Comparison

Parallel vs Duelyst

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

Head to head
About

Parallel

Engage in strategic 1v1 online card battles with a sci-fi theme. Build a 40-card deck, manage Energy, and outplay opponents to control Earth. Features include distinct factions, various card types, and competitive modes.

Highlights
  • Strategic 1v1 online card battles
  • Build 40-card decks
  • Distinct sci-fi factions
  • Manage Energy and tactical turns
  • Draft Mode and ranked competition
  • New card expansions
Features
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Build a sci-fi deck, choose your faction, and battle online in a competitive strategy card game. Parallel is a free-to-play digital card battler where every match is won through deck choices, tactical turns, and smart use of Energy. Build a 40-card deck, command Units, play Effects, equip Upgrades, and outplay opponents in 1v1 battles for control of Earth. Why play Parallel? • Strategic 1v1 online card battles • Build 40-card decks around distinct sci-fi factions • Play Units, Effects, Relics, and Upgrades • Manage Energy, attacks, blocks, and battlefield timing • Draft Mode, ranked competition, and new card expansions • Deep TCG gameplay built for mobile and iPad Choose your faction. Build your deck. Win the battle.

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

Parallel4 screens
Duelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

Parallel and Duelyst are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Parallel sells 12 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Parallel against 4.8 for Duelyst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Parallel's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parallel ships an update every 3 weeks, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Parallel versus Duelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallelDuelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (33 ratings) — better4.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB282 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer12783185 Canada Inc.Jakub Juszko

Customer experience

Parallel

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

Duelyst

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

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Parallel

One-time12
  • Welcome Bundle$0.99
  • Reinforcement Bundle$2.99
  • Small Glint Bundle$3.99
Show 9 more
  • Ascension Bundle$4.99
  • Medium Glint Bundle$9.99
  • Drop Zone$9.99
  • Aegis Command Kit$12.99
  • Systems Protocol$12.99
  • Grove Arsenal$17.99
  • Large Glint Bundle$19.99
  • Operation Blackout$19.99
  • Mega Glint Bundle$39.99
5 purchases

Duelyst

One-time5
  • Small Premium Pack$3.99
  • Medium Premium Pack$9.99
  • Large Premium Pack$39.99
Show 2 more
  • Massive Premium Pack$69.99
  • Ultimate Premium Pack$149.99

Questions

Is Parallel free?
Parallel 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, Parallel or Duelyst?
Parallel is rated higher. Parallel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Parallel or Duelyst have ads?
Neither Parallel nor Duelyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parallel or Duelyst?
Parallel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Parallel was updated on October 16, 2026 and Duelyst on October 3, 2026.

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