Comparison

Ancient Gods vs Shadowverse

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

Head to head
About

Ancient Gods

Embark on offline roguelike adventures with this deck-building RPG. Collect over 300 cards and 50+ characters to craft powerful decks and overcome turn-based card battles. Explore randomly generated events and conquer challenges in a quest to protect your planet.

Highlights
  • Deckbuilding rogue-lite gameplay
  • Turn-based card battles
  • Offline play
  • Hundreds of cards and characters
  • Unique character classes and skills
  • Card combo system
Features
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Ancient Gods is a combination of gacha and deck-building rogue-lite. No need for the internet, you will experience unique adventures, and build OP decks from hundreds of cards and characters to conquer new challenges. [Features] * Mild strategy turn-based card battle - One versus One battle, single-player mode, decide on which cards to take to make awesome, flawless combinations! Adventure awaits, but can you make the right decision in the randomly generated events on your journey? * 50+ beautifully drawn characters to play with their own unique card and passive skill - Summon and complete your collection of gods * Classes and Skill System - Craft your own deck by choosing classes for your character * Combo system according to the color of the card you play * More than 300 cards to build [Story] Since ancient times, all the planets of the Solar System have had life. Inhabitants of most planets have very powerful powers, with the exception of Earth. One day, the Sun moved into a new era creating a terrifying explosion, burning all the planets. Earth is the only place to live, all the races on other planets have moved here, using all their strength to protect this last planet and get through the Apocalypse. As time passed, the original unity was gone, leaving behind the contempt of powerful races with Humans, who divided the land and ruled over Humans like slaves. At that moment, Humanity appeared 3 siblings with special powers, that is to copy the power of others. From there these Chosen Ones begin their journey to reclaim their planet.

About

Shadowverse

Engage in strategic card battles with a new super-evolution mechanic and a compelling story. Collect cards, customize decks across seven classes, and connect with other players in a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Super-evolution mechanic
  • Strategic card battles
  • Daily free card packs
  • Seven unique classes
  • Full-voice acted story
  • Shadowverse Park community
  • Deck customization
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. Enjoy creating decks and battling online, just like the original Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players. Card Battles The rules of Shadowverse are simple, yet offer limitless ways to strategize and win. Use different card combinations to create unique synergies and strategies in battles against players all around the world. Dive into the game and enjoy strategic card battles with breathtaking graphics and effects. New Game Mechanic: Super-Evolution Each of your followers (unit cards you play on the field) can now super-evolve! Followers that have super-evolved are stronger and can knock opposing followers out with powerful attacks and deal damage straight to their leader!  Super-evolve your followers and enjoy exhilarating card battles like never before! Free Card Pack Every Day Log in to open a free card pack every day! Collect cards for the new compendium feature! Enjoy battling and collecting! Class Choose from 7 unique classes that match your playstyle and create custom decks. Tailor your deck to match your strategy and style, then dive into epic card battles! Story Experience a brand new Shadowverse story where characters are brought to life with full voice acting! Follow spectacular stories centered around seven unique characters, each bringing their own personality to the adventure. New Feature: Shadowverse Park Step into the Shadowverse CCG community where players can connect and interact! Show off your avatar with customizable outfits and emotes, bond with others, and grow stronger together! Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is recommended to the following: - Fans of card games and collecting cards - Players who like collectible card games (CCG) or trading card games (TCG) - Long-time fans and players of the Shadowverse CCG - Players who enjoy PvP card games - People who have played other TCG and CCG before - Players who are looking for new TCG and CCG - Fans of strategic trading card games (TCG) and collectible card games (CCG) - Players who are looking for card games with compelling full-scale stories - Card collectors who appreciate beautifully designed collectible or trading cards - People who want to connect and interact with others through gaming

Screenshots

Ancient Gods4 screens
Shadowverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ancient Gods at 4.8 against Shadowverse's 3.8. Ancient Gods also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 35%). Shadowverse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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. Ancient Gods sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and Shadowverse sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ancient Gods holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Ancient Gods's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shadowverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ancient Gods ships an update monthly, Shadowverse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ancient Gods versus Shadowverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient GodsShadowverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better3.8 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better35.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better1.2K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB607 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLinh Lam QuangCygames, Inc.

