Culdcept The First

Turn-based card battles over territory on a dice-driven board

CITY CONNECTION · Released Jul 29, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 97
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 14, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 1030; 8 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Culdcept The First?

An isometric board-and-card strategy game set on Bablashca, where a young traveler enters a struggle over fragments of a powerful book. You build a 50-card deck, roll dice to move, and summon creatures to claim spaces or challenge rivals for land. Matches end when a player reaches the target Magic Power and returns to the starting castle.

For you if...

+you enjoy testing combinations of creatures, items, and terrain bonuses
+you like expanding your card collection through match rewards

Not for you if...

−you prefer predictable movement without dice-based uncertainty
−you expect modern visuals and extensive interface conveniences

What players say

70% of 97 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical depth, but criticize the dated graphics and limited modernization. Stability reports are mixed: some players describe black screens and freezes, while others say an update makes the game playable.

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Culdcept The First system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 1030, 8 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 11
Processor: Core i5-6500
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1.5 GB available space

Does Culdcept The First have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Culdcept The First run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Culdcept The First 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