Dead Man's Draw
Released Feb 2014
Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision.
83% positive · 644 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Dead Man's Draw launched on February 6, 2014 as a complete PC port of the iOS card game. The store description explicitly states "no microtransactions or in-app purchases — all content is available," and the game shipped with its full feature set including 18 traits, dozens of tournaments, and a new PC-exclusive Mermaid mechanic. The only post-launch developer activity was a single patch on February 19, 2014 (v1.01), which addressed AI improvements, UI tweaks, and bug fixes. There have been no further developer posts, no DLC, no announced expansions, and no roadmap of any kind. The game launched as a finished, self-contained product and has received no content updates beyond that initial maintenance patch.
Evidence
Store description states 'no microtransactions or in-app purchases — all content is available,' indicating the game launched as a complete package with no planned ongoing monetization or content additions.
v1.01 patch released shortly after launch with AI improvements, UI fixes, and bug fixes. This is the only developer communication post-launch, and the last known update.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Stardock Entertainment
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure.
Traits and tournaments make every game of Dead Man’s Draw unique. Making your Cannon special ability discard an opponent’s entire suit instead of a single card alters the path to victory for both players. Special tournament rules like collecting the cards from your opponent’s busts force you to approach every turn differently. Dozens of tournaments each bring a unique twist, and each of the 18 traits has a profound effect on gameplay.
Key Features
- Risk vs reward gameplay – Simple and strategic card game puts everything on the line for a single, tense decision
- Create killer combos – Clever use of each card’s special power is key to victory
- Dozens of tournaments – Unique rules add hours of new twists to gameplay
- Eighteen game-changing traits – Customize your gameplay with special powers
- Beautiful art without hardware requirements – Enjoy top-tier presentation and intricately detailed graphics without needing an expensive machine
How it Works
Players take turns drawing cards in search of the greatest number of points. The simple point values of each card are important, but their special abilities are even more critical. Swords steal cards from your opponent, Mystics reveal the next card, and combining a Chest with a Key leads to a huge bounty of bonus treasure. Clever use of each card’s special power leads to victory, but daring to draw is just as important – though any card could lead to a dramatic bust, it could also propel you to glory.Traits and tournaments make every game of Dead Man’s Draw unique. Making your Cannon special ability discard an opponent’s entire suit instead of a single card alters the path to victory for both players. Special tournament rules like collecting the cards from your opponent’s busts force you to approach every turn differently. Dozens of tournaments each bring a unique twist, and each of the 18 traits has a profound effect on gameplay.
Upgraded for PC
The original Dead Man’s Draw on iOS was praised by users on iTunes (4.5-star average) and critics alike, getting positive reviews from , , , and more. This PC version is better than ever:- No microtransactions or in-app purchases – all content is available, and traits can be used without spending gold
- New Mermaid suit ability – Mermaids now allow you to replay a card in the river, leading to even bigger combos and epic turns
- New Sirens trait – Steal any card your opponent replays with a Mermaid
- Rebuilt for PC – Higher-resolution graphics and a UI specifically built for mouse-driven play
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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