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Poker Quest: Swords and Spades

2022

Should you play it?

Poker Quest is a fantasy roguelike where players use a standard 52-card deck to take on fierce enemies in epic battles. Featuring over 20 unique heroes, thousands of items, and deep gameplay that will test even the most experienced players.

What works

  • Deep and challenging gameplay
  • High replayability with many characters and modes
  • Meaningful player choices and strategic depth
  • Active developer support and frequent updates
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Heavy rng can frustrate some players
  • Slow progression/unlock pace
  • Basic and inconsistent graphics/art style
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Slay the Spire

  • Pirates Outlaws

  • Fate Hunters

  • DungeonTop

  • Throne of Bone

  • Endless Road: Reborn

Less competitive

Games that feels like Poker Quest: Swords and Spades but with less competition against others

  • Fabled Lands

  • Erannorth Reborn

  • Kyvir: Rebirth

  • Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

  • Card Survival: Fantasy Forest

  • Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition

More expressive

Games that feels like Poker Quest: Swords and Spades but with more self-expression and customization

  • Erannorth Chronicles

  • Circadian Dice

  • Breach Wanderers

  • Deck of Ashes

  • Roguebook

  • StarVaders

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Poker Quest: Swords and Spades but with more leadership over others

  • Gordian Quest

  • Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

  • Mortal Glory 2

  • Arcanium: Rise of Akhan

  • Dream of Corpse Lady

  • Time Walker: Dark World

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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).

Poker Quest: Swords and Spades: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026