Direwild

Iron Horde Games · Board game · 2018

2–4 · best 3 60–90 min Weight 2.8/5

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RECOMMENDED

Fans of cooperative deck-building dungeon crawlers will love Direwild — it's tactical, immersive, and full of possibilities.

Highlights

Unique blend of deck-building and dungeon crawling
Satisfying progression with unlockable upgrades
Over 130 creatures for high replayability
Save system between sessions

Keep in mind

Language dependency may require translation
Playtime can be long for casual groups

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Direwild is a cooperative deck-building dungeon crawler where you and your friends take on the roles of animists — heroes who can summon magical creatures to fight alongside them. The game is fully cooperative, with no need for a dungeon master, pitting the group against the forces of the villain Karn, a former animist corrupted by his thirst for power. Each game is split into three chapters, featuring a 'save game' system that lets you pause and resume the adventure in another session. The core of the game revolves around building your deck of creatures, which can be combined in unique ways to create surprising strategies. Additionally, the game offers treasures, spells, unlockable upgrades, boss fights, and over 130 different creatures, ensuring high replayability. With ten unique heroes and a progression system that makes you feel like you're truly evolving, Direwild is a rich, tactical experience for groups who enjoy cooperative challenges.