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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2017

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Quick resume

Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!

Global score

83/100

Genres

Strategy, Free To Play, Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Quiz/Trivia, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Nostalgic and accessible for yu-gi-oh! fans
    • Fast-paced and strategic dueling
    • Frequent updates and events
    • Free-to-play friendly with generous rewards
    • Cross-platform play and character variety

    Cons

    • Pay-to-win elements and grindy progression
    • Limited cooperative or social gameplay
    • Meta dominated by few decks reducing variety
    • Pop-up overload and ui annoyances
    • Restricted board size and simplified rules compared to full tcg

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose different characters, classes, and customize decks, allowing personal playstyle and decision-making."

      Capsule for BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS

      "Players can customize decks and choose characters with unique skills, allowing personal strategic decisions, though within some format constraints."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game involves skillful deck building, strategic play, and overcoming opponents, with feedback from ranked matches and card effects."

      Capsule for Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2

      "The game offers strategic depth and skill-based dueling with feedback and ranking systems, rewarding effective play and deck building."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong focus on PvP ranked ladder, tournaments, and meta deck competition with leaderboards and skill challenges."

      Capsule for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

      "Strong emphasis on ranked PvP, leaderboards, and competitive events where players compare skills and decks."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long-term engagement, habitual play, and grinding over months or years."

      Capsule for Metal Waltz: Anime tank girls Metal Waltz: Anime tank girls

      "Many players report long-term engagement, habitual play, and grinding for cards and achievements."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Primarily 1v1 duels with limited social interaction; some social lounge features but gameplay is individual."

      Capsule for Blaston Blaston

      "Gameplay is primarily 1v1 dueling with limited cooperative modes; social interaction mostly through community and friend matches."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players create and modify decks with many cards and strategies, balancing treasure and combat cards, allowing creative deckbuilding."

      Capsule for Fate Hunters Fate Hunters

      "Players build and modify decks with many cards and character skills, enabling creative strategic expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Some players enjoy dominating others in matches, though interactions appear mostly respectful and balanced."

      Capsule for Pool 2D - Poolians Pool 2D - Poolians

      "Some players enjoy dominating opponents in ranked matches, but interactions are generally balanced and respectful."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use game for fun, distraction, and immersion in anime worlds."

      Capsule for Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

      "Players use the game for nostalgia, distraction, and immersion in the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and fandom rather than obligation."

      Capsule for DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation

      "Most players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and fandom rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different divisions, decks, and tactics; game encourages trying new strategies."

      Capsule for Steel Division: Normandy 44 Steel Division: Normandy 44

      "Players experiment with different decks, skills, and strategies, encouraged by frequent updates and events."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration mostly limited to discovering modes, cosmetics, and lobby features rather than open-world exploration."

      Capsule for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

      "Exploration is limited to discovering new cards, characters, and duel worlds, rather than physical or open-world exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Deck customization and character choices allow personal expression within gameplay."

      Capsule for Floppy Knights Floppy Knights

      "Customization of decks, card backs, and character choices allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong fantasy element through anime storylines, iconic characters, and imaginative card effects."

      Capsule for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution

      "Strong fantasy element through anime characters, voice acting, and fictional card effects."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Multiplayer and community interaction exist but social connection is moderate, not central to experience."

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      "Community and friend interactions exist but are not the core focus; social connection is moderate."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in deck building, strategic thinking, and game mechanics over time."

      Capsule for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

      "Players develop strategic skills, deck building knowledge, and game mastery over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of digital card games with no physical activity."

      Capsule for Space Food Truck Space Food Truck

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of digital card games, no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement during duels; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Hellish Quart Hellish Quart

      "Requires active attention during duels; some auto-duel features reduce constant focus but overall engagement is needed."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no close relationship formation within gameplay."

      Capsule for Garten of Banban 6 Garten of Banban 6

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level; no close relationship building within the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership or management roles; players participate individually or in equal competition."

      Capsule for Audiosurf 2 Audiosurf 2

      "No significant leadership roles; players act individually or in equal competition."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating cards, upgrading decks, unlocking fighting styles, and leveling up ranks."

      Capsule for Martial Arts Brutality Martial Arts Brutality

      "Strong focus on collecting cards, leveling characters, and upgrading decks."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though some report frustration with grind and RNG."

      Capsule for Bloons Adventure Time TD Bloons Adventure Time TD

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though some report frustration with grind and RNG."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and audio effects, animations, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Shadowverse CCG Shadowverse CCG

      "Enjoyable animations, voice acting, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      4

      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition and status among players."

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      "Ranked play and leaderboards provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Includes a light anime-inspired narrative with character interactions and plot, enhancing immersion."

      Capsule for Jet Lancer Jet Lancer

      "Includes narrative elements and character interactions from the anime, enhancing immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, deck building, and tactical decision-making."

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      "Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, deck building, and tactical decision-making."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Fast-paced duels and unpredictable combos create suspense and excitement."

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      "Fast-paced duels and risk of losing provide excitement and suspense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Free-to-play with optional purchases; some players find grind acceptable, others note pay-to-win issues."

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      "Free-to-play friendly with frequent rewards, but some players note grind and pay-to-win aspects."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -4

      "Focus on card dueling and strategy rather than combat or destruction."

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      "Focus on card dueling and strategy rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Some elements of avoiding defeat in duels, but low risk compared to survival games."

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      "Some resource management and life point survival in duels, but low-risk compared to survival games."

    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 Domination, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026