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Inscryption

2021PuzzleStrategyAdventureIndie

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

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What it’s about — and how it feels

Inscryption combines card-based mechanics with psychological thrills, crafting a narrative experience where every draw unveils darker secrets and enigmatic puzzles. Its blend of deckbuilding, strategy, and horror invites players to navigate a twisted game, reliant on both intellect and nerve.

Deckbuilding InnovationPsychological Horror ElementsEscape-room Puzzle DesignNarrative Depth
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Developer
Daniel Mullins Games
Play style
Single player
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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