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Faust Duel

FAUST DUEL is a Blackjack-driven roguelike deck-builder. Play as Dr. Faust, who lost his wager and now joins Hell’s games. Within a limited number of rounds, earn enough chips to buy back your soul from its master.

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A Bowl of Shrimp
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About the Game

About This Game

FAUST DUEL is a roguelike deck-builder built around Blackjack. You play Dr. Faust, who lost his wager and now gambles in Hell with his soul on the line. At every step, balance greed and reason, combine special card faces and trinkets to bend the odds, defeat foes with unique abilities, and rack up 666 chips to win back your soul.

A Glimpse of Play

  • Start with a basic deck, earn chips and rewards, then modify cards and buy trinkets to shape your run.

  • Face enemies with distinct quirks; play your hand and beat their total without busting to win the round.

  • No good options? Strike a Faustian deal—draw a card and gain power at the cost of Sin and Punishments.

  • Resist temptation: defeat all foes to gain Faith and claim powerful Blessings.

  • Failure isn’t the end—learn, unlock, and sit back down for another run.

Content

  • 8 special card faces and 6 card enchantments – rule-bending mechanics that can reshape how you count, combine, and protect your hand.

  • 80+ trinkets – unique effects to handle different enemies and table conditions.

  • 13 types of random events: various random events such as random cards and card enchantments, to be used wisely.

  • 20 +enemies – each with its own passives, bans, and play rhythm.

  • 22 Blessings & Curses – victories grant lasting Blessings; defeat or demonic bargains burden you with Curses.

  • 3 difficulties + Endless Mode – go from approachable to extreme; chase longer streaks in Endless.

  • 7 Challenges – curated constraints that force fresh lines of play.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Snappy rounds and a strong “just one more hand” loop.

  • Buildcraft × probability: every Hit matters.

  • Tactical decisions with punchy payoffs at the table.

Note: Single-player only. No real-money gambling or online wagering features.

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