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Duelists of Eden

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2024

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Quick resume

Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Fighting, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Deep and innovative gameplay
    • Excellent rollback netcode
    • Low price with no microtransactions
    • Extensive deckbuilding and customization
    • Supportive and active community

    Cons

    • Small playerbase limits matchmaking
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Some ui and controller issues
    • Lack of single-player content
    • Long queue times for online matches

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Story.

    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.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can freely build and customize decks and choose characters, enabling personal control over playstyle and strategies."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling and complex mechanics with strategic deckbuilding and fast-paced combat challenge players to improve and master the game."

    • Competition
      5

      "Strong emphasis on online PvP, ranked matches, tournaments, and competitive community engagement."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and repeated deck experimentation, though small playerbase limits continuous engagement for some."

    • Cooperation
      -2

      "Focus is mainly on 1v1 competitive play with limited cooperative or team-based activities."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Extensive deckbuilding and card combination system encourages creative experimentation and personal expression in gameplay."

    • Domination
      -1

      "Community described as supportive and kind with emphasis on mutual respect rather than dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun, engaging distraction with immersive mechanics and community interaction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for the gameplay and community."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Strong motivation to try new decks, strategies, and combos; game supports continuous experimentation."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore many card combinations and character builds, though physical map exploration is minimal."

    • Expression
      4

      "Customization through deckbuilding and unlockable cosmetic skins supports player self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game features imaginative characters and fantastical combat mechanics inspired by Megaman Battle Network and roguelike elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Small but welcoming community with active Discord and social interaction around strategy sharing and tournaments."

    • Growth
      5

      "Players develop skills in deckbuilding, combat mechanics, and strategic thinking with ongoing learning opportunities."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

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

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Community is friendly and supportive but social interactions are mostly surface-level and competitive."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Players mostly participate individually; no strong emphasis on leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Progression through unlocking cards, cosmetics, and leveling up supports a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Fast-paced, intense gameplay can be stressful and challenging rather than purely relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging audiovisual design and dynamic combat provide stimulating sensory feedback."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranked modes and tournaments provide opportunities for recognition and social status within the community."

    • Story
      -3

      "Focus is on competitive matches and gameplay rather than narrative immersion or plot."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Deep strategic gameplay with deckbuilding, positioning, and resource management."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced matches with high stakes and skill-based tension create thrilling experiences."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for its low price, generous content, and no microtransactions, offering excellent value."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves attacks and spells with some destruction, but stylized and not graphic."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage resources like mana and positioning to avoid defeat, adding survival elements."

    Where to buy

    Come talk about it on Discord!

    Last update: 29/04/2026