Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
Once Upon A Card
Quick tactical sessions under two hours form the foundation of this free-to-play debut, backed by a 96% positive rating across 50 reviews since launch. Players breeze through the deckbuilding mechanics, though everyone agrees more expansion content is desperately needed.
What it's about: Un enfant héritier est perdu dans ses rêves… et vous seul pouvez l’aider. Utilisez vos cartes pour construire des chemins inspirés de contes, enchaînez les combos, et affrontez les créatures qui hantent la nuit. Ce jeu a été réalisé par des étudiants de l’école de jeu vidéo ISART Digital.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 36 | 33 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics drive the enjoyment, securing 33 positive mentions out of 36 for gameplay.
- Art direction delights the eye completely, backed by 11 positive mentions out of 11 for graphics.
- Sound design sets the mood effectively with 7 positive mentions out of 7 for audio.
- Financial barrier is non-existent, highlighted by 2 positive mentions out of 2 noting the fair price.
Weaknesses
- Content depth runs dry fast, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 8 pointing to a lack of material.
- Interface design divides the community evenly, showing 3 positive and 3 negative mentions out of 6 for ui.
Who is it for?
Tactical card game enthusiasts looking for a swift, zero-cost diversion will find plenty to love here.
Is Once Upon A Card worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 50 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the enjoyment, securing. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Once Upon A Card offers a striking and mechanically sound tactical experience for brief play sessions, boasting a 96% post-release approval rating from 50 reviews. While players thoroughly enjoy the current visual and strategic loop, future updates must expand the card pool and fix interface quirks to maintain long-term interest.
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