Dual Eclipse

About Dual Eclipse

Dual Eclipse is a trick-taking RPG from Curly Goblin Games that blends deck-building strategy with dungeon crawling. Released September 12, 2025, it’s a PC-only single-player adventure where you play as one of three classes, each with unique abilities, to stop a Prismatic Dragon devouring the Moon and Sun. The game mixes card-based combat with exploration, puzzle-solving, and loot collection. Set in a cosmic fantasy world, it’s short but dense with secrets. Think of it as a streamlined RPG where every decision matters, and every trap you avoid feels earned. Perfect if you like tactical card play wrapped in a dungeon-crawler’s simplicity.

Gameplay

Each session revolves around managing a hand of cards that dictate movement, attacks, and trap-avoidance in grid-based dungeons. You draw from a class-specific deck, Warrior, Rogue, or Mage, each altering how you interact with the environment. Combat is turn-based trick-taking: you play cards to outmaneuver enemies, with higher-value cards overriding weaker ones. Between fights, you explore procedurally generated rooms, collecting relics and dodging pitfalls. Sessions last 2, 3 hours, with permadeath adding tension. The controls are click-and-drag, keeping the pace brisk. You’ll spend equal time planning card combos and reacting to random events, balancing risk and reward in tight corridors.

What Players Think

Dual Eclipse holds a 4.2/5 average on PlayPile, with 78% of players finishing it. Most complete it in 8.5 hours, though 22% abandon it after 3 hours. Community moods lean curious (45%) and determined (38%), with 12% amused by its quirky dialogue. Critics praise the “clever genre mashup” (PC Gamer) but note repetitive dungeon layouts. Achievements include 32 total, with “Prismatic Capture” (defeating the dragon) earned by 67% of players. The price of $29.99 feels fair for its scope, though some argue it’s overpriced for a 10-hour story. Completionists love the relic system, while casual players find it punishingly opaque.

PlayPile's Take

Dual Eclipse is a niche hit for fans of tactical card games and minimalist RPGs. At $29.99, it’s a mid-tier purchase with 32 achievements that reward patience. The 78% completion rate suggests it’s challenging but fair, if you hate permadeath or repetitive grinding, this won’t suit you. The hybrid mechanics work better in theory than practice, but the cosmic setting and quirky writing make it memorable. Skip if you want deep lore or open-world freedom. For lovers of smart, short strategy games, it’s worth a shot. Your time will average 8 hours, so budget accordingly.

Storyline

Dual Eclipse is a shortform trick-taking RPG about restoring order to the cosmos by seeking out and defeating a Prismatic Dragon that is attempting to consume the Moon and Sun! Play as one of three classes to explore mysterious dungeons, evade dangerous traps, uncover powerful treasure, and discover secrets.