Partly, because you do not control your hand, but you control your deck.

What does the enemy do?

It follows a fixed pattern of throws that you can see one round ahead.

Rock Paper Roguelite

Rock paper scissors as a roguelite: the enemy shows what it will throw, you pick the counter from your hand, and your deck grows after every win.

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A real run of the game, recorded with captions and no sound.

Each round you draw a hand of three cards, each of them rock, paper or scissors. The enemy shows what it will throw next.
Tap the card that beats its throw: you win the round and hit it. Pick the wrong one and you take damage, and the same throw is a draw.
You do not always hold the counter: that is where your deck matters.
Beat all four enemies to win. After each win, pick one of three new cards to add to your deck.

Controls: mouse or touch. Made by CalcoTools.

Count your deck: if you have fewer papers than rocks, expect to face a rock with no counter.
Powerful throws win for more: add them in the throw you are short of.
A draw costs both of you 2: sometimes it is better than a loss.
Enemies follow a pattern: it repeats every few rounds.

Is it luck?: Partly, because you do not control your hand, but you control your deck.
What does the enemy do?: It follows a fixed pattern of throws that you can see one round ahead.
How many enemies?: Four.