Backdraft
Build a deck, fill the board with minions, and find a pairing that makes your next turn work.
Backdraft is a turn-based roguelike deckbuilder with solo Adventure runs and online hero-versus-hero battles. This hub brings together the game basics and Crit Pick’s coverage.
Official trailer · Legacy Labs · 0:47 · Watch on YouTube ↗
Your build starts with a pairing
Hero + companion
Your hero provides a unique power. Your companion opens a second elemental card pool, changing which combinations you can build towards.
Shop between fights
Open packs, recruit minions, upgrade cards and find artifacts. Your spending decisions shape what you can bring into the next battle.
Take control of the board
Fight rival heroes with their own cards and minions. Victories earn Blessings that improve later shops.
Heroes across six elements
There are twelve heroes. The official press kit groups them as follows:
- Fire: Tara, Taurok
- Ice: Elric, Fenris
- Earth: Ormund, Oakenguard
- Light: Lux, Lyra
- Shadow: Mortis, Corvus
- Mystic: Nettlewick, Kael
Backdraft review & video coverage
Fun minion builds, slow unlocks
I like the minions, the art and the build possibilities. I want more freedom to experiment and a smoother route into harder Hero Draft runs.
Read my Backdraft review ↗The developer provided a free copy for my review. This did not influence my opinion. The score covers my solo experience; I haven’t tested PvP.
Steam Next Fest October 2026
Backdraft was one of the games in my 34-demo roundup. Use the video chapter for a quick look at its hero pairings and minion battles.
Read the demo roundup ↗Sources & updates
Game details checked 4 November 2026 against the Steam store and official press kit. Official descriptions explain the systems; they are separate from my hands-on verdict.