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The Cardian - Light the Shrines

The Cardian is a tactical roguelike deckbuilding card-defense game where positioning is everything. Predict enemy movements, plan your path, and set your cards in advance. See the future, outsmart the swarm, and defend the last Shrines of Light!

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December 7, 2026
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Developer
OFFMOON Inc.
Publisher
OFFMOON Inc.
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When the colossal Guardians fell into slumber, the Black Mist rose from deep beneath the earth and engulfed the world. As monsters driven mad by the mist threaten the land, you are a knight acting under the kingdom's command. Cleanse the corruption, defend the shrines, and restore the light before it is extinguished forever. The Cardian - Light the Shrines is a strategic deckbuilder where you predict enemy actions, plan your movement route, and queue your skills in advance.DEFEND THE SHRINES FROM THE BLACK MISTThe Black Mist has consumed the world, and its monsters are closing in on the last shrines of light.

Hold back endless waves of enemies and protect humanity's final hope. Defeat monsters to gain experience, choose new cards, and strengthen your deck as each battle pushes you deeper into the darkness.BUILD A DECK AROUND CARD TRAITSCreate a deck that suits your playstyle. Taunt monsters and draw them into position. Unleash powerful area attacks to wipe out entire groups. Or use superior mobility to escape danger and strike from unexpected angles. Combine card traits, discover powerful synergies, and create a winning build of your own.TURN-BASED DECKBUILDING COMBATPredict where monsters will move, then plan your character's route and the order of your card effects before the turn begins.

A skill can change completely depending on your position and movement direction.…

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