# Command Chain — Chain-Reaction Card Roguelike

> Grid-based card battler with chain-reaction combat and roguelike progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Solomon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-chain/id6783559088 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Solomon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847626540)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 235 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-chain/id6783559088/reviews.md

## What is Command Chain?

Command Chain is a card battler on a 3x3 grid. Place your heroes, line up your strikers, and set off chain reactions where one shot triggers the next. Stack multipliers down a lane and a single turn can go from dozens of damage into the millions.

FEATURES
- Chain-reaction combat. One trigger cascades across the grid, and position decides everything.
- 100+ hero cards across 18 classes. Draft a hand and build a deck that fits how you play.
- Merge duplicates to level heroes from Tier 1 to Tier 5 during a run.
- 11 worlds, each with its own enemies, hazards, and art, from the Hollowfrost Reach to the Sunken Mire to the Dragon's Temple.
- Boss fights that break the rules. The Hydra regrows severed heads. The Twin Wardens revive each other. The Fateweaver loads the dice. The Saboteur Queen swaps your units mid-fight. Read the pattern, then counter it.
- Roguelike runs. Draft, upgrade, carry veterans forward, push deeper.
- Endless Mode and New Game+ unlock after you clear the campaign.
- Portrait or landscape, with 1x, 3x, and 5x battle speed.
- Free to play and fully offline. No wifi, no forced timers.

HOW IT PLAYS
Strikers fire in straight lines, so where you place a card matters. A Sorcerer next to a Mage boosts the whole lane. A Tactician bends a beam around a corner into new targets. A Necromancer poisons through armor. Rangers and Gunslingers pierce dodge and shield. Every board is a new setup, so you read what is in front of you and build the biggest chain you can.

CLASSES
Mage, Alchemist, Sorcerer, Warlord, Cleric, Shadowknight, Mirror Knight, Bard, Monk, Ranger, Gunslinger, Pyromancer, Stormcaller, Tactician, Necromancer, Tinkerer, Martyr, Quartermaster.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Chain-reaction combat on a 3x3 grid
- 100+ hero cards across 18 classes
- Merge duplicates to level up heroes
- 11 unique worlds with distinct enemies
- Challenging boss fights with unique mechanics
- Roguelike runs with deck building and upgrades
- Offline play with adjustable battle speed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Aether | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commander's Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Aether | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Aether | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Aether | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trove of Aether | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Hoard | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-chain/id6783559088/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2026-07-27*

So simple but I can’t stop playing it. Can’t wait for future content.

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2026-07-23*

This is such a fun and addictive little gem, I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next!

### 5/5 — Great!

*2026-07-23*

Classic "cards meet dice". Can't wait to see what future expansions hold!

## Frequently asked questions about Command Chain

### What is Command Chain?

Command Chain is a free-to-play card battler game played on a 3x3 grid. It features roguelike elements, allowing players to build decks and trigger chain reactions for combat.

### Does Command Chain have ads?

Yes, Command Chain contains advertisements. As a free-to-play game, ads are part of the monetization model.

### Can I play Command Chain offline?

Yes, Command Chain is fully playable offline. It does not require Wi-Fi and has no forced timers, making it convenient for on-the-go play.

### What kind of progression does Command Chain offer?

Command Chain offers roguelike runs where you draft and upgrade heroes. You can merge duplicate cards to level heroes from Tier 1 to Tier 5 during a run, and unlock Endless Mode and New Game+ after clearing the campaign.

### What devices is Command Chain available on?

Command Chain is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations.

### How does combat work in Command Chain?

Combat involves placing hero cards on a 3x3 grid to create chain reactions. Strikers fire in straight lines, and strategic placement of heroes like Sorcerers or Tacticians can boost entire lanes or redirect attacks.

### What is the age rating for Command Chain?

Command Chain has an age rating of 12+. This is based on its content and gameplay mechanics.

### How often is Command Chain updated?

Command Chain was last updated on July 23, 2026, with version 1.0. Further updates will likely introduce new content and improvements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-08-11

Fixed a wandering card UI error for those who unlock the 4th card in their hand.

### 2.1 — 2026-08-11

Squashing bugs and tweaking awakenings.

### 2.0 — 2026-08-06

THE GATEBREAKER UPDATE
 
The biggest update Command Chain has ever had. Here's what's waiting behind the gate:
 
RELICS
32 relics to discover. Beat the herald on wave 5 or the boss on wave 10 and choose your spoils. They last the whole run and they stack.
 
COMMANDERS
Four playable commanders, each with their own style. March with the Necrolord and the dead fight for you. Take the Gambler and draw four cards with a crit up your sleeve. The Fortress holds the line. Unlock them with Aether you earn by playing.
 
THE DAILY GATE
One gate a day. Same world, same dice, same starting kit for every player on Earth. One attempt. Post your score to Game Center and see where you land.
 
GAME CENTER
Leaderboards and achievements are live. Deep Chain is waiting for the first player to deal a million damage in one turn.
 
FORGE
Two identical cards in hand? Forge them into one card a tier higher. Your deck gets stronger mid-fight.
 
NEW TOOLS
Undo your whole placement phase before you commit. Peek at your draw and spent piles any time. A proper Codex with every class, every enemy, every rule, and your bestiary collection.
 
RESPECT YOUR TIME
Your veterans survive a retry now. Second Wind can put you back on your feet after a defeat. Ads stay out of your gameplay, full stop. Daily login rewards, run boosts, and a Gate Pass stipend for bold cold starts at higher levels.
 
BALANCE
Fire and storm now melt armor. The Martyr finally earned its keep. New Armory ranks for Deep Pockets, Shuffler, and Sleight of Hand, plus Potency lanes for Bard and Mirror Knight.
 
Plus a fully repainted tutorial, cloud saves, faster loading with a proper progress screen, and a mountain of fixes from our playtesters. Thanks, Rob.
 
The gates are open. See you inside.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-23

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*
