Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 similar games & best alternatives
Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2
2025
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Quick resume
"Cardfight!! Vanguard," has newly come to digital game! Over 3,000 cards for the Standard format! A brand-new original story shares the world of anime series unfolds! Enjoy your own cardfight experience!!
Global score
70/100
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Card & Board Game
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Pros
- Extensive card pool and deck building
- Nostalgic vintage mode
- Good single-player content
- Smooth gameplay and animations
- Cross-save from previous game
Cons
- High price and expensive dlc
- Region-locked matchmaking and no crossplay
- Bugs, crashes, and performance issues
- Poor english translation and typos
- Limited player base affecting online play
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players can freely choose game modes, shots, and play styles with some customization and control over gameplay."
Pool 2D - Poolians
"Players can freely build decks, customize avatars, and choose play formats, showing control over their actions."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
4"Game involves strategic deck building, skillful play, and learning mechanics; players report challenging matches and skill growth."
Cards & Tankards
"Game involves skillful deck building, strategic play, and overcoming opponents, with feedback from ranked matches and card effects."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
3"Multiplayer PvP modes with ranked matches and community leagues encourage player comparison, though player base is small."
IRON REBELLION
"Ranked mode and online PvP encourage comparison with others, though matchmaking issues limit this."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
2"Players report long play sessions and investment in completing the game despite some frustration and repetitive elements."
Endoparasitic 2
"Players report long play sessions and investment in deck building, though bugs and matchmaking issues sometimes cause frustration."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-3"Focus is mainly on single-player campaign and PvP; limited evidence of cooperative gameplay or teamwork."
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
"Focus is mainly on individual play and PvP; limited cooperation or team-based play mentioned."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
4"Extensive customization of characters, outfits, accessories, and deck building allows creative expression."
SENRAN KAGURA Peach Beach Splash
"Extensive deck building, customization of sleeves, avatars, and playmats encourage creative expression."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-2"No strong evidence of trash talk or power imposition; interactions appear balanced and respectful."
Ride 2
"No strong evidence of trash talk or power imposition; interactions appear balanced and respectful."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game for immersive fantasy experience and nostalgia, escaping real life."
SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition
"Players use the game to relive nostalgia, escape real life, and enjoy immersive card battles."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-3"Most players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation."
Retro Commander
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not obligation."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Players try different classes, decks, and strategies, experimenting with card combinations and equipment."
Monster Slayers
"Players try new decks, test card combinations, and explore different formats like Vintage and Standard."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
1"Some discovery through new game modes and story elements, though environments are limited and familiar."
Lofi Ping Pong
"Some discovery in story mode and card pool, but mostly familiar environments and known mechanics."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
4"Customization of avatars and environments is a key feature for self-expression."
Blockland
"Customization options for avatars, sleeves, deck boxes, and card art allow self-expression."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
4"Game features imaginative, anime-inspired combat scenarios and characters, creating a strong fantasy experience."
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
"Game features imaginative card battles, anime characters, and fantasy elements consistent with the franchise."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
1"Some social interaction through matchmaking and playing with friends, but limited community and no team modes."
Hide and Shriek
"Some social interaction via online play and friend battles, but limited by region lock and matchmaking."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players develop skills in strategy, deck building, and game knowledge over time."
Wizard101
"Players develop skills in deck building, strategy, and understanding card interactions over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
"Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires focused attention during matches and deckbuilding; not suited for idle or background play."
Chroma: Bloom And Blight
"Requires focused attention during matches and deck building; not designed for idle play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-3"Social interactions are mostly surface-level competitive matches; limited emotional sharing or close relationships."
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
"Social interactions are surface-level, mostly competitive or casual friend matches without deep emotional sharing."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-4"No evidence of leadership roles; players participate individually or in peer competition."
Pinball FX
"No evidence of leadership roles; players participate individually or in peer matches."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Strong emphasis on collecting and upgrading cards, unlocking heroes, and improving decks over time."
War of Omens Card Game
"Strong emphasis on collecting cards, unlocking decks, and acquiring upgrades through gameplay and DLC."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
2"Some players find the gameplay relaxing and nostalgic, though others note frustration with difficulty and bugs."
Pinball Arcade
"Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, though bugs and matchmaking issues cause tension."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Enjoyable art, animation, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."
HIVESWAP: ACT 2
"Enjoyable animations, card art, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
2"Ranked ladders and community recognition provide some social status and visibility."
Mythgard
"Ranked ladder and cosmetic customization offer some social recognition and status."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
2"Includes a story mode with multiple routes and character interactions, though narrative is considered complex and poorly translated."
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
"Includes narrative story mode with characters and dialogue, though translation issues reduce immersion."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
5"Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, deck building, and tactical decision-making."
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
"Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, deck building, and tactical decision-making."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
3"Game provides suspense and excitement through unpredictable card draws and special moves."
UNO
"Excitement from card draws, triggers, and close matches provides suspense and thrill."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
-1"Mixed opinions on price; many recommend buying on sale for better value."
Buggos
"Mixed opinions on value; some find price high but justified compared to physical cards, others see it as overpriced."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-4"Focus is on verbal battles and puzzle solving rather than physical combat or destruction."
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
"Focus is on card battles and strategy rather than destructive or violent actions."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
2"Players manage resources and avoid defeat in matches, but threats are game mechanics rather than realistic survival."
Alpha League
"Players manage resources and avoid defeat in matches, though not a high-risk survival experience."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Last update: 30/04/2026