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Cards and Castles

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android • 2015

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Quick resume

Collectible cards come to life in this tactics and CCG hybrid! Collect cards, build decks, and challenge players head to head on a Tactical Game Board. Play as Vikings, Pirates, Ninjas and more!

Global score

73/100

Genres

Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Free To Play, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Strategic deck building and tactical gameplay
    • Asynchronous multiplayer supports flexible play
    • Fair free-to-play model with no pay-to-win
    • Active and responsive developers
    • Engaging fantasy art style and factions

    Cons

    • Steep crafting costs and grind for new players
    • Frequent balance changes can disrupt strategies
    • Limited social and cooperative features
    • Minimal narrative or story content
    • Occasional connection issues reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to build decks with multiple factions and commanders, and simultaneous turns allow strategic planning and bluffing."

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    • Competence

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      "Game requires skillful deck building, prediction, and tactical decisions; players report high strategic depth and learning curve."

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      "Game requires skillful deck building, tactical positioning on a grid, and strategic play; players report learning curve and skill development."

    • Competition

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      "Strong multiplayer focus with ranked modes, leaderboards, and competitive play; players compare skills and compete against others."

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and engagement with daily quests, campaigns, and raid modes encouraging continued play."

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    • Cooperation

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      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily competitive and individual; no evidence of cooperative modes or teamwork."

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      "Game is primarily competitive and individual; no evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork-based goals."

    • Creativity

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      4

      "Deckbuilding with multiple factions and card combinations allows creative strategies and customization."

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      "Deck building from multiple factions and card combinations allows creative strategies and customization of play style."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions focus on balanced competition rather than exerting superiority or dominance; community described as friendly."

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      "Interactions focus on balanced competition rather than exerting control or superiority; community described as friendly."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief; asynchronous mode supports casual play and learning."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest; no reports of obligation or pressure to play."

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    • Experimenting

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      4

      "Players try new deck builds, explore card synergies, and experiment with different strategies and game modes."

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    • Exploration

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      "Some discovery in learning new cards and strategies, but limited spatial or environmental exploration."

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    • Expression

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      3

      "Some customization of decks and characters, but limited cosmetic personalization noted."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game features fantasy elements like magic, mythical units, and imaginative pixel art."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Minimal social interaction; some mention of sharing with friends but no integrated community features."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players develop skills in strategy, deck building, and tactical positioning; progression through unlocking cards and ranks."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of card games; no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of card games; no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Supports short runs and quick play sessions, suitable for filling small time gaps."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Limited social interaction; no evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and competitive."

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    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate cards, upgrades, and tiers; progression is a core motivator."

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      "Players collect cards, craft upgrades, and unlock new content; progression is a core motivation."

    • Relaxation

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and suitable for casual play, though some tension exists in harder modes."

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    • Sensation

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      "Cartoonish graphics and sound effects provide moderate sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

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    • Status

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      "Ranked play and leaderboards provide social recognition; players value status within the community."

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    • Story

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      "Minimal narrative; focus is on multiplayer matches and gameplay rather than story immersion."

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    • Strategy

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      "High emphasis on strategic deck building, positioning, and tactical combat decisions."

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    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense in competitive matches and final battles, though overall moderate tension."

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    • Value

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      "Free to play with fair progression; some complaints about grind and monetization but overall good value for time."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    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 Idle, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship.

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026