Shadowhand: RPG Card Game similar games & best alternatives

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

What works
  • Engaging blend of solitaire and rpg mechanics
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Deep character customization and progression
  • Addictive gameplay with strategic depth
  • Immersive story and setting
Things to keep in mind
  • High reliance on rng can cause frustration
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some repetitiveness in solitaire mechanics
  • Story can be simplistic or dragged out
  • Limited animation and voice acting

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Knock on the Coffin Lid

  • Black Book

  • Breach Wanderers

  • 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)

  • Crown Trick

  • Aces & Adventures

  • Iris and the Giant

  • Solitairica

  • Cross Blitz
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Breach Wanderers

  • Iris and the Giant

  • Deepest Chamber: Resurrection
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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    "Game involves skill development in combat, resource management, and strategic planning with feedback on performance and progression."

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  • Competition

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    "No multiplayer or AI opponents; gameplay focuses on personal drifting practice without competition."

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  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long play sessions, replaying for achievements and exploring alternate paths, indicating strong attachment."

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    "Many players report long play sessions, replaying levels to improve scores and complete achievements, showing strong attachment."

  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Players can customize characters, choose skills, and modify equipment, allowing creative approaches within the RPG framework."

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    "Players can customize character appearance, equipment, and skill builds, adding creative expression within the RPG elements."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are with AI and self-challenge."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as an engaging distraction with immersive story and atmospheric setting, escaping real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with different gear builds, skills, and strategies to optimize scores and tackle challenges."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players discover new chapters and storylines, though environments are mostly static and limited in scope."

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  • Expression

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    "Character customization with clothing and cosmetic items allows personal expression."

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, unlock characters, and improve stats through progression and learning game mechanics."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not a background or idle game."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

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  • Progression

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    "Strong progression through leveling characters and weapons, unlocking skills and crafting better gear."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Game provides a balance of challenge and flow, with many players finding it relaxing despite RNG frustrations."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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    "Requires tactical planning, counter-picking, and strategic use of equipment and abilities."

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    "Requires planning, tactical decision-making in gear selection, skill use, and card play to succeed."

  • Thrill

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    "Some tension from dueling and RNG, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

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  • Value

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    "Players report good value for time and money, with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

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  • Violence

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    "Combat is abstract and card-based; some thematic violence but mostly constructive gameplay."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid losing by managing resources and countering opponent combos, simulating survival in duels."

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