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CardBoard

CardBoard captures the fun of a board game with the deep strategy of a roguelike deckbuilder. Gather companions or brave it alone. Choose from a variety of characters with unique cards and dice, and battle…

1 May 2026

CardBoard is a card & board game developed by Wooden Barrel Games, released 1 May 2026 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What CardBoard is

CardBoard is a card & board game game developed by Wooden Barrel Games and released in 2026. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

CardBoard captures the fun of a board game with the deep strategy of a roguelike deckbuilder. Gather companions or brave it alone. Choose from a variety of characters with unique cards and dice, and battle across dynamic themed boards. No healer required—just a little faith in the cards.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are fantasy and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online, and includes co-op. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

CardBoard launched on 1 May 2026, within three weeks of Pragmata, Replaced, Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

Released around the same time: Pragmata, Replaced, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

CardBoard — frequently asked questions

When did CardBoard come out?
CardBoard was released on 1 May 2026 for Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does CardBoard have multiplayer?
Yes. CardBoard supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 2 players online.

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