The Lost Glitches

The Lost Glitches

Released Apr 2025

The Lost Glitches is a tactical card battler designed for instant action. Jump into short, clean PvP battles with 5 free complete starter decks. It’s easy to start, but deep when you want it, master the 5-slot battlefield, unlock skills, and go deeper at your own pace.

74% positive · 357 reviews
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

The Lost Glitches is a free-to-play tactical card battler that launched on April 29, 2025. Since launch, the developer has maintained a consistent and active update cadence, shipping major content updates approximately every 1–3 months: the "Scrap & Stitch" crafting update with 20+ new cards (June 26, 2025), a 20-card expansion with AI improvements (November 11, 2025), the "Unlock Everything" update introducing two new DLCs and Draft Mode (February 10, 2026), a full seasonal card batch for the Sentinels of Eternity syndicate (March 17, 2026), and another 20-card drop for the Adamant Hands syndicate (April 17, 2026). The game is explicitly designed around an ongoing seasonal structure. In a March 17, 2026 announcement, the developer confirmed that every new season will deliver a fresh batch of 20 cards, with seasonal competitive tournaments running on a fixed schedule. Additional mechanics — Potions and Skill Counter Manipulation — were confirmed as still in development for gradual future release. The developer's original May 2025 roadmap also outlined long-term goals including a five-chapter PvE narrative campaign, none of which has shipped yet. This is a live-service game by design: content rotates on a seasonal basis, monetized through booster packs, cosmetic DLC, and a "Full Collection" unlock, with competitive rewards tied to each season's ladder. There is no indication the developer intends to wind down content delivery — the most recent major update was April 17, 2026, and ongoing seasonal commitments are active.
Evidence
20 new cards added for the Adamant Hands syndicate, the most recent major content drop, continuing the new-every-season card release model.
news post · Apr 17, 2026 source content shipped
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Developer announces a permanent seasonal format: every new season will drop 20 fresh cards into the pool, with recurring competitive tournaments on the first Friday of each season. Potions and Skill Counter Manipulation confirmed as upcoming mechanics still in development.
news post · Mar 17, 2026 source content planned
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Mimunga LLC
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Easy to Start. Tactical to Master.

The Lost Glitches is a tactical card battler built to respect your time. We stripped away the barriers so you can get straight to the fight.

Whether you are a genre veteran or a newcomer, the gameplay is designed to be accessible instantly. There is no steep learning curve preventing you from your first win, but the strategic ceiling ensures that mastery is a long-term pursuit.

Instant Action with 5 Free Complete Decks

Forget the initial grind or the fear of picking the "wrong" cards. You begin fully equipped with five distinct starter decks, allowing you to jump straight into short, clean PvP battles.

  • Zero Setup Friction: Pick a playstyle—whether it's rushing down opponents or controlling the board—and enter matchmaking immediately.

  • The 5-Slot Battlefield: In these quick sessions, space is your most valuable resource. You can’t just flood the arena—you have to curate it.

  • Beyond the Glitches: Victory isn't just about your units. True mastery comes from the perfect timing of instant cards and the strategic use of persistent Skills—abilities that remain visible on the board, forcing your opponent to adapt to your build.

Go Deeper at Your Pace

Depth is optional and strictly on your terms. You can enjoy the game casually with the starter decks, or dive into the mechanics when you are ready to refine your craft.

  • Skill Trees: As you play, you can unlock 20+ skills to slightly alter how your deck performs.

  • Mix Syndicates: There are no rigid class lock-ins. Smash together different factions to find synergies that the meta hasn't discovered yet.

  • Ranked When You're Ready: The competitive ladder is there when you want to test your skills, but private matches and casual play are always open for testing wild ideas.

Fair Play & The Joy of Collecting

The Lost Glitches is Free to Play and designed to be generous. We reward your playtime with ample currency to open packs and build your library without spending a dime. However, we also believe in options:

  • Skip the Grind: If you prefer a full-access experience, you can purchase the Complete Collection DLC to instantly unlock every functional card in the base set. The option to open booster packs and gradually build your collection remains.

  • Express Your Style: A separate Cosmetics DLC is available for those who want to maximize their visual flair immediately.

The Thrill Remains. Even if you own the Complete Collection, the joy of cracking packs never fades. Booster packs drop "Collector's Editions"—stunning alternate skins of the cards you know and love. Whether you grind or buy, your collection will always be unique to you.

Features

  • Tactical Card Battler: A notch deeper than simple card snappers, but faster than complex TCGs.

  • 5-Slot Board: Unique positional gameplay where blocking and slot management are key.

  • Instant Action: 5 Starter Decks included from the start.

  • 300+ Cards: A massive library of Glitches and Software to collect.

  • Persistent Progression: Unlock visible Skills over time to specialize your strategy.

  • Competitive & Casual: Ranked matchmaking for the climbers, private lobbies for the theory-crafters.

  • Daily & Monthly Rewards: A fair economy that rewards gameplay with booster packs and items.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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