LOCUS POKER
Release date: Sep 15, 2024
Developers: James Whitemyer
Publishers: James Whitemyer
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Korean

A head-to-head strategy 'board' game played on a grid of face-up standard playing cards. Easy to learn and play, but very difficult to master. Luck will not help you - the better player wins. Play against eight computer opponents employing different strategies; or play against a human opponent, either in-person or via Steam's Remote Play Together. Compatible with mouse and touchscreen devices - touch-friendly . RULES, GUIDE, EXAMPLES  and TIPS are available in-game via the RULES  button. Try if for free with the FREE MINI-DUEL game.  If you like it, get the full version with different and tougher computer opponents, selectable card back designs, more game modes, and larger grid sizes. THREE NEW PLAYING MODES: 2 TIMED GAMES  (6 x 5) and MINI-DUEL  (5 x 4) modes. Two consecutive games played on the same cards each game, but alternating who goes first. Turns have a countdown timer.  The truest tests in the game. QUESO-BOT CHALLENGE! single player mode. When playing in this high difficulty configuration (Player 1 = QUESO-BOT; Player 2 = HUMAN; Grid = 6x5), the game will track your win streak and provide customized feedback based on your performance. ( FYI - I rarely win in this mode, my longest win 'streak' is an ignominious '2', and I genuinely hope you do better. - JW. ) 

Press reviews: “Quite difficult to master, but also hard to put down. Worth a look.” Cubiq Gaming Community “Works perfectly on touch screens, zero need for mouse or keyboard for entire game.” Perfect on Touch Screens “Unique mashup of poker, pattern-recognition, and area control.” Cards and Cardboard