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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/10 Processeur : 2 GHZ, 2 cores Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : It's a Unity game with low performance requirements

Skogdal

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Released April 28, 2025
sample: 131 reviews posted after launch (78 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 132 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,50€ 9,75€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The deckbuilding twist on a classic adventure shines brightest: 68 positive mentions out of 69. Nearly every critic calls it a fresh surprise in a genre they thought they knew.

What it's about: Un jeu de construction de decks et d'aventure ayant pour cadre une ville norvégienne pittoresque dans les années 90. Recrute des alliés, compose ton deck et crée de puissants combos. Au fil des parties, explore un monde entièrement dessiné à la main et lève le voile sur un mystère troublant…

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« Its not like super innovative or anything but the support party and the whole theming and presentation is just charming enough to keep me going. Soundtrack rocks! Makes me wish Norway was real. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« A must buy for the admittedly slim overlap of Slay The Spire fans and people with nostalgia for Lasse Gjertsen videos. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« So Norwegian it hurts. Det gjør fysisk vondt å høre musikken av og tiil. But 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Det norskeste av det norske, utført på en helt unik måte. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« The game seems fine, the music made me request a refund. I hope it works better for you. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Love this game. Dig the aesthetic, the music (so good!) and it’s a fun game besides. Lotta style, solid design underneath. An easy recommend for anyone who likes the genre, and a must play for anyone into the music/vibes. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« interesting and fun. very atmospheric, recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Fun roguelike deckbuilder that does well enough to separate it's mechanics from other popular games in the genre. Great art and soundtrack from punk music to metal to parody songs. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played

In players' words

« Its not like super innovative or anything but the support party and the whole theming and presentation is just charming enough to keep me going. Soundtrack rocks! Makes me wish Norway was real. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« The game seems fine, the music made me request a refund. I hope it works better for you. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« A must buy for the admittedly slim overlap of Slay The Spire fans and people with nostalgia for Lasse Gjertsen videos. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Love this game. Dig the aesthetic, the music (so good!) and it’s a fun game besides. Lotta style, solid design underneath. An easy recommend for anyone who likes the genre, and a must play for anyone into the music/vibes. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« So Norwegian it hurts. Det gjør fysisk vondt å høre musikken av og tiil. But 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« interesting and fun. very atmospheric, recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Det norskeste av det norske, utført på en helt unik måte. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« Fun roguelike deckbuilder that does well enough to separate it's mechanics from other popular games in the genre. Great art and soundtrack from punk music to metal to parody songs. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 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
99 % pos · n=69
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=49
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=41
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=23
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=9
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay696801
Graphics / art494720
Audio / music413641
Story / writing232300
Content / longevity9900
Performance1100
Value for money1100
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
100 % (n=35)
10-25h
100 % (n=46)
>25h
100 % (n=44)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 27 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The deckbuilding layer earns near-universal praise: 68 out of 69 mentions are positive, often framed as a clever reinvention.
  • The story weaves a nostalgic thread that never snaps: 23 positive mentions out of 23.
  • Visuals lean into expressive pixel art that feels distinctly Norwegian: 47 positive mentions out of 49.

Weaknesses

  • Music polarizes a small slice of players: 36 positive and 4 mixed out of 41 total mentions.
  • A tiny sliver of feedback flags audio bugs: 1 negative mention out of 41.

Who is it for?

Fans of card games looking for an adventure hook will feel right at home. Anyone chasing a quirky, narrative-driven experience with a 90s vibe should queue up.

Is Skogdal worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 132 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: The deckbuilding layer earns near-universal praise. Current price: 9,75€ (50% off).

Verdict

Skogdal’s deckbuilding twist wins over almost everyone who tries it, and its tight storytelling keeps those long sessions flowing. Tiny audio niggles won’t spoil the fun—this is a very positive debut.

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Skogdal: 95/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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