Duelyst II similar games & best alternatives

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Duelyst II

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.

What works

  • Unique blend of tactical board and card game mechanics
  • High skill ceiling and strategic depth
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Fair free-to-play progression
  • Active and friendly community with developer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Small player base causing matchmaking issues
  • Slow content updates and development progress
  • Steep learning curve challenging for new players
  • Some balance issues among factions and cards
  • Monetization model can feel grindy or pay-to-win

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cards and Castles 2

  • World of Myths

  • MARVEL SNAP

  • Pox Nora

  • Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy

  • Toy Smash Kaboom!

More social

Games that feels like Duelyst II but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Mutants: Genesis

  • Crystal Clash

  • HELLCARD

  • HELLCARD: Prologue

  • SUPERVIVE

  • Inkbound

Less competitive

Games that feels like Duelyst II but with less competition against others

  • Hadean Tactics

  • Trials of Fire

  • Monster Train 2

  • As We Descend

  • Prime of Flames

  • Aethermancer

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Duelyst II but with less of a community feel

  • Monster Slayers

  • Tangy TD

  • Eternal Card Game

  • KROSMAGA

  • Roguebook

  • Morimens

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Duelyst II: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fellowship, Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026