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About the Game Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!
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About the Game
Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic.
Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!
Cast spells to attack enemies by spinning Rune Columns like slot reels.
Match results along five Spell Lines to deal damage.
Strategically lock up to 8 Runes in place while others spin for better control.
Customize rune columns in a deck-building experience to suit your strategy.
Add, remove, and modify Runes for personalized gameplay.
Enhance runes with amulets and auras for additional effects when cast.
Explore 150 Trinkets to discover synergies and crazy combos.
Increase damage and damage multipliers.
Trigger Runes multiple times.
Gain extra Rune holds.
Make Runes match with different elements.
Choose starting enemies with unique abilities, balancing risk and reward.
Earn coins for defeating stronger foes and spend them across five specialized shops.
Face extra challenges with elites and bosses for greater rewards.
Hundreds of options including Trinkets, Scrolls, and Enemies.
Every run is unique, offering a fresh gameplay experience each time.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows® 10, Windows® 11
- Processor:
- Quad Core Processor
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 660, Radeon RX 460 or similar dedicated graphics card
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 5 GB available space
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage:
- 1 GB available space
User reviews
Ganryu
Recommended | 15 Mar 2026
86.8h played
Runeborn is a Balatro clone. But, wait, don't leave! I know, clones sound pretty bad in general, but in this particular instance it should not. Runeborn is a better Balatro. Runeborn is a deeper Balatro. Runeborn is a
Helpful: 12
desenquisse
Recommended | 18 Apr 2026
28.4h played
A fantastically addictive game. The early runs are ROUGH, because you only have a few (weak) unlocked trinkets and shops, so I'd say the first few hours are more luck than skill based (luck of getting the very few
Helpful: 2
AMG
Recommended | 18 Apr 2026
74.7h played
It's a Balatro clone, reasonably well done. In this game instead of decks you get spellbooks that determine your playstyle. I completed 3 of the difficulty levels on every spellbook, and enjoyed the experience. In the
Helpful: 0
cheolkeong
Recommended | 13 May 2026
42.2h played
"Balatro" but with magic elemental slot machine. Surprisingly fresh. I respect it when games that wear their inspiration on their sleeves, and boy does this game ever. If you've played and enjoyed Balatro you are
Helpful: 0
fall
Recommended | 14 Mar 2026
14.7h played
I don't ever really play games like this, but have been looking for something different that's more casual but takes some strategy. I'm not a fan of card games, and heard this takes from some of the really fun ones and
Helpful: 0
MegaGrubby
Not recommended | 25 Apr 2026
6.0h played
Incremental and exponential game dependent on unlocks and luck. Skill is irrelevant. Would refund if I could. On my 7th or 8th run and still in the first 3 chapters. My build is the best it could be (all dark synergy, 4
Helpful: 1