Dribble, Deal, Dominate: Solo Dev Bigosaur Announces July 24 Launch for Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder
Basketball meets deckbuilding in the most unexpected crossover of 2025. Solo Serbian developer Bigosaur, best known for Son of a Witch and Watermelon Party, has officially announced that Clutchtime™: Basketball Deckbuilder will release on Steam for PC on July 24, 2025. The demo is already live for those ready to hit the hardwood early.
Clutchtime: Where Strategy Meets Slam Dunks
Inspired by modern roguelike deckbuilders like Balatro and infused with the energy of professional basketball, Clutchtime gives card gamers and sports fans a unique new way to compete. Each card in your deck is a basketball move—think passes, steals, dunks, rebounds, timeouts, and even referee challenges.
This isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a fully fleshed-out strategy experience where you build the perfect team, play the right cards, and adapt your tactics on the fly.
“As a lifelong basketball fan, Clutchtime is a passion project years in the making,” said Milan Babuškov, the solo force behind Bigosaur. “It’s where my love for sports and indie game development finally collide.”
Get a Taste in the Tournament Edition Demo
As part of Steam Next Fest, Bigosaur dropped the Clutchtime: Tournament Edition demo, giving players a sneak peek at the full release. This version showcases the game’s core mechanics, allowing players to test team synergy, strategic plays, and event-based twists.
Whether you’re a deckbuilding pro or just know basketball from highlight reels, Clutchtime is designed to be instantly accessible, with intuitive mechanics that grow in complexity over time.
Key Features That Set Clutchtime Apart
🃏 Deckbuilding Reimagined
Start with five players and build your deck around their signature moves, assembling a dynamic playbook of cards representing iconic basketball actions.
🏆 Two Game Modes
- Elimination Mode: A true roguelike tournament bracket—lose once and you’re out.
- Classic Mode: Play through a full season, aiming to qualify for the playoffs and ultimately take home the championship.
🎲 Event-Driven Strategy
Encounter unexpected game events: trade players, duplicate cards, upgrade skills, or throw curveballs at your opponents.
🔊 Immersive Audio
Recorded at live games, the crowd audio dynamically reacts to your plays. Sink a three or block a shot, and you’ll hear the roar of a virtual arena.
🎮 Easy to Learn, Hard to Master
Built to appeal to deckbuilding veterans and basketball newbies alike, the learning curve is friendly—yet the meta is deep.
Built by Passion, Backed by Experience
Developed using an in-house engine, Clutchtime is the latest creation from Bigosaur, a solo studio founded in 2013. Babuškov has been featured in BBC, IndieCade, DevGAMM, and more—and his latest title pays homage to Serbian basketball icons like Nikola Jokić, Bogdan Bogdanović, and Boban Marjanović.
With an indie spirit and a love for innovation, Bigosaur aims to reinvent how genres collide, and Clutchtime is proof of that mission in motion.
Wishlist Now and Join the Starting Lineup
Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder launches July 24, 2025, on Steam for Windows PC.
Try the demo now, wishlist the game, and prep your strategies—because when the shot clock winds down, it’s all about your next move.
For more information about Bigosaur and Clutchtime™: Basketball Deckbuilder, visit the official website, follow on Bluesky, X (Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube, and join the community on Discord.
