Comparison

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) vs Runestrike CCG

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

Head to head
About

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)

Assemble a powerful deck of over 200 cards and runes to battle friends and players worldwide in this strategic collectible card game. Explore over 80 stages, join clans for kingdom wars, and enchant your monsters for an edge.

Highlights
  • Collect over 200 unique cards and runes
  • Build and test powerful decks
  • Engage in PvP battles and ranked matches
  • Complete over 80 PvE stages and challenges
  • Join clans for Kingdom Wars
  • Enchant monsters and runes
  • Receive daily login rewards
Features
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Elemental Kingdoms is a free-to-play collectible card game (CCG) and strategic battle game. With over 200 cards and runes to choose from, assemble your deck and put it to the ultimate test. Play against your friends (PvP) and challenge random players to hold the prestige of having the most powerful deck ever created. OnRPG [5/5] "Enjoyable and challenging game to play (…) Put a new spin on CCG!" "More strategic than most trading card game (TCG) I have played" (Bruce, California) "Remind me of Magic the Gathering, better than Rage of Bahamut CCG" (Thierry, France) Gamezebo "Gorgeous illustrations. Plenty of addictive card collecting fun." Join the Northern Alliance and fight against the Scarlet Nation to restore peace to the four Elemental Kingdoms! PLAY NOW! Features - Collect more than 200 different cards in this CCG! Build the best deck you can, to beat over 250 unique challenges! - Join a clan and battle it out in the all NEW Kingdom Wars (PvP)! - Over 80 stages to beat, unlock bonus levels, and explore dungeons! - Enchant monsters and runes and unlock new abilities to turn the tide of battle! - Daily login rewards! FREE gold and gems just for logging in! Keep it up, and get a super rare card! - Ranked matches (PvP) to see where you stand against the top players across the globe! Put your deck to test! Improve your deck to reach the top! - A game constantly updating with new features and new cards to collect! Elemental Kingdoms is the most strategic card collecting game (CCG) and continues to grow! Will you be a part of the action?

About

Runestrike CCG

Engage in a turn-based strategy game where you collect powerful runes and level up unique champions. Explore a world infused with magic, battle ancient gods in single-player campaigns, or test your skills against other players in PvP arenas. Build custom decks and discover countless strategies.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Collectible runes and champions
  • Deck building
  • Champion leveling and ascension
  • Single-player campaigns
  • Player-versus-player arena
  • Regularly released new content
Features
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Enter the world of Runestrike, where mortal Champions battle to master powerful runes and overthrow ancient gods. Runestrike is an online turn-based strategy game that offers brisk play and deep strategy built on straight-forward mechanics. Download today to build decks, level your Champions, and enjoy both challenging single-player content and pvp. BEAUTIFUL ART Build your collection with beautifully drawn runes, whether it’s a common Hammerfist Giant or the legendary Jupiter himself. Stunning Champions and a gorgeous world map make Runestrike a visual treat you can indulge in. COMPELLING STORY As ancient gods engage in a titanic clash, the veil separating mortal from immortal tears open, and runes rain from the heavens. The world is infused with magic, wild beasts become fantastic monstrosities, and powerful Champions arise among mortals. Ascend your Champions to godhood as they learn to harness the runes once held by the gods. ENGAGING PVE CONTENT Explore the world of Runestrike in rewarding single-player campaigns. Overcome Jupiter in the Trials of Olympus. Survive the perils of ancient Egypt in the Eye of Ra. VERSUS ARENA Battle other players for the top spot in the Versus Arena, compete in Ranked Leaderboards and earn fantastic rewards whatever your rank. The higher the Rank before Season resets, the better the rewards. UNIQUE CHAMPIONS Collect unique Champions who engage in every battle, attacking their foes through direct combat and with powerful divine abilities. Ascend your Champion to unlock new powers and earn rewards. With over a dozen Champions and hundreds of runes, players will find countless strategies. Download Runestrike today and enter a living world where new content is regularly released, player feedback is welcomed, and the battles never stop. -Visit www.runestrike.com to learn more. -Join the Runestrike community on Discord. https://discord.gg/runestrike -Visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/RunestrikeGame/ -Meet other players on the Runestrike forum. http://forum.makingfun.com/forum/runestrike/ - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/runestrike

Screenshots

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)4 screens
Runestrike CCG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runestrike CCG at 4.5 against Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)'s 2.5. Runestrike CCG also leads on ratings volume (322 vs 37) and review sentiment (86% vs 76%). Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)'s advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). 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. Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Runestrike CCG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runestrike CCG holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestrike CCG has 322 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Runestrike CCG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) ships an update every 6 weeks, Runestrike CCG monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) versus Runestrike CCG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemental Kingdoms (CCG)Runestrike CCG
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (37 ratings)4.5 (322 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews86.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37322 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB694 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPerfect World GamesMaking Fun, Inc.

Customer experience

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)

All ratings37 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative59.5%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative19.0%

Runestrike CCG

All ratings323 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent game
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • 💎 Generous rewards
  • 🎨 Beautiful card art

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔌 Slow energy regeneration
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Automated battles

Runestrike CCG

From 322 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Solid gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Excellent art and visuals
  • 💰 Free-to-play friendly
  • 🕹️ Unique hero abilities
  • 🕰️ Fast-paced gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🚀 Progression can feel slow for F2P players
  • 🔒 Lack of social features (e.g., friend lists, tournaments)
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and balancing issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty scaling can be uneven in campaign
  • 🔋 Concerns about potential pay-to-win aspects

Bugs and requests

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Network errors
  • Repeated tutorial issues
  • Disappearing cards

Requested features

3 requests
  • Player-vs-player mode
  • Card trading system
  • Faster energy regeneration

Runestrike CCG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance and loading times
  • Deck-building issues (e.g., unable to see owned cards)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to rotate screen orientation
  • More frequent content updates and new cards
  • Improved matchmaking and ranked systems
  • Crafting system enhancements
  • Daily/weekly challenges for additional rewards

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Elemental Kingdoms (CCG)

One-time6
  • gems *60$0.99
  • gems *300$3.99
  • gems *800$9.99
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  • gems *1800$19.99
  • gems *4800$49.99
  • gems *11000$99.99
10 purchases

Runestrike CCG

One-time10
  • Welcome Bundle$1.99
  • Pile of Emeralds$4.99
  • Pouch of Emeralds$9.99
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  • Welcome Bundle$9.99
  • Bag of Emeralds$19.99
  • Champion Bundle II$19.99
  • Chest of Emeralds$49.99
  • Special Offer$49.99
  • Summer Bundle$59.99
  • Wagon of Emeralds$99.99

Questions

Is Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) free?
Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runestrike CCG free?
Runestrike CCG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) or Runestrike CCG?
Runestrike CCG is rated higher. Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) averages 2.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Runestrike CCG averages 4.5 from 322 ratings.
Do Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) or Runestrike CCG have ads?
Neither Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) nor Runestrike CCG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) or Runestrike CCG?
Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runestrike CCG monthly. Most recently, Elemental Kingdoms (CCG) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Runestrike CCG on November 6, 2026.

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