Slay Divinity vs Duelyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slay Divinity
Engage in strategic card battles against randomized enemies in this roguelike deck-builder. Choose from multiple characters, unlock new challenges, and collect achievements. Enjoy a fair 'no pay-to-win' experience with optional DLC for more content.
- Roguelike deck-building gameplay
- Strategic card battles
- Randomized enemies and rewards
- 4 playable characters with unique decks
- Unlockable difficulty levels
- Dozens of achievements
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Slay Divinity is a roguelike deck-builder. Face your enemies in thrilling card battles and refine your deck over the run! Enemies and card rewards are randomized, meaning every run is different. Do you have the skills to survive? - 4 playable characters with different card sets - Unlock more difficulty levels by completing runs - Collect dozens of achievements - No gold or gems, no pay to win, no ads - Play for free and only pay for DLC if you want more content
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Duelyst at 4.8 against Slay Divinity's 4.3. Duelyst also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Slay Divinity's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Slay Divinity sells 3 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.
Duelyst holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Slay Divinity's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.
Slay Divinity ships an update monthly, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slay Divinity | Duelyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) | 4.8 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 282 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Simon Dremel | Jakub Juszko |
Customer experience
Slay Divinity
Duelyst
In-app purchases
Slay Divinity
- Ancient Beast$2.99
- Renegade Hunter$4.99
- Sylvia$9.99
Duelyst
- 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
