# Card Crawl — Card based Dungeon Crawler

> Solitaire-style dungeon crawler card game with deck-building elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Arnold Rauers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,040 App Store ratings · 777 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 163 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish and 7 more
- Released: 2015-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews.md

## What is Card Crawl?

Card Crawl is a solitaire-style dungeon crawler game played with a modified deck of standard cards.

Pocket Tactics – Card game of the year 2015
Pocket Tactics – Reader’s choice game of the year 2015
Pocket Tactics – Editor’s choice game of the year 2015
German Games Award – Nominee for best game design 2016

Clear the dungeon of 54 cards by using item-cards, slaying monsters and managing your limited inventory. On each run, you can use five ability-cards (mini deck building) to gain unique skills. By collecting gold, you can unlock 35 more ability-cards to access new tactics and even higher scores.

Card Crawl’s four single-player game modes are enhanced by Game Center to let players compare their scores and the associated decks. A typical game lasts two or three minutes and is a perfect “one more game” experience while waiting in line or commuting.

FEATURES

• Solitaire-style gameplay
• Four game modes (normal, constructed, daily & delve)
• Dungeon deck editor for building and sharing custom dungeon decks
• 35 unlockable ability-cards
• Mini deck building
• Game Center integration
– To compare high scores and decks
– To challenge your friends
– To access tricky new achievements
• Two to three minutes of playtime per game

ACCOLADES

"A brilliant distillation of the dungeon crawler, Card Crawl is well worth a look." — Pocketgamer

"Card Crawl is an enjoyable, casual card game that feels a touch like Diablo-Meets-Solitaire." — 148Apps

"There’s something about a solitaire card game that really does it for me, and Card Crawl is one of the best I’ve played."
— Pockettactics

"It's got great art, gameplay with cards that isn't like other card-based dungeon crawlers and is perfect for sitting back and relaxing while playing it." — Toucharcade

"Taken purely as a variation on Solitaire, Card Crawl is clever as heck, with a standout style and simple yet rewarding gameplay." — JayIsGames

"It’s a unique and interesting hybrid that plays out very well. If you love dungeon crawlers and card games like Hearthstone, then this is a no-brainer." — AppAdvice

"The most intriguing thing about Card Crawl is its simplicity."
— MACNN

"Card Crawl is an impressively solid card game that borrows what works from other games and spins it into its own, unique, game." — Gamezebo

"Card Crawl is really creative and unique game, in which strategy and luck is equally needed." — iPlayApps

"Card Crawl is a very polished card game with a high addiction factor." — AppGemeinde

"Card Crawl is easily suited for anybody who loves casual short game." - ModernJamming

Learn More about Tinytouchtales & Card Crawl at www.cardcrawl.com

## Key features

- Solitaire-style gameplay
- Four game modes
- Dungeon deck editor
- Unlockable ability-cards
- Mini deck building
- Game Center integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Card Crawl | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Season Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Card Crawl?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Unique card-based dungeon crawler concept
- 👍 Charming art style and atmosphere
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 👎 Lack of content and progression

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inability to restore purchases
- Gameplay freezes and lags on some devices

**Most requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize decks and characters
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Leaderboards and social features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 777)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-12, version 2.4.20*

This is a fun, unique, addicting game that was recommended to me by a man named Jerma. Highly recommend as well!

### 5/5 — Underrated

*2026-05-29, version 2.4.20*

I can’t believe this game hasn’t gotten more ratings / downloads. It’s simple, quick, engaging, with nice art.

### 5/5 — Lots of replayability

*2026-05-23, version 2.4.20*

All the skill cards and 5 are randomly picked? It'll be different every time

### 1/5 — Re-purchase every update?

*2026-05-17, version 2.4.20*

I love this game and I have for years now. However, I have purchased this game 4 times now as every time there is an update the game is no longer premium and because the update the game doesn’t recognize the purchase. I think that is really lame.

### 3/5 — Deck Builder for Deck Builder UNenthusiats

*2026-04-18, version 2.4.20*

Title says it all, I’ve never been a huge fan of having to build out an entire deck before playing a round. This game removes that step and makes the deck building RNG, while still maintaining an incredibly addictive gameplay loop. 

UPDATE: After playing for an hour or so and getting really invested in the game, I learned that you have to pay to unlock more than 10 cards. Had to bring my review from 5 to 3 stars for that reason, still really enjoyed the game and fully understand devs need to make money. I’d prefer to see a price upfront though, rather than it being hidden within the game later on

### 3/5 — 3/5

*2026-04-18, version 2.4.20*

Lo único es que tienes que pagar para hacer otra cosa pero bueno

### 2/5 — Fiyat

*2026-03-27, version 2.4.20*

Bence aşırı pahalı oyun. RDR 2 indirimli fiyata alınıyor o paraya, bir tane bağımsız oyunun bu kadar para etmesi aşırı saçma.

### 5/5 — ภาษาไทย

*2026-03-12, version 2.4.20*

อยากได้ ภาษาไทย ถ้ามีภาษาไทยจะสนุกมากเลย

### 2/5 — Every time I win, my game closes

*2026-02-27, version 2.4.20*

Fix this, other than that cool game

### 4/5 — Crashes

*2026-02-23, version 2.4.20*

Fun, but game crashes on iPad after clearing first level.

## Frequently asked questions about Card Crawl

### What is Card Crawl?

Card Crawl is a unique solitaire-style game that combines dungeon crawling elements with card-based gameplay. Players clear a dungeon represented by 54 cards, using item cards to defeat monsters and manage their inventory. The game features mini deck-building with unlockable ability cards to create new tactics and achieve higher scores.

### What are the key features of Card Crawl?

Key features include its solitaire-style gameplay, four distinct game modes (normal, constructed, daily, and delve), a dungeon deck editor for creating and sharing custom decks, 35 unlockable ability-cards, and a mini deck-building system. It also integrates with Game Center for score comparison and challenges.

### How long does a game of Card Crawl typically last?

A typical game of Card Crawl lasts between two and three minutes. This makes it an ideal game for short play sessions, such as while waiting in line or commuting, offering a perfect 'one more game' experience.

### Is Card Crawl free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases can be used to unlock additional ability-cards, providing new strategic options and ways to approach the game.

### Who would enjoy playing Card Crawl?

Card Crawl is designed for players who enjoy casual card games with strategic depth, fans of dungeon crawlers, and those who appreciate a unique take on solitaire. Its quick game sessions also make it suitable for anyone looking for an engaging game to play in short bursts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.20 — 2026-02-16

Hello,

this is a small maintenance fix.

Cheers

### 2.4.17 — 2025-10-01

Hello Crawler,

this is a small maintenance update.
If you haven't yet, please rate and review the game.

Cheers

### 2.4.16 — 2025-09-28

Hello Crawler,

this is a small maintenance update.
If you haven't yet, please rate and review the game.

Cheers

### 2.4.15 — 2025-09-22

Hello Crawler,

this is another small bugfix update.

If you haven't yet please rate and review the game.

Cheers

### 2.4.14 — 2025-09-16

Hello, 

this is a small maintenance update.

If you haven't yet please rate and review the game.

Cheers!

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