Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards similar games & best alternatives

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Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards

Web browser, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Futurama, American Dad, King of the Hill, and Archer join forces in Animation Throwdown, your favorite new collectible card game. Collect your favorite characters, combine cards to make hilarious combos, and battle your way through an adventure of animated proportions.

What works

  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • Strong fan service with popular cartoon characters
  • Frequent updates and events
  • Guild and social features
  • Accessible for casual players

Things to keep in mind

  • Pay-to-win elements affect balance
  • Energy and research timers limit play
  • Some frustration with matchmaking and difficulty spikes
  • Repetitive late-game gameplay
  • Technical issues and occasional crashes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • VALKYRIE CONNECT

  • Summoners War

  • Endless World Idle RPG

  • Bit Heroes Quest

  • Gems of War - Puzzle RPG

  • Shakes and Fidget

Less idle-friendly

Games that feels like Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards but with less of an idle filler feel

  • Across the Obelisk

  • Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1

  • Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2

  • Slap City

  • Journey to the West

  • Friends vs Friends

Less social

Games that feels like Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days

  • HEART of CROWN Online

  • Card-en-Ciel

  • Once Upon a Galaxy

  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

  • Cards and Castles 2

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Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Survival.

Last update: 21/08/2026