Stash: A Card Looter

Last updated: 2025-09-25

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Summary
  • Deep, strategic, and addictive gameplay
  • Innovative card mechanics
  • High replayability and variety
  • Poor UI/UX and visual presentation
  • Excessive RNG and lack of player agency
  • Unclear mechanics and missing tooltips
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Categories

Card-based GameplayDeckbuildingStrategyAsynchronous MultiplayerLoot-Driven Combat SystemProcedural GenerationCharacter CustomizationHero Management

Emotions

Satisfaction38%Excitement14%Disappointment10%Frustration8%Engagement7%
Reviews
(sample size)
42
Helpful reviews
88%
Unhelpful reviews
12%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
139
Negative points
62
Gameplay points
23
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
19
Misc points
6
Point
Deep, Addictive, and Strategic Gameplay
Description
Players find the game exceptionally deep, tactical, and surprisingly addictive, often leading to a 'just one more turn' experience. It offers significant strategic depth and a satisfying gameplay loop that hooks players, making it hard to put down once understood.
Importance
99%
Innovative Card Mechanics
Description
The game is praised for its creative and unique card game mechanics, including a surprisingly good deck-building system and a fun card looting system. The card crafting system is a highlight, allowing for on-the-fly adjustments and adding a creative layer of adaptability.
Importance
55%
High Replayability and Variety
Description
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's immense variety in builds, cards, and strategic options. The insane levels of RNG and constant changing of cards ensure that every run feels different and fresh, contributing to great replayability.
Importance
45%
Charming Art and Good Audio
Description
The game's artwork is described as beautiful and charming, contributing positively to the overall experience. The sound design and music are also noted as good, especially for an auto-battler.
Importance
22%
Satisfying Loot and Progression
Description
The game provides a constant 'dopamine rush' through its ARPG-style loot system, featuring uniques, sets, and legendaries. This, combined with the feeling of a mini D&D adventure, collecting treasure and hiring stronger factions, enhances the sense of progression.
Importance
16%
Relaxed, Player-Paced Gameplay
Description
The absence of time pressure allows players to enjoy the game at their own pace. The asynchronous PvP is also appreciated, making it suitable for players who might be nervous about traditional PvP-focused games.
Importance
12%
Superior to Similar Titles
Description
Some players compare the game favorably to other titles like Backpack Battles and The Bazaar, noting its vast customization options, factions, and balanced RNG as key improvements.
Importance
9%