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Alina of the Arena

A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!

Oct 13, 2022

Strategy
Roguelike
Indie
ProceduralGeneration
Card
CardBattler

Steam

Strengths

The combination of deck-building and hex-based tactical combat is original, while positioning, movement, knockback, and evasion add meaningful strategic depth to battles.
The synergies and combo system linking weapons, cards, and class abilities are powerful, with satisfying impact and responsiveness.
The fast pace and audience system encourage constant action and decision-making in every battle, heightening tension and immersion.

Weaknesses

Enemy patterns and stage layouts are limited, and weak class differentiation leads to repetition during extended play.
Some battles depend more on DPS or whether a specific combo can be completed than on player judgment, resulting in sudden and difficult-to-justify defeats.
The movement system or defensive options can be overly powerful, causing some matchups to become simplified into offense-focused or safe repetitive actions.

Value100
Multiplayer100
Content92
Gameplay82
Sound75
Story67

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseOct 13, 2022PCAdd

Game Description

ABOUT 'Alina of the Arena' is a roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator that must fight for a bloodthirsty crowd to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, players are no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive! FEATURES Dynamic Deckbuilding Pick up dozens of cards, keep the ones you need, and craft a unique deck as you fight your way through randomized levels that present a different challenge each run! Hex-based Tactics Unlike traditional deckbuilders that focus on attack and defense, the tactics element adds a dimension of positioning. Dupe your enemies into attacking each other, or use the terrain to gain an upper hand. Dual Equipment System Carry equipment in both hands to enhance your cards! You can dual wield daggers for extra damage, go with a sword & shield combo for rounded performance, or wreak havoc with a two-handed weapon. Figure out the best combination for each fight!

Alina of the Arena

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