Handmancers

Expect single-player play built around roguelite runs and deck progression.

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The core rules are simple, but card modifiers, cramps, corruption, and artifacts add substantial decision-making.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors combat

Handmancers uses clear Sign-based counters as the foundation for every encounter, while baiting, punishing mistakes, and chaining effects add tactical depth.

First-person deckbuilding

Handmancers presents deckbuilder strategy from a first-person duelist perspective, placing your decisions in direct combat rather than a traditional tabletop view.

Customizable card hand

Collect, upgrade, and combine cards that alter how Signs behave. Each card can have up to three modifiers, enabling specialized hands and combo-focused strategies.

Faction-based play styles

Choose a faction to shape your approach, including heavy damage with Scissors, defensive play with Rock, or buff-focused tactics with Paper.

Cramps and resource management

Powerful moves increase cramps and temporarily reduce your options. You must decide whether to spend strength for an immediate advantage or conserve it for a longer fight.

Corruption and artifacts

Corruption offers powerful rewards while changing the dangers on the map, and artifacts can bend the rules in unexpected ways. Both systems add risk to deeper progression.