Indies' Lies

About this game

• Fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilding Classics
  
• 12 characters from 4 classes to create your team
  
• Over 700 cards, 160 Talents, 90 enemies, and 50 items
  
• Deckbuilding agility to replace cards or enhance them with Runes
  
• High replay value due to procedural generation for each run
  
• Paths with story events and mini-games entertainment
  
• Deep lore of Mekaa history and character story

Choose from 12 characters to make the team. Each char has their own and class’ cards, mechanics, and stats. While a hero sets up the main direction, it is your choice whom to invite to the party — debuffer, card spammer, or fire healer.

Over 700 cards that can be combined with Runes, procedurally generated tree from 160 Talents, and 50 items — all at your hands to face over 90 different enemies. Replace cards and adjust your deck on the go.

Continent Mekaa has a rich history, pieces of which you learn playing the Adventure mode. Each of the playable characters also has their own Story that lets you live through the most meaningful times of their lives.

Indies’ Lies is a journey in the Dark Fantasy Steampunk world. You fight your way in the world on the verge between Medieval times and the industrial revolution. Complete Camp quests, play many mini-games, and discover on-map events — each game will be different!

Latest news

• Announcements·7 Aug 2026Official

  Re:Night × Indies' Lies Bundle Now Available!

  Re:Night × Indies' Lies Bundle is now live on Steam! Pick up both games together and enjoy 10% off the total price.Re:Night is a strategy game that blends turn based tactics with roguelike deckbuilding. In each run, build your deck, plan your tactics, and experiment with countless 3-character team combinations. Journey to a mysterious town, break the endless cycle of night, and bring dawn back to the world.Indies' Lies is a roguelike deckbuilding game centered around strategic card construction.Featuring randomly generated adventures, a rich narrative, an extensive Talent system, unique Companion mechanics, an exciting Rune system, and hundreds of carefully designed class cards, every run offers a fresh and rewarding experience.One game challenges you to master positioning and turn order. The other offers deep deckbuilding with diverse heroes, companions, and build combinations.If you're a fan of roguelike deckbuilders and tactical party-building, now is the perfect time to grab both games at a discounted price!
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• Announcements·12 Nov 2025Official

  Indies’ Lies 2: Fire Seed — Now Available on Steam!

  Hello everyone!This is Coffee, the dev of the Indies’ Lies series.It’s hard to believe that almost two years have passed since our very first indie title, Indies’ Lies, was released.Over these seven hundred days and nights, our small team has been pouring everything we have into building a brand-new roguelite experience — the game we’re finally sharing with you today:Indies’ Lies 2: Fire Seed.To be honest, it hasn’t been an easy journey.Some of our longtime followers might remember that when I first revealed the sequel early last year, I was very confident — planning to start a PlayTest in June and launch an EA version by the end of the year.But reality had other ideas.In May last year, when the first prototype was completed, we ran internal tests… and the verdict was unanimous: “This isn’t good enough.”We scrapped it entirely and started over — which eventually led to what you’re playing now, this “unusual roguelite tactics” version.When we first started designing the sequel, our goal was simple: to build upon Indies’ Lies and explore new ways to blend roguelite and strategy mechanics, giving fans of the genre something both familiar and fresh.Our earliest idea was “DBG + tactics” — combining deckbuilding fun with spatial movement and terrain-based combat depth.Looking back, we might’ve been too ambitious.We wanted the best of both worlds, but the result was overly complicated — even frustrating.So, in June last year, we took a step back, tore everything down, and rebuilt the core from scratch.We made the “roguelite + tactics” combo our true foundation — trimming away redundant deckbuilding mechanics and putting tactical combat front and center.That’s when the game finally started to click:the roguelite systems drive the adventure and exploration, while the tactical combat defines the strategy — the two now fit perfectly together.We also reworked the entire event system, moving away from the usual random choices and number-trading of classic roguelites.Instead, we ...
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• Announcements·23 Oct 2025Official

  Indies Lies 2: Fire Seed Launches November 7 on Steam

  The wait is over — Indies’ Lies 2: Fire Seed launches Nov 7, 2025!New Tactical Gameplay: A Fusion of Strategy and FreedomWhile Fire Seed retains the series’ hallmark deckbuilding depth and sense of discovery, its combat system has been completely overhauled. Players now command a team of three heroes engaging in turn-based battles on a grid-based tactical map.Each hero features a unique class and skill tree, allowing players to craft dynamic strategies through positioning, skill combos, and terrain interactions.True to its roguelite roots, every run offers a fresh challenge — with randomly generated maps, events, and enemy encounters, as well as flexible build paths influenced by equipment choices and the Fire Seed system.A Continued World, A New ChapterSet in the same universe as Indies’ Lies, this sequel explores themes of “Fire” and “Truth,” portraying a world reignited with hope amid the ruins of divine conflict and deceit. Each adventure is a new beginning — new teams, new destinies, and new choices shaping the fate of the world.Key FeaturesTactical RPG × Roguelite Fusion Procedurally generated maps and grid-based combat deliver endless replayability and fresh strategic challenges.Three-Hero Team System Mix and match hero classes and skill trees to create flexible tactics and unique team synergies.Terrain Interaction Mechanics Terrain affects movement and can trigger special effects — making every step a meaningful decision.Fire Seed Growth System Earn and upgrade Fire Seeds through victories to forge distinct builds and combat styles.Signature Hand-Drawn Fantasy Style Continues the worldbuilding and art direction of Indies’ Lies, offering a deeply immersive fantasy experience. Game InfoRelease Date: November 7, 2025Launch Discount: 10% off during the first two weeks after release
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• Announcements·8 Aug 2025Official

  Fantasy Deckbuilders Bundle Is Available!

  Two worlds. Two stories. One bundle to rule them all!Indie’s Lies has united with Deathless. The Hero Quest —a roguelike deck-builder with unique cards & relics and legendary adventures.Delve into the atmosphere of both worlds: from industrial fantasy to Slavic legends. Tactics, heroes, life-defining choices—it’s all in your hands!The bundle is now available on Steam! Both games are at discount at the moment with a 10% bundle discount on top - don't miss out!
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• Community & Events·9 Jun 2025Official

  Indies 2: Burning Kindling - New Demo Coming to Steam Next Fest 2025!

  Dear players, We're thrilled to announce that Indies 2: Burning Kindling – the direct sequel to Indies' Lies – will be available during Steam Next Fest 2025 with a FREE playable Demo ! This sequel evolves from deckbuilding into a core Tactical Strategy (TRPG/Turn-Based Strategy) mode , while retaining the Roguelike spirit. The Steam Next Fest 2025 demo will be your first chance to experience the new tactical combat gameplay and its Roguelike integration. Add Indies 2: Burning Kindling to your Steam Wishlist to be notified when the demo launches! See you at Steam Next Fest 2025!
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