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With countless roguelike deckbuilders flooding the market, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of card-collecting and upgrade-seeking adventures. Yet, every so often, a title stands out not for adhering to the norm, but for shattering it with humor and innovation. Enter Rogue Light Deck Builder—a game that embraces its name with a comedic twist.
Unlike other games where decks refer to cards, this one takes the term literally. The mission? Build a wooden deck for your house. Yes, a deck builder in its most literal sense. Why the ‘rogue’? It’s about a troublesome lightbulb that plays spoilsport while you strive to drive nails into the floor, making it a rogue light. Witness the dry humor unfold as you engage in rhythm-based hammering.
In between hammering sessions, you can upgrade tools using your hard-earned cash, like managing that rebellious light or perfecting your hammer hits, all while appeasing a quirky husband who seems to step right out of a claymation world. Check it out on itch.io and see why it’s winning hearts.
The game’s promotional blurb is a testament to its offbeat charm: “Freedom is $1,000,000. Build a deck. Use your hammer. Drive the nails in. Save up. The end is in sight. Keep your streak. Listen to your nails. Cash out. Remember, $1,000,000? Ignore the pain. Just around the corner.” With a leaderboard and endless mode available, you can immerse yourself in deck-building eternally.
Originally launching on itch.io months ago, Rogue Light Deck Builder has found renewed popularity following its Steam debut. Offered at a delightful $3/£2 during its current discount, it has charmed players, garnering hundreds of positive reviews—97% positive, to be precise.
As one user humorously describes it, “The physics are kind of a joke but it’s like a joke you and your husband are both in on.” Another adds, “This is the first game that has truly captured [Adult Swim] bumper animation energy for me, and I kinda love it for that.” If you prefer a traditional approach, there are plenty of top-tier roguelike games to explore.
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