"Slay the Spire meets deep RPG progression in this dark fantasy odyssey."
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About
Immerse yourself in a premium mobile deckbuilder where story-driven exploration meets hardcore card strategy. Dawncaster abandons predatory microtransactions for a pure gaming experience, inviting you to craft unique decks, slay the forces of corruption, and uncover the secrets of the Shattered Realm across endless procedurally generated runs.
Story
In the demon-infested world of Aethos, the legendary hero known as the Dawnbringer has vanished into the corruption. As a new champion rising to end the age of darkness, you must venture into the depths of Umbris, battling through unique biomes and making fateful choices that shape the future of a fractured world.
Gameplay
Experience a fusion of turn-based card combat and RPG class fantasy. Players manage a unique energy system to unleash combos, wielding weapons and enchantments that persist across encounters. With no timers or ads, the focus is entirely on tactical decision-making, deck synergy, and adapting to randomized events.
Key Features
- 1Over 1,100 handcrafted cards to collect and master
- 27 distinct classes including Rogue, Warrior, and Seeker
- 3True offline play with portrait-mode mobile optimization
- 4Sunforge Draft Mode for infinite replayability
- 5Weapon and enchantment system for deep customization
- 6Branching narrative paths and randomized events
- 7Zero microtransactions, ads, or predatory mechanics
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +No pay-to-win mechanics or timers
- +Incredible strategic depth and build variety
- +High-quality hand-drawn visuals
- +Works perfectly offline
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for genre newcomers
- -Runs can be lengthy (3+ hours)
- -Resource grinding for late-game unlocks
Game Ratings
Complex synergies and deck manipulation
Dark, stylized hand-drawn fantasy art
Premium model with no IAP packs
Challenging roguelite mechanics
Procedural generation and 7 classes
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love optimizing complex card synergies
Perfect for offline, portrait-mode play sessions
Fans of class fantasy and narrative choices
Similar To
Core Gameplay
Slay the Spire
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RPG Elements
Gordian Quest
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Mobile Interface
Night of the Full Moon
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💡 Did You Know?
Features over 1,100 cards designed by veterans of the card game genre
Developed specifically for mobile first, with a PC port scheduled for 2026
The game contains absolutely no 'gacha' mechanics or card packs to open
Includes over 100 unique challenges to test your deck-building skills
Development focus was inspired by the question: 'What if your favorite RPG was a card game?'
Latest Updates & Events
Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure - 10% OFF on Steam
Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure is currently featured on the Steam store!
“One of the best mobile games I've ever played.”— Google Play Review
“What if you combine the best of story-driven RPGs with the strategic decision-making of cardgames?”— Wanderlost Interactive
Game Ratings
Complex synergies and deck manipulation
Dark, stylized hand-drawn fantasy art
Premium model with no IAP packs
Challenging roguelite mechanics
Procedural generation and 7 classes
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love optimizing complex card synergies
Perfect for offline, portrait-mode play sessions
Fans of class fantasy and narrative choices
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Features over 1,100 cards designed by veterans of the card game genre
Developed specifically for mobile first, with a PC port scheduled for 2026
The game contains absolutely no 'gacha' mechanics or card packs to open
Includes over 100 unique challenges to test your deck-building skills
Development focus was inspired by the question: 'What if your favorite RPG was a card game?'
Latest Updates & Events
Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure - 10% OFF on Steam
Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
Available Classes
- •Warrior: Brute force and defense
- •Rogue: Stealth and combo chains
- •Arcanist: Spellcasting mastery
- •Seeker: Enigmatic ranged combat
- •Holy: Divine intervention and healing
The Sunforge
A distinct draft mode where players build decks on the fly from a randomized pool, offering a pure test of skill independent of your collection progress.
Game Details
- Developer
- Wanderlost Interactive
- Publisher
- Wanderlost Interactive
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- RPG, Roguelite +2
- Atmosphere
- mysterious