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Wildfrost
Developer Deadpan Games, Gaziter
Wildfrost is a 2023 roguelike deck-building game developed by Deadpan Games and Gaziter and published by Chucklefish. It was originally released for the Nintendo Switch and Windows and ported to Android, iOS, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2024. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
392 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
193 positive · 24 negative
95% range 84–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 193 | 24 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 62 | 1 | 67 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 0 | 19 |
| Mastodon * | 7 | 1 | 14 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
5,349 of 5,839 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 185 yes, 22 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 207 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (7,355 of 8,867 positive).
Many find the game rewarding once mastered, with a steep learning curve that punishes mistakes. [1][2][3]
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Representative posts
- [11]
This game is fun, its got a lot of charm that i look for in other games, i like that it allows you to really push your units to extremes, so much so that you can make characters that one-turn entire bosses. The problem lies in the run after, when you're expected to defeat the god card that won your last run. Essentially, once you hit a certain power level or create a strong enough combo, you've ruined all of your …
- [12]
I have been playing Wildfrost ever since its launch. There used to be balance issues such as turn 0 infinites or practically invincible final bosses, but those have been patched out. What remains is an extremely good roguelike. Wildfrost punishes every single mistake you make. You misjudged the turn order? Dead. You overlooked an enemy's special effect? Dead. You failed to anticipate how the boss will pressure you …
- [1]
I think that every roguelike deckbuilder has that "oh I get it now" moment where playing the game pretty much becomes second nature like breathing and I think hitting that moment is the most rewarding part of any roguelike, especially with this game. I think that Wildfrost's barrier of entry can be quite steep but it is absurdly rewarding to master this game, as soon as you get over that hurdle of understanding how …
- [4]
If you like roguelike deckbuilders, this game has it all. The mechanics focused on the turn timer and positioning of your units is easy to learn, but hard to master, and is the main standout that makes wildfrost as unique as it is, therefore: Interesting, very unique mechanics: check Upbeat, nice background music: check Good sound and visual effects: check Very distinct and cute artstyle: check Rng that feels pretty …
- [2]
Probably my favorite roguelike deckbuilder. Not as hard as launch, but still a decent challenge (especially with the ascension-like mechanic) The game is pretty easy to understand, and most of your deaths will come from small miscalculations and missed interactions. Imo, it's never unfair, but it can be really frustrating for new players. Take your time and try to undertand what you missed after every loss. Music …
Summarised from 34 of the 354 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
89% of the 207 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Wildfrost. The complaint that keeps coming up: steep learning curve can be frustrating. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Wildfrost received positive reviews on Metacritic. PC Gamer wrote that the game had a "perfect balance of accessibility and strategic depth" and praised the art style, which it said gives it "buckets of personality". Though Rock Paper Shotgun said luck sometimes seems to play too much of a role, they called it "a genuinely fun game, with charming details and rewarding tactical combat". Siliconera said it "suffers from some balance issues", but they said it is "a game as beautiful, cruel, and cold as its sunless environment".
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 392 · most liked firstFree Steam Keys. Hey Lemmy, I have some Steam + other keys that I have laying around that I never used / will never use. Some of them are probably already claimed from friends. Take what you want, but let me know what keys are already claimed / claimed by you and I'll remove them from the list. Enjoy! **NON STEAM** ~~Displate 40% off discount code Redemption Key: EK18B9B4~~ ~~Displate Discount Code 40% off Redemption Key: CW36F543~~ ~~Fanatical Wheel Spin spin to win Redemption Key:…
neutral · AI labelView post →Coming to Game Pass: 12/4 -Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled -Forza Motorsport -Hauntii -Humanity 12/5: -EA Sports WRC -Overthrown 12/9 -Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 12/10 -Wildfrost 1/2 -Carrion 1/7 -Road 96 Some now in Game Pass Standard news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/1...
