Forced Showdown is a fast‑paced single‑player action roguelike developed and published by BetaDwarf, first released on March 29, 2016 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. In this top‑down bullet‑hell deck‑building adventure, you are a contestant on a chaotic galactic game show where every battle is a fight for fame, glory, and survival.
The game blends intense real‑time combat with strategic card mechanics: before each arena you build a deck of unlockable cards that enhance your abilities, summon companions, and change the rules of engagement. With four unique playable characters, dozens of enemies, varied arenas, and random modifiers, no two runs feel the same. The action is relentless, requiring skillful dodging, smart deck choices, and fast reflexes to progress through quests and defeat powerful bosses.
Players can unlock over 150 cards, face more than 70 enemy types, and enjoy features like Steam achievements, cloud saves, and family sharing. Forced Showdown has been praised for its addictive gameplay and replayability, though its difficulty curve can be steep for newcomers.
Features
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Fast‑paced action roguelike gameplay with deck‑building elements.
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4 playable characters each with unique skills.
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150+ unlockable cards to customize builds.
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70+ enemy types and challenging bosses.
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Dynamic arena battles with special modifiers.
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Steam achievements and replay incentives.
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Family Sharing & Steam Cloud support.
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Strategy + skill driven combat.
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Multiple quests and progression systems.
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Unique companions and power combos.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.
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Processor: Intel Core i3, 2.4 GHz or equivalent.
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Memory: 4 GB RAM (min).
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Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 240 or equivalent with 512 MB VRAM.
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DirectX: Version 10.
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Storage: ~6 GB available space.
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Recommended: Intel Core i5 & 8 GB RAM.
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Recommended Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 or better.
