TSA writes: John Wick. The Raid. Into the Breach. Slay the Spire. Superhot. Mike Bithell doing, well, anything. If you’re nodding along, then you’re going to love Fights in Tight Spaces’ card-based fight choreography. You’ll likely recognise some notes cribbed from similar games, but FITS feels like an interpretation of these ideas, rather than a retread. Call it Mixed Martial Arts, because though it might borrow a few moves, it weaves them together into something wholly its own.
Slay the Spire may not be the first deckbuilding roguelike, but it is the game that popularized the genre. Since its release in 2017, countless games have followed in its footsteps, ranging from outright clones to games that feel wholly unique.
Here are 10 roguelike deckbuilding games for people who have already gotten their fill of Slay the Spire.
Fights in Tight Spaces is an easy recommendation to any kind of gamer. It's perfect for those new to deck-builders or for genre veterans who crave something with a different flair.
Dave writes: "If you’ve ever had fantasies of being John Wick, but can’t be bothered to step out of the armchair, then we would fully encourage you to have some Fights in Tight Spaces."