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❤ Deck-Building God Game

You take on the role of a god-like figure, manipulating the environment and resources of a small civilization by playing different cards from a deck. The cards represent various elements, creatures, and phenomena that you can place on the game world to shape its development.

❤ Card Interactions and Experimentation

The core gameplay loop revolves around experimenting with different card combinations and placements to see how they impact the world and the progression of the human civilization. Placing a "tree" card on a grassy area may yield a fruit-bearing tree, while placing it in a desert could produce a dead tree. This encourages you to actively observe and learn from the results of your actions.

❤ Indirect Influence

A key aspect of the gameplay is the indirect nature of your influence. Rather than directly controlling the human population, you must use your cards to create the conditions for the civilization to progress and evolve on its own. This hands-off approach requires careful planning and strategizing to guide the humans towards the desired outcomes, whether that's technological advancement, religious devotion, or simple survival.

❤ Emergent Narratives

Through the interplay of cards, biomes, and the unpredictable behavior of the human AI, the game generates unique narratives with each playthrough. You may witness your people thriving, facing calamities, or making unexpected choices, leading to an organic storytelling experience. The game's simplicity allows these emergent narratives to shine, as you piece together the consequences of your decisions.

❤ Replayability and Progression

The game offers both a "Normal" mode with a limited deck and an "Endless" mode that allows for more open-ended experimentation. Progressing through the game unlocks new cards, which can be added to your deck, expanding the possibilities for each subsequent run. The randomized nature of the card draws and the constantly evolving game world ensure that no two playthroughs are exactly the same, encouraging you to revisit the game and try different strategies.

❤ Challenging yet Accessible

While the core mechanics are relatively simple to grasp, the game presents a satisfying level of challenge. You must carefully manage your limited resources (faith) and make strategic decisions to ensure the survival and advancement of your civilization. The lack of a tutorial can be daunting at first, but the game's short session length and forgiving nature make it easy to learn through trial and error, appealing to both casual and more experienced players.