Sci-Fi Roguelike Deckbuilder Command Deck Launches Into Steam Early Access on September 24

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Sci-Fi Roguelike Deckbuilder Command Deck Launches Into Steam Early Access on September 24

Captain the starship Peregrine in a deckbuilder inspired by classic sci-fi.

Command your ship. Build your deck. Survive the Outer Reaches. In Command Deck, players take command of the starship Peregrine on an exploration mission into the Outer Reaches, a remote frontier. They will face a hostile civilization that has a secret to keep. Every action is controlled through a deck of cards: raise shields, send fire-starting missiles, or use powerful lasers to take down enemy ships. Careful choices and strategic thinking are the only way to survive and uncover their enemies’ secrets.

"We wanted to capture the feeling of 1970s sci-fi novel covers," says Erik Johnson, the team’s lead game designer. "Growing up, my family's shelves were filled with those books, and that imagery became a big part of my childhood. The art of John Berkey, Boris Vallejo, and Vincent Di Fate were especially influential."

Key Features:

Face enemies who fight with their own decks
Just like the player, enemies command their ships through cards, creating tense battles where strategic planning is crucial. Players can also turn their enemies’ tricks against them by disrupting their decks and stealing their cards.

Endless replayability in the Outer Reaches
Every visit to the Outer Reaches is unique, with different map events, enemies, and rewards. Players must adapt to an unpredictable frontier where danger and opportunity are constantly in flux.

Build a powerful ship
Recruit officers, upgrade ship systems, and discover powerful deck synergies to withstand the escalating challenges in the Outer Reaches.

Uncover a galactic mystery
A hostile civilization guards an ancient, powerful artifact. Can players uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Command Deck will be available on Steam starting September 24, 2025. Early Access allows players to experience the full game and contribute feedback that will help shape its ongoing development. Follow Command Deck on Bluesky or join the official Discord to stay updated. Can you survive the Outer Reaches?



Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3084 ... mand_Deck/
Website: https://k-critical.com/commanddeck

About the Developer

k-critical is a three-person indie team based in Edmonton, Canada. They are passionate about making games that are fun, strategic, and a little unexpected. The team previously worked on the puzzle-platformer Life Goes On (2014). Command Deck is k-Critical's first release.