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Runes of Aereal

Traverse the nightmare realm of Aereal in this horror-themed roguelike deckbuilder. Collect new cards and items, build your deck, and gather the nine Runes of Aereal as you search for immortality.

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August 18, 2024
1 year and 349 days ago
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About the Game

Runes of Aereal is a fast-paced, horror-themed roguelike deckbuilder set in the shadowy lands of Aereal. Build your deck, and blitz through enemies with a combination of combo-centric cards and items as you explore the land in search of the Runes of Immortality.

Deckbuilder Meets an RPG

Runes of Aereal combines deckbuilding and RPG elements- allowing players to choose from 6 characters with unique traits and abilities, making every playthrough immersive and unique.

Adventure Across the World of Aereal

Explore the vast world of Aereal, visiting towns, unique locations and terrifying monstrosities- experiencing unique and rare events that mean no two runs are the same.

Unlock New Combinations & Grow Your Power

Collect new cards and magical items by slaying monsters, trading in cities, or, even, through Runes of Aereal’s crafting system - transmuting mundane treasure into powerful scrolls.