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Northwind

Northwind is a roguelite deckbuilder about choosing hunts and developing a mercenary’s cards at an outpost.

At a glance

Released

A solo monster-hunting roguelite deckbuilder, choosing a mercenary and route while managing mana and crafting cards around tug-of-war duels.

Release
Released · Steam: 2025
Single-player
Supported
Online co-op
Not verified
Local co-op
Not verified
Perspective
Not verified
Platform
PC / Steam
Operating systems
Windows
VR
Not verified
Developer
Barking Kitten Interactive
Publisher
Barking Kitten Interactive
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Steam PC edition. Other editions and cross-store play need a separate check.

Steam store artwork for Northwind.
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Roguelike DeckbuilderCard GameCard BattlerRoguelikeDeckbuildingRogueliteStrategyTurn-Based StrategyReplay ValueSingleplayer2DFantasyStylizedDifficultProcedural GenerationTurn-BasedPerma DeathDungeon CrawlerIndieEarly Access

Dungeon crawler

About Northwind

Combat uses a tug-of-war: build attack power to overpower the opponent before striking. Mana does not refill automatically, so the deck must support its own resource strategy.

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What makes it worth a look?

  • Battle rewards fund card crafting: gems add abilities, duplicates can be forged, Mana cards smelted to unlock stronger abilities and similar cards merged.
  • Boss-earned Legacy Points unlock outpost services, while rising Hazard Levels strengthen threats.

Is this game right for you or your group?

  • Mana planning matters. For players who enjoy accounting for mana as part of a deck's strategy.

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