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Cardinal Descent

Liam Flannery · Published by Liam Flannery

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Cardinal Descent is a card building roguelike where you craft elemental synergies and find game breaking sticker combos.

Free to PlayComing SoonDJCTQ 10

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Indie · 2027 · More free games

Experience the thrill of crafting powerful card combinations in Cardinal Descent. This unique indie roguelike challenges you to build elemental synergies and discover explosive sticker combos, pushing your strategy skills to the limit.

About this game

Cardinal Descent is a card building roguelike where you craft elemental synergies and find game breaking sticker combos.

Master the Elements

Strategically play element based cards to pull off combos of your choosing. Play your cards in the right order to maximise damage.

Change the Game

As you progress you unlock game changing stickers that are placed on your cards, find cool synergies and combos as you progress.

Break The Game

Sticker editing and the shop allow you to craft the perfect synergy to deal insane amounts of damage. Will you break the game? Or will it outpace you?

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
  • Storage: 750 MB available space

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Community & EventsOfficial

    TurnBasedThursday Festival!

    We're excited to announce the launch of our demo for the 2025 TurnBasedThursday Festival! Consider wishlisting and leaving a demo review if you had fun!
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Cardinal Descent Beta!

    If you haven't already, sign up to the beta here The Cardinal Descent beta is launching 23/05/2025! Sign up now to get exclusive access to this element based roguelike deckbuilder before anyone else. What You Get: Free access to the beta through Steam for a limited time. A chance to shape the game by providing feedback. Exclusive insights and updates before the full release - expect 1 email per month after the beta Beta Overview: Access is temporary—beta keys will be revoked after the 25th of May Feedback will be greatly appreciated Spots are limited, so sign up now to secure your beta key!
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