Comparison

Deck Warlords vs Duelyst

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

Head to head
About

Deck Warlords

Build a powerful deck of magical creature cards and battle other players in this strategic trading card game. Collect and evolve dozens of unique cards with varying rarities to create an unbeatable strategy and become the greatest Warlord.

Highlights
  • Collect magical creature cards
  • PvP arena battles
  • Dozens of unique creatures
  • 6 card rarities
  • Merge and evolve cards
  • Deep strategy gameplay
Features
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Collect the ultimate creature deck full of magical cards and defeat your opponents (PvP) in this new TCG / CCG card game. With dozens of cards and tokens to imbue you can collect an unique deck and wreak chaos as the greatest Warlord of all! The war and chaos has come! Its time to prove you are worthy your name. Enter the world of this new TCG / CCG creature card game - Deck Warlords! FEATURES - FREE TO PLAY - Simple to learn TCG / CCG gameplay with a deep strategy - Fight with other Warlords in the arena! (PvP) - Dozens of various creatures with uniques abilities - 6 different card rarities ranging from common to mythical! - Merge and evolve your cards into new unique ones - Limitless possibilities how to impress others with your ingenious deck! - Fast-paced gameplay and quick duels ensure you can enjoy all features with only just a few minutes a day! Download now for free and try new twist on trading card game (TCG). All just in a few minutes a day! CONTACT US Visit our official site at http://www.runningpillow.com Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RunningPillow Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Running-Pillow/152419281439318

About

Duelyst

Engage in quick, strategic card battles with a streamlined mana system and consistent card draw. Build powerful decks with unique units and spells, brought to life with vibrant pixel art. Outwit opponents on the battlefield in this accessible yet deep tactical game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tactical card battles
  • Streamlined 6-mana cap
  • Consistent 2-card draw per turn
  • Diverse units and spells
  • Hand-animated pixel art
  • Strategic positioning on battlefield
Features
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Duelyst: Blitz is a lightning-fast reimagining of the beloved tactical card battler Duelyst, designed for intense, strategic matches you can finish in just a few minutes. Engage in dynamic, turn-based duels where every move matters. With a streamlined 6-mana cap and a consistent 2-card draw each turn, Duelyst: Blitz delivers tight, decision-rich gameplay that rewards smart plays and bold tactics. Build your deck from a diverse roster of powerful units and spells, each brought to life with stunning hand-animated pixel art. Position your forces on the battlefield, outthink your opponent, and strike with perfect precision. Whether you’re a returning Duelyst veteran or a newcomer to tactical card games, Blitz offers the perfect mix of accessibility and depth.

Screenshots

Deck Warlords3 screens
Duelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duelyst at 4.8 against Deck Warlords's 4.0. Duelyst also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 79%). 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. Deck Warlords sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duelyst holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Deck Warlords's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deck Warlords ships an update every 9 days, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deck Warlords versus Duelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeck WarlordsDuelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (33 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB282 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJan HalamicekJakub Juszko

Customer experience

Deck Warlords

All ratings33 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative14.6%

Duelyst

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Deck Warlords

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Purchases not validated
  • Items not received after purchase
  • Charged multiple times without receiving items
  • App closes with error message
  • Bugs go unfixed
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  • App stops getting updated
  • Cannot play paid-for game

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Update abandoned app
  • Improve strategy elements
  • Make progression smoother

Duelyst

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Deck Warlords

One-time14
  • 360 Gems$4.99
  • 720 Gems$4.99
  • 2nd mythical card$4.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • 4000 Gems Sale$4.99
  • 1500 Gems$9.99
  • 750 Gems$9.99
  • Middle Pack$9.99
  • 8200 Gems$9.99
  • 1550 Gems$19.99
  • 3100 Gems$19.99
  • 2nd Mythical Card$19.99
  • 8000 Gems$49.99
  • 2nd Mythical Card$99.99
5 purchases

Duelyst

One-time5
  • Small Premium Pack$3.99
  • Medium Premium Pack$9.99
  • Large Premium Pack$39.99
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  • Massive Premium Pack$69.99
  • Ultimate Premium Pack$149.99

Questions

Is Deck Warlords free?
Deck Warlords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duelyst free?
Duelyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deck Warlords or Duelyst?
Duelyst is rated higher. Deck Warlords averages 4.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Deck Warlords or Duelyst have ads?
Neither Deck Warlords nor Duelyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deck Warlords or Duelyst?
Deck Warlords ships an update every 9 days, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deck Warlords was updated on October 17, 2026 and Duelyst on October 3, 2026.

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