Cave of Cards

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Cave of Cards turns dungeon crawling into a card-slinging puzzle challenge. You navigate procedurally generated caves by arranging card tiles into recognizable poker hands like straights or flushes. Each completed hand clears a section of the dungeon but costs resources needed for deeper levels. The twist lies in balancing short-term gains with long-term strategy, use too many high-value hands early and you’ll stall later, but play it safe and you’ll miss rare rewards. The game leans into Adam Saltsman’s signature minimalist design, with sharp visuals and a rhythm that feels both tense and meditative. While still fresh, early playtests on browser forums suggest it’s a hit with puzzle fans who crave mechanical depth over flashy graphics. Short sessions make it easy to pick up, but the resource management hooks for longer playthroughs.