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Library of Ruina

A story-heavy turn-based deckbuilder set in a dystopian Library where guests are fought and turned into books. You build decks for your librarians and clash with enemies in dice-and-card duels. It is a hard, dark single-player game with a large cast and a strong focus on narrative. Is it your kind of game?

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IGDB

87%

14 ratings

Steam:

94%

40,677 reviews

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you want a hard deckbuilder with a dark, story-rich setting and are happy to read a lot.

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you want a light, quick card game or dislike dense text and gore.

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Steam

$29.99

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
August 10, 2021
Length
About 122 hours
Difficulty
4/5 (estimated)
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Action · Horror
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Solo only
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Playable
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Library of Ruina?
About 122 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Library of Ruina on?
Library of Ruina is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Library of Ruina have co-op?
No, Library of Ruina is single-player only.
Does Library of Ruina run on Steam Deck?
Playable
What does Library of Ruina cost?
$29.99 on Steam.

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