Comparison

Duelyst vs Alien Bloom

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

Head to head
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.

About

Alien Bloom

Engage in a strategic multiplayer card game where three players vie for planetary control. Utilize unique factions, claim territories, and engage in tactical card-based battles across different dimensions. Victory can be achieved through various strategic paths, including territory collection, faction-specific goals, or player elimination.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer strategy card battles
  • Turn-based territory control
  • Cosmic world map with tactical choices
  • Unique sci-fi factions
  • Special abilities and space battles
  • Bot opponents for faster matchmaking
  • Multiple paths to victory
Features
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Three players. One Earth. Alien Bloom is a free-to-play 3-player strategy card game where you expand across the world, attack enemy territories, and use cards to decide every battle. Control 5 territories in a row to win. EXPAND. ATTACK. CONQUER. Take territories on the World Map and build toward a winning line. Attack another player and the fight moves to a card battle. Win the battle and claim the territory. Every move matters. A single territory can block an opponent, complete your own line, unlock a powerful bonus, or open an entirely new battlefield. CARDS DECIDE EVERY BATTLE. Fight across multiple card-based battle systems: • World Battles — Attack and defend territories using a fast high-card battle system. • Space Battles — Send spaceships into orbit and fight with hands inspired by 3-Card Poker. • 5th Dimension Battles — Battle for powerful planets using a two-hand system inspired by Pai Gow Poker. ESCALATE THE WAR. Capture key territories to unlock powerful weapons and abilities, including the Space Cannon, Plasma Turret, CryoStorm Device, Nuclear Strikes, and the Superweapon. Battles can begin on Earth and end in space or even the 5th Dimension. CHOOSE YOUR FACTION. Play as one of four asymmetrical factions: • Humanity — Mobility and Airships • Cybernetics — Stealth and deception • The Orcus — Parasites and opportunism • The Aliens — Powerful Motherships THREE PATHS TO VICTORY. • Control 5 territories in a row. • Complete your faction's unique victory condition. • Become the Sole Survivor. Jump into multiplayer matches against human players, with bots available to fill empty seats when needed. Learn the basics quickly, discover deeper strategies, try different factions, and conquer Earth again. Conquer territories. Battle with cards. Control 5 in a row.

Screenshots

Duelyst4 screens
Alien Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alien Bloom at every 2 days against Duelyst's every 2 weeks. Alien Bloom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Alien Bloom sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Duelyst's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alien Bloom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, Alien Bloom every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Duelyst versus Alien Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuelystAlien Bloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB330 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperJakub JuszkoBestwood Studios LLC

Customer experience

Duelyst

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

Alien Bloom

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Alien Bloom

One-time4
  • Aliens Faction$6.99
  • Star Rangers$6.99
  • Monarchs Faction$6.99
Show 1 more
  • The Scions$6.99

Questions

Is Duelyst free?
Duelyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Bloom free?
Alien Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Duelyst or Alien Bloom?
Alien Bloom is rated higher. Duelyst averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Alien Bloom averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Duelyst or Alien Bloom have ads?
Neither Duelyst nor Alien Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duelyst or Alien Bloom?
Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alien Bloom every 2 days. Most recently, Duelyst was updated on October 28, 2026 and Alien Bloom on October 28, 2026.

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