Sex Links

Sex Links is a roguelite deck-builder that strips away the competitive complexity of Duel Links in favor of a stripped-down card game inspired by Balatro's synergy-chasing loop. Developer Taichi89 uses the Yu-Gi-Oh license as a framework for what's essentially a run-based card battler where your goal is simpler: win duels, earn S coins, and unlock permanent upgrades between runs.

Gameplay mirrors Balatro's core loop more closely than actual card strategy. You're constructing small, synergistic combinations of cards across matches, with each successful duel providing currency to either enhance your deck or unlock new challenges against Legendary Duelists. Winning those encounters triggers the game's primary draw—fully animated intimate scenes. These sequences come with three playback speeds and include Japanese voice work; Taichi89 emphasizes the production investment required for each animation, which explains the project's focus on building toward a roster of 20 characters drawn from across the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise timeline.

The adult content is central to progression rather than incidental. Each scene costs significant in-game currency, creating a risk-reward tension between short-term deck upgrades and unlocking new content. The game runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, making it accessible across platforms, though performance on lower-end mobile devices may vary given the animation quality.

As an early-access title, Sex Links is still establishing itself. The foundation—roguelite structure, card synergy mechanics, and animation quality—appears solid, but the limited character roster and ongoing development status mean content volume is modest compared to its full vision. The developer's Patreon model offers early access and voting influence on character additions, if you want to support the project's expansion.