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IndieStrategyRoguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuildingCard GameRogueliteRoguelike

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Game description

Build the ultimate Zoo in this number-go-up roguelike deckbuilder. Find powerful mythical animals, boost them with snacks, and even manipulate the board itself. Break the game by scoring millions (and more) with insane combos.

Basic info

DeveloperStarlight Games inc.
PublisherStarlight Games inc.
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Steam DeckVerified
Release dateJul 30, 2026
Price

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Minimum specs

OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3-4130 / AMD equivalent (dual-core, 3.0GHz+)
Memory4 GB
GraphicsIntel HD 4000 or better (integrated graphics OK)
Storage1 GB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 384 reviews from the past 1 year

87.6/ 100
Top 30%

Steam rating: Very Positive (91%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 19, 2026)

Players rate this animal themed deckbuilding roguelike 87.6, top 30% of games we analyzed, for its fun combo hunting.

👍 Strengths

196 reviews call Zoominoes fun, the most upvoted saying it is worth every penny, and some enjoy experimenting with its many combinations. 55 praise the strategy, describing surprising depth with many synergies and animals whose abilities fit their theme. Gameplay ranks 140th of 1396. 35 like the visuals, with some calling the presentation charming and clear, and Visuals & Sound ranks 347th of 1249. Content Volume ranks 119th of 1351, and a few reviewers also enjoy the relaxing music and daily runs.

👎 Where it falls short

48 reviews describe poor balance, saying many early animals are useless while the rarest pieces are far stronger than the rest. 26 find the difficulty uneven, with rough starting decks and scaling on the highest settings that feels driven by luck rather than skill. 24 report bugs and crashes, including a crash that wiped all progress for a few players and soft locks that end runs. Pricing & Fairness ranks 928th of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“fun gameplay, worth every penny” · 196 reviews
“surprising depth with many synergies, animals thematically tied to mechanics” · 55 reviews
“visuals and aesthetic are interesting and appealing” · 35 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 63% of reviews · Top 20% of the games we've analyzed

Strategy +2.98 · Depth of builds, tactics, and meaningful choices
Positive “surprising depth with many synergies, animals thematically tied to mechanics” · 55 reviews
Negative “90% of content irrelevant; only one viable deck strategy” · 8 reviews

Progression 11% · Difficulty 24% · Onboarding 11% · Freedom 2% · Controls & feel 4%

Plot, characters and the world

Not enough data — only 8% of reviews mention this.

World +2.88 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is

Story 0% · Characters 2%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 29% of reviews · Top 10% of the games we've analyzed

Volume +3.31 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Positive “lots of content in simple gameplay loop” · 10 reviews
Negative “only 5-6 hours of content for high price” · 1 review

Variety 10% · Replayability 12%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 24% of reviews · Top 30% of the games we've analyzed

Visuals +3.69 · Graphics, art style, and animation
Positive “visuals and aesthetic are interesting and appealing” · 35 reviews

Audio 8%

Playing with others, the community and servers

Not enough data — only 1% of reviews mention this.

Playing together -0.85 · Fun of playing with friends, teammates, or rivals

Community 0% · Servers & Connection 0%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 22% of reviews · Bottom 40% of the games we've analyzed

Balance -0.48 · Whether classes, weapons, and builds are evenly matched
Negative “early game balance is terrible, most early animals useless” · 48 reviews
Positive “full game is way more balanced than demo” · 1 review

Anti-cheat 0% · Pricing 6% · Matchmaking 0%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 18% of reviews · Top 30% of the games we've analyzed

Stability -0.18 · Crashes, freezes, save loss, and game-breaking bugs
Negative “game crashes and resets all progress, happened twice, game-breaking issue” · 24 reviews
Positive “hasn't crashed once during crazy turns, great player experience” · 3 reviews

Performance 3% · Developer support 9%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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