Comparison

Lore Seeker vs Gudnak Deck Builder

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

Head to head
About

Lore Seeker

Engage in a retro turn-based strategy game with deck-building elements. Explore, collect cards, and strategically battle enemies in a challenging 'permanent death' experience. Enjoy offline play with no ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy
  • Deck-building mechanics
  • Map exploration
  • Card and item collection
  • Faction selection
  • Permanent death mode
  • Offline play
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Lore Seeker is a retro turn based strategy & deck-building game. You'll... - explore the map - collect cards & items - choose your faction - adjust your deck strategically - battle your enemies Use various cards to summon troops, weaken enemy troops, buff your own, or deal damage. You can also use cards to bend the rules of the game, draw additional cards, gain control of enemy troops, and assemble powerful combinations. Fair warning: this is a harsh 'permanent death' game - when you die, you have to restart all the way at the beginning of the act you were playing. There's no 'easy mode' to get around this. ***** Question & answers: Q: Can I play this game online with my friends? A: No, this game is single-player only. Q: Does your game display any advertisements? A: No, there are no ads here and there never will be. Q: Do I need to be online and logged in in order to play your game? A: No, there are no accounts or log-ins and you can play offline any time you want. Lore Seeker won't use any of your cellular data, nor collect any of your behavioral data or personal information. Q: How much content is there? A: This is a small game - there are 2 acts with 4 missions each, and a 4-player draft map. The first act is designed to be easier and introduce the game, while act 2 is much more challenging. The booster draft map is a different experience every time. Q: Will this game drain my battery? A: No, the game is light and iPhones/iPads are very powerful devices. The strain on your battery life will be limited. Music by Matthew Pablo Please visit this awesome artist's website at http://www.matthewpablo.com

About

Gudnak Deck Builder

A tactical card game set on a 3x3 grid. Players choose factions and heroes to siege opponent strongholds while defending their own. Features easy-to-learn rules with deep strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • 3x3 grid tactical gameplay
  • Faction and hero selection
  • Siege and defense mechanics
  • Easy to learn rules
  • Deep strategic depth
Features
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Gudnak is a tactical card game played on a 3x3 grid with easy to learn rules and deep tactics. Choose a faction, choose your heroes, and then compete to siege your opponent's stronghold while defending your own.

Screenshots

Lore Seeker4 screens
Gudnak Deck Builder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gudnak Deck Builder at 100% against Lore Seeker's 0%. Gudnak Deck Builder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Lore Seeker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gudnak Deck Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lore Seeker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gudnak Deck Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lore Seeker ships an update weekly, Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lore Seeker versus Gudnak Deck Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLore SeekerGudnak Deck Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB5 MB
Age rating+129+
DeveloperJelle Van den EyndePeter Davids

Customer experience

Lore Seeker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Gudnak Deck Builder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lore Seeker

No in-app purchases

None

Gudnak Deck Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lore Seeker free?
Lore Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gudnak Deck Builder free?
Gudnak Deck Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lore Seeker or Gudnak Deck Builder?
Gudnak Deck Builder is rated higher. Lore Seeker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gudnak Deck Builder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Lore Seeker or Gudnak Deck Builder have ads?
Neither Lore Seeker nor Gudnak Deck Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lore Seeker or Gudnak Deck Builder?
Lore Seeker ships an update weekly, and Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. Most recently, Lore Seeker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gudnak Deck Builder on October 11, 2026.

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