Somewhere underground in the modern era, the most popular "game" has never been about fair competition, but about who dares to lie more, and who can flip the table at the last second. Forced to sit at the card table for survival and prestige — every round is a life-or-death battle of deception.
Truth, lies, and that split second of doubt.
Core loop: Here's the English translation of the game sequence:
Announce the number both sides will play → Play cards face down → Challenge the truth → Play again, until one player runs out of cards and deals final damage. You can play truthfully with real cards, or bluff with fake ones — but if your opponent challenges, the card is revealed, and the liar pays the price.
Roguelike: Win a round, live a few more days.
The cost of defeat is fatal, while victory grants you enhancements — whether skills, card upgrades, or other interesting boons. Each win gives you a brief respite, during which you can visit shops, enter taverns, encounter random events, or even explore some unknown underground place... but time slips away quickly, and soon you must face the next battle.
Enemies lie, have their own playing habits, and their own stories.
As the game progresses, you'll encounter increasingly stronger enemies with distinct mechanics:
You'll meet a wizard's apprentice who can see through cards, a blood-wasting patient who self-destructs after death; a suspicious little cheater, and a cautious seared‑mark emissary. Face different enemies, experience different psychological games, and try to defeat them.
As you play, you'll uncover the stories behind these enemies — and, if possible, your own story.
Perfect for you if:
- You enjoy bluffing / poker‑style psychological gameplay.
- You want short, high‑density decision‑making rounds combined with roguelike progression.
- You're a technical player willing to iterate through information, challenge, and deck‑building.