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a very fun Roguelite Deckbuilder with a lot of cool mechanics. You can bring a limited amout of units to each fight, who you can customize in the run with charms (the same you can do with spells). Each card can have a max of 3 Charms so you can do a lot of interesting combinations. Give your tank unit a charm for multistrike, one for retaliate and one where they get a shield whenever they kill an enemy and you have created a super strong unit. There are countless different combinations…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's the shopkeeper from Wildfrost I drew yesterday. It's a fun game, but wouldn't be nearly so without the incredible artwork of @gaziter.bsky.social
positive · AI labelView post →🎄my Jingle Jam campaign is live!! click here and donate to get the amazing collection of game keys (including Wildfrost, Frostpunk, Two Point Campus, and more!!) tilt.fyi/uVm3qfU3hH
neutral · AI labelView post →Don't buy this game. Not because of the gameplay, but because Chucklefish has refused to pay people who worked on their games before, hiring them as unpaid interns with promises of further employment and crediting, only to fire them and not give credit for their work. While I'm not entirely sure if that applies to this game, it's best to be safe. I'm past the refund point for this, so I'm stuck, but it's best to let everyone know.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New Game Pass Games: 12.4 - Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - Forza Motorsport (Standard) - Hauntii (Standard) - Humanity (Standard) 12.5 - EA Sports WRC - Overthrown 12.9 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 12.10 - Wildfrost 1.2 - Carrion 1.7 - Road 96 news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/1...
neutral · AI labelView post →Jingle Jam 2024 - 18 games for £35 going to charity!. Jingle Jam is a yearly bundle of games where the earnings go to charity! It just started today and will run for 2 weeks, although the keys are limited so they might run out of games before the sale ends. The games: * Dungeons & Generate Gamblers * Wildfrost * Two Point Campus * Patrick's Parabox * Shadows of Doubt * For the King 2 * Citizen Sleeper * Another Crab's Treasure * Mars First Logistics * Sticky Business * Hadean…
neutral · AI labelView post →I bitched a bit about how harsh Wildfrost can be at the end of my vid a while back: youtu.be/U0wLELfnr_E This becomes less of an issue if you just play it a ton, and I am duty bound to report that I have now played it a ton.
positive · AI labelView post →so, I'm playing this fun deckbuilder game called Wildfrost. One card attacks every time an ally is sacrificed. When dead allies come back they have ability debuffs. But one of our allies has 1/1 stats, so they can't be debuffed after he's sacrificed. So I've basically made a human sacrifice machine
positive · AI labelView post →Game Pass Standard: -Crash Bandicoot 4 (today) -Star Trucker (6/18) -Wildfrost (6/18) -Call of Duty: WWII (6/30) -Little Nightmares II (7/1) -Rise of the Tomb Raider (7/1)
neutral · AI labelView post →ive made an oc for #wildfrost since i love that game sm. her name is kindle!! #pixelart #art
positive · AI labelView post →the developers of the Goobers mod for Wildfrost hid a WHOLE ASS NEW CLAN behind a semi-secret superboss. Absolutely fucking buckwild. Best mod of best game.
positive · AI labelView post →Should I get Monster Train or Inscryption?. TL;DR: Which game you like better, Monster Train or Inscryption? When I first bought Slay The Spire, I thought I was going to hate it. Never been much into deckbuilding games, roguelites even less. I ended up absolutely loving the game. Building unique fun decks, adapting to the RNG, planning a way to beat the heart. I loved every second of it. I spent 500 hours on the game so far. I beat A20 with every character, completed every achievement.…
neutral · AI labelView post →I was commissioned to draw a Youtube thumbnail for a friend's streams of the indie game Wildfrost! I drew custom art for the cards to match the style of the game itself, then drew my friend in a Yugioh style. #Blutoid #IRavenArt #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →In the style of Slay The Spire : Griftlands, Monster Train, Wildfrost, Accross The Obelisk, Dicey Dungeons (kinda) More action oriented : Risk of Rain Returns, Risk of Rain 2 (both games are awesome and quite different), Rogue Legacy 1 & 2, Gunfire Reborn, Spelunky 1 & 2 Unique : Balatro, Noita, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Cultist Simulator, Ballionaire, Luck Be A Landlord Feel free to search about any of these games or ask some questions about them.
neutral · AI labelView post →there is an enemy in Wildfrost named the Grink. That alone should sell you on the game
positive · AI labelView post →[Steam] Jingle Jam (last day), also free codes for ca. 20 games. [Jingle jam](https://jinglejam.tiltify.com) is a yearly donation drive by the streamer / youtube group [yogscast](https://www.twitch.tv/yogscast) where every year one can get different amounts of game codes for a minimum donation of 35$. I donated twice this year, so these codes are available. try em until january when they get disabled, or donate yourself today, only 6 hours left): *Edit: added \* in front of entries that have…
neutral · AI labelView post →Second: Wildfrost ❄️ Developed by Gaziter & OneGameWill and published by Chucklefish, this hit card game is as cute as it is challenging! Easy to pick up but tough to master, it was one of last year's standout indie games. Don't miss it!
