# Indies' Lies

> Single-player deckbuilding Roguelike RPG with fantasy story and character progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Erabit Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indies-lies/id1573371456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800)
- Category: Games, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 439 App Store ratings · 334 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China)
- Released: 2021-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indies-lies/id1573371456/reviews.md

## What is Indies' Lies?

Major Event – DLC Discount Begins!!

Legend has it that the old gods were the source of creation.

Lord God Strockanos, the god of the universe, created the Mekaa continent out of chaos and formlessness. He poured his own blood into this land, underneath its thick crust of rocks. The gods of agriculture, destiny and death are all guardians of Mekaa, and the source of arcane magic. Therefore God´s Blood and arcane magic form the essentials of life in this world.

Over the years, humans have become the "lords of all things" in Mekaa, from the original ancient clan of the Alrayans, the migrating Elruips, to the Normaasts who were "exiled" to the end of the world. Humanity has developed a variety of civilizations among mountains, on plains, or in the form of nomad tribes. Although there were conflicts between civilizations and different religions over time, the belief in the old gods, mainly Strockanos, has remained dominant.

However, the advent of the "new god" Indies introduced to Mekaa a new faith, and a new "era" for the whole continent and human civilization.

ABOUT THE GAME
Indies' Lies is a single-player game that combines deckbuilding with Roguelike and RPG elements. It features procedurally generated maps, diverse talent/rune/partner mechanics, and hundreds of cards for different classes to ensure a refreshing experience each run. Indies’ Lies also has a thick plot set in a medieval fantasy world, with story adventures for each character.

GAME FEATURES
- Fun for Beginners, Depth for the Experienced
With the hope to introduce the fun of the deckbuilding strategy to more players, we have adjusted and optimized traditional deckbuilding mechanics to create a smoother and more beginner-friendly gameplay. Meanwhile, more experienced players will find gameplay less restrictive yet challenging enough.
 
- Take 9 Characters with Unique Traits on a Roguelike Journey
Indies’ Lies now has 9 playable characters from 3 classes: Wizards, Rangers and Mechanists, with each character coming with a unique set of cards and talents. It will be a different journey each time on the procedurally generated maps, where you pick different cards, learn different talents, encounter different events and enemies. Explore the possibilities and find your favorite strategy!
 
- A Partner System to Spice it Up
Indies’ Lies puts you in command of a team of 1 hero and up to 2 partners. There are over 10 partners, all with distinctive cards and strengths. You can match the hero deck with hundreds of partners’ cards to try different tactics. Instead of acting as a mere tank, the partner brings on more room for flexible strategies and team tactics.

- Craft Your Talent Tree
A unique talent tree is procedurally generated for each run, and talents were designed to suit different classes and builds. There are over 200 talents in total, designed to meet the need for deck development at different stages and for different builds.

- Explore a Medieval Fantasy World
Step into Mekaa, a world caught in the clashes of Gods. By collecting clues for each character, you can unlock each story mode and dive into their quests, whether it is chasing a lost love, fighting the Seven Nightmares, or finding the culprit behind Mekaa’s fall into this dark frenzy.

Follow us on
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiesLies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiesLies
Discord: https://bit.ly/IndiesLiesDiscord

## Key features

- Deckbuilding Roguelike RPG mechanics
- Procedurally generated maps
- 9 playable characters with unique traits
- Partner system with distinct cards
- Craftable talent trees
- Hundreds of cards for diverse strategies

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tide of Steel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ashes of Sorrow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alrayan Undertow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tide of Steel | $2.39 | one-time |
| Desires Flowing - discount | $2.39 | one-time |
| Ashes of Sorrow - discount | $2.39 | one-time |
| Alrayan Undertow - discount | $2.39 | one-time |
| Desires Flowing | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Indies' Lies?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game design
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay loop
- 💡 Innovative mechanics
- 👍 Diverse character builds
- 👍 Reasonable pricing for DLC

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy ads causing crashes
- 🔧 Translation issues and unclear mechanics
- 🔧 Unbalanced difficulty progression
- 🔧 Lack of iPad optimization

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads causing screen freezes and crashes
- Talent effects not working as described
- Progression issues (e.g., missing rewards)

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode
- More characters and story content
- Improved tutorial and explanations
- Better language support (e.g., Japanese, Korean)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 334)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indies-lies/id1573371456/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ads are broken

*2026-08-06, version 2.0.6*

Do not watch ads breaks the game thumbs down

### 1/5 — Watching ads makes the screen black

*2026-07-05, version 2.0.6*

As stated. Watching ads for things makes the screen just go black after the ad is over. Have to restart the app. This bug is over a year old and still not fixed. 1-star review stays until that is fixed. 

Also, this game is many years older than Slay the Spire. Quit saying this is like that game. That game is like this. Except Splay the Spire is boring.

