# Scoundrel Cards — Rouge-Like Card Game

> Roguelike card game combining solitaire mechanics with dungeon crawling strategy. (iPhone/iPad app by Hydra Design LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoundrel-cards/id6744279394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hydra Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739634636)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoundrel-cards/id6744279394/reviews.md

## What is Scoundrel Cards?

Delve into dungeons with nothing but a deck of cards.
Scoundrel Cards is a minimalist roguelike where strategy meets solitaire in a deadly crawl through randomized encounters.

A roguelike dungeon crawl, played with a standard deck of cards.

Scoundrel Cards combines the strategic depth of roguelikes with the simplicity of solitaire. Armed with just a standard deck, you’ll face monsters, treasures, and decisions that can end, or extend, your run.

Key Features:

- Classic Cards, New Rules – Every card has meaning. Enemies, and items are cleverly represented by the suits and numbers of a regular deck.

- Solo Strategy – One player, one deck, infinite possibilities. No two runs are ever the same.

- Minimalist Dungeon Crawl – Navigate a stylish, vector-art dungeon where every choice counts.

- Permadeath with Perks – Win or lose, each run teaches you more. Discover new strategies, refine your approach, and maybe, just maybe, make it out alive.

Designed for quick sessions and deep thinking, Scoundrel Cards is easy to pick up—but hard to put down.

How far can your cards take you?

## Key features

- Card-based roguelike gameplay
- Solitaire-inspired strategy
- Randomized dungeon encounters
- Minimalist vector art style
- Permadeath with learning progression
- Quick sessions, deep thinking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Endless Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scoundrel Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoundrel-cards/id6744279394/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ADDICTING

*2026-01-26*

No changes just maybe make it so you can toggle weather the cards outo draw for you. Love the game cant stop playing!

### 5/5 — Great game and developer

*2025-12-31*

This game works incredibly and feels good to play, really top notch free card game, only “complaint” if you could call it that is that I thought once you get down to the last couple cards if there’s not enough to make a full dungeon you don’t fight it however I had to fight a 2 card room at the end of the deck. It’s possible I was taught wrong too

### 5/5 — Great game and developer!

*2025-09-24*

Thank you, developer, for replying to my feedback and adding the choice to use the game’s dark mode despite phone system settings, I love it! It’s REALLY cool and sharp looking in dark mode. 

This game is very well done. A perfect solo game when you have a few minutes to spare. The challenge is just right—not too easy but not so hard as to be maddening. And there is luck involved too. 

I love the design, and how smooth it plays, the small file size and that the IAP are optional, with no ads. 

I immediately paid the full “supporter” IAP for all future add-ons, to support good monetizing with no ads. I like that a person can just pay for endless if that’s all they want though, and that the app is free otherwise. I highly applaud good monetizing like this. 

I highly recommend this game. Very enjoyable during a work break. Thank you!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the review, glad to hear you are enjoying the game so far! Currently the dark mode is based on your devices settings, so if your device is set to dark mode, so is the game. We can absolutely see how you may want it to differ though. We are going to add a setting for this in the next update. Thanks for helping us make the game the best it can be!

Update: Now in version 1.1.1 there is an option to override the color scheme for the app!

### 5/5 — Great! Where’s dark mode tho?

*2025-09-02*

This game is very well done. A perfect solo game when you have a few minutes to spare. The challenge is just right—not too easy but not so hard as to be maddening. And there is luck involved too. 

I love the design, and how smooth it plays, the small file size and that the IAP are optional, with no ads. 

I immediately paid the full “supporter” IAP for all future add-ons, to support good monetizing with no ads. I like that a person can just pay for endless if that’s all they want though, and that the app is free otherwise. I highly applaud good monetizing like this. 

One question: The App Store images show the game in dark mode, which I would prefer. But in settings there is no way to choose dark mode. I was hoping paying would maybe unlock that, but it didn’t. Is a dark mode coming or is that a bug?

Otherwise, I highly recommend this game. Very enjoyable during a work break. Thank you!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the review, glad to hear you are enjoying the game so far! Currently the dark mode is based on your devices settings, so if your device is set to dark mode, so is the game. We can absolutely see how you may want it to differ though. We are going to add a setting for this in the next update. Thanks for helping us make the game the best it can be!

Update: Now in version 1.1.1 there is an option to override the color scheme for the app!

### 5/5 — great app

*2025-05-15*

great app but it allows you to use more than 1 potion in the same room which is not suppose to be allowed. any potion used in the same room after the first one is discarded with no effect.

**Developer response:** Hey Amirdogg, thanks for the review! I am happy to let you know that we have fixed this ruling discrepancy in the newest version: 1.0.3. Hope you enjoy it!

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-05-10*

This is a great, fast, free game. I love playing with cards and on this app.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the review, so happy to hear that you are enjoying it!

### 5/5 — Really good card game!!

*2025-04-16*

The UI is great and is accurate to the classic game of scoundrel. Thanks for making this app free!
Only thing I could suggest is a bit clearer ending screen, since it just jumps to game over. Could use a quick animation tallying up the final score.
Overall this app is super underrated!

**Developer response:** Thanks for leaving a review, so happy to hear you are enjoying the game! Absolutely love that feedback, and we will be adding it to our list of improvements to the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Scoundrel Cards

### What is Scoundrel Cards?

Scoundrel Cards is a minimalist roguelike game where you use a standard deck of cards to navigate dungeons, battle enemies, and make strategic decisions. It blends the depth of roguelikes with the simplicity of solitaire.

### How does Scoundrel Cards use cards?

Every card in a standard deck represents different elements within the game, such as enemies and items. The game cleverly assigns meanings to suits and numbers, requiring strategic play to overcome challenges.

### Is Scoundrel Cards a multiplayer game?

No, Scoundrel Cards is designed as a solo strategy experience. The focus is on one player, one deck, and the infinite possibilities that arise from randomized runs.

### What is the age rating for Scoundrel Cards?

Scoundrel Cards has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Scoundrel Cards have ads?

No, Scoundrel Cards does not contain advertisements. This ensures an uninterrupted gameplay experience for players.

### What devices can I play Scoundrel Cards on?

Scoundrel Cards is available on both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Scoundrel Cards updated?

The game was last updated on September 23, 2025, indicating active development and potential for future content or improvements.

### What makes Scoundrel Cards unique?

Its unique appeal lies in the fusion of roguelike permadeath and progression with the familiar mechanics of a standard card deck. The minimalist design and strategic depth offer a fresh take on the genre.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2025-09-23

Adds a section in the settings, allowing users to override the systems color scheme.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-07-09

- Adds Endless Mode, fight your way through a never ending dungeon and try to get the high score.

- Adds a Match Summary at the end of every game. See how you got your score!

### 1.0.2 — 2025-06-25

We heard your cries for help, we have fixed how healing potions work to fit with the original rules. Now only one healing potion can be used per turn, any potions after the first must be discarded.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-04-16

UI Changes:
 - Adds a back button to the "How To Play" Screen.
 - Adds a Game Center launch button to the Settings Screen

UI Fixes:
 - Fixes a bug causing the settings screen navigation bar to be stuck in dark mode.

### 1.0.0 — 2025-04-14

No release notes.

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