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Steam Deck Builders Fest: Gambonanza $9.75, Inscryption $8, Balatro

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WiseFlower7723
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Inscryption is creative, well thought out, and somewhat terrifying. For $8, I'd recommend it.
erishun
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Balatro is one of the best games ever imo

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Balatro is one of the best games ever imo
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I've got Balatro on my mobile. Fun card game that kept my interest during an international flight, there and back. I've now completed all the side quests and all chips for probably 5 different decks. Worthwhile game, but more of a mobile game. If I'm at my PC, I'm not playing a card game, ya know?
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Inscryption is creative, well thought out, and somewhat terrifying. For $8, I'd recommend it.
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DarnCrazyMay 09, 2026 01:52 PM
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Quote from WiseFlower7723 :
Inscryption is creative, well thought out, and somewhat terrifying. For $8, I'd recommend it.
100% agree. Inscryption shocked me how much I enjoyed it and easily worth it for $8.
May 09, 2026 01:58 PM
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Ricehead2o9May 09, 2026 01:58 PM
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Some lessor known but excellent deck-builders:
  1. Fights in Tight Spaces
  2. Griftlands
  3. Gordian Quest
  4. Alina of the Arena
  5. Potionomics
May 09, 2026 02:17 PM
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Gabriel2013May 09, 2026 02:17 PM
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Quote from firebirdude :
I've got Balatro on my mobile. Fun card game that kept my interest during an international flight, there and back. I've now completed all the side quests and all chips for probably 5 different decks. Worthwhile game, but more of a mobile game. If I'm at my PC, I'm not playing a card game, ya know?
To each his own, and the mobile port is very good - but it did come out on PC first...
May 09, 2026 03:17 PM
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Imma-ToastyMay 09, 2026 03:17 PM
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Quote from firebirdude :
I've got Balatro on my mobile. Fun card game that kept my interest during an international flight, there and back. I've now completed all the side quests and all chips for probably 5 different decks. Worthwhile game, but more of a mobile game. If I'm at my PC, I'm not playing a card game, ya know?
They should have the workshop for steam which lets you add mods on, so I'm going to get on pc when it drops enough in price

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masterz13May 09, 2026 03:22 PM
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Quote from WiseFlower7723 :
Inscryption is creative, well thought out, and somewhat terrifying. For $8, I'd recommend it.
Took me forever to finish the first part in that cabin. Kept losing the card game. But yeah it went in some crazy directions and ended up being fun.
May 09, 2026 04:05 PM
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ZhaeturMay 09, 2026 04:05 PM
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Monster train 2 slaps. Was turned off by the mobile phone graphics initially but it's a very solid card battler.
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tlozarMay 09, 2026 05:11 PM
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Balatro is massively over-rated. It feels like a mobile game - it is worth a couple of hours, but gets old pretty quickly. Bought it on iPhone and wished I could leave a steam review to dilute a little of the glaze, but I guess dropping my opinion here will do. No shade to people who love it, but its shallow, repetitive, forgettable and not going to hold everyone's attention.

Fights in tight spaces is excellent as is Slay the Spire.

Inscryption is awesome - but don't do any research, go in blind and you'll probably love it.

Midnight Sons had SOOOO much potential and the production values are off the charts, but its about 70% click through visual novel and somehow they made it sooo dull!
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Quote from tlozar :
Balatro is massively over-rated. It feels like a mobile game - it is worth a couple of hours, but gets old pretty quickly. Bought it on iPhone and wished I could leave a steam review to dilute a little of the glaze, but I guess dropping my opinion here will do. No shade to people who love it, but its shallow, repetitive, forgettable and not going to hold everyone's attention.

Shallow?


I was keeping pages of notes based on different strats and builds to reach new high scores…hours and hours later still felt like I hadn't scratched the surface of what's possible in that game.


It may be repetitive due to grinding in some areas, but if you're even remotely into strategy, card games, or poker…it's a deep dive into addiction.


Your assessment feels like someone that purposefully chose not to get into the nuance of the game and put it down after a brief surface-level stint. Which I guess I don't blame you because it's insanely addictive after a few wins.
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Mill736Yesterday 12:54 AM
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Quote from erishun :
Balatro is one of the best games ever imo
Inscryption Is great too.
Yesterday 09:30 AM
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hurricane128Yesterday 09:30 AM
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Quote from firebirdude :
I've got Balatro on my mobile. Fun card game that kept my interest during an international flight, there and back. I've now completed all the side quests and all chips for probably 5 different decks. Worthwhile game, but more of a mobile game. If I'm at my PC, I'm not playing a card game, ya know?
unless you have a STEAM DEEEEEECK
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ZForce915Yesterday 01:29 PM
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Quote from tlozar :
Balatro is massively over-rated. It feels like a mobile game - it is worth a couple of hours, but gets old pretty quickly. Bought it on iPhone and wished I could leave a steam review to dilute a little of the glaze, but I guess dropping my opinion here will do. No shade to people who love it, but its shallow, repetitive, forgettable and not going to hold everyone's attention.Fights in tight spaces is excellent as is Slay the Spire.Inscryption is awesome - but don't do any research, go in blind and you'll probably love it.Midnight Sons had SOOOO much potential and the production values are off the charts, but its about 70% click through visual novel and somehow they made it sooo dull!
Do rouge-like games usually work for you? Curious if it's Balatro you didn't care for or the genre which tends to be pretty repetitive.

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Good deal. balatro fans get in.

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