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Pawnbarian

91% positive of 451 Steam reviews

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Released
2021
Steam Deck
Verified
Platforms
Steam

Made by j4nw.

About the game

Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!

Tagged by players

  • Chess
  • Mouse Only
  • Board Game
  • Card Game
  • Card Battler
  • Turn-Based Combat
  • Roguelike Deckbuilder
  • Roguelike
  • Turn-Based Tactics
  • Roguelite
  • Turn-Based Strategy
  • Grid-Based Movement

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What players say

  • Recommended
    "Pawnbarian is an extremely clever little game that really managed to get my brain whirring with the possibilities it offers. The presentation is slick and clean, allowing you to focus in on what matters: stomping out your foes before they stomp you. I did find myself getting a bit burnt out after around 10 hours of play, but it was mostly due to the challenges getting too great for me to surmount, rather than the…

    11 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    don't get me wrong, the game is good. it is fun, extensive, and has a lot to offer. i play it often, but i do not recommend spending the money. if the game worked properly, it would definitely be worth it, but the enemies cheat. they activate their abilities (especially the spark abilities) whenever they feel like it, and it has caused me to lose many runs in the process. i wish i could say people should get this…

    3.9 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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