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| HeistGeist is available on Steam with a 60% discount until June 25. |
The compact cyberpunk card RPG that's earning rave reviews drops to its lowest price ever
If you've been craving a cyberpunk experience but don't have 100 hours to explore Night City, HeistGeist might be exactly what you're looking for. Described by many players as "Cyberpunk 2077 as a compact RPG deck-builder," this 2024 title from Doublequote Studio strips away the open-world bloat while delivering a gripping narrative that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
A Steal at Just $7.96
Steam is currently offering a massive 60% discount on HeistGeist, dropping the price from its standard $19.90 to just $7.96. According to SteamDB, this matches the game's previous all-time low, making it the perfect time to jump in. While Steam lists Steam Deck compatibility as "Unknown," the developers have confirmed in a community post that the game runs smoothly on Valve's popular handheld PC.
What Makes HeistGeist Different?
Forget Night City. HeistGeist transports players to a futuristic vision of Central Europe, where corporations, hitmen, and data thieves rule the streets. The story follows Alexandra, a professional thief who becomes the hunted after a botched job in Venice goes sideways. What follows is a carefully crafted narrative that reviewers are calling "one of the best cyberpunk stories in recent gaming."
Get the game here: HeistGeist on Steam
The gameplay loop is where HeistGeist truly shines. Players assemble a team of specialists, plan elaborate heists, and use cards to hack through security systems in pursuit of valuable data. When plans go wrong—and they often do—the game transforms into a tactical card-based RPG where every decision matters.
Combat operates on a turn-based system with meaningful depth. Using cards, Alexandra can attack guards, build defenses, weaken enemies, or set up devastating combos. The order of play is crucial: a low-cost attack followed by a booster and then a powerful finisher can turn the tide of battle. It's a system that rewards strategic thinking and careful planning.
Player Reception: Overwhelmingly Positive
With only around 150 reviews posted so far, HeistGeist has earned an impressive 96% positive rating on Steam. Players are particularly praising:
- The tactical deck-building mechanics and satisfying combo chains
- The strong cyberpunk narrative that rivals AAA titles
- The absence of roguelike elements—no restarting from scratch after defeat
However, some players note that the early game can be punishing. Your starting deck doesn't always synergize well, and getting through this initial hurdle requires patience. Those who persist, though, report having "a lot of fun" with what HeistGeist has to offer.
Should You Buy It?
At $7.96, HeistGeist represents exceptional value for fans of deck-builders, cyberpunk narratives, or anyone looking for a tightly-paced RPG experience without the 100-hour commitment. While the early difficulty curve may deter some, the overwhelmingly positive reviews suggest that sticking with it pays off.
Whether you're a Steam Deck owner looking for your next portable obsession or a PC gamer craving something different, now is the time to add HeistGeist to your library. Just remember—in this future Central Europe, trust no one, and always have an escape plan.
Price: ~~$19.90~~ **$7.96** (60% off)
Platform: PC (Steam Deck compatible per developers)
Genre: Cyberpunk Deck-Building RPG
Developer: Doublequote Studio
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| Pictured: A gameplay screenshot from HeistGeist. |
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| Pictured: A gameplay screenshot from HeistGeist. |