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XenoShyft vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against XenoShyft's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

XenoShyft
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Core Identity
DeveloperTwin Sails InteractiveWhite Wizard GamesHandelabra Studio LLCWhite Wizard GamesPlaydek, Inc.Handelabra Studio LLCCGE Digital s.r.o.Dire Wolf DigitalGood Shepherd Entertainment
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.4 / 54.6 / 54.3 / 54.3 / 53.4 / 54.2 / 54.9 / 54.9 / 54.9 / 5
Ratings Count284,3551722151,0841915,1204,8921,763
PriceUSD4.99Free$1.99FreeFreeFree$9.99$4.99$7.99
Release DateJul 17, 2015Aug 14, 2014Oct 15, 2014Jun 6, 2022Jun 30, 2011Dec 16, 2020Sep 15, 2017Sep 24, 2020Oct 25, 2022
Last UpdatedApr 3, 2019Apr 15, 2026Oct 8, 2025Mar 31, 2026Nov 20, 2025Apr 17, 2026Feb 19, 2026Mar 11, 2026Mar 16, 2023
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegative--mixed---positive-
Score35/100--45/100---75/100-
Praises
  • Thematic deck building mechanics provide a deep and engaging strategic experience for solo players
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  • Core deck building mechanics offer deep strategic replayability for fans of the physical card game
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  • Cross-platform account synchronization allows players to transition between mobile and desktop play sessions seamlessly
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Complaints
  • Frequent application crashes and unresponsiveness during gameplay sessions frustrate users on mobile devices
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  • Aggressive monetization of character classes and expansions creates a pay to win environment in multiplayer
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  • Lack of a competitive ranking system leads to frequent player abandonment during online matches
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Requests
  • Offline play capability for solo sessions would prevent progress loss during intermittent network connectivity
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  • Implementation of a friends list to facilitate easier social play and community building
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  • Implementation of a competitive Elo-based ranking system to discourage match abandonment
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Cooperative PvE loop creates social dependency
  • High-quality art establishes a cohesive sci-fi atmosphere
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  • Non-collectible deckbuilding loop provides a distinct strategic differentiator from traditional CCGs
  • Cross-platform account syncing enables flexible play sessions across mobile and desktop
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  • Faithful mechanical adaptation of physical board game rules
  • Cross-platform account synchronization across mobile and desktop
  • Immersive woodland art and sound design
  • Unique multi-lane defense mechanic provides a clear USP
  • Premium pricing model appeals to core gamers
  • High replayability through procedural generation
Weaknesses
  • Frequent application crashes on mobile devices
  • Unintuitive touch-input interface
  • Lack of modern hardware compatibility
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  • 0.96★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates significant technical instability on Android
  • Paid character classes create perceived power imbalances in multiplayer
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  • Lack of competitive ranking system for online play
  • High cumulative cost of expansion content
  • Inconsistent AI behavior in solo sessions
  • Lack of visible social media presence
  • Premium-only model may limit total addressable market
  • No recent feature updates listed
Pricingpaidfreemiumpaidfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumpaidpaidpaid
MomentumZombieIntense-IntenseSteadyIntenseActiveMaintenance-
Update Cadence5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~77d avg5 versions-5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions, ~22d avg-

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