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Cartomantic

A tactical Tarot roguelite deckbuilder, where positioning matters just as much as the cards themselves. Craft decks of Minor and Major Arcana, create powerful combos, make your power reach the millions, and overcome the formidable Arcana Trials to see what lies within.

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Ash Makes Games
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HypeTrain Digital
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About the Game

Cartomantic is a chain reaction-heavy Tarot roguelite deckbuilder that combines tactical positioning with flashy, dynamic combos.
As The Fool, wield the power of pure potential, bend the rules of Tarot, and Journey into Potential Space.

Strategy and Chaos

Perform Readings by creating spreads of cards. Each suit has a unique ability and the effects within them take different shapes. Piece the puzzle together to create dynamic combos.

Empower Your Journey

  • Start from the bottom and gain cards from a unique Tarot set featuring the Minor Arcana and the Major Arcana, each expanded into their own 14-card suits.

  • Modify your cards to give them additional properties, and obtain build-defining upgrades. Each encounter can make or break your Journey.

  • Unlock 350+ cards as you progress through the story.

  • Acquire 150+ upgrades to obtain during your Journeys.

  • Uncover dozens of locations, many with unique capabilities.

Overcome The Arcana Trials

Rise to the challenge within the Arcana Trials. With each of the 21 Major Arcana there is an Arcana Trial, imposing unique challenges to overcome. Show your mastery and clear them to reveal your path.

A Tarot-Inspired Story

Embark on the Fool's Journey towards self discovery and learn the limits of your divine powers. Discover the truth behind the great distortion that has overtaken the ethereal and mortal worlds alike. Your fellow Major Arcana await.

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