Into The Grid

Into The Grid

Early access since Nov 2025

Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!

82% positive · 226 reviews
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In early access, still in active development
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Active Development

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Evaluation

Into The Grid is in Early Access, having launched on November 10, 2025. Since launch, Flatline Studios has maintained one of the most active Early Access development cadences visible in this data set. Four major updates have shipped in roughly nine months: - **v0.2.0 "Collapsing Clusters"** (December 19, 2025) — introduced a new core map exploration mechanic. - **v0.3.0 "Metaprogression Update"** (May 4, 2026) — the team's largest update to date, adding a full meta-progression system with perks, missions, and an overhauled map UI. - **v0.4.0 "Events & Layer Ports"** (July 27, 2026) — added a narrative event system, layer-to-layer transition modifiers, virus cards, executable cards, and card "chroming." The developer explicitly noted that additional Event types, Layer Ports, and the Alarm System's custom corporation effects are still in development. - **v0.4.1** (August 3, 2026) — a follow-up patch adding 15 more Events, just two weeks after v0.4.0. Between major updates, the team has shipped six feature patches and eight bug fixes. An Early Access roadmap was published at launch (November 14, 2025), and a developer status post on April 17, 2026 described the team as "all hands on deck" working toward their full vision for the game. The Steam Deck compatibility post (originally November 2025, updated August 10, 2026) reaffirms ongoing plans for full controller support and UI improvements as part of the active roadmap. The developer has been clear that several systems remain unfinished: the Ascension difficulty system, Card Statuses, custom Alarm Raising effects per corporation, and more events and layer ports are all explicitly described as upcoming. This game is progressing steadily toward its 1.0 release with frequent, substantive updates.
Evidence
v0.4.1 patch shipped with 15 new Events and bug fixes, described as celebrating the Cyberpunk Fest — developer's most recent communication.
news post · Aug 3, 2026 source content shipped
high
v0.4.0 'Events & Layer Ports' major update launched, introducing the Event System, Layer Ports, Virus cards, Executable cards, and card Chroming. Developer explicitly states more Events, Layer Ports, and Alarm System features are still in development.
news post · Jul 27, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Flatline Studios
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Ever wondered what the love child of a Roguelike Deckbuilder and a Tabletop Boardgame would look like? Here’s the answer: Into The Grid features action-packed card battles and deeply tactical map exploration with resource management.

We designed a unique dual-resource system where each card is played for its effect while simultaneously generating Virtual Memory (VIM), which allows the player to take advantage of even the most suboptimal hands. Use your VIM to activate your Commands during battle and obliterate your enemies’ defenses!

Exploit the Commands - powerful unlockable skills that can be the difference between victory and defeat. Choose them wisely, sync them with your deck, and strategically deploy them for knockout wins.

The Grid is the infinite digital landscape where information lives. Full of riches and dangers, it’s a place where only the sharpest minds can thrive. Experience a layer of depth never seen before in the genre; consider every move as if it were your last because it might be. Fight or flee? Visit this area now or later? Cash in a reward immediately, or hold on to it for an even bigger payoff? The choice is yours, as well as the punishment and the profit.

The Repo is your arsenal, and its program cards, your weapons. Get new Programs as you explore, upgrade your favorites and remove your less effective ones to optimize you combat abilities.

As a hacker, your Console is an extension of your mind and body. Customize it to match your playstyle by unlocking hardware mods and perks. The more you hone your skills, the more options you’ll discover!

Into The Grid includes different characters, each with its own gameplay mechanics, art, and story arcs (single player campaigns available at full launch).

Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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