Travelin' - Across Europe

Travelin' - Across Europe is a turnbased card game that turns a backpacking trip across the continent into a strategic battle of wits. You're not just sightseeing you're racing rival travelers to collect the most points, and every card you draw is a chance to gain an edge or sabotage someone else's journey. The game launched on Steam on July 19, 2024, and is a digital adaptation of the popular 2018 card/board game created by Eli Lester.

The core loop is all about hand management and takethat strategy. Each turn you draw cards, play transport tickets to move between countries, and visit landmarks to earn points. But the road is full of hazards: border controls, sketchy taxi drivers, bad kebabs, and blizzards can all derail your plans. You can play action cards to defend yourself or to trip up your fellow travelers, making every turn a tense decision between advancing your own position or holding someone else back. The deck is built from four card types Country (47 cards), Transport (28 cards), Action (26 cards), and Special (7 cards) and your goal is to be the first to reach five countries while collecting valuable souvenirs along the way.

What makes it stand out is how faithfully it captures the feel of a real backpacking adventure, complete with the best and worst of Europe. You'll journey through intriguing countries like Iceland and Turkey, but you'll also face the perilous pitfalls of border controls and unreliable transport. The game includes multiple modes, a free demo you can try right now, and it's designed to be accessible to both casual card game fans and experienced board gamers. It supports online play and has a community of players who appreciate its mix of strategy and chaos.

It was developed and published by single person and it runs on almost anything. The minimum requirements are just Windows 10, an Intel Celeron, 2 GB RAM, and integrated graphics you'll only need 2 GB of storage space. Recommended specs bump that up to an i3 and 4 GB RAM, but either way, this game will run on virtually any computer made in the last decade.

It's worth being honest about the reception. The game has a 100% positive rating on Steam, though it's based on a very small sample of only 12 user reviews. One reviewer called it "a digital adventure across Europe's best and worst, with strategic gameplay that's well worth the journey." There's also a free demo available, so you can try. With an alltime peak of 11 concurrent players, it's still very much a hidden gem but that just means you'd be discovering it before almost everyone else.

Who's it for?
If you love turnbased card games like Ticket to Ride or Exploding Kittens and you want something with a European travel theme, this is exactly your kind of game. If you enjoy strategic gameplay where every card matters and you have to balance your own progress against the chaos your opponents throw at you, the takethat mechanics will keep you engaged. It's also for players who appreciate a cheap, lowstress game they can pick up for a quick session or sink an entire evening into. And if you just want to experience the joys and frustrations of a European road trip without leaving your chair, this one's got you covered.

If the game has charmed you, best of luck in your bid to win!