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Dead Man's Draw

A pirate card game about knowing when to stop drawing

Stardock Entertainment · Released Feb 6, 2014

CasualIndieStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 461
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
OpenGL 1.5
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Dead Man's Draw?

This single-player, pirate-themed card game unfolds in turn-based matches. You draw cards to score points and use suit abilities to steal cards, reveal the next draw, or combine a Chest and Key for bonus treasure. Tournaments introduce different rules, while selectable traits modify card powers.

For you if...

  • +you want quick matches suited to short sessions
  • +you enjoy unlocking abilities by completing challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you want planning to matter more than lucky draws

What players say

84% of 461 reviews are positive

Players praise how easy the rules are to learn. Some want multiplayer rather than computer opponents only. Recent reviews also report resolution setup trouble and a repeatable Windows crash.

Screenshots and trailer

Dead Man's Draw screenshot 1

Dead Man's Draw system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 1.5, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP2
Processor
Any x86 Compatible CPU
Graphics
OpenGL 1.5 or Higher Compatible Video Card
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
Notes
1024x768 and 16-bit or higher color depth required

Does Dead Man's Draw have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Dead Man's Draw run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Dead Man's Draw use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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