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Upstream Ante

Dive into Upstream Ante, a thrilling Poker-inspired roguelike. Strategize your bets, use game-changing jokes, and choose fate cards to change the shape of the game. Brace for adrenaline-pumping intensity as the stakes rise!

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Michael Richard Lannon
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Michael Richard Lannon
Release
October 25, 2024
1 year and 280 days ago
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Upstream Ante: Unleash Your Strategy in a High-Stakes Card Game!

Dive into the thrilling world of Upstream Ante, a roguelike card game inspired by Poker and Texas Hold’em. Strategize, place your bets, and play with powerful hands to outwit your opponents.

Master the art of combining standard cards with jokers, buffs, and debuffs to create winning strategies. Earn chips, unlock more jokes, and drive your enemy to bankruptcy to ramp up the intensity. With every hand, the stakes get higher, and the game gets more chaotic. Can you reach intensity level 15 and claim victory?

  • A challenging yet rewarding roguelike experience with multiple winning strategies.

  • Endless possibilities with every upgrade, debuff, discard, angel card, devil card, and joker dramatically altering your game.

  • Over 70 unique Jokers and 16 unique Upgrades and Debuffs to add a twist to each hand.

Relax with our Jazz-infused Lo-fi soundtrack, and let the rhythm guide your strategy. Unwind, go with the flow, and immerse yourself in the game.

Choose from 8 different game modes, each offering a unique gameplay experience. Find the mode that suits your style and play your way to victory.

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