Indies' Lies vs Deckbuilder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Indies' Lies
Embark on a single-player deckbuilding Roguelike RPG adventure in a medieval fantasy world. Explore procedurally generated maps, collect hundreds of cards, and develop unique character talents. Build a team with a hero and partners to discover new strategies and overcome challenges.
- 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
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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
Deckbuilder
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DECKBUILDER is a roguelike deckbuilder: build a deck of startup moves, fight rival companies turn by turn, and steal cards straight from their announced roadmaps. STEAL FROM THEIR ROADMAP Enemies show their upcoming moves before they happen. Play steal cards to take those moves for yourself — their attack becomes your card. FIGHT THROUGH FOUR ACTS Choose your route through a branching map of fights, elites, shops, events and rest sites, with a boss at the end of each act. Lose and the run is over. Win all four acts and take your company public. BUILD A DIFFERENT DECK EVERY RUN Choose new cards after battles, upgrade them at rest sites, and buy perks and single-use drinks in the shop. Three founder classes offer different starting decks and mechanics. COLLECT BETWEEN RUNS Earn Demo Day spins as you clear acts. Spins award cards for your permanent collection or foil, holo and prismatic card finishes. Duplicates grant options, which you can spend on a specific unowned card or finish from the collection catalog. A prismatic finish is guaranteed within 12 spins, and the odds are shown in the app. SHARE A SEED. TRY THE DAILY. Every run has a seed you can share and replay. The daily challenge uses a shared map and modifiers for everyone. PLAY WITHOUT ENERGY TIMERS There are no energy timers or limited lives. The app contains ads; a one-time purchase removes them. PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese are supported. The game follows your device's preferred language, and you can change it in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Indies' Lies at none against Deckbuilder's shown. Indies' Lies also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Deckbuilder's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Indies' Lies sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Deckbuilder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Indies' Lies ships an update every 6 weeks, Deckbuilder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Indies' Lies | Deckbuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (439 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 439 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erabit Studios | hourafter |
Bugs and requests
Indies' Lies
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads causing screen freezes and crashes
- Talent effects not working as described
- Progression issues (e.g., missing rewards)
Requested features
4 requests- Offline mode
- More characters and story content
- Improved tutorial and explanations
- Better language support (e.g., Japanese, Korean)
Deckbuilder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Indies' Lies
- Tide of Steel$2.39
- Desires Flowing - discount$2.39
- Ashes of Sorrow - discount$2.39
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- Alrayan Undertow - discount$2.39
- Tide of Steel$2.99
- Ashes of Sorrow$2.99
- Alrayan Undertow$2.99
- Desires Flowing$2.99
Deckbuilder
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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