Rounds

Rounds

Landfall Games · 2021

Every shot, block, and knockback interaction feels immediate and physical

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MultiplayerSide-onSwitch
How you play it

Couch co-op

Splitscreen

The WhatsNext verdict

For Players looking for fast, chaotic 1v1 platform duels powered by escalating, game-breaking card synergies.: Each round awards the losing player wild weapon and stat upgrades, creating unpredictable, escalating arms races where every match morphs into absurdity. Tradeoff: Extreme upgrade combinations can quickly snowball into one-sided blowouts, and the lack of single-player modes or broader format variety limits long-term solo value.

What it does best

  • Every shot, block, and knockback interaction feels immediate and physical

  • Card combinations transform simple weapons into ridiculous personal arsenals

  • Instantly understandable competitive chaos that is best shared with a friend

  • A tiny ruleset that becomes compelling within minutes

What might put you off

  • Limited content and repetition

  • Snowballing card balance

The setup

What you are walking into

Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.

Where it lives

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

FightingShooterPlatformIndieArcade

Vibe

ActionComedy
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