Comparison

Unmatched 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

Unmatched

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

Highlights
  • Asymmetric hero abilities
  • Unique card decks per hero
  • Tactical maneuver and attack actions
  • Multiple AI difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous)
  • Stunning artwork
  • In-game tutorial and rulebook
Features
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Command the ultimate battle between unlikely fighters! Unmatched: Digital Edition is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed board game, where two to four players command characters from myth, history, or fiction in a battle for the ages!  Have you ever wondered who would win between King Arthur and a sword-wielding Alice of Wonderland? How would Sinbad and his trusty porter fare against Medusa and the three harpies? The only way to find the truth is in battle with a quick game of Unmatched! The Dire Wolf relaunch of Unmatched: Digital Edition is a new version of the game built from the ground up with fluid animations that bring the iconic miniatures and tabletop artwork to life. New features include an updated tutorial, new CPU opponents, and a diverse Challenge system, with more to come in the future! Battle Across the Ages Unmatched: Digital Edition is a fast-paced tactical dueling game where legendary heroes face off in battles across the ages. Each player controls a hero, their sidekick(s), and a unique deck of cards built around that character’s fighting style and abilities. Maneuver to move your fighters and draw a card Attack by playing an attack card Scheme to trigger special effects and clever tricks Reduce the opposing hero’s health to zero to claim victory! No two fighters feel alike. Alice can shift between growing giant and shrinking small. King Arthur strengthens attacks by sacrificing cards from his hand. Sinbad becomes more dangerous the farther his voyages take him. Medusa can wound enemies with a single deadly stare. Simple rules. Wildly different heroes. Endless matchups! INCLUDES 6 Heroes * Sinbad * Medusa * King Arthur * Alice * Little Red * Beowulf 3 Battlegrounds * Sarpedon * Maroreal * Heorot Game Modes * Vs AI  * Online Lobby Play * Challenges

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

Unmatched4 screens
Gudnak Deck Builder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gudnak Deck Builder at 100% against Unmatched's 48%. Gudnak Deck Builder also leads on price (Free vs $10.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Unmatched's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 4) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gudnak Deck Builder is free to download; Unmatched costs $10.99 up front. Unmatched sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Gudnak Deck Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gudnak Deck Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unmatched has 163 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Unmatched's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gudnak Deck Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unmatched ships an update every 3 weeks, Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Unmatched versus Gudnak Deck Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnmatchedGudnak Deck Builder
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (163 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size528 MB5 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalPeter Davids

Customer experience

Unmatched

All ratings142 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral22.2%
Negative29.3%

Gudnak Deck Builder

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

Bugs and requests

Unmatched

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
  • Game freezes between turns in online play
  • Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
  • Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
  • Alice frequently changes size incorrectly
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  • Sinbad's journeys work inconsistently
  • Invisible Man cannot place two cards on deck properly
  • Bigfoot ability box gets stuck on screen
  • Game crashes when exiting active games in lobby
  • Tutorial hangs on Excalibur card selection
  • Players cannot rejoin dropped online matches
  • Scheme cards display too briefly to read
  • Zone information not clearly displayed
  • 2v2 mode has multiple bugs
  • Robin Hood scheme card protection not working
  • Opponent able to skip turns unfairly
  • Sound stops working after initial download
  • Inconsistent character behavior between 1v1 and 2v2 modes
  • Cross-platform compatibility issues between iOS and other platforms
  • Feedback submission form fails to send reports

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
  • Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
  • Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add Spanish language support
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  • Add French language support
  • Add German language support
  • Enable Mac support for iPad app
  • Implement quick match online system
  • Add timer for online turns to prevent idle players
  • Improve push notifications for async games
  • Add 2v2 mode with player control of both heroes
  • Increase scheme card display duration
  • Add competitive ladder/ranking system
  • Allow offline play for Season Pass content
  • Improve character AI decision-making
  • Add post-game analysis or replay feature
  • Reduce DLC pricing or bundle with base game

Gudnak Deck Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Unmatched

One-time13
  • Map - Yukon$0.99
  • Map - Soho$0.99
  • Map - Heorot$0.99
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  • Map - Baskerville Manor$0.99
  • Hero - Bigfoot$1.99
  • Hero - Dracula$1.99
  • Hero - Invisible Man$1.99
  • Hero - Jekyll & Hyde$1.99
  • Hero - Robin Hood$1.99
  • Hero - Sherlock Holmes$1.99
  • Hero - Little Red$1.99
  • Hero - Beowulf$1.99
  • Season Pass$11.99
None

Gudnak Deck Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unmatched free?
Unmatched costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gudnak Deck Builder free?
Gudnak Deck Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unmatched or Gudnak Deck Builder?
Gudnak Deck Builder is rated higher. Unmatched averages 4.3 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Gudnak Deck Builder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Unmatched or Gudnak Deck Builder have ads?
Neither Unmatched nor Gudnak Deck Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unmatched or Gudnak Deck Builder?
Unmatched ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. Most recently, Unmatched was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gudnak Deck Builder on October 24, 2026.

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