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The Simulacrum is a deckbuilder with procedurally generated cards. Obtain cards through a roguelite mode, acquire a large collection and challenge the hidden guardians of The Simulacrum.

2023StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Trynet Games
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Frequently asked about The Simulacrum

Does The Simulacrum run on Steam Deck?
The Simulacrum is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Simulacrum cost?
The Simulacrum is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Simulacrum?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Simulacrum are Mytho Duel, Ace Triad, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.
Who developed The Simulacrum?
The Simulacrum was developed by Trynet Games.

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