# Cobalt Core

> A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

## Game facts

- Developer: Rocket Rat Games
- Publisher: Brace Yourself Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Nov 9, 2023
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Strategy, Card, CardBattler
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/cobalt-core)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- An original combat system that combines card deck-building with single-axis ship positioning, turning each turn into a tactical puzzle
- Distinct decks and ships for each character, with the fun of unlocking new combinations
- Charming characters, witty dialogue, a cozy sci-fi atmosphere, and excellent music

### Weaknesses

- Compared with genre leaders, the amount of content and the variety of decks and builds are limited, reducing the sense of novelty after repeated play
- Difficulty balance varies: the highest difficulty may feel insufficiently challenging, while even lower difficulties can feel difficult
- There are not enough quality-of-life features, such as an undo option for reversing decisive actions

## Links

- [Cobalt Core on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3986)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3986/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T08:43:43.276Z