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Griftlands

Griftlands

Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperKlei Entertainment
PublisherKlei Entertainment
Release DateJun 1, 2021
$19.99
Peak Players7.5K
Metacritic84
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Indie
AI Review Summary

Griftlands is a unique hybrid that blends traditional roguelite deck-building with deep RPG narrative and world-building. Players manage dual decks for both physical combat and social negotiation, though the marriage of a rigid story with a replayable roguelite structure receives mixed reactions.

Pros

  • Innovative dual-deck system featuring separate mechanics for combat and negotiation.90%
  • Rich world-building and high-quality writing that elevates the genre beyond simple card-battling.90%
  • Excellent value proposition with a full card library available for a one-time purchase and no microtransactions.80%
  • Strong RPG elements including dialogue choices and quest systems that impact the game world.85%
  • High level of polish and visual style characteristic of developer Klei Entertainment.70%

Cons

  • Narrative repetition can lead to tedium when scrolling through the same dialogue in multiple runs.80%
  • The conflict between a fixed story structure and roguelite replayability can feel restrictive.75%
  • Mechanical complexity may be difficult for some players to grasp or feel unrewarding to master.60%
  • Card mechanics and synergies may lack the depth found in pure deck-builders like Slay the Spire.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently compared to Slay the Spire and Monster Train as a staple of the genre.
  • Developed by Klei Entertainment, known for high-quality indie titles.
  • Features a high average playtime of over 40 hours among reviewers.
Confidence: 72%
Based on the 201 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 5, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
67
Peak · last 90 days
205
All-time peak
7.5K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$5.99since Sep 18, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
43%
Last 30 days
76%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews14.5K
Positive: 13.6K (94%)Negative: 942 (6%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

43h

Avg Playtime at Review

71%

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