Gods Unchained vs Splinterlands
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gods Unchained
Engage in a tactical card game where you truly own your cards and victories. Build powerful decks, master six domains, and outskill opponents in a free-to-play experience. Collect over 1800 unique cards and join a thriving community of TCG enthusiasts.
- Own your cards and victories
- Build epic decks
- Master 6 domains
- Collect over 1800 cards
- Free-to-play
- Player vs. Player combat
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Forge your destiny in Gods Unchained, the award-winning tactical card game where every card and victory is truly yours. Unleash divine powers, build epic decks & outskill your opponents! Step into your world! Keep the spoils of your victories – collect and trade cards, and build a deck you can truly call your own An epic journey of discovery! Seek to master 6 domains, collect over 1800 cards and dominate your opponents in various game modes Free-to-play, rewarding to master! Start on a level playing field on the road to becoming an expert TCG strategist and tactician Step into the realm of Eucos, where gods, creatures and mortals battle it out in the arena! Gods Unchained is led by Game industry veterans Daniel Paez (Blizzard and Activision) and Chris Clay (former Game Director of Magic The Gathering: Arena), and enjoyed daily by a loyal community of trading card game enthusiasts!
Splinterlands
Engage in fast-paced auto-battler strategy card battles against real players. Build a unique deck from over 860 cards and adapt to randomized battle rules. Master the meta and climb the ranks in this constantly evolving game.
- Auto-battler strategy card gameplay
- Real-player battles
- Deck building with 860+ unique cards
- Randomized battle rules and modifiers
- Fast-paced matches
- Constantly evolving meta
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Summon. Strategize. Conquer. Splinterlands is a fast-paced auto-battler strategy card game where you outsmart real players and build a deck that’s all your own. Battles are quick, decisions matter, and every win brings you closer to glory. Battles last just a few minutes, but a single card can change everything. Victory comes from smart matchups, clever formations, and split-second decisions before the fight begins. Once your team is set, the action unfolds automatically. Each match features randomized rules: element restrictions, mana caps, and modifiers that force you to adapt on the fly. Counter your opponents and master the meta. Build your deck from over 860 unique cards, each with distinct stats, abilities, and stunning artwork. Whether you’re playing low-cost utility units or legendary powerhouses, every card adds a new layer of strategy. Since 2018, Splinterlands has developed one of the most active strategy card game communities in the world. Weekly updates. Constantly evolving metas. Thousands of daily players. This is a game that never sits still. Neither will you. Collect cards. Win battles. Make your mark. Start building your deck today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splinterlands at 83% against Gods Unchained's 45%. Splinterlands also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Gods Unchained's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (143 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Splinterlands holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gods Unchained has 143 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Gods Unchained's written reviews are positive against 83% of Splinterlands's.
Gods Unchained ships an update every 3 weeks, Splinterlands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gods Unchained | Splinterlands |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (143 ratings) | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 475 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | IMMUTABLE PTY LTD | Steem Monsters LLC |
Customer experience
Gods Unchained
Splinterlands
Bugs and requests
Gods Unchained
Reported bugs
18 issues- App requests update but no update available in App Store
- Update loop - game stuck between app and store
- Cards disappearing from hand during gameplay
- Screen freezes when viewing cards during opponent's turn
- Blessed effect causes screen to dim and freeze
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- Game crashes when many cards are on table
- Connection errors despite strong internet
- App crashes during tutorial completion
- Ranked play bugs that cause automatic concession
- Packs earned not appearing in inventory
- Unable to collect rewards on mobile
- Login required every 1/3 matches
- Cards stuck in center of screen blocking view
- Game freezes when card summons extra creatures
- Turn timer exploited by players (clock runs maximum time)
- Account lost after setup on iPad
- Multiplayer mode unavailable despite updates
- VPN required to play in EU regions
Requested features
14 requests- Fix iOS update mechanism (no update button in App Store)
- Add Chinese language support
- Implement Forge mode on mobile
- Add French language localization
- Japanese language support
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- Reconnect feature for interrupted matches
- Daily rewards claim button on mobile
- Star Store integration on mobile
- Sealed mode availability on mobile
- Better tutorial for new players
- Improved matchmaking system
- Cross-chain UX improvements
- Marketplace access on mobile app
- Wallet connection integration for new users
Splinterlands
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gods Unchained
No in-app purchases
Splinterlands
No in-app purchases
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