Ancestory

Turn-based card battles where armies fight to control totems

Kajak Games · Published by Kajak Games, Kajaksi Game Collective · Released Oct 13, 2015

Reviews: Mixed; 59% of 70
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 10 years ago; Dec 17, 2015
Minimum PC: DX11 Dedicated GPU - 1GB …; 4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ancestory?

Ancestory is a free-to-play strategy game where you assemble decks, summon underworld minions, move them across battlefields, and cast spells. You play matches through online matchmaking, challenge friends, or practice against AI.

For you if...

+you like earning cards and building custom decks
+you enjoy adapting your plans to different battlefield layouts

Not for you if...

−you want a story campaign with varied missions
−you prefer continuous action rather than taking turns

What players say

59% of 70 reviews are positive

Players praise the combination of card play and tactical movement. The most common complaints concern the limited card pool and lack of content, with some describing the game as incomplete.

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Ancestory system requirements

Minimum: DX11 Dedicated GPU - 1GB …, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 and up
Processor: Dual-Core Intel or AMD processor
Graphics: DX11 Dedicated GPU - 1GB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Ancestory have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Ancestory run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 5
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Ancestory 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