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Dead Man's Draw

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Dead Man's Draw

Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision.

Card Battler Casual PvE Turn-Based Card Game
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The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure.

Key Features

  • Risk vs reward gameplay – Simple and strategic card game puts everything on the line for a single, tense decision
  • Create killer combos – Clever use of each card’s special power is key to victory
  • Dozens of tournaments – Unique rules add hours of new twists to gameplay
  • Eighteen game-changing traits – Customize your gameplay with special powers
  • Beautiful art without hardware requirements – Enjoy top-tier presentation and intricately detailed graphics without needing an expensive machine

How it Works

Players take turns drawing cards in search of the greatest number of points. The simple point values of each card are important, but their special abilities are even more critical. Swords steal cards from your opponent, Mystics reveal the next card, and combining a Chest with a Key leads to a huge bounty of bonus treasure. Clever use of each card’s special power leads to victory, but daring to draw is just as important – though any card could lead to a dramatic bust, it could also propel you to glory.


Traits and tournaments make every game of Dead Man’s Draw unique. Making your Cannon special ability discard an opponent’s entire suit instead of a single card alters the path to victory for both players. Special tournament rules like collecting the cards from your opponent’s busts force you to approach every turn differently. Dozens of tournaments each bring a unique twist, and each of the 18 traits has a profound effect on gameplay.

Upgraded for PC

The original Dead Man’s Draw on iOS was praised by users on iTunes (4.5-star average) and critics alike, getting positive reviews from , , , and more. This PC version is better than ever:

  • No microtransactions or in-app purchases – all content is available, and traits can be used without spending gold
  • New Mermaid suit ability – Mermaids now allow you to replay a card in the river, leading to even bigger combos and epic turns
  • New Sirens trait – Steal any card your opponent replays with a Mermaid
  • Rebuilt for PC – Higher-resolution graphics and a UI specifically built for mouse-driven play

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Summer Sale: Up to 90% off Stardock Titles Publisher Sale: Up to 90% Off Stardock Titles Stardock Weekend Deal 50-75% Off!
System requirements Windows

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP2
  • Processor: Any x86 Compatible CPU
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 or Higher Compatible Video Card
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
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  • Additional Notes: 1024x768 and 16-bit or higher color depth required
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Stardock Entertainment
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
20
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
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Value Score

Great Value — 76th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 76th percentile. Priced as Market at $6.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 33%
Value Ratio Top 24%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dead Man's Draw worth buying right now?
Wait — $6.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Dead Man's Draw go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Dead Man's Draw free to play?
Dead Man's Draw costs $6.99 on Steam.
What genre is Dead Man's Draw?
Dead Man's Draw is a Casual, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Dead Man's Draw?
Dead Man's Draw was developed by Stardock Entertainment and published by Stardock Entertainment.
What platforms does Dead Man's Draw support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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