Cartomancy Anthology is now permanently free on Steam
Cartomancy Anthology’s 22 tarot-inspired indie games have gone from $24.99 to a permanent free download on Steam.
Cartomancy Anthology is now permanently free on Steam, ending its previous $24.99 price without attaching a limited-time deadline to the change.12 That makes the unusual tarot-themed collection a straightforward free download rather than another short-lived giveaway.
Released in 2022 by Compact and Code Coven, Cartomancy Anthology contains 22 small games, each inspired by one of the Major Arcana cards.1 The collection is built around the idea of a virtual tarot deck: players draw cards to uncover different experiences, then work through the anthology as they gradually complete that deck.
The games are deliberately varied. The source material describes platforming, visual novels, cooking games, fishing, interactive stories and other experimental formats, with each entry coming from a different creative team.1 It is less a single long-form adventure than a themed showcase of compact ideas gathered under one colourful structure.
That variety also means the collection does not promise one consistent tone. Some entries address heavier subjects, including mental health and death, and the Steam listing provides content information for players who want to know what they are downloading before they begin.12
The important distinction here is permanence. Steam lists Cartomancy Anthology as free to play, while the report that tracked the price change says there is no end date to worry about.12 Readers can therefore add it to their library when convenient instead of rushing to claim a promotional copy.
Our opinion
The strongest part of this deal is not simply the zero price: it is the chance to sample 22 small games that would otherwise be easy to miss. The tarot framing gives the collection a memorable identity, while the range of formats makes it a good fit for players who enjoy dipping into compact experiments rather than committing to one giant release. The permanent price change also removes the usual giveaway pressure, leaving readers free to explore it at their own pace.
Cartomancy Anthology is available now on Steam.2