A grim new twist on classic table games is heading to PC players, blending roguelike mechanics with high-stakes card play.

A dark new contender is entering the psychological horror and deckbuilding arena. The iGaming News editorial team has spotted the official Steam store page for Blackout Jack, a grim, blackjack-infused horror deckbuilder developed by indie studio Blargis.

The game thrusts players into a deadly narrative where the stakes couldn’t be higher. In Blackout Jack, the protagonist is forced into a sinister card game, playing with a mysterious dealer for their very life. Survival, however, requires more than just hitting or standing—to escape this nightmare, players must ultimately figure out how to assassinate the dealer.

Classic Rules, Deadly Twists

While standard blackjack rules apply at the table, Blargis introduces a variety of punishing, roguelike mechanics. Players will have to meet and beat constantly growing win quotas, play multiple hands simultaneously, and physically pay for their chips using their own health pool. To survive the onslaught, players can power up their decks using unique bonuses, mysterious elixirs, and heavily modified cards.

Death is not the end, but a core part of the gameplay loop. True to the roguelike genre, when the hero dies, the night restarts. However, any uncovered secrets regarding the dealer, the city, and the grand conspiracy surrounding them persist across runs.

Beyond the Card Table

Blackout Jack expands outside the casino setting by allowing players to explore a grim, medieval city between rounds. During these exploration phases, players will search for poisons, lockpicks, and critical information, bringing them one step closer to a successful assassination attempt with every subsequent run.

An official release date for Blackout Jack has not yet been announced. Players looking to track its development can now add the game to their Steam Wishlist.

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