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is fun, its got a lot of charm that i look for in other games, i like that it allows you to really push your units to extremes, so much so that you can make characters that one-turn entire bosses. The problem lies in the run after, when you're expected to defeat the god card that won your last run. Essentially, once you hit a certain power level or create a strong enough combo, you've ruined all of your future playthroughs, by being unable to defeat your previous run's champion. Its a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been playing Wildfrost ever since its launch. There used to be balance issues such as turn 0 infinites or practically invincible final bosses, but those have been patched out. What remains is an extremely good roguelike. Wildfrost punishes every single mistake you make. You misjudged the turn order? Dead. You overlooked an enemy's special effect? Dead. You failed to anticipate how the boss will pressure you several turns into the fight? Dead. You identify your win-condition, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →💙BSKY Introduction Thread: Vtuber Edition ☁️ 🐾Name: RioRioRiola~🌟 📺Platforms: Twitch, Bsky, Twitter, Youtube & TikTok 🎀When I Started: Not sure 2020ish? 🎮Favorite Games: Minecraft, Pokemon, WildFrost 👽Content: Gaming, Art, Game Shows & Song Covers 💜Twitch: twitch.tv/riorioriola #vtuberuprising
neutral · AI labelView post →Playing more Wildfrost today. Hopefully we'll make some progress and get more things unlocked 🤞 Stream is live, tea is brewing. Cya soon! ----> twitch.tv/stephenjoys
neutral · AI labelView post →2024 was a good year for me - released two soundtrack albums, one for VR-game Masters of Light and one for Loco Motive. Also released the Wildfrost soundtrack on vinyl 🙌 2025 is already looking to be filled with a range of exciting projects, time to dig in 🤩
neutral · AI labelView post →The art style will draw you in, but the gameplay is fun and will keep you playing! The ending is inventive. I just wish they'd come out with more content for the game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally returning to streaming this Friday at 11am ET!!! Think my first game Imma play is Wildfrost! Ive been wanting to play this game for forever now and cant wait to experience it with yall. Twitch.tv/Malcheor
neutral · AI labelView post →Soft locked myself after beating the game the 1st time due to the way they designed the play-through that follows. I understand the gimmick, but it's also a game breaking design that makes replayability annoying to the point where I'm not going to continue playing anymore. Outside of this, the game is fun for the genre. I want to like it, but I'm very annoyed that my only time beating this game will be my only time beating it without 20+ hours of RNG luck to do it a 2nd time. Please fix…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good morning folks! 🌟 Today we'll be playing indie games, starting with Wildfrost! ❄️ I've been itching to play this game for forever, hope to see you there for a coffee and a catch-up! ✨ www.twitch.tv/nordenheim
neutral · AI labelView post →Charm merchant from Wild Frost. Could clean this one up a bit but it's fine. I love this games art so much... Go play this game if you haven't <3 [ #art #WildFrost ]
positive · AI labelView post →Quite a unique spin on the deckbuilder roguelike/roguelite/roguewhatever genre. It plays REALLY different from Slay the Spire, Balatro and similar games but at the same time it scratches the same itch. Also I think MegaCrit (Slay the Spire company) kinda yoinked some ideas from this game for STS2. STS2 allows you to augment some of your cards with events, like making them do more damage, draw 2 cards when played, etc. This is basically the same thing as the Charms in Wildfrost. But Wildfrost…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#wildfrost was a game I NEVER expected to be so into, but through it I met some wonderful folks, and even learned how to mod the game to add in my own cards, with help from said folks. I tip my hat towards the modding community. And thank you for the year of memories. [ #art, #myart, #artris ]
positive · AI labelView post →I think that every roguelike deckbuilder has that "oh I get it now" moment where playing the game pretty much becomes second nature like breathing and I think hitting that moment is the most rewarding part of any roguelike, especially with this game. I think that Wildfrost's barrier of entry can be quite steep but it is absurdly rewarding to master this game, as soon as you get over that hurdle of understanding how the game works it really feels like you get the perfect balance of skill,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Goooooood morning yall!! Today is the day! I will be streaming in just a lil over an hour! We will be playing a new game Wildfrost! There are new emotes, new pfp, and even two new secret commands yall need to discover! Cannot wait to see everyone soon!!! twitch.tv/malcheor
