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Inscryption

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Daniel Mullins Games

Genre: Deck-Building Horror

Game Overview

Inscryption runs a cabin card game that deconstructs itself over three acts. The meta-horror elements are foreshadowed from the first screen. GPA scores it high on Roguelike and Dark World.

Game Characteristics

Existential Themes

80%

Strategy

80%

Dark

80%

Story Depth

75%

Dystopian Setting

75%

Horror

75%

Roguelike

70%

Multiple Endings

55%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

68 ✓

Advanced

70 ✓

Keywords

deck buildingメタ構造崩壊山小屋の対戦相手indielore-heavy

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Existential Themes

80%

Strategy

80%

Dark

80%

Story Depth

75%

Dystopian Setting

75%

Horror

75%

Roguelike

70%

Multiple Endings

55%

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About "Inscryption"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

Inscryption（インスクリプション） leads with its Deck-Building Horror identity, anchored by the core feel of "Inscryption runs a cabin card game that deconstructs itself over three acts." The headline profile reads Existential Themes 80% / Strategy 80% / Dark 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Existential Themes and Strategy. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "Inscryption（インスクリプション）" by using its feel of deck building, メタ構造崩壊, and 山小屋の対戦相手 as the primary lens, weighting Existential Themes and Strategy most heavily. Top similar titles include "Mouthwashing（マウスウォッシング）", "シグナリス（SIGNALIS）", "Myhouse.wad（マイハウス・ワド）".