Castles board game vs The Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castles board game
Build a map by placing tiles and score points by strategically placing your pieces. Compete against friends or AI in this engaging tile-based strategy game. Your progress is automatically saved, allowing for seamless continuation of your games.
- Tile-based map building
- Scoring with peasant placement
- Local multiplayer (pass and play)
- Online multiplayer
- Computer AI opponents
- Automatic game saving
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Castles Board Game is a tile-based board game for two to four players. In the game, players build a map by placing castle, road or church tiles. Points are scored by placing 'peasants' on the tiles. The player with the highest score at the end wins. You can play this game against real people (pass and play or online) or against a 'computer' player. The game is automatically saved when you close the app, so it is easy to resume when you open the app the next time. Features: - Local Multiplayer - Computer players DISCLAIMER This app has no connection to the game "Carcassonne". Neither Klaus-Jürgen Wrede nor Hans im Glück Verlag GmbH have issued any licence or approval of the use of the game "Carcassonne". Parties stated above are not related nor responsible for the contents of this app.
The Deck
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"The Deck" offers a diverse collection of timeless classic games traditionally played with physical cards or paper. From Tict Tac Toe and Connect Four to Dixit, this virtual hub brings together the nostalgia of these popular titles with the convenience of modern technology. What makes "The Deck" genuinely unique is its innovative feature that transforms devices into a dynamic digital playground, enabling players to see the game state and cards in play. Immerse yourself in the excitement of traditional games through an interactive and engaging experience with "The Deck". Available games: Mafia, Dixit, Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Deck at Free against Castles board game's $0.99. The Deck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Castles board game's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On update cadence, ads 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
The Deck is free to download; Castles board game costs $0.99 up front. Castles board game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Castles board game ships an update every 3 weeks, The Deck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Castles board game | The Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bastiaan Modderkolk | Igor Steblii |
In-app purchases
Castles board game
- Computer Player Difficulty Hard$0.99
The Deck
No in-app purchases









