67%Strong matchRogueJack21
69%20769% positive reviews, Mixed across 207 reviews·Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game
—





Lost in an enchanted forest, face the Major Arcana in a roguelike deckbuilder journey. Relax, make card combos, navigate shifting paths, and enjoy the groovy jazz. Experiment with different builds and strategies to defeat all 22 Major Arcana and escape.
Escape the Arcana
Steam
Nice to meet ya. I’m The Fool, but don’t let the name deceive you - I’m no clown.
Unfortunately, escaping won't be a walk in the park. My siblings have set up a challenge for you. You'll need to outplay them at their own game… a card game. Yes, really - you’re gonna have to beat all 22 (3 in Demo) of the Major Arcana to break free!
Your journey begins with a humble deck, but you'll soon learn that simple card combinations can channel immense power. You are to play hands of cards to deal as much damage as possible and shatter the magical seals that block your way. As you venture deeper, you’ll encounter my siblings each with their own unique abilities and tricks.

You’re gonna have to make some friends! Seek the services of those who call themselves The Banished Arcana. Discover over 50 Banished cards (30 in Demo), each offering unique powers. Choose Banished that work well together to create powerful combinations!

Beware, the forest is a living maze, constantly shifting. Every time you attempt to make a run for it you will find the paths different. No worries though, your handy map will lead the way and you’ll get to my siblings soon enough. But choose carefully, every path has its own challenges and rewards.

You get stronger with every run. When your hands grow weary, you will return to your camp. There you can talk with the Major Arcana you've defeated, and trade fragments from the Magic seals you've broken for tarot spreads that skew the odds of escape in your favor. The Major Arcana are only scary in battle, as part of your camp they're a helpful troupe!

Enchant, modify, duplicate, and hone your deck according to your strategy.
You’ll get the hang of it! Hehe
Best of luck, brave and smart cookie : )
Steam data © 2026 Valve Corporation. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
All matches
Finding similar games…
RogueJack21Shares Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game · Deckbuilding , adds Roguelite69% · 207 positive reviews67%Strong match—
PlutoShares Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game · Deckbuilding , adds Dark Fantasy94% · 498 positive reviews71%Strong match—
DicealotShares Roguelike Deckbuilder · Deckbuilding · Choices Matter , adds Dungeon Crawler80% · 247 positive reviews67%Strong match—
Black JacketShares Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game · Deckbuilding , adds Roguelite91% · 1k positive reviews67%Strong match—
RoguebookShares Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game · Deckbuilding , adds Roguelite84% · 3k positive reviews70%Strong match—
DICEOMANCERShares Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game · Deckbuilding , adds Colorful95% · 2k positive reviews62%Good match—All matches
The best games like Escape the Arcana are RogueJack21, Pluto, Dicealot, Black Jacket, and Roguebook.
Match on: filter matches for Escape the Arcana by tag
Filters all matches
65%+Strong matches
50%+Good matches