Read First: Who Is This Game For?
Players who love Hades, The Binding of Isaac, Hollow Knight, or Dark Souls — but wish the controls weren’t so punishing.
Players who enjoy fast-paced combat, strategic thinking, and relaxing gameplay.
Players who proudly serve the Demon Lord.
Game Overview
CardVenture: Just A Head is a 2D cartoon-style action roguelike that blends real-time action with turn-based combat.
You play as the decapitated head of the Demon Lord, setting out on a journey to reclaim your throne.
Battle, build, and choose wisely as you rally your lost followers, challenge the usurping Black Dragon Queen, and uncover the truth behind your own sealing.
The game requires zero reaction speed, yet delivers satisfying, fast-paced combat with deep strategy, dark humor, and a uniquely whimsical tone.
✨ Key Features
⚔️ Turn-Based Action Combat
Enemies only act after you move — no twitch reflexes required!
Experience the soulslike thrill of dodging and countering, but with clear, controllable pacing.
You can take it slow… or go all-in with stylish parries and dodges!
Build System with Endless Possibilities
Dozens of weapons Ă— hundreds of ability cards =
a brand-new Build every run.
A World Made of Cards
Randomly generated maps filled with secrets, events, and hidden rooms.
Everything in the world — environments, enemies, NPCs, chests — is a card you can interact with or destroy!
Creative Boss Fights
Every boss has its own distinct behavior —
whether it’s Tetris, card-drawing, chess moves, or cloning…
observe, adapt, and overcome!
Hand-Drawn Cute Cartoon Style
A relaxing flat art style mixed with dark humor and fantasy charm.
✨ Demo Content
Experience the first two full chapters, including all core gameplay features.
5 unique weapons: Eye Laser Cannon, Skull Gauntlet, Thunder Chidori, Hero’s Greatsword, Divine Crossbow.
4 main ability archetypes: Bombs, Lightning, Bats, Summons.
1 basic out-of-battle upgrade system for persistent progression.
‍ About the Developer
YuWave is a solo indie developer from China — yes, the art, programming, design, and marketing are all done by one person.
He loves playing (and making) all kinds of games.
Recent favorites include Outer Wilds, Hollow Knight, and Songs of Conquest.
Lastly, From the Developer
In the name of the Demon Lord…
why haven’t you added it to your wishlist yet?!
