Comparison

Shadowverse CCG vs Ancient Gods

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadowverse CCG

Engage in strategic, turn-based card battles against players worldwide or explore a voiced story mode. Master unique character classes and collect over 2000 illustrated cards. This AAA multiplayer game offers innovative mechanics for epic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • Fully voiced story mode
  • Innovative battle mechanics
  • Eight unique character classes
  • Over 2000 illustrated cards
  • Strategic turn-based gameplay
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"One of my favorite games this year" - IGN Shadowverse is a AAA multiplayer turn-based card game with a fun–loving community of over 1 million daily players! - BATTLE real–time opponents from around the world, or enjoy the fully voiced story mode - STRATEGIZE with innovative mechanics that guarantee epic battles - MASTER eight character classes each with unique paradigms and killer cards - SUMMON 2000+ cards, each lavishly illustrated with jaw–dropping fantasy art Install now for TONS of free gifts!

About

Ancient Gods

Embark on offline roguelike adventures with this deck-building RPG. Collect over 300 cards and 50+ characters to craft powerful decks and overcome turn-based card battles. Explore randomly generated events and conquer challenges in a quest to protect your planet.

Highlights
  • Deckbuilding rogue-lite gameplay
  • Turn-based card battles
  • Offline play
  • Hundreds of cards and characters
  • Unique character classes and skills
  • Card combo system
Features
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Ancient Gods is a combination of gacha and deck-building rogue-lite. No need for the internet, you will experience unique adventures, and build OP decks from hundreds of cards and characters to conquer new challenges. [Features] * Mild strategy turn-based card battle - One versus One battle, single-player mode, decide on which cards to take to make awesome, flawless combinations! Adventure awaits, but can you make the right decision in the randomly generated events on your journey? * 50+ beautifully drawn characters to play with their own unique card and passive skill - Summon and complete your collection of gods * Classes and Skill System - Craft your own deck by choosing classes for your character * Combo system according to the color of the card you play * More than 300 cards to build [Story] Since ancient times, all the planets of the Solar System have had life. Inhabitants of most planets have very powerful powers, with the exception of Earth. One day, the Sun moved into a new era creating a terrifying explosion, burning all the planets. Earth is the only place to live, all the races on other planets have moved here, using all their strength to protect this last planet and get through the Apocalypse. As time passed, the original unity was gone, leaving behind the contempt of powerful races with Humans, who divided the land and ruled over Humans like slaves. At that moment, Humanity appeared 3 siblings with special powers, that is to copy the power of others. From there these Chosen Ones begin their journey to reclaim their planet.

Screenshots

Shadowverse CCG2 screens
Ancient Gods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ancient Gods at 4.8 against Shadowverse CCG's 4.2. Ancient Gods also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 56%). Shadowverse CCG's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadowverse CCG sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ancient Gods sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ancient Gods holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Shadowverse CCG's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ancient Gods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowverse CCG ships an update every 3 weeks, Ancient Gods monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadowverse CCG versus Ancient Gods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowverse CCGAncient Gods
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews66.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB377 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCygames, Inc.Linh Lam Quang

Customer experience

Shadowverse CCG

All ratings1,898 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative29.4%

Ancient Gods

All ratings1,978 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Shadowverse CCG

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animations
  • 🎁 Generous free-to-play model with many free packs
  • 🕹️ Unique and strategic gameplay mechanics
  • 🎬 Engaging story mode and voice acting
  • 🤖 Challenging AI opponents in single-player

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players
  • 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking against experienced players
  • 🤑 Expensive to build multiple competitive decks
  • 🧹 Repetitive and stale meta with overpowered decks

Ancient Gods

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing art and music
  • 💡 Diverse character roster with unique playstyles
  • 🤩 Engaging and challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of content and replayability
  • 🕹️ Clunky and inconsistent controls
  • 🤔 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
  • 💰 Expensive premium content

Bugs and requests

Shadowverse CCG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Account recovery and data transfer issues
  • Inability to reconnect after disconnection
  • Bugs with certain card interactions and effects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Global chat to connect with other players
  • More deck save slots and deckbuilding options
  • Offline mode for single-player content
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Better matchmaking and ranked system

Ancient Gods

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progress loss and save data issues
  • Incorrect damage calculations
  • Broken challenge mode objectives
  • Unreliable ad rewards

Requested features

5 requests
  • More diverse character representation
  • Expanded story and lore
  • Endless mode improvements
  • Customization options for characters
  • Better save/load functionality

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Shadowverse CCG

One-time8
  • 1-Time Deal! 600-crystal set$5.99
  • One-time Deal! 800-crystal set$7.99
  • 1-Time Deal! 1000-crystal set2 variants$15.99
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  • 1200-crystal set$20.99
  • 1200-crystal and Legendary set$20.99
  • 2400-crystal set$39.99
  • 5000-crystal set2 variants$79.99
  • Special Offer! 7500-crystal set (3 times per person)$79.99
10 purchases

Ancient Gods

One-time10
  • Starter pack Silver$0.99
  • Energy Supply 02$0.99
  • Token Package 01$1.99
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  • Starter pack Gold$4.99
  • Endless Pass 01$9.99
  • Thor Pass$9.99
  • Token Package 03$9.99
  • Weekly Pass$9.99
  • Starter pack Platinum$14.99
  • Foundation Forge$14.99

Questions

Is Shadowverse CCG free?
Shadowverse CCG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ancient Gods free?
Ancient Gods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadowverse CCG or Ancient Gods?
Ancient Gods is rated higher. Shadowverse CCG averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Ancient Gods averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.
Do Shadowverse CCG or Ancient Gods have ads?
Both Shadowverse CCG and Ancient Gods show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowverse CCG or Ancient Gods?
Shadowverse CCG ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ancient Gods monthly. Most recently, Shadowverse CCG was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ancient Gods on November 7, 2026.

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