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Released
August 14, 2014
Updated
October 29, 2026

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Engage in thrilling space combat with this popular deckbuilding game. Build your deck, outmaneuver opponents, and conquer the galaxy. Offers both single-player campaigns and multiplayer battles.

✓Deckbuilding gameplay
✓Player vs Player combat
✓AI battles
✓Campaign mode
✓Online multiplayer
✓Pass and Play mode
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What's New in Star Realms

20261023.1.1

October 29, 2026

SR2 Updates: -Gambits set is available -Purchase warnings when acquire effects are available

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

High Alert: Invasion

Adds ships, bases, and campaign Chapter 26.

User reviews

Incredibly Addictive and Surprisingly Strategic

What it says on the tin.

Very unbalanced app for a fun game

Stake the deck against you quite often, also the app won’t allow you to buy expansions

Great Game

Loved the physical game and am happy that this is a well made app

So good!

Love love love this game! You can play online vs people, against an ai opponent, and even pass and play!

Custom health at the very least PLEASE

Love the game but please add a custom life number…then you get the 5th star.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Game freezes and crashes on launch

Bug

Online games getting stuck or timing out

Bug

Inability to scrap or play certain cards

Bug

Incorrect card behavior and interactions

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add undo/rewind functionality

Feature

Improve offline/single-player experience

Feature

Implement better matchmaking and player communication

Feature

Provide more detailed game statistics and analytics

Feature

FAQ

What is Star Realms?

Star Realms is a popular space combat deckbuilding game that combines addictive deckbuilding gameplay with exciting trading card game-style combat. It allows players to build their decks, engage in player versus player battles, and compete against AI opponents.

What are the key features of Star Realms?

Key features include addictive deckbuilding gameplay, player versus player combat, AI battles with adjustable difficulty, a campaign mode with multiple missions, online play with global rankings, and a Pass and Play mode for local multiplayer.

How much does Star Realms cost?

The game offers a free version with core gameplay features, including a tutorial and a 6-mission campaign. A one-time upgrade unlocks additional campaign missions, online play, and other features to play with friends on any device.

What devices is Star Realms compatible with?

The application is a universal app, meaning it can be played on iPhone, iPod, iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Air. The one-time upgrade allows for cross-device play.

Who designed Star Realms?

Star Realms was designed by Magic the Gathering Hall of Famers Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty, who also designed the Ascension Deckbuilding Game. This ensures a high level of strategic depth and engaging gameplay.