Embark on a perilous journey in XenoCard, an alien survival card game developed and published by Hanging Hand. After a colonial ship's unexpected crash landing on a mysterious, Earth-like yet alien planet, players are thrust into the role of survivors tasked with rebuilding and continuing their mission.

The core gameplay loop revolves around managing critical survival needs, namely food and energy, while exploring the diverse and dangerous alien biomes. From lush forests to desolate tundras, each environment presents unique flora and fauna, demanding strategic resource management and careful decision-making.

Players will collect various resources to expand and develop their base, creating a sanctuary amidst the unknown.

Combatting alien creatures is a constant threat, requiring players to utilize their card-based strategy to overcome challenges. The ultimate goal is to repair the crashed colonial ship, allowing the survivors to escape the planet and resume their journey among the stars.

XenoCard blends elements of exploration, city building, and incremental strategy within a compelling narrative of survival.

Overview

XenoCard is a single-player adventure and simulation game where players must guide a colony of survivors on an alien planet. Utilizing a card-based system, players will manage resources, explore diverse biomes, develop their base, and fend off alien threats to ultimately repair their ship and escape.

Highlights

  • Survival and Exploration: Manage essential resources like food and energy while exploring alien ecosystems with familiar yet distinct biomes.
  • Base Development: Collect resources to expand and fortify your colony's base, creating a safe haven.
  • Card-Based Strategy: Engage in strategic card gameplay to overcome challenges, including conflicts with alien creatures.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy survival simulations, strategic card games, and exploration-focused adventures with city-building elements. Fans of choose-your-own-adventure narratives and incremental gameplay will also find much to love.

Game Info

  • Developer: Hanging Hand
  • Publisher: Hanging Hand
  • Release Date: May 22, 2026
  • Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option
  • Languages: Simplified Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Korean