Comparison

Sultan's Game vs Classic Hanafuda

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

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About

Sultan's Game

A narrative-driven survival card RPG set in an exotic court. Make moral choices, manage resources, and strategize with cards to shape your destiny and uncover multiple endings. Every decision has consequences in this game of wit and will.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven survival card RPG
  • Moral choices and resource strategy
  • Turn-based card deployment
  • Ally and asset management
  • Multiple branching endings
  • Replayable with randomized card order
Features
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Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, Sultan's Game is a narrative-driven survival card RPG set in an exotic court where deadly wagers, moral choices, and resource strategy collide in a tense, ever-shifting battle of wit and will. The Sultan, capricious and cruel, has devised a deadly game. As his minister, every card you draw must be fulfilled within seven days. Fail... and you lose your head. Indulgence, luxury, conquest, murder... each card embodies a dangerous desire, a ticking death sentence that also grants the freedom to act without consequence. Will you commit forbidden acts in its name... or cling to your principles in the face of ruin? In a court warped by power and human weakness, you must shape your own destiny with wisdom and foresight as your tools. There are no simple answers here, and every choice reshapes the story. Will you rise as the Sultan's favored confidant, or plot his assassination in the shadows? Will you remain loyal to love in desperate times, or surrender to forbidden desire? Will you stand tall as a fearless adventurer, or heed the whispers of dark gods? The game does not reward reckless indulgence—extreme cruelty breeds extreme hatred, and extreme consequences. Remember well, only those who hold fast to their own code can truly master their fate. As a turn-based resource management game, you'll deploy cards to command allies and assets, complete objectives, and build your power, accumulating wealth, intelligence, and equipment as you go. Recruit allies, expand your influence, and seize control—every run is different, with card order reshaping each playthrough, while both success and failure unlock new allies, gear, and strategies. Multiple endings await, each shaped by the choices you make. Will you seize absolute power, or rise to overthrow a tyrant? Will you retreat into a peaceful life with your beloved, or summon dark forces to bring the world to its knees? Even the same ending can be reached in countless ways, with hidden paths and secrets lying in wait for those bold enough to uncover them. Step forward... and let the game begin.

About

Classic Hanafuda

Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" with various modes, including standard matches and challenging survival. Learn the rules easily with helpful hints and enjoy rich progression through achievements and artwork collection.

Highlights
  • Authentic Koi-Koi gameplay
  • Standard and Survival game modes
  • Beginner-friendly hint system
  • Achievement system
  • Ukiyo-e artwork collection
  • Detailed game statistics
Features
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Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" right on your smartphone! From standard matches to thrilling survival modes, beginner guides, and rich collection elements, there's endless fun for everyone! ◆ Game Features ◆ [Selectable Game Modes] - Standard Match: Enjoy classic, relaxing games at your own pace. - Survival Mode: Challenge yourself to see how many consecutive rivals you can defeat! Aim for an unbeatable win streak! [Authentic "Koi-Koi" Gameplay] Featuring the most popular traditional Hanafuda rules: "Koi-Koi." Enjoy snappy, intuitive controls and satisfying, rhythmic gameplay. [Helpful Hints for Beginners] Never played before? Not sure which card to play? Don't worry! With in-game hint features highlighting matched cards and achievable yaku, you'll naturally master the rules as you play. [Rich Progression & Collection Elements] - Achievement System: Complete various missions and claim great rewards! - Collections & Gacha: Unlock beautiful Ukiyo-e artwork using points earned in matches! - Detailed Stats: Review your win rate, longest win streak, Koi-Koi success rate, and more. [Recommended For] - Fans of Hanafuda and traditional Japanese card games - Players looking to test their skills in endless Survival win streaks - Anyone looking for a quick, engaging card game during breaks - Collectors and completionists who love achievements - Beginners wanting to learn the rules of Hanafuda easily Start your exciting Koi-Koi match today!

Screenshots

Sultan's Game4 screens
Classic Hanafuda3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Hanafuda at none against Sultan's Game's 1. Sultan's Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (104 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Sultan's Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic Hanafuda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sultan's Game against 4.5 for Classic Hanafuda. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sultan's Game has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sultan's Game versus Classic Hanafuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSultan's GameClassic Hanafuda
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB173 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGameTree EntertainmentCHAOS

Customer experience

Sultan's Game

All ratings104 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative20.6%

Classic Hanafuda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sultan's Game

One-time1
  • Sultan's Game Full Game$5.99
None

Classic Hanafuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sultan's Game free?
Sultan's Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Hanafuda free?
Classic Hanafuda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sultan's Game or Classic Hanafuda?
Sultan's Game and Classic Hanafuda are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 104 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Sultan's Game or Classic Hanafuda have ads?
Classic Hanafuda shows ads; Sultan's Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Sultan's Game or Classic Hanafuda?
Sultan's Game ships an update weekly, and Classic Hanafuda weekly. Most recently, Sultan's Game was updated on October 19, 2026 and Classic Hanafuda on October 13, 2026.

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