: Exploration is dictated by energy. Every move, scan, and combat action consumes it. Running out of energy leaves the squad vulnerable and can lead to a fatal panic run back to the hub.
: Every piece of gear, from weapons to shield cores, adds specific cards to a character's combat deck. Players must balance loot gathering with deck optimization to maintain synergy. Deep Sky Derelicts
The game's narrative centers on a society divided into two distinct classes: privileged citizens living on pristine planets and stateless outcasts surviving on scraps from decaying alien stations and derelict ships . Players lead a squad of three scavengers through procedurally generated dungeons (the derelicts), managing limited resources and constant peril. Core Gameplay Mechanics : Exploration is dictated by energy
The gameplay is often compared to a sci-fi Darkest Dungeon mixed with XCOM and deck-builders like Hearthstone. : Every piece of gear, from weapons to
Deep Sky Derelicts , developed by Snowhound Games , is a turn-based tactical RPG that merges rogue-like exploration with deck-building mechanics. Set in a grim, retro-futuristic dystopian future, players take on the role of a stateless scavenger searching for a legendary Mothership to earn citizenship in an elitist society. The Dystopian Scavenger Experience
: Players choose from various classes, such as the Bruiser, Leader, or Miner (introduced in the New Prospects DLC) , each with unique skill trees and equipment slots.