Inscryption

Inscryption

Released Oct 2021

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

96% positive · 147K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Inscryption launched on October 19, 2021 and received a series of post-launch bug fix patches followed by the free Kaycee's Mod mini-expansion, which entered beta in December 2021 and fully released on March 17, 2022. On that same day, developer Daniel Mullins explicitly stated: "This is likely the end of any major new content for Inscryption. Thanks once again for playing and creating a positive community around it! Time to get cracking on the next one I think." This is a clear, direct statement from the developer that major content development for Inscryption is complete. Following Kaycee's Mod, the only additional update was a Mac and Linux port in June 2022. In December 2023, Daniel Mullins announced his next project, Pony Island 2, confirming his focus has moved on. The sole DLC listed is the soundtrack, which released at launch. There is no unshipped content and no indication of any planned additions to the game.
Evidence
Daniel Mullins announces Pony Island 2 as his next game after Inscryption, confirming the studio's focus has moved on.
news post · Dec 8, 2023 source development ending
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Kaycee's Mod released as a free mini-expansion. Developer explicitly states this is 'likely the end of any major new content for Inscryption' and signals moving on to their next project.
news post · Mar 17, 2022 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Oct 2021

Media

Details

Publisher
Devolver Digital
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the creator of Pony Island and The Hex comes the latest mind-melting, self-destructing love letter to video games. Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscribed upon the cards...

In Inscryption you will...

  • Acquire a deck of woodland creature cards by draft, surgery, and self mutilation

  • Unlock the secrets lurking behind the walls of Leshy's cabin

  • Embark on an unexpected and deeply disturbing odyssey

Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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