WARCANA

Fantasy base defense strategy with deckbuilding and rival armies

1000 Orks · Published by Team17 · Released Aug 29, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 508
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 1; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Oct 21, 2024

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is WARCANA?

This real-time fantasy strategy game casts you as a magician defending a base while using cards to build defenses, summon units, and cast spells against rivals. Card choices determine which buildings and units you can unlock. You can play through single-player campaign scenarios, create scenarios in an editor, or compete in online battle royale matches.

For you if...

+you enjoy deckbuilding tied to real-time base defense
+you like managing large armies in fantasy battles

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based strategy to real-time battles
−you want custom deck matches against computer opponents

What players say

63% of 508 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategic depth, card-based battles, and pixel art. Common complaints include a steep learning curve, uneven campaign missions, difficulty finding online matches, and a perceived lack of ongoing support. Some players also report crashes or poor performance.

Screenshots and trailer

WARCANA system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 560, 4 GB or Intel Arc A380, 6 GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: Low 1080p @ 60 FPS, AVX2 Required to Play