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November 8, 2023

Cobalt Core

Card and Board Game Tactical Strategy

Summary

You like to design plans that actually work. In Cobalt Core from Rocket Rat Games, you build a crew and craft a deck that turns every turn based decision into a clean blueprint. This indie strategy and roguelike RPG, released November 8, 2023, swaps chaotic arenas for elegant single axis combat, where positioning is a line you can master. Assemble balanced teams, customize ship systems, and construct synergies that reward patience over reflexes. Each run lets you refine your engine of tactics, unlocking cards, crew perks, and routes that reshape the map. The writing adds warm humor and surprising lore, making each choice feel part of a wider world. If you enjoy tactical rpg games and strategy games that value planning, Cobalt Core invites you to prototype, iterate, and perfect. It plays comfortably on PC with short, focused sessions that fit a busy day. For players seeking strategy rpg game recommendations that champion thoughtful preparation, this is a smart, satisfying pick.

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Publishers

Genres

Card and Board Game
Tactical
Strategy
Puzzle
Roguelike
RPG
Indie

Platforms

Pc Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
Windows
Pc

Release Date

November 8, 2023

Metacritic Score

94

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