Deck of Stabs
Steam News 10 April 20261mo ago

Big Changes Coming to Deck of Stabs!

Hey everyone, I’ve been hard at work on Deck of Stabs, and I wanted to share a quick update on where things are headed. Demo Relaunch Incoming A new and improved demo is on the way! My goal is to have it ready for Steam…

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Hey everyone,

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0 fixes2 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
addedDemo Relaunch IncomingA new and improved demo is on the way! My goal is to have it ready for Steam Deckbuilders Fest (May 4–11) . I’m pushing hard to hit that window—but if I miss it, the relaunch will follow shortly after.
changedWhat’s New?Refined and expanded gameplay systems
addedWhat’s New?New mechanics and features
changedA Tough CallThis wasn’t an easy choice, but it’s the right one for both gameplay balance and development focus right now. The good news: 👉 I’d love to revisit it post-launch, potentially as part of a free update down the line.

I’ve been hard at work on Deck of Stabs, and I wanted to share a quick update on where things are headed.

Demo Relaunch Incoming

A new and improved demo is on the way! My goal is to have it ready for Steam Deckbuilders Fest (May 4–11). I’m pushing hard to hit that window—but if I miss it, the relaunch will follow shortly after.

While I’d love to say the full game will be ready then, I want to keep expectations realistic: 👉 The demo relaunch is what I can promise right now. The full version will of course follow in the weeks after that but just, no definitive timeline yet.

What’s New?

There have been major updates across the board, including:

  • Significant engine improvements

  • Refined and expanded gameplay systems

  • New mechanics and features

  • Ongoing work finalizing classes, cards, and enemies

The game is evolving fast, and it’s in a much stronger place than before.

A Tough Call

On a slightly sad note, I’ve made the decision to pause development on the Zerker class.

This wasn’t an easy choice, but it’s the right one for both gameplay balance and development focus right now. The good news: 👉 I’d love to revisit it post-launch, potentially as part of a free update down the line.

More Soon

There’s a lot more to show, and I’ll be sharing details as we get closer to the demo relaunch.

Thanks for sticking with me—excited for you to see what’s coming.

— Jay

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Steam News / 10 April 2026

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