Digital card games have shown that they can go far beyond the physical table and win millions of players every day
Card games or card games have always had a special space in the world of entertainment, both at the bar tables, poker tournaments or challenges among friends.
But it was in the digital universe that the genre gained new forms, mixing strategy, luck and innovation. To celebrate the Day of the deckcelebrated on September 13, here is a list of the best digital card games of all time:
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekc5pleboe
Pokémon Letters Fever was also present in the digital world. TCG Online was launched in 2011 and allowed players to collect, exchange and fight digital franchise cards, replicating the success of physical game and feeding the nostalgia for fans.
Legends of Runeterra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbq8lgzxcxq
Created by Riot Games and launched in 2020, Legends of Runeterra transports the universe of League of Legends for the format of the cards. With an innovative change and letters that interact dynamically, the game has been praised for a balanced strategy with accessibility.
Kill the spire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9szutyysojq
Although it is not a traditional card game, this independent game was released in 2019 mixed deckbuilding with Roguelike and won the world. At each game, the player builds his deck, faces monsters and looks for new combinations of cards to survive. Today it is a reference and inspiration for dozens of titles and its sequence, Slay The Spire II, should be released at the beginning of access to the PC in March 2026.
Yu-gi-oh! Duel Master
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dbbwwwnpokei
Based on the legendary anime and physical card game, the Master Duel brought the definitive experience of Yu-Gi-Oh! For digital in 2022
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spcsh14-u9e
The minigame of the cards inside The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt had so much success that it became an independent title. With its rules and a unique aesthetic, Gwent stands out for its strategic depth and charm that he inherited from the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski and made popular by CD Projekt Red.
Magic: The Gathering Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nnug0wx0fu
Based on classical and super popular magic: The Gathering, which has existed since 1993, this digital version has brought the full experience of the PC card with faithful and graphic rules that modernize the battles. It is the ideal gateway for new players and a paradise for veterans.
Hearthstone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdxl3qtutqi
Launched by Blizzard, Hearthstone has revolutionized the genre by simplifying complex mechanics and creating an accessible and compelling game. Inspired by the Warcraft universe, he brought letters with iconic characters, special skills and a free model that has defined a trend in the market.
Marvel Snap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnuq6e3enzq
Simple to play, fast and compelling, Marvel Snap was released in 2022 and won millions of players in a short time. Each game lasts only a few minutes, but requires a strategy when using Marvel’s iconic heroes and bad bad guys. It is a perfect card game for those who like quick decisions and electrifying twists.
Balatro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuyp21iq_-g
The indie that has become an unexpected phenomenon that has sold over five million units, winning several prizes in 2024, including the best independent game for prizes. Balatro Poker mix with elements of roguelike deckbuilder, creating a unique experience. With combinations of crazy cards, points multipliers and a hypnotic retro aesthetic, it quickly became treasure of players and critics.
Source: Terra
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