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A movement in alternative games

Featuring gameplay centered around the strategic use of cards, these games often involve building decks, managing resources, and executing tactical decisions. Players might encounter various mechanics such as turn-based combat, deckbuilding, and card collection.

Games that defy the traditional approach to game design and offer unique, interesting and often strange experiences.

Focused on using its text, moreso than its visuals or audio, to tell the bulk of its story/plot. (Still can have great audio and visuals, though!)