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Deck of Haunts scored 82/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Card Game capsule. Top priority fix: [title_readability] Verify all text elements including any taglines render legibly at 120x45px; add subtle outline or glow to secondary text if present to ensure visibility

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Dark strategy with haunted house theme. The playing cards arranged around a mystical haunted mansion interior clearly signal a card-based strategy game with supernatural horror elements. At tiny size, the cards and central dark architecture read as occult/strategy gaming, though the specific 'haunted house simulator' angle requires prior knowledge. The tarot-like card borders and eerie red glow effectively communicate spooky strategy rather than action or adventure.
• Title Readability: 9/10 — Bold red title excellent at all sizes. The 'Deck of Haunts' title in large, clean red serif letters sits prominently over a dark background with strong value contrast and clear letterforms. At tiny size, the title remains fully legible due to high contrast red against dark background and lack of competing visual noise in the title zone. The gothic serif font reinforces theme without sacrificing readability.
• Contrast & Color: 9/10 — Strong red-dark value separation throughout. The glowing red title and red atmospheric elements pop dramatically against the deep blue-black haunted mansion background, creating excellent silhouette separation. The playing cards feature light borders and faces that contrast sharply with the dark background, maintaining clarity at small sizes. The overall warm red/orange glow against cool dark tones creates strong visual hierarchy and prevents muddy mid-tone collapse.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 8/10 — Distinctive haunted house card game fusion. The combination of tarot-style cards with a detailed haunted mansion interior is a memorable and specific visual hook that differentiates it from generic card games. The symmetrical card arrangement, glowing red text effects, and mystical color grading convey premium craft and intentional art direction rather than template assembly. The concept of 'player as haunted house' is visually communicated through the architectural framing, though it could be more explicitly iconic.
• Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Cohesive dark mystical aesthetic established. The capsule establishes a clear internal identity through consistent use of red-black-gold color palette, gothic serif typography, mystical card elements, and architectural framing that should carry across store screenshots. The lighting and atmospheric effects feel intentional and matched, suggesting a deliberate art direction rather than random assembly. However, without seeing the 10 screenshots, minor details about recurring brand symbols or iconic characters cannot be fully confirmed.
• Composition: 8/10 — Clear focal hierarchy with symmetrical balance. The red title anchors the top center with the mystical mansion interior and surrounding cards creating a balanced frame that guides focus naturally inward. At small and tiny sizes, the title and central glowing architecture remain the dominant focal points with supporting card elements framing without competing. The symmetrical card placement is intentional and effective, though safe margins appear adequate for Steam cropping on all sides.

What works

• Excellent title contrast and readability. Bold red serif letters maintain perfect legibility at all sizes from full header through tiny thumbnail against the dark background.
• Strong thematic visual cohesion. The combination of tarot cards, haunted mansion architecture, and mystical lighting creates a distinctive and memorable aesthetic that communicates the game's unique premise.
• Effective color palette hierarchy. The warm red glow and gold accents create excellent silhouette separation and visual pop against the dark blue-black background, ensuring clarity at small sizes.
• Balanced symmetrical composition. The card framing and central architectural focus create a naturally eye-guiding layout that maintains hierarchy even at tiny sizes without feeling cluttered.

What hurts the capsule

• Card legibility at tiny size unclear. While cards read as cards at small size, specific details on their faces and borders become illegible at thumbnail scale, reducing their communicative impact.
• Central mansion detail complexity. The intricate interior architecture, while atmospheric, becomes murky and loses definition at tiny sizes due to low internal contrast within the dark building.
• Tagline or subtitle presence unclear. If there is supporting text beyond the main title, it is not clearly visible at small sizes and may fail to communicate additional context about gameplay or theme.

Priority fixes

1. [title_readability] Verify all text elements including any taglines render legibly at 120x45px; add subtle outline or glow to secondary text if present to ensure visibility
2. [contrast_color] Increase the internal contrast within the central haunted mansion by introducing a brighter accent light source (window glow or spectral element) to maintain readability at tiny thumbnail size
3. [composition] Consider adding a subtle rim light or silhouette enhancement to the card edges to ensure they remain visually distinct frame elements even at smallest viewport sizes

Store copy priority fixes

1. [feature_communication] Add a 1-2 sentence explanation of how card effects work mechanically (e.g., 'Cards trigger instant scares, move explorers between rooms, or drain sanity')—this will clarify the core deck-building loop.
2. [uniqueness] Insert a sentence explaining what makes this game's hybrid of card play + mansion design + essence-harvesting distinct from roguelikes or tower defense games separately.
3. [audience_targeting] Add a signal phrase like 'Perfect for roguelite and deck-building fans' or mention 'adjustable difficulty' in the detailed description to clarify accessibility and casual-friendly options.
4. [feature_communication] Expand on enemy scaling by naming one specific mechanic difference (e.g., 'Stone Masons breach walls faster' or 'Priests resist fear effects') to make progression feel challenging rather than cosmetic.

Related guides

• Steam page optimisation — Capsule, copy, screenshots, tags — the full Steam page conversion stack.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 3179730 · Tags: Card Game, Building, Card Battler, Turn-Based Tactics, Roguelite