Award-winning author Frank Beddor is set to upend Wonderland once again. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the US publication of his New York Times best-selling trilogy, Beddor today announced a brand-new video game, The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards, coming to Steam this summer.
Departing from traditional Alice in Wonderland whimsy, The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards invites players back into Beddor’s war-torn vision of the realm. This single-player, strategic deck builder blends the DNA of tabletop classics like Rummikub and Mahjong with modern tactical depth. Players must navigate a darker, high-stakes world where iconic characters are re-imagined as elite operatives and every suit is fighting for the soul of Wonderland.
Master the Odds, Shape the War
In a genre dominated by “run-based” roguelikes, The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards offers a distinct, quest-based progression system. Players take on a handcrafted ladder of 140+ escalating challenges without the frustration of losing progress upon defeat.
Key Features of The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards
- A Puzzle-First Strategy:Â Success is driven by pattern recognition and smart sequencing. Players must adapt to the draw of the cards to meet unique quest constraints.
- The “House of Cards” Meta:Â Use Imagination Points to construct a literal House of Cards, allowing you to unlock new abilities and influence when your most powerful cards appear in your deck.
- Persistent Progression:Â Every victory moves you forward through a complete 15-hour+ long campaign toward a definitive conclusion.
- Suit Allegiance:Â Suits and loyalty matter. Aligning your growing skills and powers with the Heart, Club, Spade or Diamond families will unlock a deeper mastery of your House of Cards.
A 20-Year Legacy Reimagined
To further celebrate the milestone, Frank Beddor will also launch a Kickstarter campaign for The Looking Glass Wars: Visions of Wonderland, a museum-quality artbook alongside the game’s release, offering fans new ways to experience the ever-evolving lore.
The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards will be available on Steam.
A playable demo will be released during the Steam Next Fest in mid-June 2026.
Other Strategy Game News: Sectron, a hex-based sci-fi strategy game, launches November 6th.
