Menace from the Deep

Lovecraftian roguelike deckbuilder with card-based travel and combat

Flat Lab · Published by Flat Lab, Gamersky Games · Released Nov 11, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 2,615
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 65 in 30 days
Playing now: 37; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 1 year ago; Sep 8, 2025

What is Menace from the Deep?

A single-player roguelike deckbuilder set in a grim, Lovecraftian world. Choose from three heroes, collect and upgrade battle cards, use travel cards to visit locations and events, and gather materials for upgrades that help on later runs. The story follows a secret society and the mystery of a monolith called the Heart of the Sea.

For you if...

+you like card combat across repeated, challenging runs
+you want a dark setting shaped by Lovecraftian horror

Not for you if...

−you want to finish a story without repeating runs
−you prefer simple card rules and forgiving fights

What players say

84% of 2,615 reviews are positive · 80% of 65 in the last 30 days

Players praise the eerie art, distinct character builds, and travel-card navigation. Common complaints include uneven fight balance, limited card synergies, and resource gathering that makes later runs feel repetitive. Some also criticize the dialogue and voice acting.

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Menace from the Deep system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 3110M 2.4 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 74
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Ukrainian. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish, Hungarian.