Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!
The game uses a custom deck of cards numbered 0-9 instead of a standard playing card deck. Players must clear the board by removing cards one higher or lower than the currently revealed card. New elements, such as "spare" cards that extend combos and "joker" cards that act as wilds, add depth to the classic solitaire formula.
As players progress through the story's 22 chapters, they can level up their character and equip them with a variety of weapons, armor, and accessories. These items provide stat boosts and special abilities that enhance solitaire gameplay, like automatically removing certain card types or shuffling the board.
In addition to standard solitaire levels, the game features turn-based "duels" against opponents. These cooperative solitaire challenges require players to carefully balance clearing the board for points while denying opportunities for their AI adversary, adding an extra layer of strategy.
Each solitaire level and duel is rated on a 3-star system, motivating players to revisit earlier challenges and optimize their strategies using the unlocked gear and abilities. This progression system creates a compelling loop of experimentation and improvement.
Reviews highlight the game's ability to provide a fresh, strategic take on solitaire, seamlessly blending the classic gameplay with meaningful RPG mechanics. Players praise the addictive nature of the solitaire-based action and the engaging duel system, which introduces new challenges beyond the traditional card clearing.