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Squad Arcade

Squad Arcade is a roguelike deckbuilder with a fast-paced arcade twist, where robots collect ancient heroes and myths to fight in tactical card battles. Every run challenges you to build powerful decks, form unique squads, and master unpredictable challenges.

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Life is the Game
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About the Game

Get ready for a roguelike adventure with an electrifying arcade twist. Squad Arcade blends strategic deckbuilding, card-based combat, and retro-futuristic flair into a dynamic experience where every run is unique and every decision matters.

In a post-human future, synthetic animatronic beings stumble upon humanity’s most thrilling legacy: a card game filled with mythical creatures, historical icons, and legendary heroes. Thus begins Squad Arcade—a place where synthetics rediscover the joy of play.

  • Roguelike progression: Face ever-changing challenges with tactical decisions that shape each run.

  • Deep deckbuilding: Discover over 200 unique cards and create powerful combos.

  • Card-based combat: Select up to five cards per turn to form your Squad and battle enemies.

  • Poker-style plays: Create hands like pairs, triples, straights, and flushes to boost character stats.

  • Bonuses and multipliers: Synergistic plays grant stat boosts and multipliers that turn the tide of battle.

  • Multiple plays in a single hand: Combine elements, fame, and rank to trigger layered synergies.

  • Tactical positioning: Card placement determines which ally fights which enemy.

  • Customizable arcade machines: Over 1,000 gameplay-impacting combinations.

  • Visual identity: A bold mix of neon, comic book style, and 80s retro-futurism.

  • Playable Comic: The run’s map is generated as you choose which comic page to read each time.

Meet the Synth Animatronics, each with distinct mechanics:

  • L1-Z4RD – Warlord

  • ARO-W4NA – Guardian

  • PO-0 – Mastermind

  • OP-055-UM – Trickster

Unlock new cards, relics, chips, and characters as you play. Each run opens new strategic possibilities and challenges.

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