pokerogue

Pokerogue merges poker strategy with roguelike dungeon crawling in a turn-based RPG that rewards smart decision-making. Instead of traditional attacks, you draw cards and form poker handspairs, straights, flushesto deal damage and trigger abilities. Each dungeon run is procedurally generated, filled with random encounters, powerful relics, and challenging bosses. Death ends your run but unlocks new classes and options for future attempts. The game demands probability thinking and adaptive strategy; luck plays a role, but skilled players consistently reach deeper floors. Pokerogue offers a fresh take on both card games and dungeon crawlers, creating something genuinely unique.

Draw cards into your hand at the start of each combat turn.
Assemble the strongest poker combination possible.
Higher-value hands deal more damage or trigger special effects.
Progress through dungeon floors facing increasingly tough enemies.
Collect relics that modify how your deck functions in Pokerogue.
Defeat bosses to advance deeper into the dungeon.
When defeated, use unlocked options to improve future runs.

Poker-driven combat system unique to Pokerogue
Procedurally generated dungeons ensure no two runs are identical
Multiple unlockable classes with distinct playstyles
Strategic deck management through upgrades and card removal
Minimalist pixel-art presentation focused on gameplay

Learn basic poker hand rankings before diving into Pokerogue.
Prioritize deck thinningfewer cards mean more consistent draws.
Relics can completely change your strategy; adapt accordingly.
Boss fights require planning several turns ahead.
Short runs teach more than long ones; embrace early failures.

Arrow Keys/WASD: Navigate menus and move cursor
Space/Enter/Z: Confirm actions and advance dialogue
Backspace/X: Cancel selections
Esc/M: Open game menu
Hold keys during battle to inspect stats and abilities in Pokerogue