Comparison

Element Heroes 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

Element Heroes

Features
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Element Heroes is a new collectible card game based around heroes with elemental powers. Summon heroes, equip items and cast spells to defeat your opponent in a one-on-one match. Play against the AI or invite a friend and challenge them in this turn-based card game anywhere, anytime. This app is currently in testing and is missing some basic features like a tutorial, and offline play. An internet connection is required due to interaction with the server for both AI and player vs. player matches. To get started, players are awarded a starter deck with enough heroes, equips and spells to play matches. Simply challenge the CPU player to start a single-player type game or ask a friend to register (invite within app not yet working) and then add them as a friend in-app, and finally challenge them to a match. Energy is required for all actions in the game, so plan ahead and save some energy for defending or casting spells when needed. Use energy to summon a hero, equip and item, cast a spell, attack or defend. Heroes and equips can only be played during the Main phase, and spells can be played nearly anytime including during attack or defend phases. If a hero attacks and is not defended against the opponent player will receive damage in the amount of the hero attack points. The game is over when either player reaches zero life. Questions or comments? Want to help us make the game better? Please feel free to leave a review or send an email to info@elementheroes.com with your thoughts. Please be kind with reviews as this is an independent game made by one developer and one artist and we are sharing the game early to get crucial feedback in order to continue work and improve areas most needed. Thanks for playing!

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

Element Heroes4 screens
Gudnak Deck Builder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gudnak Deck Builder at every 2 days against Element Heroes's every 2 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element Heroes ships an update every 2 months, Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Element Heroes versus Gudnak Deck Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement HeroesGudnak Deck Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB5 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDarren HatcherPeter Davids

In-app purchases

None

Element Heroes

No in-app purchases

None

Gudnak Deck Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element Heroes free?
Element Heroes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gudnak Deck Builder free?
Gudnak Deck Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Element Heroes or Gudnak Deck Builder have ads?
Neither Element Heroes nor Gudnak Deck Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element Heroes or Gudnak Deck Builder?
Element Heroes ships an update every 2 months, and Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. Most recently, Element Heroes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gudnak Deck Builder on September 25, 2026.

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