Into the Restless Ruins

"I absolutely loved my time with Into the Restless Ruins&s; sim and survival mix and would love to see more indies boldly experiment like this. 🏛️"

"The peculiar gameplay of Into The Restless Ruins combines familiar but only seemingly incompatible game elements. Dungeon crawling, deck-building and roguelike blend to perfection in Ant Workshop&s;s title, which rewards skill as much as daring and curiosity. Longevity is not …"

"The roguelike, deck-based dungeon builder Into the Restless Ruins may not be a big budget spectacle, but strategy game fans will find it a solid addition to their game library."

"The game’s simple premise guarantees fun; the deckbuilding and dungeon exploration, creating your own dungeons, is a pleasant surprise, proving that it’s possible to combine distinct ideas and deliver a cohesive experience."

"Into the Restless Ruins stands out for the way it guides the adventure, placing the responsibility on the player to forge their own path through the dungeons. Strategically planning the optimal route is an enjoyable challenge and showcases an idea …"

"Into the Restless Ruins is a standout title in the modern roguelike scene. It’s clever blend of card-based dungeon building and survivor-style action creates a rhythm that’s as addictive as it is original. The Scottish folklore backdrop adds a unique …"

"I really wanted to give Into the Restless Ruins a rosier review. But I’m a longtime deckbuilder addict, and I call them as I see them. The deckbuilding itself is unique and neat, but it could do more to streamline …"

"Full of genre familiarity that subverts expectations, Into the Restless Ruins proposes a new challenge for those into roguelike deckbuilders. With resource management, strategic placement of your cards acting as dungeon rooms, as well as hordes of enemies to autobattle, …"

"A pretty unique mix of strategy, deckbuilding, and relatively light dungeon-crawling action help this to feel distinctive"

"Blue Prince meets Vampire Survivors: that&s;s the best way to describe Into The Restless Ruins, a roguelike deckbuilding game with a twist. You place cards to build your dungeon, then explore it to gain experience. It&s;s perhaps not as challenging …"

"What makes Into the Restless Ruins work is that I’m in total control of my destiny. Sure, I’m at the mercy of the draw when it comes to what cards I get to build my labyrinth—but ultimately, it’s up to …"

"Into the Restless Ruins is doing a lot of things right, then, but the auto-combat doesn&s;t have the exponential growth of Vampire Survivors to keep it interesting, and whatever story is present is easy to forget. However, again, the game&s;s …"

"Into the Restless Ruins is a smart, atmospheric roguelike that reshapes the deckbuilder formula. Instead of stacking buffs or just fighting monsters, you architect your own dungeon and try to survive it — without a map, in the dark, with …"