Item: Dark Mist
Rating: 87
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

87/100

Dark Mist is a hidden gem in the roguelike deckbuilding genre, offering a clever 'Deck = Life' mechanic that completely changes how you approach combat. Unlike Slay the Spire, where health and cards are separate, in Dark Mist, every point of damage you take removes a card from your deck. When your deck is empty, you're dead. This creates a fascinating tension; you want a big deck for survivability, but a small, lean deck is more efficient for dealing damage. It’s a brilliant risk-reward system that kept me hooked for hours.

The game features over 300 cards and six distinct characters (including the Beastmaster and Vampire), each with totally different mechanics. Enemies appear in waves, and the order in which you kill them is crucial, as certain enemies buff those behind them. The art style is dark and atmospheric, fitting the 'rogue' theme perfectly. With 80 types of monsters and 15 bosses, the variety is immense. If you’re a fan of card battlers, this is easily one of the most innovative and polished entries available on mobile.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1516045248

$2.99 9+★4.7 80 reviews

Author : Pixel Cattle Games

Pubish Date : Mon Jun 08 2020

Last Update Date : Mon Mar 29 2021

Support Languages : English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 2.0Mon Mar 29 2021

New character: Vampire
This patch brings a 6th character, Like the other characters, the Vampire comes with her own set of cards and props!
65 New Cards.
17 New Props.
Added 2 achievements.
Dark Mist is a card game that combines elements of the roguelike deckbuilding genre. with monsters that appear in waves. defeat monsters, level up during mid-battle to keep yourself going.
About this game:
● Your health is equal to the number of cards in your deck. Every time you take 1 damage, the enemy takes 1 card. When you lose all your cards, the game ends.
● Monsters are swarming in! Defeat them line by line. You need to carefully determine the order of killing monsters, which will have an important impact on your later actions. A reasonable killing order will make your later battles more efficient, otherwise you may die suddenly.
● Gain experience points and level up as you defeat monsters. Adding new cards to your deck to press forward.
● Four characters. Each character has a different way of fighting.
● More than 300+ cards are available, with over 70+ props, 30+ events, 80+ different kinds of monsters and 15 bosses.
● Three game modes: standard mode, custom mode and daily challenge mode.
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Dark Mist is a card game that combines elements of the roguelike deckbuilding genre. with monsters that appear in waves. defeat monsters, level up during mid-battle to keep yourself going.
About this game:
● Your health is equal to the number of cards in your deck. Every time you take 1 damage, the enemy takes 1 card. When you lose all your cards, the game ends.
● Monsters are swarming in! Defeat them line by line. You need to carefully determine the order of killing monsters, which will have an important impact on your later actions. A reasonable killing order will make your later battles more efficient, otherwise you may die suddenly.
● Gain experience points and level up as you defeat monsters. Adding new cards to your deck to press forward.
● Four characters. Each character has a different way of fighting.
● More than 300+ cards are available, with over 70+ props, 30+ events, 80+ different kinds of monsters and 15 bosses.
● Three game modes: standard mode, custom mode and daily challenge mode.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 80 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Dark Mist is an indie roguelike card game that blends deckbuilding with wave-based monster combat. In a unique twist, your health is equal to the number of cards in your deck. Players must carefully choose their kill order, level up mid-battle, and utilize over 300 cards and 70+ props to survive. Includes six unique characters with distinct playstyles.

Features

Innovative 'Deck = Life' Mechanic

6 Unique Playable Characters

300+ Cards & 80+ Monster Types

Portrait & Landscape Support

Tips

Deck Management

Since your deck is your life, avoid 'bloat' but ensure you have enough defensive cards to mitigate damage. Leveling up mid-battle allows you to add fresh cards to your deck, which acts as a crucial 'heal' during long encounters.

Promotion Videos

Dark Mist: iOS / Android / PC Gameplay Part 1 (by Pixel Cattle Games) - YouTube

News on this game

Dark Mist is one of the best card games you can find on Android right now

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Android Central - Tue Nov 29 2022

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Gameplays

Wave Combat Tactics

Monsters attack in lines. Focus on killing the front-row enemies that have high attack power first. Some props can affect entire rows, so save those for when the board is nearly full to maximize their efficiency.