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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2.0 Ghz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1Gb Video Memory Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Yamafuda! 2nd station

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Released September 24, 2021
sample: 268 reviews posted after launch (82 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 268 reviews (« Very Positive »)
10,79€ 6,47€ -40%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A cozy card game where the deck is everything: 68 positive mentions out of 75 highlight gameplay as the driving force. Players dive in for hours, with 45 logging over 25 hours and rating it 93% positive in that bracket.

What it's about: A fun, easy game where you climb mountains using a deck of cards and special gear you build along the way. Go and reach the summit!

In-game

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« little game fun, but little bit to repetitiv. the begining game is to easy, to simply to escalate the montain, the difficult realy comme with mt fuji. i like the art, i think this game franchise have a lot of potential for the futur. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« Very cute deck builder game. Very casual and not the most challenging game you've ever played, but fun and enjoyable none the less. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« A really simple and cute roguelike. Has a nice twist on hiking up mountains using hiking cards. This game is great for first timers to roguelike deckbuilders. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Cute roguelite with simple gameplay and deckbuilding. Relaxing card game with adorable visuals. English translation is far from perfect, but it's not that difficult to understand keyword effects. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Absolutely adorable. Best walking sim I've ever played. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Decided to nominate this for "Labor Of Love" steam award. Yamafuda! deserves more attention than it has rn! »
👍 anonymous review · 54 h played
« "Yamafuda! 2nd station" is an awesome soothing deck building game. Although it takes around two hours to summit all the mountains, there are lots of achievements to keep you going. The game is calming and really fun to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« little game fun, but little bit to repetitiv. the begining game is to easy, to simply to escalate the montain, the difficult realy comme with mt fuji. i like the art, i think this game franchise have a lot of potential for the futur. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« Absolutely adorable. Best walking sim I've ever played. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Very cute deck builder game. Very casual and not the most challenging game you've ever played, but fun and enjoyable none the less. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Decided to nominate this for "Labor Of Love" steam award. Yamafuda! deserves more attention than it has rn! »
👍 anonymous review · 54 h played
« A really simple and cute roguelike. Has a nice twist on hiking up mountains using hiking cards. This game is great for first timers to roguelike deckbuilders. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« "Yamafuda! 2nd station" is an awesome soothing deck building game. Although it takes around two hours to summit all the mountains, there are lots of achievements to keep you going. The game is calming and really fun to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Cute roguelite with simple gameplay and deckbuilding. Relaxing card game with adorable visuals. English translation is far from perfect, but it's not that difficult to understand keyword effects. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=75
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
57 % pos · n=21
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=20
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay756843
Graphics / art292900
Content / longevity211218
Story / writing2010010
Audio / music191801
Interface / UX5005
Value for money3300
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
97 % (n=30)
2-10h
98 % (n=123)
10-25h
99 % (n=70)
>25h
93 % (n=45)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines brightest: 68 positive mentions out of 75 praise its strategic depth and relaxing pace
  • Graphics win hearts completely: 29 positive mentions and zero complaints
  • Audio elevates the mood: 18 positive mentions out of 19, with only one critic noting a minor flaw
  • Accessible design draws in newcomers: keywords like 'simple' and 'accessible' appear frequently (4 mentions each)

Weaknesses

  • UI frustrates despite simplicity: 5 negative mentions and zero positives expose usability issues
  • Story divides players: 10 positive and 10 negative mentions show no clear consensus
  • Content leaves some wanting more: 8 negative mentions out of 21 suggest replayability could expand

Who is it for?

Fans of laid-back strategy games who enjoy deckbuilding without pressure will find a soothing challenge here. Players craving deep narratives or complex mechanics might leave less satisfied.

Is Yamafuda! 2nd station worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 268 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines brightest. Current price: 6,47€ (40% off).

Verdict

Yamafuda! 2nd Station delivers a polished, relaxing experience where gameplay and aesthetics excel. Its UI hiccups and divisive story are minor hurdles in an otherwise charming package. A near-perfect score for those seeking a gentle strategic escape.

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