ARSONATE

A first-person card game where each flip brings fire closer

Nash · Published by IndieArk · Released May 6, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 175
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 11 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 17, 2026
Minimum PC: Yes; 1 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ARSONATE?

This first-person strategy card game takes place in a fire tower, where a Host challenges you to a deadly contest. During matches, you choose where fire spreads on your side, track fixed card totals, and use items to influence the odds; some cards grant resources or force extra turns. The story has three possible endings.

For you if...

+you like dark settings with psychological horror themes
+you want solo play or competitive multiplayer matches

Not for you if...

−you want outcomes determined by skill rather than chance

What players say

85% of 175 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the card mechanics, visual style, and sound design. They often describe the game as short and repetitive, with little content beyond the demo. Recent complaints also highlight lengthy opponent turns.

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ARSONATE system requirements

Minimum: Yes, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run ARSONATE?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: 2.0 GHz Processor (SSE2 instruction set support)
Graphics: Yes
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 451 MB available space

Does ARSONATE have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does ARSONATE run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.

Does ARSONATE 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