Quadrax

Strategic Board Game with Card Abilities

Combine classic tile-flipping mechanics with 51 unique ability cards in this innovative strategy game. Free to download and play, with a one-time $4.99 unlock for the full game.

About Quadrax

Quadrax takes the timeless strategy of tile-flipping board games and revolutionizes it with a dynamic card system. Each game becomes a unique tactical challenge where positioning meets card strategy.

51
Unique Cards
8×8
Game Board
4
AI Difficulty Levels
v0.8.0
Beta Live Now
Quadrax Gameplay Screenshot

Quadrax gameplay showing the 8×8 board, card hand, and strategic positioning

How to Play

Players take turns placing pieces on an 8×8 board, flipping opponent pieces through strategic placement. The twist: use powerful ability cards to flip pieces, destroy tiles, protect positions, and completely change the battlefield dynamics.

Card Point Economy: Earn 1⭐ per piece placement + 2⭐ per flip (average game: ~180⭐), then spend points (5⭐ to 85⭐) on game-changing cards from your hand, which grows from three slots to eight as you level up.

🎯 Development Transparency

This is my first commercial game release. As a solo indie developer, I've used AI-assisted development for both code and visual assets to bring Quadrax to life.

That's why beta testing is so important - your feedback will help refine the experience and identify blind spots I might have missed. My goal is to deliver a polished, fun strategy game and grow as a developer with each release.

"No BS, Just Games" - Goxod Software

Game Features

Experience strategic depth with innovative mechanics and polished gameplay systems.

🎴 51 Unique Cards

Five distinct categories of cards each offering different strategic advantages and tactical options.

  • Offensive cards for aggressive plays
  • Defensive cards for protection
  • Utility cards for board manipulation
  • Chaos cards for high-risk rewards
  • Placement cards for positioning

🤖 Smart AI Opponents

Challenge yourself against four difficulty levels of AI, each with distinct strategies and card usage patterns.

  • Easy: Perfect for learning the game
  • Medium: Corner priority and edge strategy
  • Hard: Advanced position evaluation
  • Impossible: Master-level strategic play

📱 Cross-Platform

Optimized for both desktop and mobile with touch-friendly controls and responsive scaling.

  • Windows and Linux support
  • Android in closed beta
  • Touch-optimized UI (70x42px buttons)
  • Landscape orientation on mobile

🎯 Progression System

Unlock new cards and track your achievements as you master the game's strategic depth.

  • 20 levels of XP progression
  • Card unlock system
  • Achievement categories
  • Statistics tracking

💥 Visual Effects

Every one of the 51 cards has its own dedicated visual effect — no two cards look the same.

  • Unique VFX for all 51 cards
  • Shockwaves, lava geysers, lightning bolts
  • Screen shake on dramatic effects
  • Color-coded piece flips

📖 Built-In Tutorial

New to Reversi or card strategy? The interactive tutorial walks you through everything step by step with spotlight guidance.

  • Full step-by-step walkthrough
  • Spotlight overlay highlights key UI
  • Skippable at any point
  • Replayable from the main menu

🔍 Card Tooltips

Never lose track of what a card does — hover over any card for a full description, or long-press on mobile.

  • Hover tooltips on desktop
  • Long-press on mobile
  • Shows cost, type, and full effect text
  • Works in hand, deck builder, and store

🎵 Audio & Polish

Complete audio system with music tracks, sound effects, and customizable volume controls.

  • 8 sound effects preloaded
  • 5 music tracks available
  • Volume controls in settings
  • Audio buses configured

Card Categories

Master five distinct types of cards, each offering unique strategic advantages and tactical possibilities.

⚔️ Offensive Cards 18

Flip opponent pieces, clear areas, and apply pressure. Includes BOMB, TSUNAMI, WILDFIRE, METEOR, and more devastating attacks.

🛡️ Defensive Cards 8

Protect your pieces and counter opponent strategies. Features SHIELD, FREEZE, REFLECT, and NULLIFY abilities.

🔧 Utility Cards 11

Manipulate the board and enhance your abilities. Includes SWAP, TIME_WARP, REPAIR, BOOST, and economic cards.

🎲 Chaos Cards 3

High-risk, high-reward random effects. CHAOS, MAYHEM, and ARMAGEDDON offer unpredictable game-changing moments.

📍 Placement Cards 10

Special placement abilities and board control. Features WILD_CARD, TELEPORT, INFILTRATE, and strategic positioning tools.

👑 Legendary 1

The ultimate card: METEOR delivers massive 5×5 piece flipping combined with 3×3 tile destruction.

Available Platforms

Play Quadrax on your preferred platform with optimized controls and performance.

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Desktop

Windows and Linux support with keyboard and mouse controls. Built with Godot 4.5 for smooth performance.

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Android (Closed Beta)

Android closed beta is live on Google Play. Touch-optimized UI with landscape orientation.

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Try Before You Buy

Shareware, the way it used to work. Download and play for free, and unlock the full game once for $4.99 if you want the rest of the cards.

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AI Opponents

Four difficulty levels from casual to brutal. Easy and Medium are free; Hard and Impossible come with the full-game unlock.

Ready to Play Quadrax?

Experience the perfect blend of classic strategy and modern card mechanics. Free to download and play, with a one-time $4.99 unlock for the full game.

The Android closed beta takes two steps: join the tester group, then opt in on Google Play. Use the same Google account for both.

1️⃣ Join the Tester Group 2️⃣ Opt In on Google Play 💻 Desktop Beta Downloads

How to Join Beta:

Android (closed beta):

  1. Join the tester group using the button above
  2. Open the opt-in link in a browser, signed in with that same Google account
  3. Click "Become a tester", then install from Google Play
  4. Please stay opted in for at least 14 days — that is what lets the game leave beta

Desktop (Windows/Linux):

  1. Click "Desktop Beta Downloads" above
  2. Download the build for your operating system
  3. Extract and run the game
  4. Send feedback straight from the in-game form

Beta v0.8.0 is available now on Windows and Linux. Test the game, share feedback, and get credited in the final release!