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Ardhan

By Ștefan Mihai Șerb · Windows · Linux

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Ardhan is a roguelike deckbuilder where every fight happens on a real board: minions trade, taunts hold the line, weapons break, and the deck you walk out with is never the deck you walked in with. 12 factions, 421 cards, 6 acts, Ascension 1–15 and a Daily Game shared by everyone.

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Indie · Strategy · Free To Play
Platforms
Windows · Linux

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Ardhan gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.

Our guidance

How does the combat system differ from typical damage-focused card games?

Combat is treated as a board state rather than a damage race. You must manage minions, taunts, and weapons strategically. Because your health bar persists across the run, avoiding unnecessary greedy attacks is essential for long-term survival.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What is the primary goal of the roguelike mode?

Your goal is to navigate through six acts of branching maps to reach and defeat the final boss. Along the way, you must survive encounters and rebuild your deck using cards acquired from the challenges you overcome.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I unlock new factions to play?

You start with seven factions available. Additional factions like Undead, Demons, and Beasts are unlocked using shards earned through gameplay or via purchase. Mercenaries are specifically unlocked by winning Act 6, while Vampires are available in the shop.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is the purpose of the Practice Arena?

The Practice Arena provides a stakes-free environment where you can test your strategies. You can engage in bouts against any faction or boss you have previously encountered, allowing you to refine your deck and mechanics without risk.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How does the Daily Game mode function?

The Daily Game offers a single seeded map that is identical for every player. You are limited to one attempt per day, and quitting the run counts as your attempt, making every decision during the session critical.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What should I know about the deck builder interface?

The deck builder is designed to help you manage your card choices by displaying your mana curve as you build. This visual tool helps ensure your deck remains balanced and functional as you add new cards to your collection.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do I increase the difficulty of my runs?

You can increase the challenge through Ascension levels, which range from 1 to 15. These levels stack difficulty and are unlocked individually for each faction, with one new level becoming available after each successful win.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Are there any accessibility options for players?

Yes, the game includes features such as adjustable difficulty, a mouse-only control option, and custom volume controls. It is also designed to be playable at your own pace without the pressure of timed inputs.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What happens to my progress between roguelike runs?

Between runs, you accumulate shards that allow you to craft cards and unlock new factions. Additionally, the game tracks your performance, keeping a record of your total runs and statistics from your last ten attempts.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How do battlefields affect gameplay?

There are 10 unique battlefields that change the rules for both players during a match. These environmental modifiers add variety to the combat, requiring you to adapt your tactics to the specific constraints of the current battlefield.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 9, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the fit before you install

For Ardhan · Steam edition.

  1. Compare your device with the listed Windows, Linux requirements. Controller support is not verified here.
  2. Steam lists single-player support. Read the developer’s requirements if you need to play without an internet connection; single-player does not by itself establish offline access.
  3. The base game is listed as free to play; extras may cost more.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-09; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · Linux
Play modes
Single-player
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Portuguese - Portugal* *languages with full audio support
Release date / window
Oct 26, 2026
Full game price · US
Free to play; extras may cost more

Steam lists the base game as free to play. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Nov 9, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Dual-core x86-64 CPU with SSE4.2, 2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GPU with OpenGL 3.3 support Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Mouse or touchscreen. 1280x720 or larger display.

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum:

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 22.04 or newer, 64-bit (or SteamOS) Processor: Dual-core x86-64 CPU with SSE4.2, 2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GPU with OpenGL 3.3 support (current Mesa or NVIDIA driver) Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Mouse or touchscreen. 1280x720 or larger display. X11, or Wayland with XWayland.

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