Obscure

Worlds Upon The Wind

98% positive of 262 Steam reviews

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam

Made by Max Shawabkeh.

About the game

Restore the shards of a shattered world in this peaceful roguelite deckbuilder, covering centuries of classical Japanese art. Nurture communities, befriend animal spirits, and shape a new civilization through choices that echo across generations.

Tagged by players

Language Learning
Deckbuilding
Philosophical
City Builder
Roguelite
Card Game
Historical
Hand-drawn
Building
Roguelike
Grand Strategy
Post-apocalyptic

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Obscure

Worlds Upon The Wind

98% positive of 262 Steam reviews

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Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam

Made by Max Shawabkeh.

About the game

Tagged by players

Language Learning
Deckbuilding
Philosophical
City Builder
Roguelite
Card Game
Historical
Hand-drawn
Building
Roguelike
Grand Strategy
Post-apocalyptic

What players say

Recommended
My gaming tastes have shifted over the years. I no longer look for frantic action; instead, I crave the calm and methodical. I want games that let me softly ponder my options, soak in the atmosphere, and truly unwind. Worlds Upon the Wind has been an absolute revelation. The classical Japanese aesthetic and peaceful gameplay offer a sense of tranquil contemplation that is rare to find. It has unexpectedly scratched…
7.5 h played when written. 32 found it helpful.
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Recommended
A very unique and original deckbuilding game of discovery. This is a slow and stress-free game. The story unfolds gently as you complete quests and interact with the various humans, animals, and mythological creatures of this world. This game is heavily influenced by Japanese mythology, art, and writing. The game contains a huge amount of traditional Japanese art which can be viewed in a gallery complete with a…
48 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
This should be a total winner. The art style, the story telling, the deck construction with meaningful choices, the whole concept is brilliant. But... But it just doesn't work. The gameplay focusses on failure, not on success. The combination of hoser cards, and the ability to just exit and restart an expedition makes the entire experience pointless. When RNG doesn't work in your favour, you are helpfully hinted to…
12 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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