DARKS DEGRADE

CARDBUILDING, ROGUE-LIKE EXTRACTION

A dark fantasy roguelike where players build decks of powerful cursed abilities. Venture into the abyss, collect forbidden knowledge, and manage your sanity as the shadows close in.

A mysterious and eerie forest pathway shrouded in mist and darkness, perfect for spooky themes

You are a desperate adventurer exploring a cursed land

Every step forward is a gamble. The corruption mechanic isn't just a meter; it's a living entity that grants you immense power at the cost of your soul. Manage your corruption level carefully—too little, and you're weak; too much, and the land consumes you.

Experience a high-stakes risk/reward gameplay loop where the greatest treasures are guarded by the most terrifying manifestations of your own greed. Will you extract with your life, or become another shadow in the dark?

The Cycle of Darkness

Enter dangerous locations

Discover forbidden powers

Build a deck of powerful abilities

Risk going deeper for better rewards

Escape before corruption consumes you

Core Systems

Deckbuilding

  • Draft cursed cards during runs
  • Synergize elements for massive damage
  • Purify cards at altars to reduce risk

Combat

  • Turn-based tactical card battles
  • Use equipment and cards to make powerful synergies
  • Boss encounters with unique phases

Map

  • Procedurally generated gothic ruins
  • Fog of war hiding elite threats
  • Interactive environmental hazards

Loot

  • Rarity-based artifacts and gear
  • Cursed items with powerful trade-offs
  • Persistent currencies for meta-upgrades

Extraction

  • Limited time to reach exit points
  • Permanent death results in gear loss
  • Safe zones to stash found treasures

Progression

  • Unlock new character classes
  • Ascension levels for veteran players
  • Global leaderboards for top extractors