The Lightning Struck Orphan
Release date: May 22, 2025
Developers: Blackthornprod
Publishers: Blackthornprod
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

We combined deckbuilding and spacial puzzles to create The Lightning Struck Orphan. It is Tetris/Patchwork meets Slay the Spire. Build a powerful deck of spells and go on a pilgrimage through the gothic city of Akastel.  Each spell takes up space on your board, forcing you to optimize and make difficult decisions on what to place and in what order.  You'll feel creative, smart, and occasionally very powerful when you unleash devastating combos on the creatures of Akastel. 80+ Spells to combine in creative ways, making for an large variety of unique decks. 28 Unique combat encounters. 4 Boss fights Learn, pray, fight, choose between branching paths, meet haunting characters. Handmade by the Blackthorn Brothers, Noa & Liam Calice. With music by Ellen Senior.