Action

Book of Demons

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.5

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 13, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureRPGCasualIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this game

Book of Demons is a deck-building hack and slash adventure, with a dark theme reminiscent of classics of the PC ARPG genre.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Distinctive paper-cutout art direction and storybook presentation.
Card-based skills and equipment reshape action-RPG progression.
Flexiscope adjusts campaign length for shorter play sessions.
Streamlined controls and simplified systems ease entry.
Playful narration and humor support a storybook tone.

Cons

Combat relies on repeated straightforward attacks against enemy groups.
Card-based builds have limited variety and strategic depth.
Uses a simplified Diablo-style formula.
Later progression repeats activities for stronger cards and upgrades.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Book of Demons

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.5

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 13, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureRPGCasualIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 4 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Book of Demons is a deck-building hack and slash adventure, with a dark theme reminiscent of classics of the PC ARPG genre.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Distinctive paper-cutout art direction and storybook presentation.
Card-based skills and equipment reshape action-RPG progression.
Flexiscope adjusts campaign length for shorter play sessions.
Streamlined controls and simplified systems ease entry.
Playful narration and humor support a storybook tone.

Cons

Combat relies on repeated straightforward attacks against enemy groups.
Card-based builds have limited variety and strategic depth.
Uses a simplified Diablo-style formula.
Later progression repeats activities for stronger cards and upgrades.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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1 wildcard pick included — a deliberate change of pace, with the reason shown on the card.

Strong match

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Dustbound

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upPC

Why it matches

Build a deck around card combinations; Action combat

Strong match

Click to expand

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Role-playing (RPG)PC

Why it matches

Build a deck around card combinations; Fight with melee weapons

Good match

Click to expand

Ashes of Morgravia

Role-playing (RPG)PC

Why it matches

Build a deck around card combinations

Good match

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Minion Masters

ActionPCXbox

Why it matches

Build a deck around card combinations

WildcardGood match

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The Warlin of Heroes

ActionPC

🎲Why this wildcard

Fight with melee weapons
Key difference: a text- or interface-led presentation rather than an overhead view
Worth exploring for: run-based progression

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