neutral · AI labelView post →Today I'm finally playing Wildfrost. It's been in my To Be Played pile for aaaages so lets get started! Stream is live, tea is brewing. Cya soon! ----> twitch.tv/stephenjoys
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2023's shortlist. * BEST ACTION AND ADVENTURE GAME * Auroch Digital: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun * Out of the Bit Ltd: Full Void * Pentakill Studios: The Occultist * Rain Games: Teslagrad 2 * Sloclap: SiFU * Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon: Call of the Mountain * Sony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War Ragnarök * Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me * The…
neutral · AI labelView post →My personal thoughts as someone who has explored the Roguelike Deck Builder genre thoroughly: I've beaten the Storm Guardian with all 3 tribes. -Caveat: I haven't unlocked everything (and who knows, maybe the game becomes drastically better with some unlocks), because the further climb isn't really worth the squeeze to me. This game gives you very uneven choices for deck building. You have to force some keywords/ very few archtypes for each tribe to survive otherwise the enemy scaling…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute banger of a card roguelite. Loads of mechanics and different cards, allowing for huge amount of strategies. Heavily recommended to anyone and especially for lovers of this genre!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our artist made Wildfrost pets in CatCha’s art style! Want a part two with an other game / other pets ? @gaziter.bsky.social @chucklefishltd.bsky.social #indiegame #roguelike #cozygame #catgame
neutral · AI labelView post →Wildfrost maybe my game of the year of 2026
positive · AI labelView post →My primary school aged daughter and I play this game together; we discuss tactics, tell tales about our adventuring party and generally have a great time. This game is a lot of fun. Easy to learn, but with a surprising amount of depth and with its "you've won?" mechanic it gets harder over time as you get better over time. An easy recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Jingle Jam 2024 Games Collection. Donate 45 bucks to charities and get 18 games Shadows of Doubt Wildfrost For the King 2 Frostpunk Sticky Business Fights in Tight Spaces Scorn Eternights Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Death Sprint 66 Orcs Must Die 3 Submachine: Legacy Hadean Tactics Patrick's Parabox Mars First Logistics Another Crab's Treasure Citizen Sleeper Two Point Campus
neutral · AI labelView post →I made a #Everhaven / #ProjectDragon mod for the game #Wildfrost! It's probably pretty unbalanced at the moment but it's my way to show my love for the project! You can check it out on the workshop page! #BringBackProjectDragon steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
positive · AI labelView post →Two drawings ive made for @mapletail.bsky.social !! Trying new techniques like Laso tool + airbrush has really gotten me close to my art goals! . . . #wildfrost #artist #art #cat #videogames #artsky
neutral · AI labelView post →Lots of potential, but there really should be a "preview turn" mechanic. (Some of the mechanics are randomized, but then it should just show a random run or something.) The amount of mechanics, especially mechanics that are not explained well enough to predict the first time around, that are relevant for a single turn is too large to simulate in my head. Multiple times I've lost because I thought I had the perfect turn and it turns out that I mis-understood some order of operations. If this…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello everyone! If you want to see me tackle a tough Roguelike deck building game with a cute art style, than check out my Wildfrost series here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #YutoIsoya #Wildfrost #Chucklefish #indiedev #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →The incredible level of visual polish kept me going for a bit, but mechanically it feels like it's missing something. Losses feel unfair more often than not as you get bad rolls on characters and enemy types. Sometimes it feels like the game is counter-picking your strategy with enemy groups your team has no chance against despite being prepared for nearly every other battle. Other times an enemy will apply a debuff that has a teammate randomly targeting your main unit and ending the run…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some weeks ago I've produced 4 making of videos about my sound design process for the video game #Wildfrost ❄️ They were part of the awesome #saveandsound event, hosted by @hansito.glasscannon.biz and Bedtime Digital 🤘 I now uploaded them to YouTube. This is the first one: youtu.be/CwuO87FbZtk?...
