Prototype Development

Gloom Routers

Route the light. Survive the dark.

Gloom Routers is a dark sci-fi tactical card/board game about rival expedition machines fighting over engineered light corridors in a ruined world.

What it is

Command Mechs, contest Relics, and push through the Corridor before the Gloom closes in. Gloom Routers focuses on tactical pathing, high-pressure engagements, and board-state control through cards.

World & theme

The world of Gloom Routers is built from damaged industrial infrastructure, routed-light channels, and expedition hardware operating at the edge of visibility. Every route is temporary. Every corridor can fail.

Development status

Gloom Routers is currently in prototype development.

A playable browser prototype is being developed and tested.

Screenshots and prototype footage will be added as the game develops.

Card previews

Selected active in-game card examples are shown below.

Goadline Provocateur card
Goadline Provocateur
Stormwall Phalanx card
Stormwall Phalanx
Ashwake Acolyte card
Ashwake Acolyte
Brightwater Lancer card
Brightwater Lancer
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Playtest & follow

Playtest info coming later.

Development updates coming soon.