Step into the shoes of Reina, a determined maid, as she navigates a sprawling mansion overrun by malevolent creatures in Phantom Rose. This indie title masterfully blends roguelike elements with deckbuilding strategy, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for players who enjoy thoughtful card combat and permanent consequences.

The core of Phantom Rose lies in its unique deck management. Forget random card draws; here, every card has a cooldown.

This system demands careful planning and strategic deployment, pushing players to master their deck's rhythm to overcome formidable foes efficiently. As you explore the mansion's dangerous, yet sometimes safe, areas, you'll encounter over 100 distinct cards and potent items.

These are acquired by defeating the phantoms that plague the halls and by rescuing other maids trapped within.

Each expedition into the mansion is a fresh start, with death being a permanent setback. This roguelike nature ensures that every decision carries weight, from the cards you choose to add to your deck to the paths you take through the mansion's various zones.

The ultimate goal is to confront and defeat the powerful 'crown phantoms' that lurk within, securing substantial rewards for your bravery.

Overview

Phantom Rose is a single-player roguelike deckbuilding card game developed by makaroll and published by Studio Maka. Players take on the role of Reina, a maid exploring a dangerous mansion filled with evil creatures. The game emphasizes strategic deck management with card cooldowns instead of random draws, over 100 collectible cards and items, and a permadeath mechanic inherent to its roguelike structure.

Highlights

  • Explore a haunted mansion as Reina, a maid protagonist, in this indie roguelike deckbuilder.
  • Master strategic card combat with a unique cooldown system, eschewing random draws for tactical depth.
  • Collect over 100 cards and powerful items by defeating enemies and rescuing other maids.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who love roguelike deckbuilders, enjoy strategic card games, and appreciate anime-inspired aesthetics. If you're looking for a challenging single-player experience where careful planning and deck mastery are key to survival, Phantom Rose will likely captivate you.

Game Info

  • Developer: makaroll
  • Publisher: Studio Maka
  • Release Date: August 7, 2019
  • Genre: Indie, Strategy
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Features: Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing