Comparison

Duel Kingdom vs Astral Void

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

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About

Duel Kingdom

Features
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A psychological warfare game of reading your opponent's next move. Compete online against players from around the world. Set in medieval Europe, a kingdom's civil war begins. ■Rules Ⅰ.Each player is dealt 11 cards: 1-9, King, and Queen (3 in hand, 8 in deck) Ⅱ.Both players play one card from their hand simultaneously. The player with the higher number scores a point Ⅲ.Each card has a special effect that can influence the outcome of the game (see card list) Ⅳ.The first player to reach 5 points wins, or the player with the most points after all cards are played wins Ⅴ.There is an Open Rule where both hands are revealed, and a Close Rule where both hands are hidden Ⅵ.In online battles, each player has 5 minutes on their clock. Running out of time results in a loss ■Card List Slave(1): If the opponent is a King or Queen, you win and reduce the opponent's earned points by 1. Commoner(2): If the opponent is a Knight, Noble, or Pope, you win. Doctor(3): The turn after playing this card, the numbers on cards in your hand are increased by +2. Merchant(4): Points gained on victory become 2. Witch(5): Swap your number and the opponent's number. Sage(6): After being added to your hand, your number increases by +1 each turn. Knight(7): If your earned points are less than your opponent's, your number is increased by +3. Noble(8): You can add any card from the deck to your hand. Pope(9): You can force the opponent's next card. King: You win. (Effect is nullified if the opponent is a Queen or Slave) Queen:The result is a draw, and the opponent's earned points are reduced by 1.(Effect is nullified if the opponent is a Slave) ■Online Match ・You can compete online against people from all over the world. ・You can share a room pass and play against friends you know. ・In the case of friend matches, there is also a spectator mode. ■Credits Sound Effects: OtoLogic (https://otologic.jp) BGM: Music Atelier Amacha (https://amachamusic.chagasi.com/) BGM: PeriTune (https://peritune.com/)

About

Astral Void

Command a flagship and assemble a deck of holographic war machines in this deep strategy card game. Battle across five factions for control of the galaxy, utilizing unique abilities and tactical combat. Play against AI or other commanders online.

Highlights
  • 500+ collectible holo-cards
  • Deep tactical combat mechanics
  • Five unique warring factions
  • Online asynchronous PvP
  • AI opponents with difficulty tiers
  • Hotseat mode for local play
  • Full deckbuilder
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COLLECT. COMMAND. CONQUER. The galaxy has collapsed into the Astral Void — and five factions are fighting over what's left. Take command of a flagship, assemble a deck of holographic war machines, and battle for the last light in the universe. A TRUE STRATEGY CARD GAME • 500+ collectible holo-cards across five warring factions • Deep tactical combat: Shields, Freeze, Pierce, Cloak, Bulwark, Overclock and more • The Singularity: a doomsday clock that guarantees every match ends in fire • Reaction Protocols, flagship Commands, and the Overcharge Cell — every turn is a decision FIVE FACTIONS, FIVE WAYS TO WIN • SOLARI — radiant crusaders who shield the worthy and burn the rest • FERRUM — scrap-forged war machines that hit first and hit hardest • CRYON — cold, patient minds that freeze fleets solid • UMBRAL — void-cultists who drain life and raise the wrecked • KETHARI — an endless bio-swarm with an appetite for everything ONLINE PVP VIA GAME CENTER Challenge friends or auto-match against commanders anywhere in the galaxy. Async turn-based battles mean you play on your schedule — get notified when it's your move, send holographic taunts, and read the full battle report when the dust settles. PLAY YOUR WAY • Three AI difficulty tiers, from Cadet to Admiral • Hotseat mode — duel a friend on one device • A guided Tutorial Mission that teaches you the ropes in one game • Full deckbuilder with five ready-to-fly starter decks A HOLOGRAM IN YOUR HANDS Every card is a living hologram — painted art, drifting starfields, glitch effects, and a soundscape generated in real time. Built native for iPhone and iPad. The void is waiting, Commander. Your fleet won't build itself.

Screenshots

Duel Kingdom4 screens
Astral Void4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Astral Void at none against Duel Kingdom's shown. Astral Void also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Duel Kingdom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duel Kingdom ships an update every 5 weeks, Astral Void daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Duel Kingdom versus Astral Void: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuel KingdomAstral Void
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB52 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTakuma TakahashiPraxticus Mobile Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Duel Kingdom

No in-app purchases

None

Astral Void

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duel Kingdom free?
Duel Kingdom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astral Void free?
Astral Void is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Duel Kingdom or Astral Void have ads?
Duel Kingdom shows ads; Astral Void does not.
Which is updated more often, Duel Kingdom or Astral Void?
Duel Kingdom ships an update every 5 weeks, and Astral Void daily. Most recently, Duel Kingdom was updated on September 18, 2026 and Astral Void on September 10, 2026.

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