### 4/5 — Реклама

*2026-06-07*

Багуется реклама после просмотра половинит экран, после чего невожможно играть дальше((

### 4/5 — とても楽しいが和訳が行き届かないところも。

*2026-05-29*

職業により特徴が様々でとても楽しく遊んでいます！こういうタイプのゲームに久々にハマりました。

ただし、ストーリーモードは和訳が実装されておらず英語のみです。カードの説明もたまに変。
DLCの和訳に関しても新しくなるにつれて質が落ち、最新のDLC（人形使い）はプレイが難しいレベル。急ぎ改善を求めます。

### 5/5 — アプデはもうないのかな

*2026-05-26*

すごく楽しい。絵柄も好み。
戦略性も難易度も本当にちょうどいい。別に報酬あるわけではないけど、ランキングあるのもいいね。
アップデート楽しみに待ってます。

### 5/5 — Deserves more love

*2026-03-28, version 2.0.6*

It’s like slay the spire but doesn’t just copy it it actually feels like its own game and the idea for companions is amazing I bought every dlc and plan on buying more but I hope in a future update I can buy skins cause I work a lot and don’t have time to do the challenges but it’s so cool how the skin also changes the art of the cards been playing for a couple weeks and can’t wait to play more I play this game more than slay the spire that’s on my console

### 3/5 — 在沒廣告前好玩遊戲，花錢買遊戲還要吃廣告，吃完還當機

*2025-12-18, version 2.0.6*

只能說廣告毀了一個遊戲

### 4/5 — Great game but issues with ads

*2025-12-11, version 2.0.6*

Despite having bought dlc, I’m still getting ads.  Unfortunately, the ad takes over the whole screen and you must shut down the app and start it again to continue.

### 1/5 — 遊戲內當機

*2025-11-29, version 2.0.6*

連看個廣告都能遊戲內當機，要多爛？

### 1/5 — 廣告

*2025-11-20, version 2.0.6*

裡面的天賦看廣告可以減半，但你連廣告都不讓我關閉是怎麼樣？
遊戲重啟又要看廣告，又不能關
死循環嗎？
我4個DLC都買了還這麼爛真的有夠廢欸

## Frequently asked questions about Indies' Lies

### What kind of game is Indies' Lies?

Indies' Lies is a single-player game that combines deckbuilding with Roguelike and RPG elements. It features a rich plot set in a medieval fantasy world, with procedurally generated maps and diverse mechanics for a unique experience each playthrough.

### What are the key gameplay features of Indies' Lies?

The game offers a beginner-friendly yet challenging deckbuilding experience, 9 playable characters across 3 classes, a partner system with over 10 unique partners, and a procedurally generated talent tree with over 200 talents to customize your build.

### Is Indies' Lies free to play?

The game is free to play and offers in-app purchases. While the base game is free, players can choose to purchase additional content or features to enhance their experience.

### What is the story setting of Indies' Lies?

The game is set in the medieval fantasy world of Mekaa, where ancient gods and arcane magic are essential to life. The arrival of a new god, Indies, introduces a new faith and era to the continent and its human civilizations.

### How does the partner system work in Indies' Lies?

In Indies' Lies, you command a team consisting of one hero and up to two partners. These partners are not just tanks; they bring their own distinctive cards and strengths, offering more room for flexible strategies and team tactics by matching their cards with your hero's deck.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.6 — 2025-08-21

DLC Discount

### 2.0.5 — 2024-12-20

bug fixed

### 2.0.3 — 2024-09-04

Modify the restriction condition for the event "Strange Horn."
Fix the issue where the artifact "Time Jump Device" causes an abnormal extra turn.
Fix the issue where the monster "Brutal Follower" couldn't be unlocked in the bestiary.
Fix the issue where the event "Price of Power" didn't correctly remove the "Attack" card.
Fix the issue where cards couldn't be played under certain conditions.
Fix the issue where the final boss in the "Oleg" story mode could get stuck.

### 2.0.2 — 2024-08-31

Fixed an issue where old saves could not start the Puppeteer chapter. Saves from versions below 2.0.0 will be deleted.
Modified some text descriptions.
Fixed an issue where certain elite monsters in easy mode caused game errors.
Fixed an issue where Evil Spirit Li displayed incorrect damage when max health was increased by Death Drain.
Fixed an issue where Dark Spirit Knight could get stuck when using Consume Rune III.

### 2.0.0 — 2024-08-29

Optimizations:

- Added a new standalone DLC "Desires Flowing", featuring a new minion recruitment gameplay.
- Added a new class - "Puppeteer", a secret cult on the Mekaa Continent that worships Magic Copper. In the new DLC, the player can recruit various new minions and summon the undead along the way, creating a deck according to their special abilities.
- Added new class decks, new monsters, new faction achievements, and new adventure missions.

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