Phantomancer

Phantomancer

Released Apr 2025

Phantomancer is a deck-building roguelike where you summon phantoms to fight. Defeat the monsters threatening humanity and uncover the story of two sisters.

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Evaluation

Phantomancer is a solo-developed deck-building roguelike that launched on April 10, 2025. The developer has been consistently active since launch, shipping a significant content update — Ver1.1.0 on June 27, 2025 — that added a new "Hinano Adventure" mode with two unique starting decks, 36 new cards, and a revamped card pick system. An artbook DLC also released alongside that update. Prior to the major update, the developer shipped multiple balance and feature patches in April 2025. Bug fix patches have continued regularly since the major update, with the most recent on May 6, 2026, indicating the developer remains actively engaged with the game. The developer has not announced any additional named content or a second major update, but they also have not stated that development is complete. Given the sustained post-launch update activity with no conclusion announced, the game is best understood as continuing to receive developer attention.
Evidence
Major update Ver1.1.0 shipped, adding Hinano Adventure mode with two new starting decks, 36 new cards, and a revamped card pick system with randomized card set selection.
news post · Jun 27, 2025 source content shipped
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Phantomancer officially launched on Steam on April 10, 2025 as a fully released deck-building roguelike.
news post · Apr 10, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jun 2025

Media

Details

Publisher
Cloudgear Games
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

About This Game

Phantomancer is a deck-building roguelike developed by a solo creator, where players progress by collecting cards and ultimately aim to defeat the final boss.

Hitoyo, a magician tasked by the Magic Association, embarks on a journey to defeat the emerging monsters.

  • Fight Using Cards

In battles, players draw cards at random from their deck to fight.

In addition to the deck, this game introduces a unique area called the "Pouch."

Cards placed in the Pouch can be used anytime, regardless of card draws.

With over 150 cards available, every game offers a fresh experience.

Cards are unlocked progressively as you play.

(Note: While unlocked cards persist between games, there are no elements that carry over numerical upgrades to cards or stats.)

  • Summon Phantoms

Phantoms help attack enemies and protect the hero from incoming attacks.

You can also summon higher-tier Phantoms by using other Phantoms as a cost.

Advanced Phantoms reside in the Pouch, allowing them to be used anytime without relying on draws.

  • Use Spells and Items

Spell cards are discarded after use.

Item cards remain in the Pouch for convenient access but are destroyed after use.

  • Collect Cards

Cards can be obtained as battle rewards or purchased from shops.

While there are no limits to the number of cards in your deck, the Pouch has a maximum capacity.

Strategically balance between reusable Advanced Phantoms and consumable Items.

You can strengthen your cards by using "Fruits" acquired during play.

Choose which card to enhance with which Fruit to suit your strategy.

Discover powerful combinations and create a unique, special deck!

  • Challenge the Run Mode

Higher difficulty modes allow you to select your starting deck.

Each difficulty cleared reveals more of the backstory of Hitoyo and her sister Hinano.

Uncover the memories hidden within the cards as you progress.

Regarding Streaming and Fan Creations

You are welcome to post or live stream gameplay videos, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, without notifying the creator.

There are no particular restrictions on derivative works as long as they are created by individuals.

If you are a corporation planning to use them for commercial purposes, please contact us separately.

However, please refrain from creating content that could be mistaken as official, damages the game's reputation, or otherwise causes harm to the creator.

This guideline is subject to change without prior notice.

Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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