This game is not for the faint of heart! It's a hard and super fun challenge that kept me clicking "Endless Mode", or more likely "try again" 😭 very cool style and the music is great!
Picaro
- Release Date:
- Aug 20, 2025
- Developer:
- Nightforge Studios LLC
- Publisher:
- Nightforge Studios LLC
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game
Every room is a life-or-death decision. Enter with nothing but a shuffled deck and your wits. Face dungeons where strategy trumps luck; every card in your deck must be used wisely to escape alive. This isn't about collecting the rarest cards; it's about making the most of what you have, turn by turn, in a relentless struggle for survival.
Each room presents 4 random cards from your deck. One wrong choice could end your run.
♥️ Hearts - Heal with precious potion cards
♦️ Diamonds - Equip powerful weapons (only one at a time!)
♠️ Spades & Clubs - Fight monsters or flee
⭐ Jokers - Trade weapons for healing in desperate moments
The unique challenge? You must play every single card in your deck to escape. There are no shortcuts, just pure strategy, intense resource management, and nerve-wracking decisions.

Campaigns: Four different challenging campaigns with over 25 septillion possible combinations.
Custom Deck Builder: Create your perfect deck composition with endless possibilities
Speedrun Mode: Built-in timer and leaderboards for competitive play
Procedural Dungeons: Save seeds to replay challenging runs or share discoveries
Endless Mode: Survive infinite dungeons with reshuffling decks and incrementing seeds
Advanced Stat Tracking: Track your progress with detailed charts and graphs
Replay System: Save and review every decision to master your strategy
Plus Even More Features:
Full controller support
Immersive adaptive soundtrack
Multiple difficulty levels
Extensive achievements
Dedicated accessibility settings
Fast-paced tutorial to learn the basics

Chain devastating card combinations, face powerful monsters in the deepest dungeons, and discover why every card matters in this addictive strategic rogue-like. Learn from every defeat, refine your strategy, and push deeper than ever before. Whether you're speed-running for the leaderboards or testing your limits in endless mode, every run tells a unique story of survival, strategy, and split-second decisions.
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User Reviews
It's a lot of fun but really challenging. I would highly recommend it for people that enjoy a challenge with a high difficulty curve.
super rad game that is simple in theory but kicks ass, recommend
Now this is my kind of card game!!
This game: very fun, addictive, easy to learn but hard to win! The music & vibe is just dope! Jump in, one game can turn into 5, then I rage quit because I suck. ....but I keep coming back anyway. Highly recommend!!
So far.... Very fun, very challenging, and there appears to be a ton to the campaign! I have mainly been playing random generated seeds, but I will need to start my dive more into the campaign. So far, I would definitely recommend this game. I love that it came from a small studio also!
Fun indie game! Lot of replayability and I like coming up with different strategies for runs.
It's not an easy game, and it doesn't try to be. Once you get it though the game feels really good! I really like all the customization options to completely change the look and feel of the game, the werewolf is so cute with the fantasy style! The psy-fi Option is also pretty cute as well.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 400 / AMD Radeon HD 5000
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Athlon X4
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 500 / AMD Radeon HD 6000
- Storage: 100 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Picaro cost?
Picaro costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Picaro?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 400 / AMD Radeon HD 5000 Storage: 100 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Athlon X4 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 500 / AMD Radeon HD 6000 Storage: 100 MB available space
What platforms is Picaro available on?
Picaro is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Picaro worth buying?
Picaro has 100% positive reviews from 8 players.
When was Picaro released?
Picaro was released on Aug 20, 2025.
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