Customer experience

Ancient Gods

All ratings1,962 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative24.6%

Shadowverse

All ratings1,187 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews700 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.9%

User reviews

Ancient Gods

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing art and music
  • 💡 Diverse character roster with unique playstyles
  • 🤩 Engaging and challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of content and replayability
  • 🕹️ Clunky and inconsistent controls
  • 🤔 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
  • 💰 Expensive premium content

Shadowverse

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous artwork
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Familiar and welcoming to Shadowverse fans

Room to improve

  • 💰 Overly expensive monetization model
  • 🔒 Restrictive card liquefaction system
  • 🏆 Lack of F2P-friendly progression

Bugs and requests

Ancient Gods

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progress loss and save data issues
  • Incorrect damage calculations
  • Broken challenge mode objectives
  • Unreliable ad rewards

Requested features

5 requests
  • More diverse character representation
  • Expanded story and lore
  • Endless mode improvements
  • Customization options for characters
  • Better save/load functionality

Shadowverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Matchmaking problems with self-declared 'beginners'

Requested features

3 requests
  • More ways to earn in-game currency
  • Improved card economy and crafting system
  • Expanded game modes and content

In-app purchases

34 purchases

Ancient Gods

One-time34
  • Starter pack Silver$0.99
  • Energy Supply 02$0.99
  • Feather Supplies 01$0.99
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  • Thor Pass EXP$1.99
  • Token Package 01$1.99
  • Starter pack Gold$4.99
  • Tome Pack 01$4.99
  • Tome Pack - Blue$4.99
  • Tome Pack - Red$4.99
  • Tome Pack - Yellow$4.99
  • Expedition Slot Package$4.99
  • Zeus Titanbane Skin$4.99
  • Token Package 02$4.99
  • Reindeer Belle$4.99
  • Serpent Empress$4.99
  • Eclipse of Deception$4.99
  • Celestial Quarry Pass EXP$4.99
  • Packs Chain Deal 01$4.99
  • Double Rate Flash Sale$6.99
  • Ads Free Flash Sale$6.99
  • Endless Pass 01$9.99
  • Thor Pass$9.99
  • Token Package 03$9.99
  • Weekly Pass$9.99
  • Stater Pack - Double Rate$9.99
  • Stater Pack - Ads Free$9.99
  • Chaos Island Profit 01$9.99
  • Combo Flash Sale$11.99
  • Starter pack Platinum$14.99
  • Foundation Forge$14.99
  • Core Climber$19.99
  • Card Spirit Supplies 05$19.99
  • Dungeon Boost - Combo$19.99
  • Elite Elevation$24.99
12 purchases

Shadowverse

One-time12
  • 60 Crystals$1.19
  • First Farer Legendary Box$1.59
  • First Farer Box$1.59
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  • 220 Crystals$3.99
  • 450 Crystals$7.99
  • Crystals + Card Style Bundle$15.99
  • 920 Crystals$15.99
  • Starter Bundle$15.99
  • 1400 Crystals$23.99
  • 2350 Crystals$39.99
  • Deckboost Bundle$39.99
  • 5000 Crystals$79.99

Questions

Is Ancient Gods free?
Ancient Gods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadowverse free?
Shadowverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ancient Gods or Shadowverse?
Ancient Gods is rated higher. Ancient Gods averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Shadowverse averages 3.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Ancient Gods or Shadowverse have ads?
Both Ancient Gods and Shadowverse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Gods or Shadowverse?
Ancient Gods ships an update monthly, and Shadowverse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ancient Gods was updated on September 23, 2026 and Shadowverse on September 24, 2026.

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