensive warrior can shield a fragile spellcaster, for example, while aggressive combinations can stack damage effects or exploit rapid card cycling. The Richard Garfield connection shows in the game’s enthusiasm for surprising card interactions, although runs can become demanding when unlucky draws meet late-game enemies. Fans of Slay the Spire, Monster Train, and Faeria should find plenty to enjoy, especially if they want a more visual, party-focused take on the genre. It welcomes newcomers with clear fundamentals, but its relic, gem, and deck-construction possibilities give experienced deckbuilding players strong reasons to keep experimenting.