
Yaks : Yet another kingdom to save
YAKS is a hybrid RPG/deckbuilder. Choose one of the five heroes, face your enemies in 1v1 battles, and create varied builds through cards, RPG stats, and equipment.
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YAKS is a tactical deckbuilder with 5 heroes, 460+ cards and 400+ items. Build unique setups and face your enemies in 1v1 tactical combat.
New meta system: progress between runs. After each defeat, collect soul fragments to unlock infused items — active or passive — usable in combat, opening the way to new strategies.
— COMBAT & CARDS —
Tactical RPG deckbuilder with persistent progression and a roguelite structure
1v1 tactical combat with clear readability
Enemy intentions revealed based on your Anticipation: see their actions or only the number of actions
Synergies between cards and stats
Varied playstyles depending on your build
— STATS & EQUIPMENT —
Core RPG stats: crit, accuracy, dodge, defense, healing, armor, thorns… all influencing your cards and strengthening your builds
Over 400 items: 230 commons usable by all classes, plus hero‑specific weapons. Cloth, leather and plate armor available to everyone
Adapt your gear to your needs, from a cloth tank to a plate‑wearing mage
Combine cards, stats and equipment to create powerful synergies
— CONTENT & PROGRESSION —
Persistent progression: keep your gold, potions and equipment even after death
Different runs every time thanks to randomized map nodes
3 unique biomes and more: grassland, snow, desert — each with its own enemies, elites, and events.
— ADVENTURE & CHALLENGES —
Deadly elites: defeat powerful enemies to earn specific cards, more gold, potions and crystals
49 narrative mini‑events: make choices that unlock universal cards, sometimes accompanied by a crystal
Dedicated end‑game: a distinct mode focused on deckbuilding and the importance of equipment
The Kingdom of Yaks is in peril.
The kingdom of Yaks is in danger. Answer the king’s call, raise your weapons and defend the crown. From plains to deserts, from mountains to cursed lands, face bandits and repel creatures coming from beyond the borders.
Choose one of the 5 heroes and engage in 1v1 tactical battles. Build your deck, improve your stats and equip your hero to create varied builds.
Additional information from the developer :
This game contains creatures such as spiders, snakes, insects, and other monstrous forms that may disturb some players.