A nostalgic roguelite deckbuilder where childhood gaming comes to life.
Build decks, battle bosses, and stay up past bedtime.

About the game

Step into the shoes of a young gamer reliving the golden days of the 90s and early 2000s. Explore procedurally generated worlds inspired by classic genres—from action-packed platformers to eerie survival horror—and build powerful decks to overcome every challenge. Choose your archetype, master your button-based resources, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious guide who follows your every move. Each run brings new memories, new strategies, and another chance to play for just five more minutes.

Game pillars

Nostalgic Worlds, Endless Replayability

Journey through procedurally generated realms inspired by the golden age of gaming — from pixelated platformers to haunting survival horror. Each run offers fresh encounters, card combinations, and challenges that capture the thrill of discovering a new game for the first time.

Genre-Fused Deckbuilding Combat

Build your deck around classic gaming archetypes — the Hero, the Cop, and the Mascot — each with unique abilities and resource systems. Mix and match cards across genres to craft your perfect playstyle, where every button press and combo matters.

A Story of Escapism and Growing Up with Games

Uncover a heartfelt narrative about childhood, nostalgia, and the fine line between passion and obsession. Guided by a mysterious demon with a joystick for a head, you’ll explore how games shape identity, connection, and the need for “just five more minutes.”

Features

  • Explore procedurally generated worlds inspired by 90s and early 2000s gaming classics

  • Build and refine your deck across roguelite runs with endless strategic possibilities

  • Choose between three starting archetypes — the Hero, the Cop, and the Mascot — each with unique playstyles

  • Master a four-button resource system that drives every attack, defense, and special move

  • Combine characters and cards across genres to create powerful hybrid builds

  • Face off against the mysterious Demon, a guide-turned-boss embodying video game addiction

  • Unlock cards, upgrades, and memories that deepen the story with every playthrough

  • Experience an emotional narrative about escapism, nostalgia, and growing up with games

  • Collect Easter eggs and references to beloved titles from the 90s and early 2000s

  • Support the game on Kickstarter to gain early rewards, exclusive items, and community access

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