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THE SPIRIT LIFT capsule

THE SPIRIT LIFT

A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!

$19.99Very Positive(108)
Roguelike DeckbuilderCard GameRoguelike
prettysmart gamesJan 27, 2026

Quick text summary

THE SPIRIT LIFT scored 75/100 on Steam Analyser — Good for a Steam capsule. Top priority fix: [composition] Simplify or reduce the ornate frame decorative detail—consider a cleaner geometric border that maintains polish without creating visual noise at small sizes.

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 7/10
  • Title Readability: 8/10
  • Contrast & Color: 8/10
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10
  • Brand Consistency: 7/10
  • Composition: 8/10

Priority fixes

  1. [composition] Simplify or reduce the ornate frame decorative detail—consider a cleaner geometric border that maintains polish without creating visual noise at small sizes.
  2. [genre_clarity] Add a subtle deckbuilding visual cue (card motif, deck stack, or strategic UI element) to clarify the strategy-adventure hybrid without overwhelming the wolf focal point.
  3. [uniqueness_polish] Refine the wolf character with a distinctive style quirk (era-specific clothing, unique marking, or pose) that differentiates it from generic supernatural creatures.
  4. [composition] Ensure the clock and background architecture remain clear anchors; test that background detail does not compete with the title or wolf when scaled to tiny size.

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [uniqueness] Add 1-2 sentences explaining how deck-building strategy differs from other roguelike deckbuilders (e.g., 'Equipment cards work differently than spell-based decks' or 'Balancing four deck focuses creates unique synergy challenges').
  2. [feature_communication] Clarify the Spirit points progression system with a concrete example: 'Earn Spirit points on every run to unlock permanent upgrades, new characters, and difficulty modifiers for subsequent attempts.'
  3. [hook_strength] In the short description, briefly hint at character relationships as a secondary hook: 'Choose your teens, explore and fight!' could become 'Choose your teens—their bonds and backstories shape your strategy as you fight through a haunted hotel.'
  4. [audience_targeting] Add one sentence directly addressing roguelike deckbuilder enthusiasts: 'Perfect for fans of deck-building roguelikes who want narrative depth and character investment alongside strategic variety.'

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Steam app ID: 1727590