Kumome vs Duelyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Kumome | Duelyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.8 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 282 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Yannis Benattia | Jakub Juszko |
Customer experience
Kumome
Duelyst
In-app purchases
Kumome
- Rewinds Bundle$0.99
- Defender bundle$1.99
- Ravager Bundle$3.99
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- Retribution Bundle$5.99
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









