Comparison

DeckMake Fantasy vs Hardboiled

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

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About

DeckMake Fantasy

Engage in a card battle RPG where you build decks of weapon and magic cards to defeat monsters. Explore a mysterious land, uncover secrets, and master card combinations to save the world. Features retro pixel art and exciting battle music.

Highlights
  • Deck making with 20 cards
  • Card battle RPG combat
  • Monster hunting quests
  • Card collection and purchasing
  • Quick Mode
  • Game Center compatibility
Features
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****************** Please note that the following devices are incompatible with this application: iPhone3G, iPod touch (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation 8GB models) ******************* Version 1.5.0 update information (8/12/2011) Game text checked and retranslated by a native user of English. Version 1.4.0 update information -Game Center compatibility added -Lowest number of days to clear added to leaderboards This number can be checked on the Records screen. Version 1.3.0 update information (4/18/2011) -English version released -Various bug fixes Version 1.2.0 update information (3/29/2011) -Summary of monster information obtainable at the Guild Please get information on where to go next at the Guild as usual. Version 1.1.0 update information (3/22/2011) -Quick Mode added -Cards can now be purchased in bulk “Whoever controls the cards shall control the world.” Description: Weapons and magic are embodied in cards that you can build into a deck and then use to defeat monsters in this card battle RPG. Test different combinations to learn how to master the cards in your own unique way and save the world! Story: There was once a mysterious land where weapons, magic and items were embodied in special cards. Ones who studied the art of handling these all-powerful cards over long years were called “card-users,” and the five kings of the land relied on them to maintain peace and balance. However, one day, reports of monsters attacking towns and travelers suddenly spread throughout all the kingdoms. At that time, a young boy began a journey in Firsta, a land known for its bold adventurers. What secrets will he uncover in his quest to becoming a master card-user? Graphics & Sound -Classic, retro-style pixel art -Colorful characters like guild clerks and card shop owners create a unique world for the tale to unfold in. -Exciting battle music! Play with the volume up! System & Tutorial 1: Deck making -Choose 20 cards to build a deck. You can have multiple cards of the same type. -Focus on aggressive attacks, support abilities or any other style. Try to find your own winning combination. -Your hit points (HP) differ depending on what deck you use. It is important to maintain a balance between cards with powerful techniques and ones that grant a lot of HP. 2: Battles -A horde of deadly monsters awaits you. Tailor your deck to the strengths and weaknesses of your foes! -Buy new cards with reward money for clearing out monsters! Equip yourself with new, powerful weapons as you fight your way across the land. -Different cards are available in different towns. Can you collect every type of card in your explorations? 3: Adventuring tips -The Guild will always offer new monster-hunting jobs and tell you where monsters can be found. -The adventurers that gather at the Guild have plenty of good information. They may even tell unusual tales that don’t involve the usual monster talk.

About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

Screenshots

DeckMake Fantasy4 screens
Hardboiled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hardboiled at 4.1 against DeckMake Fantasy's 3.4. Hardboiled also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 8) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). DeckMake Fantasy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

DeckMake Fantasy costs $3.99 and Hardboiled $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardboiled holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of DeckMake Fantasy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hardboiled's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckMake Fantasy ships an update every 2 months, Hardboiled every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DeckMake Fantasy versus Hardboiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckMake FantasyHardboiled
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.4 (8 ratings)4.1 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better73.9% of reviews
Number of ratings846 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB147 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeeworksGamesGame Dev Team

Customer experience

DeckMake Fantasy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative11.4%

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

User reviews

DeckMake Fantasy

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Great art style and graphics
  • 🎶 Charming music
  • 📖 Fun story
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique card-based combat

Room to improve

  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Grinding required
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 📉 Balance issues
  • ⏳ Short game length

Hardboiled

From 46 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Fallout-like experience
  • 💰 Good value for price
  • ⚔️ Turn-based combat
  • 🗺️ Post-apocalyptic theme
  • 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Too short/limited content
  • ❓ Vague quests/boring quests
  • 📉 Steep learning curve
  • 🤖 Unimaginative equipment
  • 😠 Frustrating combat difficulty

Bugs and requests

DeckMake Fantasy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game breaking glitch in last area
  • App crashes with notifications
  • Glitches when grinding for gold
  • Game freezes or glitches out of app

Requested features

19 requests
  • Sequel (Deckmake Fantasy 2)
  • More cards
  • More enemies/monsters
  • More story content/side quests
  • Character customization
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  • Sell back cards option
  • Monster drop feature
  • Achievements
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Better English translation
  • Retina graphics support
  • Quest system
  • Hidden cards
  • Re-battle monsters
  • More card effect variations
  • Combo effects
  • Quest queueing
  • Toggleable movement animations
  • Battle skip function

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

In-app purchases

None

DeckMake Fantasy

No in-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeckMake Fantasy free?
DeckMake Fantasy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DeckMake Fantasy or Hardboiled?
Hardboiled is rated higher. DeckMake Fantasy averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hardboiled averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.
Do DeckMake Fantasy or Hardboiled have ads?
Neither DeckMake Fantasy nor Hardboiled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckMake Fantasy or Hardboiled?
DeckMake Fantasy ships an update every 2 months, and Hardboiled every 30 months. Most recently, DeckMake Fantasy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hardboiled on October 12, 2026.

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