Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3111140 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 3 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Developer | GoodMind Games |
| Publisher | GoodMind Games |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 92% |
| Positive reviews | 45 |
| Negative reviews | 4 |
| Total reviews | 49 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 16 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3111140/ |
Short description
Join Amalia on her journey to confront her inner Shadows! Complete errands for town residents, build your deck, face Shadows in gripping card battles, and uncover Amalia’s memories in this cozy, narrative-driven, deck-building RPG.
About this game
This is the story of a girl who faced her Shadows… who, in the face of darkness, found her light. Amalia is a librarian’s assistant living in the small fantasy town of Respite who’s haunted by Shadows- dark beings born from her negative inner thoughts. But when a wisp named Ljos appears and gives her the ability to create cards of light from her everyday life, Amalia must use this power to face her Shadows and learn how to move forward while acknowledging the pain of her past. Developed in consultation with clinical psychologists and therapists, Amalia's abilities in the game are inspired by real-life therapeutic techniques. Amalia’s journey highlights both the uncomfortable reality of living with mental health challenges like depression and anxiety and the power of finding ways to manage them. Explore the town of Respite. Complete errands for townsfolk ranging from baking macarons to story time in the library! As you face more Shadows, you’ll unlock more of the town, giving you more areas to explore. Collect cards from Amalia's everyday experiences and build your deck. With each quest Amalia completes, she’ll create a card with stunning hand-drawn art and its own unique effects. What happens if you collect them all? Face Amalia’s Shadows in card battles. Learn the patterns of each Shadow, then counter them using techniques and strategies drawn from therapeutic practices. Will you combine cards to create chains of thought and reflect Shadow’s cards back at them? Or will you use Techniques to add extra cards to your hand and remove devastating debuffs from Amalia? How you approach each one is up to you! Upgrade your cards after every loss. Take a step back with Amalia and practice self care to make your cards even stronger! Uncover Amalia’s memories . Experience a story of love and loss as Amalia processes her past with her light spirit companion, Ljos. Where did the Shadows come from, and what memories are they hiding? Pet the dog. Yes, you do get a card for that. Cards of Heart was developed as a Master’s thesis project at the University of Southern California. Directed by Marielle Brady, the game was made over the course of a year by a team of 30+ stude…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support