Wildfrost

Roguelike deckbuilder with tactical positioning and timed automatic attacks

Deadpan Games, Gaziter · Published by Chucklefish · Released Apr 12, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 8,854
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 29 in 30 days
Playing now: 41; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Jun 3, 2024

What is Wildfrost?

A single-player roguelike deckbuilder set in a world trapped in an endless winter. Each run, you choose a leader, build a deck of companions and items, pick routes, and fight turn-based battles where units attack automatically as their counters reach zero. Between runs, you expand Snowdwell to unlock cards, tribes, challenges, and events.

For you if...

+you enjoy difficult deckbuilders that punish tactical mistakes
+you like planning around unit positions and attack timers
+you want varied runs with persistent hub unlocks

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving card games with little run-ending pressure
−you dislike randomness in leaders and card choices
−you want multiplayer card battles

What players say

83% of 8,854 reviews are positive · 86% of 29 in the last 30 days

Players praise the tactical depth of unit positioning and attack counters, along with varied card-and-charm combinations, art, and music. Common complaints focus on a steep learning curve, unclear effect wording and resolution order, and randomness in leaders or deck-building choices. Some also dislike having to fight a powered-up version of a previous winning build.