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Dark Souls: The Card Game

Steamforged Games Ltd., Portal Games · Board game · 2018
7.5 Ludopedia
6.8 BoardGameGeek
1–4 · best 3
Solo
45–60 min
Weight 2.5/5
Year 2018
Minimum age 12+
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Dark Souls fans and hardcore cooperative gamers will love this tactical challenge. The dual-purpose deck (attack/health) is brilliant and brutal.

Highlights
  • Nails the video game atmosphere
  • White-knuckle strategic decisions
  • Satisfying deck evolution
  • Memorable, punishing bosses
Keep in mind
  • Too punishing for casual players
  • Requires English proficiency
  • Games often run over 60min
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Dark Souls: The Card Game is a cooperative experience that nails the brutal essence of the video game. You and up to three friends explore dangerous encounters, battle hordes of enemies, and collect souls to evolve your decks. Each card is an attack, a defense, or a vital resource—but also represents your health. Beware: resting at the bonfire to refresh your deck means enemies return stronger. The strategy lies in balancing risk and reward, adapting to the attack patterns of the epic bosses waiting at the end. Prepare to die... but also to learn from every mistake and come back wiser. This is pure Dark Souls in card game form: punishing, rewarding, and full of nail-biting decisions.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

3 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Hand Management Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Card Game Fantasy Medieval Video Game Theme

Families

Misc: LongPack Games Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games Video Game Theme: Dark Souls
Publisher Steamforged Games Ltd., Portal Games
Designer David Carl

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

3,554owners
440wishlist
36want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Is it good for solo play?
Yes! The solo mode is well-balanced and keeps the cooperative tension intact.
Do I need Dark Souls knowledge?
No, but fans will recognize enemies, bosses, and mechanics inspired by the original game.
Is it too complex for beginners?
Steep learning curve, but rules are straightforward. Best for players who enjoy tough challenges.
How many plays to see everything?
Each game feels unique, but it’ll take multiple attempts to defeat all bosses and explore deck combinations.
Are card sleeves necessary?
Recommended — you handle the deck constantly, and some cards see play every game.

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