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Taking Today Off

Taking Today Off is a light-hearted roguelike deck-builder about managing modern life states. Draw cards, place them on the board, add stickers and tools, and build playful combos. Easy to learn, with fresh choices and strategies every run.

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Orange Ink Studio
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About the Game

About This Game

Taking Today Off is a light-hearted roguelike deck-building game.

You’ll draw cards that represent different “life states”, then combine them with stickers and tools to build a setup that feels just right:
some deal damage, some keep you alive, and some are there purely to stir up chaos.

The basics are simple:
Draw cards → place them on the board → press “Play.”

But as the difficulty ramps up, you’ll start caring about the details:

Where should this card go?
Which sticker is better to apply first?
Should this tool protect one card, or heal another?
Do you push your luck this turn — or play it safe?

Every run can unfold in a completely different way.

What’s the fun?

Trigger satisfying chain reactions in a single turn:
critical hits, combos, splash damage, counterattacks, stuns…

Even though it’s a battle, it feels oddly familiar —
each build is like planning a small daily escape:
less work, fewer chores, social obligations on pause.

No two runs are the same.
With different choices, cards, stickers, and tools, the same starting point can lead to entirely different paths.

You’ll feel yourself improving over time —
from “just placing cards” to precise positioning and planning.
The deeper you go, the harder it is to stop.

Key Features

  • Cards + Stickers + Tools — freely combine three types of resources to shape stats, ranges, and special effects

  • Random encounters and rewards — every upgrade brings new opportunities… and new problems

  • Positioning matters — placing the same card in different slots can completely change its impact and tempo

  • Multiple builds and synergies — unlock and discover powerful combinations as you progress

  • Light and cute presentation — a colorful 2.5D pixel-art style with clean visuals and a playful tone

Development Status

Taking Today Off is currently in development.

At this stage, development is focused on refining the core gameplay, including the card system, enemy AI behavior, and combat skill design and balance.

Planned future content includes:

  • At least 5 playable starting characters, each with unique starting decks and abilities

  • A deck-building system featuring 60+ cards, 20+ stickers, and 30+ tools

  • 40+ passive items and 10+ battlefield effects to further vary combat

  • 30+ distinct battles and 20+ mysterious events to encounter

All content is subject to change as development continues.
A Demo version is planned for Q1 2026.

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