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Cardinal Sequence

Cardinal Sequence is a cosmic rogue-lite deckbuilder with a unique twist: cards are played by inputting sequences of directional commands. Chain together powerful abilities, discover wild synergies and master a whole new way to play cards.

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Developer
Exonaut
Publisher
Exonaut
Release
April 25, 2025
1 year and 98 days ago
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About the Game

Cardinal Sequence is a cosmic rogue-lite deckbuilder with a unique twist: cards are played by inputting sequences of directional commands. Chain together powerful abilities, discover incredible synergies and master a whole new way to play cards.

A New Way to Play

Your hand is your command console. In Cardinal Sequence, you input patterns of ↑, ↓, ←, → to activate your cards. Master the system to produce points, trigger special effects, chain combos and uncover new tactical layers.

Game-Breaking Luck

Get lucky - and break the game. Make use of rare variants and hidden legendary cards to blow up your scores and pass ever increasing challenges. Every run has the potential to breach the speed of light.

Discover Unique Cards

Unlock a large arsenal of cards by conquering higher difficulties and achievements. Each one introduces new mechanics, powerful effects and synergy opportunities that can reshape your strategy with every run.

Empowering Progression

Earn tokens to acquire permanent upgrades that supercharge your runs, open new strategies and give you a shot at conquering all 10 escalating difficulty tiers.

Relaxing Space Theme

Chill in hyperspace. With its calming atmosphere, ambient sci-fi music, and cosmic visuals, Cardinal Sequence invites you to take your time, plot your path, and drift among the stars as you chase the perfect sequence.

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