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Amidst the myriad of roguelike deckbuilders that populate the gaming scene, filled with card collecting and endless cycles, Rogue Light Deck Builder stands out dramatically. Unlike those countless others on Steam, this game hilariously embodies its name.
How does it achieve this? The game centers around the unconventional task of constructing a wooden deck for your home – quite literally a deck builder. The rogue element isn’t found in gameplay quirks but rather in the form of a mischievous lightbulb that frequently flickers, adding a humorous challenge as you attempt to hammer nails. It’s your very own rogue lightbulb! Dive into its brand of dry humor and rhythmic hammering to see for yourself.
While dodging hammer mishaps, players can upgrade their tools to tame the rogue bulb or enhance their hammering precision. All this effort is to please your peculiar, clay-like spouse, whose alien demeanor only adds to the hilarity.
As one amusing Steam blurb puts it: “Freedom is $1,000,000. Build a deck. Use your hammer. Drive the nails in. Scrimp and save. Freedom is just around the corner.” With leaderboards and endless play options, you can deck-build forever, if you wish.
Originally launched on itch.io months back, the game found renewed fame with its recent debut on Steam, priced at a mere $3/£2, courtesy of a discount. Overwhelmingly positive feedback from hundreds of reviews, boasting 97% approval, seals the deal.
One jubilant reviewer noted, “The physics are kind of a joke but it’s like a joke you and your husband are both in on,” while another praised it for embodying the unique energy of [Adult Swim] bumpers.
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