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Northmark: Hour of the Wolf

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Embark on an adventure through the lands of Northmark and save your homeland from a conspiracy in this original card-based RPG.

What works

  • Engaging card battle system
  • Humorous and charming story
  • Pleasant art and music
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Good value on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short length
  • Low replayability
  • Lack of difficulty options
  • Linear and predictable story
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Runespell: Overture

  • Braveland Wizard

  • Mahokenshi - The Samurai Deckbuilder

  • Evoland Legendary Edition

  • Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition

  • Dwerve

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Northmark: Hour of the Wolf but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Erannorth Reborn

  • King's Bounty: Crossworlds

  • Deck of Ashes

  • Chained Echoes

  • Looper Tactics

  • As We Descend

Choose your own criteria ->

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Northmark: Hour of the Wolf: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Thrill, Survival.

Last update: 03/08/2026