Faction Packed vs DeckSquad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Faction Packed
Engage in strategic multiplayer battles where you draft weapons, creatures, and gear from a live marketplace before each duel. Pack your inventory like a tactical puzzle to outwit opponents in turn-based PVP combat with roguelite variety.
- Live marketplace drafting
- Tactical inventory packing
- Turn-based PVP duels
- Roguelite variety
- Collect and upgrade items
- Guild wars and world map control
- Seasonal events and challenges
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Faction Packed is a competitive multiplayer strategy RPG built around a mechanic you won't find anywhere else. Before every duel, you and your opponent draft weapons, creatures, and gear from a shared live marketplace — then pack them into your bags like a tactical puzzle. Every item you place is a decision. Every gap in your inventory is a risk. Three turns. One winner. Every match is a fresh fight from the first draft pick to the final roll. No two runs play the same. With roguelite variety baked into the draft, your loadout is never identical twice — forcing you to think on your feet, adapt your strategy mid-match, and squeeze every advantage from whatever the market gives you. The deeper you go, the more there is. Collect and upgrade hundreds of items across weapons, creatures, gear, and specialised backpacks. Develop a playstyle that's entirely your own, join a guild, and carve out territory on a living world map alongside your crew. With shifting metas, seasonal events, and ongoing guild rivalries, there's always a reason to come back. DRAFT YOUR EDGE You and your opponent pull from the same live marketplace. Cut the cards they need. Snap up the gear that breaks their build. The strategic battle begins before the first turn is taken — the draft is where matches are won and lost. PACK THE PUZZLE Rotate and fit items into colour-coded bags before each duel. Managing your inventory isn't just organisation — it's your core strategy. Mastering your loadout is what separates good players from great ones. TURN-BASED PVP DUELS Head-to-head multiplayer across three tense turns. Read your opponent, adapt your strategy on the fly, and be the last battler standing. DICE-DRIVEN COMBAT Roll to attack, defend, and trigger item abilities. Luck plays a role — but a smart loadout and the right item synergies decide who actually wins. ROGUELITE VARIETY Every draft brings new choices, unexpected combos, and fresh build paths. The roguelite structure means each match feels distinct, even if you're running a familiar strategy. COLLECT AND UPGRADE Hundreds of weapons, creatures, gear pieces, and backpacks — each with unique abilities and deep upgrade paths. The meta keeps shifting and there's always something new to chase. BUILD YOUR PLAYSTYLE Aggressive rush, defensive grind, creature swarm — develop your loadout, level up your collection, and lean into the strategy that clicks for you. GUILD WARS Join a guild and fight for territory on a contested world map. Win duels, earn influence, and help your guild dominate the season leaderboards. PLAY WITH YOUR CREW Coordinate loadouts, share draft strategies, and run long-term multiplayer campaigns together. The social layer is where the real rivalries are made. LIVE EVENTS AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES New seasonal modes and fresh PVP content keep things interesting. There's always something worth competing for. ASYNC PVP AND LEADERBOARDS Play on your own schedule without losing your competitive edge. Track your rank globally, within your guild, or against friends. If you're into deck builders, auto battlers, collectible RPGs, or any turn-based strategy game with real competitive depth — Faction Packed is built for you. Draft smart. Pack tight. Take the win. Follow Along on Social: Discord: https://bit.ly/4c6keDL Twitter: https://bit.ly/4mdi8oG Instagram: https://bit.ly/4vhOjHG Facebook: https://bit.ly/4sXI5vj Bluesky: https://bit.ly/3QpH3cN
DeckSquad
Assemble a team of heroes to seal a dungeon and save the world from escaping monsters. Deploy heroes with simple drag controls, merge them to level up, and create powerful unit combinations. Utilize special spell cards to turn the tide of battle and unlock permanent upgrades for limitless growth.
- Simple drag-and-deploy summoning
- Merge heroes for instant level-ups
- Strategic unit faction synergies
- Game-changing special spell cards
- Limitless hero growth and upgrades
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Crisis in the Dark Dungeon! Fearsome monsters are trying to break out! Assemble your ultimate team to seal the dungeon and save the world. Deploy your heroes now! The monsters are escaping! Build your own [Squad of Guardians] to seal the dungeon gates once and for all and save the planet! ■ One Drag is All It Takes! Simple Summoning! Just flick your cards onto the dungeon floor to deploy! Build your ultimate deck with simple controls! ■ Merge Heroes for Instant Level-Ups! Match and merge identical cards to level up! Wipe out waves of monsters with upgraded, unstoppable power! ■ Explosive Synergies! Strategic Unit Combos! Mix and match unique factions like Vanguards, Hunters, and Predators to trigger massive synergy buffs! The more you gather, the harder they hit. Time to teach those monsters a lesson! ■ Game-Changing Special Cards! Low on health? Drop a 'First Aid'. Need energy? Cast 'Focus'! Turn the tide of battle with strategic spell cards! ■ Limitless Growth, +99 Hero Upgrades! Unlock powerful traits like Max Stats and Hyper-Summoning! Unlock permanent account perks to conquer the dungeons! Build your ultimate deck and blast away the monster waves! Summon your heroes before it's too late, and seal the dungeon gates!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Faction Packed at 3.7 against DeckSquad's 2.2. Faction Packed also leads on ads (none vs shown). DeckSquad's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Faction Packed sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and DeckSquad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Faction Packed holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Faction Packed's written reviews are positive against 47% of DeckSquad's.
| Parameter | Faction Packed | DeckSquad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better | 2.2 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 46.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 279 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hey Cat! Studios | SuperMagic |
Customer experience
Faction Packed
DeckSquad
In-app purchases
Faction Packed
- Tier 1$0.99
- Tier 2$1.99
- Tier 3$2.99
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- Tier 4$3.99
- Tier 5$4.99
- Tier 10$9.99
- Tier 20$19.99
DeckSquad
- ruby_01$1.99
- ruby_02$8.99
- ruby_03$39.99









