# The Edict — Roguelike Kartenspiel

> Roguelike Kartenspiel (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Schmidt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-edict/id6762375086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884028902)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-edict/id6762375086/reviews.md

## What is The Edict?

The Edict is a dark roguelike card game built around a single, endlessly shifting question: which rules are in play right now?

Each run begins with a standard deck and a choice of Codex — your starting doctrine that shapes how cards score. Play cards by matching suit or color, chain combos, and accumulate points. But the real game lies in the Edicts.

EDICTS — LAWS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Collect passive modifiers called Edicts that rewrite the scoring rules: Spades worth triple. Aces become Jokers. Every seventh card triggers a bonus. Odd cards score nothing — or everything. Stack Edicts to build a synergy engine that turns a simple hand into an avalanche of points.

Edicts come in four rarities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary — each more powerful and volatile than the last.

ARBITERS — THE ENFORCERS OF LAW
Every chapter ends with an Arbiter: a boss who imposes their own counter-law on the game. The Purist allows only same-color plays. The Banker caps your multiplier. The Judge blocks every third card. The Nihilist halves all your multipliers.

Defeat an Arbiter to choose your reward: a Legendary Edict offer, an extra Edict slot, bonus Ink, or a deck purge to sharpen your hand.

CARD MARKINGS — INK-TOUCHED RELICS
Cards carry history. Mark them with Ink Stains, Red Seals, Gold Stamps, Curses, or Bureaucratic Seals. A Fragile card scores double but shatters after one play. A Witnessed card grows stronger with every use. Corrected cards become Aces regardless of their rank.

THE META-GAME — INFLUENCE & CODICES
Influence earned across runs unlocks new Codices: alternate doctrines that reshape your starting deck and open entirely new strategies. Daily Runs offer fixed-seed challenges for consistent competition.

FEATURES
• Deep roguelike deckbuilder with 30+ Edict effects
• 10 unique Boss types with distinct counter-laws
• 10 Card Marking types for bespoke card modification
• Multiple Codices for varied run configurations
• Daily Run mode with fixed seeds
• Achievements and meta-progression
• Atmospheric ink-and-parchment visual aesthetic with particle effects
• Optional CRT visual filter
• Full support for German, English, and French
• One-time "Remove Ads" purchase — no subscriptions, no pay-to-win

No luck required. Only law.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-08

No release notes.

## More apps by Jan Schmidt

- [Silicon Evolution](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silicon-evolution/id6760348929)

All apps by Jan Schmidt: https://appshunter.io/developer/1884028902

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