Inscryption (2021)

Daniel Mullins Games

Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S

4.29 from 1185 ratings · #143 top rated on Grouvee

3523 members have it in their collection · 151 playing now · 1145 backlogged · 473 wish listed

How long? Main story 16h · with extras 18h · 100% 78h (from 82 logged playthroughs)

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Release dates

  • Oct 19, 2021 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 30, 2022 (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
  • Dec 01, 2022 (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
  • Apr 10, 2023 (Worldwide) Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

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Rating distribution

5 stars
576
4 stars
429
3 stars
139
2 stars
30
1 star
11

Community All Reviews Statuses

kotenoru

Status kotenoru Mar 15, 2023

La intro es buenísima y la primera iteración me gustó. Aunque acaba siendo pesado creo que vale la pena probarlo y es un juego que merece reconocimientos.

El dlc es absurdamente difícil, pero quien quiera dar cabezazos es muy chulo.

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Hacksaw

Status Hacksaw Jan 29, 2023

I tried this game out thanks to a glowing recommendation from a good gaming friend and I was not disappointed. Inscryption now lives in the so-called pantheon of my most beloved games. There are games within this game, layers of storytelling, and a staggering amount of character. I've never really played card games in any real sense so I thought …

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I tried this game out thanks to a glowing recommendation from a good gaming friend and I was not disappointed. Inscryption now lives in the so-called pantheon of my most beloved games. There are games within this game, layers of storytelling, and a staggering amount of character. I've never really played card games in any real sense so I thought there would be a learning curve with Inscryption but fortunately, that's not the case. The 'tutorial' of the game doesn't feel like a tutorial because it's part of the story and the mechanics are simple. The rogueish elements are a delight and make it exceptionally replayable. I like this game so much that I bought it for both my Switch and MacBook after beating it on PS5. I went on vacation to Las Vegas a day after that and spent just about all my hotel time playing the Switch version. As I write this, I'm working on completing Kaycee's Mod.

The story (or stories) and narrative/narratives are interesting from the start. There were multiple instances in which I reacted out loud to what unfolded. It's got some very cool twists throughout and keeps the player on their toes. The whole gaming meta-narrative within Act 3 is brilliant.

The only complaint I have about this game is that it isn't longer or that there isn't a sequel in development.

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PsykoCamelMuffin

Status PsykoCamelMuffin Jan 6, 2023

Whaaaaaaaaat.

Okay, 30 minutes in and I'm already hooked. Sad I have to stop to make and eat dinner. From everything I've heard (I've avoided major spoilers) I think this game will be right up my alley! Can't wait!

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Sir_Laguna

Status Sir_Laguna Dec 2, 2022

I didn't knew this was part roguelite.

Not complaining. I'm liking it. It just was a surprise.

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BMO

Status BMO Nov 9, 2022

Yessss! A confirmed Switch release likely means the physical edition isn’t that far off. Cannot wait!

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ПавелПахонин

Status ПавелПахонин Sep 1, 2022

Очень неплохо. первая глава вообще хорошо пошла. На второй слегка затормозился и дальше не пошел.

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WerqKween

Status WerqKween Aug 27, 2022

I just saw this is getting released on Playstation. I've been very interested, but I have a question- is it very scary? Gross? Lol it looks fascinating and the trailer is fine but I cannot do scary or gory at all. I can handle kind of creepy. Something like Blasphemous was fine.

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BMO

Status BMO May 23, 2022

Friends tell me, if I enjoyed the core card game mechanics of Inscryption does anyone have a recommendation for another enjoyable deck building game?

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johnV

Status johnV May 20, 2022

An original way of telling a story but quite repetitive and not-so-well-balanced gameplay.

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BMO

Status BMO May 19, 2022

Definitely one of last year’s most interesting games and I’m glad I finally got to play it (thank you Steam Deck).

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BMO

Status BMO May 16, 2022

Do people dislike Act 2? I've seen some comments around the web that suggest people's least favourite part of the game is Act 2, but I have to admit I am really enjoying it. I like the additional card complexity and the fact that you can build a deck rather than just hope for the best with random …

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Do people dislike Act 2? I've seen some comments around the web that suggest people's least favourite part of the game is Act 2, but I have to admit I am really enjoying it. I like the additional card complexity and the fact that you can build a deck rather than just hope for the best with random pulls. It makes for a nice change, although I do miss my OP squirrel carving!

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BMO

Status BMO May 14, 2022

Lol I won, and now I’ve started again and without my OP squirrel carving. Woe is me.

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BMO

Status BMO May 12, 2022

Woo boy this is some good stuff! I’m on a streak thanks to a squirrel carving that returns a squirrel to my hand every time one dies. It’s completely OP and I feel like I’m invincible thanks to my wall of constantly replenishing squirrels.

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