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't like this game because they don't do predictions themselves for damage and it's too time consuming to play this manually calculating everything. Slay the spire doesn't have this sort of issue as there's far less going on in a round. Play monster train instead if you're also not interested in calculating everything else out yourself every round.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm in lesbians with this funny card game LIVE NOW IN THE FROSTED WILDS www.twitch.tv/duggerjugger... #twitch #wildfrost #vtuber
positive · AI labelView post →6/10 needs more unlockable starting upgrades not just choose a card. like 1 + to all stats on hero or 100 starting gold. tiny things to help with runs cause this RNG is some BS most of the time. that or you get a cheese build and just cheese your way past everything + workshop + workshop does not stop progression or achievements + music + art style + gameplay for the most part
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a very visually polished game. They clearly put thought into the mechanics and accessibility options. But there's one major flaw that's core to the game's design. The commander card is your lose condition. There are too many area attacks, counter attacks, and reflects. As a tactics gamer, it's infuriating seeing my commander is next to attack and will hit something that will kill it in retribution. You can switch them to another lane, but when it's a big boss, or there are multiple…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Play Time: 54hrs Achievements: 21 of 27. 78% Date/Version: April 25th 2026 Rating: 7 out of 10 Wildfrost a card battler deck builder set in “unique” world where you have companions, and other champions who'll fight along side you to victory. It's a enjoyable game and maybe you'll like it. What makes this game a bit different from a few other games in the attack grid system, recall system, and reinforcement countdown. The battles are done on a 2 grid system, where each unit has a timer that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a Slay the Spire fan, this game flew very much under the radar for me up until very recently. I actually discovered this game on Spotify, as I was listening to the STS soundtrack and the algorithm picked up a track from this game a bit later on - and it blew my mind how melodic it was, had me bopping before I could stop and say "Wait, what is THIS?". I immediately purchased and installed the game, and to my surprise, it lived up to the hype of the soundtrack. Wildfrost is an incredibly fun…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SUCH a gem. This game is a wonderful spin on the rogue-like genre. The idea of having to overdo/outwit your past self to continue on is simply delightful!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is challenging to be sure, but it doesn't feel unfair. There's tremendous input randomness, but very low output randomness. After you play a card, the board follows a fixed pattern to resolve itself. With this in mind, you can envision the state of the board after the turn finishes and plan accordingly. As a result, whenever you die, it doesn't feel like the game is BS, it feels like it's your own fault and you can reflect on your decisions, identify what got you killed, and improve…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like roguelike deckbuilders, this game has it all. The mechanics focused on the turn timer and positioning of your units is easy to learn, but hard to master, and is the main standout that makes wildfrost as unique as it is, therefore: Interesting, very unique mechanics: check Upbeat, nice background music: check Good sound and visual effects: check Very distinct and cute artstyle: check Rng that feels pretty good most of the time (damn yank charms): check Meta progression that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know Wildfrost isn't really animated, but even the little movement the game has adds so much character. So, seeing some of your characters fully animated would be a treat.
positive · AI labelView post →I've played Wildfrost, but I don't feel confident in recommending it, because it's quite hard and very RNG-based. But, maybe that's your thing. Honestly, I played it just for the art style lol
neutral · AI labelView post →The most painful game I ever played, but DAMN if it doesn't feel rewarding when you win. Genuinely one of the funnest deckbuilders out there. Though it can feel unfair ... until you realize everything you could have done as you gain experience. Not for the faint of heart, it deserves it's reputation as one of the hardest.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wildfrost is probably the easiest game of its genre to understand. It's a good thing that part's easy, because completing a run will prove to be a difficult endeavor, requiring your complete attention at some points. The difficulty modifier bells give the player many options for how they want to tackle their challenges and the artstyle and music make the game exceed your expectations.
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