Hey everyone! 👋
I'm an indie game designer working with my artist-wife on HELL x SPIN, a hellish TV game-show roguelite. I just released a free browser demo of its Cards mode on itch.io, and I'd love to hear what you think!
🎮 Play the demo: https://sichugames.itch.io/hell-x-spin-cards
So, what's the idea?
I love building poker hands in games like Balatro, but I wanted those hands to actually hit something instead of just scoring points. So I mixed poker with a slot-machine-inspired mechanic: build a hand, spin, and deal damage straight to a demon's face.
Of course, this is Hell, so the demons cheat, the odds are rigged, and the audience wants to see you fail. Luckily, you can collect skills, create powerful synergies, and use Rage to take control of the next turn's randomness.
The Cards mode is just one of four tabletop game modes in the full game. Dice, Chess, and Dominoes each have their own hellish rules and mechanics, too.
The demo takes around 5–10 minutes to complete and runs right in your browser — no download needed.
I'd especially love feedback on two things:
- Does building poker hands to deal damage feel satisfying?
- Is the core mechanic easy to understand, or are there parts that need explaining?
I'm making this game as a small two-person team, so every bit of constructive feedback helps. Thanks for checking it out, and have a hell of a good time! 🔥
Let's ROCK! 🤘