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Star Realms

Deck Building · Free download
S Tier
Best in class · #6 of 40
91
4.6★4.4K ratings
Free downloadprice
7dsince update

What is Star Realms?

Star Realms is a space combat deckbuilding game that mixes deck building with trading card game style combat. It is designed by Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty, known for the Ascension Deckbuilding Game. The free version includes a tutorial, player versus player combat, play against the AI, and a 6 mission campaign.

Pricing. Star Realms is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who enjoy deckbuilding card games
  • Playing a quick match against the AI on an iPhone or iPad
  • Learning a card game with an in-app tutorial

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Star Realms scores 91 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 78, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, including Best Mobile Game, and 2 Dice Tower awards! Reviews: "My readers are going to have a seizure about how good Star Realms is." -Owen Faraday, pockettactics.com “Good on all levels, thumbs up!” -Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower “This game is superb! I think it’s a brilliant game. Beautiful artwork, second to none.” -Tim Norris, Grey Elephant Gaming “What can I say? Star Realms is excellent.” - Lenny, ISlaytheDragon.com “I desperately wanted to play again and again. It's just consistently fun every time.” -The Critical Boardgamer Star Realms combines addictive deck building game play with exciting Trading Card Game (TCG) style combat! Designed by Magic the Gathering Hall of Famers Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty (of the Ascension Deckbuilding Game), Star Realms provides tons of playability for free, and a one-time upgrade to be able play with your friends and more on any device. Free Version •Universal Application: Play on iPhone, iPod, iPad, iPad Mini, and Ipad Air.

Compare in Deck Building

MeasureStar RealmsHearthstoneCard Guardians
TierSSA
Score91 / 10092 / 10091 / 100
Rating4.6 ★4.2 ★4.6 ★
Ratings4.4K123K3.1K
Latest ratings · 180d—3.7 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update7d ago7d ago53d ago
PriceFree downloadFree downloadFree download

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Questions about Star Realms

Is Star Realms free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download. The free version includes play against the AI, player versus player combat, and a 6 mission campaign. A one-time upgrade unlocks the full game.

What does the full game add?

The full game adds 3 AI difficulty settings, 9 additional campaign missions, pass and play face to face, online play with global rankings, and challenging a friend online.

Which devices does it support?

It can be played on iPhone, iPod, iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Air.

Is Star Realms free?

Star Realms is free to download.

What is Star Realms good for?

Star Realms is built for players who enjoy deckbuilding card games, playing a quick match against the AI on an iPhone or iPad, learning a card game with an in-app tutorial. It sits in the deck building list on AppTierList.

Is Star Realms worth it?

Star Realms is S tier, ranked #6 of 40 deck building apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 4,448 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.

How does Star Realms compare to Hearthstone?

Star Realms is S tier at 91; Hearthstone is S tier at 92. Hearthstone ranks higher. Star Realms is free to download, Hearthstone is free to download.

How often is Star Realms updated?

Star Realms was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Deck Building
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
91 / 100
Rank in list
#6 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.6 out of 5
Number of ratings
4,448
Current version
(7 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who enjoy deckbuilding card games, Playing a quick match against the AI on an iPhone or iPad, Learning a card game with an in-app tutorial
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Size
473 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
1
Maker
unclaimed
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