The Zone: Stalker Stories
Tactical card battles and narrative RPG exploration in a world of monsters and anomalies. As one of the last remnants of humanity, trapped in the Zone, it's your turn to become a Stalker and walk where others fear to tread.
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Tactical card battles and narrative RPG exploration in a world of monsters and anomalies. This is the Zone.
Cut your way through rabid mutants and supernatural creatures. Collect and use artifacts of mysterious power. Develop your latent abilities and crush your enemies with the force of your mind.
The last remnants of humanity are locked in a desperate battle for survival. Helplessly trapped inside the Zone -- fighting not only against the twisted, hostile environment, but the supernatural fear and confusion that constantly attacks their minds.
You are one of the lucky ones. A 'mutant', cursed with strange telekinetic powers, as well as higher resistance to the Confusion. The kind of person who could thrive out there... If you can stay alive.
Create your perfect deck by mixing and matching hundreds of pieces of equipment. Carefully manage your expedition to maximise your exploration time. Take on side jobs with unique stories and unique rewards. Make friends. Make enemies.
Inspired by games such as Slay the Spire, S.T.A.L.K.E.R and Darkest Dungeon, the Zone blends a new take on deckbuilding with rich narrative -- a full story crafted by industry veterans (Mount&Blade, The Next World).
Gorgeous hand-drawn art
Gripping story, colourful characters
A beautiful, dangerous world to explore
Deep inventory management - Assemble your deck and abilities however you want
Research powerful upgrades for combat and exploration
Complete side jobs to gain unique rewards
Many different items and abilities to mix and match your perfect playstyle
NOTE: The Zone contains some AI-assisted art. All such pieces were extensively modified by human artists. The game may also contain AI-generated temp art while in Early Access.
Considering the negative environmental and societal impact of generative AI, we no longer use it anywhere in our process.
