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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
This App
Hearthstone
Nemesis
Pokémon TCG Live
Contender
Legends of Runeterra
Contender
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Contender
MARVEL SNAP - Hero Card Game
Peer
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Peer
Shadowverse CCG
Peer
Animation Throwdown: CCG
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperKONAMIBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.THE POKEMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, INC.Riot GamesWizards of the CoastSecond Dinner Studios Inc.CD PROJEKT S.A.Cygames, Inc.Kongregate
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.9 / 54.2 / 54.2 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.2 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count85,154119,50531,12462,439146,494124,70556,9671,89542,114
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateFeb 2, 2022Apr 16, 2014Nov 15, 2022Apr 28, 2020Mar 25, 2021Oct 18, 2022Oct 29, 2019Jun 17, 2016Sep 14, 2016
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026Apr 16, 2026Mar 24, 2026Apr 7, 2026Apr 14, 2026Apr 27, 2026Dec 20, 2023Mar 25, 2026Apr 10, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegativeterrible-negative-negativemixed--
Score35/10018/100-35/100-25/10065/100--
Praises
  • Classic card game mechanics provide an addictive and fun experience for long-term fans
  • Core Gameplay Mechanics
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  • The Path of Champions single-player mode provides an engaging and deep roguelike experience for players
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  • The core card-battling mechanic remains addictive and provides a unique strategic experience
  • Strategic depth of the card mechanics provides high replay value for long-term players
  • Visual design and card animations create an immersive experience for Witcher franchise fans
  • Generous reward systems allow players to build competitive decks without excessive spending
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Complaints
  • Unbalanced meta decks and long turn durations create a frustrating experience for casual players
  • Technical Instability & Crashes
  • Privacy & Doxing Concerns
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  • Frequent application crashes on launch prevent access for users on current-generation Android devices
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  • Frequent application crashes during matches disrupt the user experience on mobile devices
  • Technical instability and server connection errors prevent consistent access to the game
  • Discrepancy between the mobile card game and the original Witcher mini-game mechanics
  • Perceived imbalance in competitive matchmaking and card power levels frustrates newer players
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Requests
  • Implementation of account linking and cloud saves to prevent total progress loss upon reinstallation
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  • Manual frame rate settings are requested to allow players to optimize performance on mobile hardware
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  • Implement a card dismantling system to allow players to recover resources from unwanted cards
  • Offline play mode requested to mitigate reliance on unstable internet connections
  • Visual customization options for the game board to reduce visual clutter
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Authentic TCG ruleset provides a high-fidelity experience for the core fanbase
  • Neuron integration creates a proprietary data barrier for TCG players
  • Warcraft IP integration
  • Battlegrounds mode as a retention moat
  • Mature cross-platform sync
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  • Path of Champions roguelite mode anchors long-term retention via permanent progression
  • Direct-purchase storefront removes RNG friction for competitive deck builders
  • League of Legends IP provides deep lore-based engagement for the core audience
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  • SNAP mechanic drives emotional investment
  • Cross-platform progression increases total time spent
  • Location-based modifiers ensure high replayability
  • Community-driven balance control increases long-term player investment
  • Witcher IP aesthetic drives franchise-loyal user acquisition
  • Round-based tactical depth differentiates from board-state simplicity
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Weaknesses
  • Frequent game crashes during extra deck animations
  • Lack of cloud-save functionality causes total progress loss on reinstallation
  • Severe technical debt (login loops/crashes)
  • 10GB+ storage requirement
  • Real-name exposure privacy bug
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  • Frequent launch crashes on current-generation Android hardware
  • 0.45-star rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
  • Aggressive monetization shifts alienate the legacy player base
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  • Frequent mobile crashes during matches
  • Pay-to-win perception due to rapid card releases
  • Slow card acquisition for free-to-play users
  • Technical instability and server errors during tutorial
  • 0.44-star rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
  • Mobile mechanics diverge from original mini-game expectations
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumSteadyActiveIntenseSteadyIntenseActiveZombie-Intense
Update Cadence5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~21d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~8d avg5 versions3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~14d avg5 versions5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~8d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~679d avg-5 versions

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