Into The Grid

Into The Grid combines a roguelike deckbuilder with the structure of a tabletop boardgame. Players take the role of a hacker moving through the Grid, a digital landscape where information lives. The game pairs card battles with map exploration and resource management, and asks players to decide whether to fight or flee, whether to visit an area now or later, and whether to claim a reward immediately or keep it for a larger payoff.

Combat uses a dual-resource system. Each card is played for its effect and also generates Virtual Memory (VIM), so even weaker hands contribute something. VIM is spent to activate Commands, which are unlockable skills used during battle to break down enemy defences. Players choose which Commands to take and can build their decks to work alongside them.

The player’s collection of program cards is called the Repo. New Programs are found while exploring, and cards can be upgraded or removed to refine the deck. The player’s Console can be customised by unlocking hardware mods and perks. The game includes several characters, each with their own gameplay mechanics, art and story arcs, with single player campaigns planned for the full launch.