This update adds two new character types: The Rise Valet, and the Admiralty Investigator.

We have been busy fixing bugs and balancing. Smith's negotiation and battle cards both got a full balance pass, and a lot of the item cards were re-worked. We also added a bunch more boss grafts, and now give them out to all three characters during their campaigns.




You can see full changelist over in the forums, Our next update will be on March 4th. This will be a smaller update, which also focuses on stability and balance as we work towards releasing version 1.0. We don't have an official date for that yet, but it will include the official release of Smith's finale. Happy Grifting, everyone! As always, you can get more frequent updates on the experimental branch, and see what we are working on day-to-day. A beta version of Smith's finale will be playable there in the coming weeks, if you don't mind the spoilers! Please keep that feedback coming! Every f8 helps, especially as we get closer to release!

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Griftlands is a deck-building rogue-like where you fight and negotiate your way through a broken-down sci-fi world. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect. Death comes quickly, but each play offers new situations and strategies to explore.

At this stage of development you can play as Sal or Rook, with a third character and campaign in development. Sal is an adventurer out for profit and revenge. Rook is an aging spy working his own agenda. Expect regular updates, including new cards, quests and characters as we work on the game with community feedback!

Battle Challenging Bosses

Test your combat decks against powerful foes with unique mechanics and attacks.

Build a Team - or Buy One!

Hire mercenaries, find pets, or impose upon your friends to accomplish your goals.

Master Hundreds of Cards

Each character has unique negotiation and combat decks to draft from. Get powerful item cards from fallen foes, or as rewards.

Decisions Matter

Killing foes may incur the wrath of their friends, but sparing them leaves a dangerous piece on the board. Choose wisely, everyone remembers everything you do!

Welcome to Havaria

Each playable character's story takes place in a unique environment, with different factions and locations to explore and exploit.

Explore A Broken-Down Sci-Fi World

The world of Havaria is a harsh place, full of harsher denizens. Explore lush, hand-illustrated environments full of people who want to kill you.

Playing Politics For Keeps

Each character has a factional allegiance and an opinion of you. Play politics between rivals, and try to capture the most powerful social boons. But watch out -- doublecross the wrong person, and you'll be subject to their bane!

Outwit or Overpower

Overcome obstacles with the power of your fists - or your words. You'll need to pick your cards and play them right if you're going to survive. Build two decks simultaneously, balancing the tradeoffs of each.


Learn from each attempted run through the various stories of the Griftlands. Encounter different combinations of enemies, quests, and events every time you play. Your fate is determined by your choices, and by fate.