This update focuses on bugs and balance. You can see a list of changes on our forum here. We launched the Griftlands Alpha build in July 2019, and entered Early Access in June 2020. We've released regular updates once or twice per month during development, and used your feedback to make the game better each time. This update will be the last regularly scheduled one until the launch release this summer. We need to freeze things for a couple of months in order to stabilize the game and finish our ports and translations. You may see the odd hotfix here or there to address critical issues during this time, but there wont be any new content. Griftlands will launch this summer, and will include the conclusion of Smith's story. We haven't nailed down an exact release date yet, but will announce one in May. If you are curious and want a sneak-peek, Smith's complete story is available on the experimental branch as we finish it - we'd love to hear your thoughts! Thank you very much to all of our players, and especially to anyone who's ever submitted feedback, a bug report, or a suggestion. Griftlands is the game it is today because of the enthusiasm and support of the community. We're looking forward to everyone getting to experience the full release this summer. Roadmap: March 4th:

• Last update of Early Access

April:

• OSX support

May:

• Linux support
• Launch Date Announcement

Summer 2021:

• Full launch on PC!
• Nintendo Switch launch!

[ 2021-03-04 18:10:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

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.