"One turn to win it all, or lose everything."
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About
One Turn Kill is a high-stakes PvE strategy card game set in a desolate pixel-art wasteland. Breaking traditional turn-based norms, every battle presents a lethal ultimatum: you must defeat your enemy in exactly one turn, or face instant defeat. It forces players to master deck control, chaining infinite combos to unleash devastating damage before the turn ends.
Story
Wander through a crumbling pixelated wasteland as a lone protagonist facing insurmountable odds. Guided by mission briefings from characters like 'Zasia', you must infiltrate hostile territory and confront the strongest enemies the apocalypse has to offer, unraveling the narrative through survival rather than dialogue.
Gameplay
The core loop is a tense logic puzzle disguised as a card battler. Players utilize a drag-and-drop interface to manage resources, reduce card costs, and cycle cards from their hand back into the deck to extend their single turn indefinitely. Success depends not just on having strong cards, but on the order of operations—synergizing attacks and skills to multiply damage output within a single action phase.
Key Features
- 1Single-Turn Combat Constraint
- 2Dynamic Deck Cycling Mechanics
- 3Card Cost Reduction Systems
- 4Roguelite Skill Progression
- 5Pixel Art Wasteland Aesthetic
- 6In-Hand Card Duplication
- 7Mission-Based Story Structure
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Innovative twist on deckbuilding
- +Satisfying combo execution
- +Charming retro atmosphere
- +Fast-paced encounters
Cons
- -Unforgiving difficulty curve
- -One mistake leads to game over
- -Currently limited to PC platform
Game Ratings
Requires perfect calculation and sequencing
Matches are instant and intense
Distinctive retro pixel art style
Zero margin for error mechanics
Unique single-turn limitation hook
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love chaining 20 cards in a row
Gamers who treat combat as a logic problem
Those drawn to pixel art aesthetics
Similar To
Deck Building
Slay the Spire
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Card Mechanics
Hearthstone (Miracle Rogue)
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Atmosphere
Inscryption
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đź’ˇ Did You Know?
The game strictly enforces a 'win or die' rule: if the enemy survives turn one, you lose.
Features a unique mechanic where you return cards to the deck to redraw, effectively cycling your deck mid-turn.
Developed by DenDen and published by Waku Waku Games.
Launched on January 16, 2026, with a launch discount strategy.
Despite the 'mobile-friendly' appearance of the mechanics, it is a dedicated PC release.
Latest Updates & Events
One Turn Kill - 20% OFF on Steam
One Turn Kill is currently featured on the Steam store!
“Card drawing and deck control are the keys to victory.”— Developer Description
“Engage in battles limited to a single turn for an exhilarating, suspenseful experience.”— Game Overview
Game Ratings
Requires perfect calculation and sequencing
Matches are instant and intense
Distinctive retro pixel art style
Zero margin for error mechanics
Unique single-turn limitation hook
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love chaining 20 cards in a row
Gamers who treat combat as a logic problem
Those drawn to pixel art aesthetics
Similar To
đź’ˇ Did You Know?
The game strictly enforces a 'win or die' rule: if the enemy survives turn one, you lose.
Features a unique mechanic where you return cards to the deck to redraw, effectively cycling your deck mid-turn.
Developed by DenDen and published by Waku Waku Games.
Launched on January 16, 2026, with a launch discount strategy.
Despite the 'mobile-friendly' appearance of the mechanics, it is a dedicated PC release.
Latest Updates & Events
One Turn Kill - 20% OFF on Steam
One Turn Kill is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
The One Turn Rule
Unlike traditional TCGs where you trade blows, One Turn Kill effectively gives the player infinite time but finite resources to solve the encounter. The enemy does not attack; they are a health bar that must be depleted before you run out of cards or mana.
Game Details
- Developer
- DenDen
- Publisher
- Waku Waku Games
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Strategy, Card Game +1
- Atmosphere
- intense