Cobalt Core

A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

Cobalt Core is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and strategy game developed by Rocket Rat Games and published by Brace Yourself Games.
Released on November 08th 2023 is available only on Windows in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 3,104 reviews of which 3,001 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 13.65€ on Steam and has a 30% discount.

The Steam community has classified Cobalt Core into these genres:

Roguelike Deckbuilder Card Game Strategy Rogue-like Turn-Based Strategy Sci-fi Pixel Graphics Turn-Based Tactics Tactical RPG Funny Space Logic Tactical Deckbuilding Grid-Based Movement Combat Singleplayer PvE Turn-Based Combat Story Rich

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Requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Anything, really
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: yeah we got those
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: ideally

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

June 2024

I am enjoying playing the game. I am impressed that the developers included three accessibility options that it make it easier for me to enjoy it without problems (I have sensory sensitivity, and flashing / moving imagery is distracting & wearying): * Background Motion ("Reduced" vs "Normal") * Pixel Font ("Off" vs "On") * Screenshake ("Off" vs "On") The attention to accessibility is appreciated :-)

March 2024

I usually don't go for this type of game at all, but Cobalt Core is something really special. What a gem! There are lots of other deckbuilders & roguelites are designed to last for hundreds of hours, but lose me in the first five. Usually this is because they come across as all numbers, no heart. Cobalt Core sets itself apart from the pack with its cozy vibes, surprisingly endearing characters, rich but approachable mechanics, and an all-timer of a soundtrack. Even once you feel like you have a good handle on the cards & strategies available to you, the act of planning each turn is consistently engaging. It never feels impossible, unless you've really run your deck into the ground, but it never feels trivial either. It's not the biggest game in terms of content. It probably won't convert any diehard Slay the Spire enthusiasts. But it's a surefire bet to keep you very happily entertained for 30 hours or more. Most importantly, I just ended every play session in a positive mood, and I can't ask for much more from a game than that!

March 2024

It's a decent game, but don't let some reviews fool you - it's nowhere near FTL or Slay The Spire! It lacks their complexity, it's not as well thought-through, a LOT easier too. I've never managed to complete FTL on hard difficulty and in StS I got up to Ascension 5 maybe. In Cobalt Core, I win around 50% runs, and I've just completed a run on "hardest" on first try, and without much sweat. There are some ridiculously OP strategies and crew members + ships combinations, that are very easy to get. The amount of content is also several times smaller than in FTL and StS. There's only a couple random events, you're running into the same ones over and over again. After 14 hours they didn't get boring though, so that's a plus. Nonetheless, the game is fun. Although the characters seem a bit too childish (visually) for my taste, their interactions are witty and engaging. I absolutely love this exchngeevery time I see it: "Salutations!" "What are salutations?"

Jan. 2024

Possibly my favourite deckbuilder since Slay the Spire. It's between this and Wildfrost. I'm enjoying this more than Across the Obelisk, Monster Train, and Griftlands.

Dec. 2023

Cobalt Core stands out in the over-saturated card-battler market as a game that has truly mastered the formula. The core gameplay loop is similar to Slay the Spire, with a navigable tree of encounters, meaningful card and artifact choices, and enough control over your deck to allow you to customize to your playstyle. The in-battle puzzle mechanics remind me of Into the Breach, which I really enjoyed. Sprinkle in a bit of FTL for flavor and ship unlocking, and all the game mechanics come together and mesh in a really satisfying way. On top of that, there are a couple other elements that really seal the deal for me: * The characters and dialog are endearing. Completing runs unlocks progressively more story elements, which I enjoy revealing bit by bit. * The soundtrack is a banger. Often with games like this I'll turn it off and listen to a Youtube video or something, but I've left the music on the whole time I've played. * The difficulty level is customizable to your playstyle, and the game doesn't guilt you for playing on easier levels if you're struggling. Overall, one of my favorite games of 2023 and a must buy for any fan of Slay the Spire or roguelike card-battlers in general.

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-30% 19.50€ 13.65€

9.3

3,001

103

Online players

Developer

Rocket Rat Games

Publisher

Brace Yourself Games

Release 08 Nov 2023

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