Developer posts and news about this game.
We're only a week in but a few pesky bugs have already shown up. There are still a few I'm hunting down but I released a patch just now to fix a number of the more critical bugs, including one game crashing bug! Thanks to all those who reported these issues. If you encounter a bu
It’s been a long journey getting here, and I’m excited for you to finally explore the game! It's out now! There are four heroes to master, five worlds to conquer, and plenty of weapons, items, skills, secrets, and combinations to discover. I hope you have fun finding your own fav
It’s finally happening: Deck of Stabs will launch on Steam on September 30, 2026! Deck of Stabs has been a huge solo-development project, and I’m incredibly excited to finally share the finished game with everyone. Thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, made
🛠 BIG BUG FIX The new 3D card view system introduced a nasty issue in the released build that could freeze the game during play. That bug has now been fixed. Sorry about that everyone — and thank you to everyone who reported it so quickly! 🌀 Recursion Cloak Update The Recursion
This update brings major new systems, tons of replayability, and a full UI/feel overhaul . Whether you’re jumping in for the first time or coming back, there’s a lot to discover. 🧙♂️ NEW: Character Selection Overhaul Brand new selection screen with enhanced visuals Large charac
Hey everyone, I’ve been hard at work on Deck of Stabs , and I wanted to share a quick update on where things are headed. Demo Relaunch Incoming A new and improved demo is on the way! My goal is to have it ready for Steam Deckbuilders Fest (May 4–11) . I’m pushing hard to hit that
Hey everyone, I wanted to post a quick but important update: Deck of Stabs is very much alive. The game was originally planned to release months ago, but development slowed while I focused heavily on major updates for MetalMercs. As a solo developer juggling multiple projects, so
Greetings, Stabbers! We’ve just rolled out version 1.2.1 with a handful of quality-of-life improvements, UI polish, and bug fixes based on your feedback. Thanks for playing—and keep those blades sharp! 🎯 Gameplay Tweaks DODGE now expires after one turn. Let's be honest, it was a
Join me at 4pm EST for an exclusive 1-hour live stream of a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder action— every card is a weapon. I’ll be showcasing the two titular heroes: Steelhand and Bladedancer . Steelhand A battle-hardened warrior whose crushing sword and axe swipes not only dea
Join me at 10am EST for an exclusive 1-hour live stream of a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder action— every card is a weapon. I’ll be showcasing the two titular heroes: Steelhand and Bladedancer . Steelhand A battle-hardened warrior whose crushing sword and axe swipes not only de
Today, ahead of Next Fest, we’re unveiling a completely fresh way to slice through foes: the Bladedancer. Unlike the Steelhand, whose power grows through ever-bigger swords and axes, the Bladedancer thrives on agility and layered abilities—poisons, wounds, blinds, and deft dodges
Today’s patch introduces new Steelhand Hammer skills, overhauls stun resistance, adds a battle countdown that powers up enemies, accelerates early leveling, and touches up shop and thief mechanics. 🔨 New Steelhand Hammer Skills Crushing Force – Gives hammers +1 Wounds on hit, ma
Today’s patch focuses on fresh build possibilities, clearer visuals, and quality-of-life polish. Read on, sharpen those blades, and dive back in! 🛡️ New Steelhand Skills Forge even sturdier builds with two defensive skill options: Stonewall – +1 Damage Reduction whenever you hav
A massive thank-you to everyone who’s been diving into Deck of Stabs! Your feedback has been incredible, and today’s patch brings a brand-new weapon, balance boosts, QoL goodies, and pesky bug fixes: 🔨 New Weapon: Maul Hammer A 2/5 Common Hammer, making it the most powerful comm
A huge thank-you to everyone who’s jumped into the Deck of Stabs demo over the weekend. Your feedback and play metrics have been invaluable—and today I’m excited to ship a small patch that makes some quality-of-life improvements: 🛠 What’s in this update? Early Encounter Rebalanc