Indies' Lies

Indies' Lies

Released Jan 2023

A roguelike deck-building game where you craft a deck, spark talents, discover runes, and assemble your team with partners' cards! Play unique stories for every character and explore a world caught in the clash of gods. New Puppeteer DLC just released!

75% positive · 790 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Indies' Lies launched on January 15, 2023 and has since received a steady stream of post-launch content. The base game was updated with new features (custom difficulty system in May 2023, multiple character and card balance patches) and a free major content drop in February 2024 that added a new game mode, new skins, a new map, and a new boss to celebrate Lunar New Year. On August 29, 2024, the second and most recent paid DLC — "Desires Flowing" — shipped, introducing the Puppeteer class with three new characters, 100+ new cards, a new Follower mechanic, new enemies, and story content. Both DLCs listed on the store are now released, with no unreleased DLC entries remaining. The short store description mentions "New Puppeteer DLC just released!" — this refers to the Desires Flowing DLC that launched August 29, 2024, confirming that was the last major content addition to the base game. Crucially, the developer's focus has since shifted to a full sequel. In February 2024, the developer announced "Indies 2: Burning Kindling" (later renamed Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed), and on November 12, 2025, that sequel launched as a separate product on Steam. The developer's post accompanying the sequel's launch reflects back on the original Indies' Lies as the foundation for what came after, with no mention of additional planned content for the original game. The last bug fix for Indies' Lies was posted on September 2, 2024, shortly after the Desires Flowing DLC launched. All released DLC has shipped, the developer's team has moved on to actively supporting a sequel, and there are no announcements of further content for the original game. The content for Indies' Lies appears complete as of the Desires Flowing DLC launch on August 29, 2024.
Evidence
Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed (the sequel) launched as a separate Steam game. The developer's post reflects on the original Indies' Lies as a completed foundation, with no mention of further content planned for the original game.
news post · Nov 12, 2025 source development ending
high
Desires Flowing DLC released on August 29, 2024 — the most recent paid content for the game, adding the Puppeteer class and new mechanics.
dlc listing · Aug 29, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jan 2023

Media

Details

Publisher
Erabit
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game


  • Fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilding Classics
  • 12 characters from 4 classes to create your team
  • Over 700 cards, 160 Talents, 90 enemies, and 50 items
  • Deckbuilding agility to replace cards or enhance them with Runes
  • High replay value due to procedural generation for each run
  • Paths with story events and mini-games entertainment
  • Deep lore of Mekaa history and character story



Choose from 12 characters to make the team. Each char has their own and class’ cards, mechanics, and stats. While a hero sets up the main direction, it is your choice whom to invite to the party — debuffer, card spammer, or fire healer.

Over 700 cards that can be combined with Runes, procedurally generated tree from 160 Talents, and 50 items — all at your hands to face over 90 different enemies. Replace cards and adjust your deck on the go.

Continent Mekaa has a rich history, pieces of which you learn playing the Adventure mode. Each of the playable characters also has their own Story that lets you live through the most meaningful times of their lives.

Indies’ Lies is a journey in the Dark Fantasy Steampunk world. You fight your way in the world on the verge between Medieval times and the industrial revolution. Complete Camp quests, play many mini-games, and discover on-map events — each game will be different!

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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