Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo E6400 @ 2.13GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Normal Sound Card
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-2300 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Normal Sound Card
Relief
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗The sweet spot of engagement sits comfortably between 2 and 10 hours, where 105 positive mentions out of 115 show deep tactical satisfaction. Overall, the game holds a 79 percent positive rating across 166 total reviews since its June 2026 launch.
What it's about: Relief is a deckbuilding roguelike featuring a post-Journey to the West urban legend setting! In a bizarre world of corrupted deities, harness overpowered tech to enhance your deck and forge custom affixes onto your cards. Combine over 1,000 cards and 300 artifacts to create your ultimate OP build!
In-game
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 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.8 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 47 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
No indexed video for this game yet.
This game on Twitch
Popular clips — nobody live right now
Strengths
- Core mechanics and strategic gameplay capture the spotlight with 7 positive mentions out of 12 total mentions
- Visual presentation delivers, securing 2 positive mentions out of 2 for graphics
- Sound design hits the right notes, earning 2 positive mentions out of 2 for audio
- Extended sessions between 2 and 10 hours yield a stellar 91 percent approval rate across 115 players
Weaknesses
- Interface navigation frustrates users, reflected in 2 negative mentions out of 2 for the UI
- Technical stability stumbles, with 2 negative mentions out of 2 pointing directly at bugs
- Performance issues hamper the experience, totaling 2 negative mentions out of 2
Who is it for?
Strategic thinkers who enjoy concise indie runs lasting under ten hours will find plenty to master here.
Is Relief worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 79% of 166 Steam reviews are positive (player score 73/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and strategic gameplay capture the spotlight. Current price: 10,25€.
Verdict
Despite interface hurdles and technical glitches, Relief establishes a solid footing with an overall 79 percent positive reception across its 166 reviews. Players willing to navigate the rough UI edges will discover a rewarding tactical loop.
Display this score
This game's player score, as a badge you can embed on your site or page.
Show the badge and the embed code
💬 Discussion
A thought, a tip, a question? Drop a note (no account needed).