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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Fabulous Fool
Diamond Head · Published by Polden Publishing
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Counter enemy cards with suits, ranks and trumps in a funny-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder. Weave demons into your deck, collect relics, and turn every clever defense into devastating chain-combo damage on your way to the King of Fools.
Indie, Strategy, Casual · More free games
In Fabulous Fool, weave demons and collect relics to outsmart enemies in a strategy-packed card game from Diamond Head. Experience the fun of turning every defense into devastating chain-combo damage on your way to becoming the King of Fools.
About this game
A counter-card roguelike deckbuilder where you beat enemy cards with suits, ranks and trumps – then chain combo them and break the rules with demons.
THE ENEMY PLAYS FIRST
In Fabulous Fool, enemies attack you with cards. Beat each threat with a higher card of the same suit, or spend a trump to slip out of danger. Every hand is a small puzzle: match the right card to each threat, then play them in the order that sets up your next big move.
BEND THE RULES WITH DEMONS
Weave demons into your deck – special cards that rewrite how the table works. Swap a suit, copy a card, mark it, weaken it, flip a losing hand into a winning one. Demons are how you stop playing by the rules and start writing your own.
PLAN AND TRIGGER CHAIN REACTIONS
The best turns cascade. A single clever counter triggers a demon, which sets off a relic, which clears the table and dumps a wall of damage on your enemy. Line up your demons, relics and potions right, and one move becomes a devastating chain – and you built every piece of it!
BUILD A DECK THAT BREAKS THE GAME
Between fights, pick up relics, potions and hero abilities that push your run in a new direction. Chase suits, colors, ranks, or pure chain-reaction chaos. Win or lose, every run unlocks new demons, relics and heroes – and the next one plays nothing like the last.
WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM OF FOOLS
All of this unfolds on a fog-wrapped island where card rules are the laws of reality: cunning demons, a Cursed King, a mysterious Organizer, and a tournament you were never meant to win. A funny, slightly absurd fantasy world that reveals itself the deeper you push.
Playtest content available:
- 60 demon cards that swap, copy, mark, weaken and rewrite your hand
- 50 relics and consumables that turn simple counters into combo engines
- 16 enemies and bosses, each with its own rules to learn and break
- 6 event characters who reward you, trick you, or drag you into a fight
- 4 full Acts, each with its own map, roster and signature encounters
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 64-bit dual-core processor, 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
- Storage: 2 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
CLOSED PLAYTEST HAS BEGUN
Hello, everyone!We're excited to announce that the closed playtest has officially begun! Do you love card roguelikes but fancy some fresh gameplay mechanics? Now's the perfect time to be among the first to try it! It's a funny fantasy deckbuilder where classic card game rules collide with tactical chaos.Play by the rules of 'Fool' – enemies play threat cards, and you decide how to counter them, with higher cards of the same suit or trumps.Mix demons into your regular deck, collect relics, and turn every successful defence into a devastating chain reaction. The Path to the King – build crazy decks and fight your way to the King of Fools himself! If you requested access before, check your library. The playtest version might already be available for you.Didn't make it into this wave? Don't worry – there will be more playtests in the future. Good luck at the table!Read full article on Community Announcements (Vlantrop)AnnouncementsOfficial
Let's start!
🟢 Our first open public playtest is live — we invite everyone to test their skills in the Tournament.Jump in and play, share your thoughts here or through the in-game feedback form, spread the word to your friends.Read full article on Community Announcements (diamondhead.gamestudio)AnnouncementsOfficial
Join the playtest!
💎 Hello, friends!We’re excited to share the results of nine months of active development and invite you to playtest our card‑based RPG roguelike — where battles follow the twisted logic of solitaire and the fool’s game!In the playtest version, you’ll find:⭐️ 16 unique opponents across 4 biomes filled with dialogues and events. ⭐️ 60+ demons that form the core of unique and creative builds. ⭐️ 40+ new artifacts and consumables that make every run one of a kind. ⭐️ Beautifully designed battlefields and cards, along with juicy animations.While we polish the build, hit “Request Access” to play before anyone else, add the game to your wishlist, and share it with your friends 😉✏️ We’re counting on your activity and feedback — every player has the chance to shape the future of the game ❤️Read full article on Community Announcements (diamondhead.gamestudio)
