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Holder of Place

Web browser, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

Should you play it?

Holder of Place is a Roguelike Auto-Battler Card game. Recruit different follower cards, arrange them, watch them fight ever-stronger enemies. Along the way, unfold a dark science-fantasy tale of a ruined kingdom, meet strange characters, and visit exotic locations.

What works
  • Engaging strategic gameplay with deep synergies
  • Beautiful art, music, and immersive atmosphere
  • Strong replayability with varied builds and relic modifiers
  • Well-written lore and emergent narrative
  • Accessible yet challenging roguelike auto-battler
Things to keep in mind
  • Some balance issues with certain units and relics
  • Lack of mid-run saving and qol features
  • Limited content and enemy variety
  • Slow pacing and animations in late game
  • Short overall campaign length

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Holder of Place: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

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