Comparison

Kumome vs Duelyst

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

Head to head
About

Kumome

Engage in strategic board-and-card gameplay solo or with friends. Conquer puzzles, build decks, and battle through five kingdoms with unique heroes. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a rich narrative with an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Single-player campaign with 200+ levels
  • 6 unique playable heroes
  • Customizable hero outfits
  • PvP and Co-op modes
  • Deck-building battles
  • Handwritten narrative
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Strategy, manipulation, or pure luck—how will you claim victory in Kumome? Kumome is a thrilling board-and-card game you can play solo or with friends. Our small but passionate team has poured our hearts into creating a game we love, and we hope you’ll love it too. Embark on a journey across five kingdoms, conquer over 200 head-scratching puzzles, and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re facing off against friends in PvP battles or teaming up in Co-op mode, Kumome offers a fun game for all types of gamers. What’s in this edition? • A gripping single-player campaign with over 200 levels • 6 unique playable heroes inspired by myths and legends • Customizable outfits and color palettes to make your hero your own • Hidden treasures waiting to be discovered • PvP and Co-op modes, playable now with more updates on the way • Deck-building battles with new cards added regularly • A handwritten narrative full of twists and surprises • An original soundtrack created just for Kumome • Access to the Kumome Community on Discord Join us, save the world of Kumome, and see if you have what it takes to reign supreme.

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

Kumome4 screens
Duelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Duelyst at every 2 weeks against Kumome's every 4 months. Duelyst also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Kumome's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, 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. Kumome sells 4 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

Kumome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duelyst has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Kumome's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kumome ships an update every 4 months, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kumome versus Duelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKumomeDuelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings526 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB282 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperYannis BenattiaJakub Juszko

Customer experience

Kumome

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Duelyst

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kumome

One-time4
  • Rewinds Bundle$0.99
  • Defender bundle$1.99
  • Ravager Bundle$3.99
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  • Retribution Bundle$5.99
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 Kumome free?
Kumome 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, Kumome or Duelyst?
Kumome is rated higher. Kumome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Kumome or Duelyst have ads?
Neither Kumome nor Duelyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kumome or Duelyst?
Kumome ships an update every 4 months, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kumome was updated on October 11, 2026 and Duelyst on October 19, 2026.

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