Comparison

Gods vs Horrors vs Duelyst

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

Head to head
About

Gods vs Horrors

Recruit mythical deities, enhance their abilities, and strategically position them to defend Earth from cosmic threats. This roguelike emphasizes synergistic gameplay, scaling power, and tactical formation.

Highlights
  • Drafting roguelike gameplay
  • Recruit and upgrade Gods
  • Synergy-based mechanics
  • Strategic unit positioning
  • Defend Earth from horrors
Features
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Free demo with no ads. Unlock the full game with a single time payment. A drafting roguelike focused on synergies, scaling, and positioning. Recruit Gods from different mythologies, buff and upgrade them, arrange them in perfect formation, and defend the Earth from cosmic horrors! Game inspirations: Hearthstone's Battlegrounds mode, Slay the Spire, Super Auto Pets, Teamfight Tactics, Balatro, and Magic the Gathering drafting.

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

Gods vs Horrors4 screens
Duelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duelyst at 4.7 against Gods vs Horrors's 4.4. Duelyst also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 78%) and ratings volume (27 vs 7). Gods vs Horrors's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gods vs Horrors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Duelyst holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Gods vs Horrors's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gods vs Horrors ships an update every 3 weeks, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gods vs Horrors versus Duelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGods vs HorrorsDuelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings727 — better
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 iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB282 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOriol CospJakub Juszko

Customer experience

Gods vs Horrors

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Duelyst

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gods vs Horrors

One-time1
  • Buy full game$9.99
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 Gods vs Horrors free?
Gods vs Horrors 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, Gods vs Horrors or Duelyst?
Duelyst is rated higher. Gods vs Horrors averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do Gods vs Horrors or Duelyst have ads?
Neither Gods vs Horrors nor Duelyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gods vs Horrors or Duelyst?
Gods vs Horrors ships an update every 3 weeks, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gods vs Horrors was updated on October 23, 2026 and Duelyst on October 30, 2026.

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