Ancient Enemy
Released Apr 2020
Ancient Enemy is an RPG card battler set in a crumbling world where the forces of evil have already won. Blast distorted enemies with a satisfying range of spells and abilities. Journey into a scarred wilderness and draw power and hope from the landscape to defeat the deadliest foe of all!
89% positive · 514 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Ancient Enemy launched on April 9, 2020 as a complete, self-contained strategic RPG card game. The store description presents it as a finished narrative experience with a defined beginning, middle, and end — including a final duel against the game's nemesis. There is no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or additional content.
The developer, Grey Alien Games, is an active indie micro-studio, and their news feed reflects ongoing activity — but that activity is focused entirely on other games in their catalog: Shadowhand Solitaire (November 2024), Regency Solitaire II (February 2024), Forbidden Solitaire (announced February 2025, demo January 2026, launched April 2026), and Jewel Match Solitaire Fantasy Collector's Edition (June 2025). The sole Ancient Enemy-specific update was a minor patch on November 27, 2024 (v1.06) that added Steam Deck enhancements and minor fixes — maintenance work, not new content.
No DLC has ever been listed for Ancient Enemy. No roadmap, expansion, or future content has been announced for it. The game appears to have launched as a complete, finished product and has received only one minor maintenance patch in the years since. Grey Alien Games' communications make clear their development focus has moved on to new titles.
Evidence
No DLC of any kind has ever been listed for Ancient Enemy on the store — no season pass, no expansions, no additional content packs
V1.06 patch adds Steam Deck improvements and minor fixes — the only Ancient Enemy-specific update in the post-launch period, and purely maintenance in nature
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Grey Alien Games
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Ancient Enemy is a strategic RPG card game in which you make interesting tactical decisions as you battle distorted enemies and overcome challenging puzzles. Face a horde of deadly enemies, each one emerging from a world in which evil has already triumphed. You must not only endure, but also rebuild your powers to vanquish evil and fight one last duel against your monstrous nemesis!
Travel through a scarred landscape with dozens of atmospheric levels, draw power from the Earth, and struggle for the soul of the world itself. Test your skills against a host of foes in unique solitaire-style turn-based combat!
- Innovative, strategic, turn-based combat.
- Blast the Enemy's monstrous lieutenants with a satisfying range of spells and abilities.
- Gather powers from the shattered landscape to heal your mind and enhance your magic.
- Choose your own path through a dark, folkloric story.
- Three difficulty settings ranging from relaxed to nightmare.
- Duel your way to the citadel, and defeat your foe once and for all!
Ancient Enemy is the latest iteration of inventive card game design from Grey Alien Games, this time in collaboration with famed Scottish game artist Jen Pattison, and renowned games designer Jim Rossignol.
Ancient Enemy is an atmospheric turn-based adventure in the spirit of masterpieces such as Darkest Dungeon and Slay The Spire!
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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