Deckline: A New Horror-War-Themed Strategy Card Game Unveiled

There really is not a lot of depth or particularly layered concepts to Deckline, though that is not to say it is not well done. The game atmosphere provides a great deal of suspense.  According to developer KREIDPIX, “Deckline is an atmospheric war-horror card game. Out of ammo and encircled, you play one last game of Durak to distract from the inevitable. Experience the grit and dread of modern combat through the lens of a board game.”

The card game featured in the game, Durak, is actually built around a random mechanic, which allows for constant replayability. According to Bloody Disgusting, “Deckline sports unlimited replayability, thanks to the dynamic, randomized gameplay mechanics that constantly reshape playstyle, as well as the game’s global leaderboard and built-in score system. Along with a Story Mode that features several diverse endings, there’s also an infinite competitive mode.”

The full Steam Description is below:

Your command has abandoned you. With all resources depleted and no hope of rescue, you and your squad gather for one last game of Durak. With death closing in, you shuffle the deck, clinging to the memories of laughter and camaraderie. Now, it’s all that remains.

FEATURES

• Unlimited replayability powered by the global leaderboard and built-in score system.

• Story mode with several diverse endings, and an infinite competitive mode.

• Immersive design with chilling visual aesthetics and soundscapes that evoke dread.

• A raw depiction of the war zone and the gritty essence of 1990s Eastern Europe.

• Dynamic, randomized gameplay mechanics that constantly reshape playstyle.

• An unconventional horror game capturing the despair and doom of war based on real-life stories.

What Makes Deckline A Horror Game?

The horror elements of Deckline mainly come from the storyline and atmosphere itself. By making the game take place right on the battlefield, the players get to experience the true emotional pain of battle firsthand. War brings out a certain hopelessness that only soldiers can understand. By setting the players up to be in a moment of utter doom and hopelessness, the atmosphere of the game has horror undertones. Each soldier shares war stories, which only furthers the devastating aura.

A full trailer of the game was released by the indie developer.

The game is currently available for players on PC through Steam.