Runespell: Overture
Released Jul 2011
This role-playing game, set in an alternate medieval Europe, combines poker mechanics with power ups and collectible cards.
74% positive · 388 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Runespell: Overture launched on Steam on July 20, 2011. All 34 developer news posts are from the lead-up to and around that launch — covering the beta period and the release announcement. There is no post-launch developer communication of any kind: no patches, no DLC, no expansions, and no roadmap. The store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained experience with a defined feature set. No DLC was ever listed. This game launched as a finished product and has received no post-launch content or updates from the developer in the nearly 15 years since release.
Evidence
Developer announced the game going live on Steam within 18 hours — this is the final pre-launch post and the last substantive developer communication.
Store description presents a complete, self-contained RPG with a defined feature set, no mention of post-launch content, DLC, or updates of any kind.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Mystic Box
Achievements
35
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas. The player takes on the role of the Changeling, the son of a monster god, in search of his nemesis.
The game is available on PC and iPad
Key Features:
- Innovative mythic poker system using poker mechanics to battle your opponents
- Unlock power ups and special attacks available as collectable cards in the game
- Combine your skills in short bursts of active play or long sessions of questing and battles
- Defeat more than 30 monsters types each with a unique card set and attack style
- Defeat enemies and make them your pets or allies
- Unlock new battle locations through questing
- Mix of beautiful hand painted backdrops and evocative 3D characters
- A compelling and original story set in an alternate medieval Europe
- Local and online leaderboard
- 20 Steam Achievements
The game is available on PC and iPad
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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