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Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.

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Frequently asked about The Royal Writ

Is The Royal Writ verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Royal Writ is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Royal Writ cost?
The Royal Writ is listed on Steam at 7.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Royal Writ?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Royal Writ are Rogue Paper Scissors, Fogpiercer, As We Descend.
Who developed The Royal Writ?
The Royal Writ was developed by Save Sloth Studios and published by Yogscast Games.

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