Energy Shock

Energy Shock is a turn-based action game with roguelike elements. You play cards to attack and move at the same time: attacking moves you forward and can bring you into an enemy’s range. Because space is limited, managing your distance from enemies is central to combat. Each round ends automatically after you use a card, so each choice matters.

Combat cards

Attacks deal damage when you encounter an enemy, and their damage decreases with distance. Cards vary in the ranges they affect, and some only deal damage at a specific distance. The game includes more than 80 attack cards and over 30 skill cards to discover.

Characters and skills

You can choose from three characters, each with its own skills that can be used alongside attack cards. For example, a skill can control an enemy and bring it within range when your attack card cannot hit it. The official version is described as having eight characters.

Maps and items

Maps are randomly generated, so each run has a different layout. The monsters you encounter are related to the world, and careful exploration can reveal a second place. You can also buy items in a store to strengthen your deck, but your backpack has only six slots, so you must choose what to buy carefully.