Anode Heart: Layer Null is a RPG game from Stove Powered Games with a 94% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by deckbuilding, pixel art, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Stove Powered Games
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $15.99
- Review signal
- 94% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8, 10 or 11
Processor: 1.1 GHz Processor
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics
Storage: 500 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- Processor: Apple M1
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Anode Heart: Layer Null is worth a closer look if you want deckbuilding, solo-friendly, boss rush, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, pixel art, deckbuilding, and solo-friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
It's so refreshing to have a card game that isn't a roguelike or a perpetual drain on the wallet.There are a lot of single player roguelikes out there to hit your drafting fix but really not a lot of single…Exploration and sidequests matter, and there's a surprising amount of content and postgame.Money was never an issue for me, the strategies bosses use do indeed encourage you to build counter decks and experience a…Why it fits
Check it if you want rpg filtered by deckbuilding, pixel art, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.