Comparison

Mutants vs Duelyst

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

Head to head
About

Mutants

Engage in strategic card battles, build custom decks with over 200 cards, and compete in ranked PvP or co-op PvE modes. Master unique genes and evolve your mutants to dominate the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Strategic deckbuilding
  • Over 200 unique cards
  • Ranked PvP arena
  • Co-op PvE boss battles
  • Seasonal leaderboards
  • Mutant evolution
  • Multiple gene types
Features
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--- BRING YOUR CARDS TO LIFE IN THIS NEW CCG --- Mutants: Genesis is a strategic card game where your creativity and tactical thinking will lead you to victory. Create your own decks to take on other players in the arena. Summon Mutants and evolve them to gain power. In cooperation, join forces to defeat legendary Bosses and reap the rewards. Are you ready to dominate the leaderboard? --- FIND YOUR STYLE OF PLAY --- Create your own deck with over two hundred cards divided between 6 unique genes and your best combinations of Mutants, Support Cards and Buildings to make your mark on the legend. Your mastery of deckbuilding and your ability to think on your feet will be your greatest assets! --- REPLAY YOUR CHAMPION TITLE EVERY MONTH --- You're not the only one who wants to become the world's best Psycog! Claim your place among the Seasonal Champions by climbing the 8 ranks of ranked mode in dynamic seasons with regular balancing patches. Rewards and glory await those who dominate the rankings. --- PLAY CO-OP WITH UP TO 3 PLAYERS --- In PvE mode, prepare for titanic boss battles with 2 other players simultaneously, and take on the weekly challenges of the Temporal Rifts! --- REWARDING PROGRESSION --- Unlock cards and rewards through PvP or PvE progression and weekly cooperative challenges. These rewards will allow you to craft new cards to improve your decks. --- GENES --- Master technology with the Tech gene. Immerse yourself in a world of relentless innovation, where Mutants repair themselves effortlessly with Self-Repair, and ephemeral Parts offer strategic advantage. With Dual Core, your Mutants will attack and use their abilities in a single turn, but beware of backlash! The Necro gene has turned death and decay into powerful allies. Necro mutants thrive on executing enemies or with their Last Wills, leaving a haunted legacy when they're gone. Manipulate Bones, a unique resource, to strengthen your forces. With the Necro gene, death isn't the end; it's a new beginning. The art of precision and well-crafted combat is brought to life with the Blades gene. Blade Mutants activate unique Tactics based on specific conditions to trigger powers. Equip Orbs to enhance your mutants' abilities and trigger dynamic effects with Draw. Individually powerful mutants and impressive effects are the key to Blades! Immerse yourself in the wild world of the Zoo gene, where the principles of Darwinian evolution and wilderness reign supreme... Zoo mutants rush into battle, unleashing powerful effects as they enter, and evolve rapidly through the ranks, unlocking new possibilities with each advancement. Embrace Adaptation and navigate the unpredictability of the wilderness. After conquering the stars, it's time to turn your gaze back to the battlefield with the Space gene. The cohesion of your Squads and Buildings forms the heart of your army. Deploy your troops meticulously to quickly establish an indestructible front. It's time to impose your will in the Arena! The secrets of the Arcane are revealed with the Mystic Gene, where mythical creatures and magical entities come to life. Mystic Mutants harness super-powered active abilities, creating a symphony of mystical powers that transcend the ordinary. Inflict damage over time with Burn and manipulate the battlefield by blocking abilities with Stasis. In Mystic Gene, magic and strategic mastery intertwine for an explosive gameplay experience. Download Mutants: Genesis now!

About

Duelyst

Engage in quick, strategic card battles with a streamlined mana system and consistent card draw. Build powerful decks with unique units and spells, brought to life with vibrant pixel art. Outwit opponents on the battlefield in this accessible yet deep tactical game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tactical card battles
  • Streamlined 6-mana cap
  • Consistent 2-card draw per turn
  • Diverse units and spells
  • Hand-animated pixel art
  • Strategic positioning on battlefield
Features
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Duelyst: Blitz is a lightning-fast reimagining of the beloved tactical card battler Duelyst, designed for intense, strategic matches you can finish in just a few minutes. Engage in dynamic, turn-based duels where every move matters. With a streamlined 6-mana cap and a consistent 2-card draw each turn, Duelyst: Blitz delivers tight, decision-rich gameplay that rewards smart plays and bold tactics. Build your deck from a diverse roster of powerful units and spells, each brought to life with stunning hand-animated pixel art. Position your forces on the battlefield, outthink your opponent, and strike with perfect precision. Whether you’re a returning Duelyst veteran or a newcomer to tactical card games, Blitz offers the perfect mix of accessibility and depth.

Screenshots

Mutants4 screens
Duelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duelyst at 4.8 against Mutants's 3.5. Duelyst also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Mutants's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mutants sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duelyst holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mutants's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mutants ships an update every 6 weeks, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mutants versus Duelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMutantsDuelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB282 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCelsius onlineJakub Juszko

Customer experience

Mutants

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Duelyst

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mutants

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Competitor Pass$3.99
  • Genetic Pass$8.99
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  • Inked Victor Pack$8.99
  • Gladiator Pass$12.99
  • Founder Pack$17.99
  • 1200 Golds$24.99
  • Weekly Capsule Pack$24.99
  • 4500 Golds$89.99
  • Weekly Superior Capsule Pack$89.99
5 purchases

Duelyst

One-time5
  • Small Premium Pack$3.99
  • Medium Premium Pack$9.99
  • Large Premium Pack$39.99
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  • Massive Premium Pack$69.99
  • Ultimate Premium Pack$149.99

Questions

Is Mutants free?
Mutants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duelyst free?
Duelyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mutants or Duelyst?
Duelyst is rated higher. Mutants averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Mutants or Duelyst have ads?
Mutants shows ads; Duelyst does not.
Which is updated more often, Mutants or Duelyst?
Mutants ships an update every 6 weeks, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mutants was updated on October 4, 2026 and Duelyst on October 3, 2026.

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