Paw & Cards
Match-3 Puzzle × Poker × Roguelite Action. Focus on the puzzle and enemies close in; dodge and your combos fall apart. Slam down chains and poker hands — a fresh action puzzle experience.
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February 26, 2026
157 days ago
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Paw & Cards is a roguelite action game that fuses match-3 puzzles with poker. Puzzle moves = player moves. The dilemma between solving puzzles and dodging enemies is the heart of this game.
Swap cards on a 6×6 board and match 3 or more to clear them. Cleared cards combine to form poker hands, and hand multipliers apply directly to weapon damage — from 2x for One Pair to 1600x for Royal Flush.
Cards that drop in after a clear can trigger new matches, creating chains. Chain multipliers stack with hand multipliers — damage scales without limit. Land a Full House or higher to unleash "Arts," a screen-clearing ultimate attack.
Pick one melee and one ranged weapon from 4 each to head out. Earn passive items through level-ups, shaping a different build every time.
Forest, beach, snowfield, night city — conquer 4 areas, each with 3 stages. 12 bosses stand in your way, each with their own attack patterns. ~15 minutes per area. Spend coins on gear and take on the next challenge.
Build Poker Hands with Match-3 Puzzles
Swap cards on a 6×6 board and match 3 or more to clear them. Cleared cards combine to form poker hands, and hand multipliers apply directly to weapon damage — from 2x for One Pair to 1600x for Royal Flush.
Chains and Hands Multiply Your Firepower
Cards that drop in after a clear can trigger new matches, creating chains. Chain multipliers stack with hand multipliers — damage scales without limit. Land a Full House or higher to unleash "Arts," a screen-clearing ultimate attack.
Mix Weapons to Create Your Own Build
Pick one melee and one ranged weapon from 4 each to head out. Earn passive items through level-ups, shaping a different build every time.
Take On 4 Areas and 12 Bosses
Forest, beach, snowfield, night city — conquer 4 areas, each with 3 stages. 12 bosses stand in your way, each with their own attack patterns. ~15 minutes per area. Spend coins on gear and take on the next challenge.
