Card Battler
21 storiesThe category includes fixed-deck duels, collectible card games, physical-to-digital hybrids and real-time variations, but not every poker or board-game adaptation. Coverage examines deck construction, draft formats, balance patches, interfaces, progression, monetisation and the distinction between tactical decisions and collection size.
Palworld card game shipment projection tops 11 million packs
Bushiroad expects worldwide shipments of Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME products to pass 11 million packs by early November. Official demo sessions have drawn 24,123 participants.
Bushiroad Sale Cuts Prices on Switch and Steam Games
Bushiroad's Autumn Sale 2026 is now live on Steam® and Nintendo Switch, with discounts of up to 50% on selected games, including Revue Starlight El Dorado and Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2.
Portentum enters Steam Early Access on October 28
Snowfall Games will launch Portentum on Steam Early Access on October 28, 2026. The free-to-play cryptid deck-builder will include asynchronous PvP, with a demo planned for Steam Next Fest.
The Drawratos turns card drawing into cheesy rat poker
Targem Games has announced The Drawratos, a cooperative poker game for 1 to 4 players. Players draw on cards, risk cheese and use tricks to take the pot, with a Steam playtest serving as the project's testing route.
Crownbreakers Brings Tactical Card Combat to Steam
Sharkbomb Studios and Firesquid have shown a new Crownbreakers trailer at the Game Devs of Color Expo. A Steam demo is now live, and press and creators can request Alpha keys.
Riftbound Radiance adds Neeko and three new card mechanics
Riot Games has revealed Riftbound: Radiance, with nine new Legends, three new mechanics and the game's first neutral-domain Champion Unit. The set launches worldwide on 23 October 2026.
Piroker sets pirate poker battles ahead of Steam playtest
HABBY.FUN has released a cinematic trailer for Piroker, a pirate poker roguelike coming to Steam with an exclusive playtest and an eight-player free-for-all. PC Gamer reports a planned Steam launch on 21 October, while SteamDB still lists the project as prerelease.
Golden Swirl launches on Steam with real-time deckbuilding combat
Golden Swirl is now available on Steam, offering a hybrid of deckbuilding and real-time action for PC players. The game features tactical movement, customisable builds and a dynamic dark fantasy setting
Pokémon: Wild Card Poster Fuels Mega Mimikyu Speculation Ahead of Switch 2
A single image from Pokémon: Wild Card has triggered intense debate, as fans dissect a rainbow-lit Mimikyu and speculate about a possible new Mega Evolution tied to the next generation of games and the Nintendo Switch 2
Overtrick Release Date Set for August 2026 on Steam
Overtrick, a trick-taking roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Bridge and set in 1920s high society, has been officially scheduled for release on Steam in August 2026, with multiple game modes and a launch discount confirmed
Pokémon Card Collector Recovers Stolen £3,100 Cards in Self-Organised Sting
A Canadian Pokémon card collector has retrieved his stolen collection worth over £3,100 after police declined to intervene, orchestrating a sting operation that led to the suspects' detention at a shopping centre
Relief Receives Major Update and Discount Ahead of One-Month Mark
Urban fantasy roguelike Relief has been updated with UI, gameplay and balance improvements, as developer Billiontail and publisher 2P Games mark the game's first month on Steam with a 35% discount
Wingspan Pocket condenses engine-building into a fast, accessible card game
Wingspan Pocket reimagines the acclaimed board game as a streamlined card experience, retaining core engine-building mechanics while reducing complexity and play time for both new and returning players
Diplomacy: The Golden Blade Card Game Cuts Playtime but Loses Depth
Diplomacy: The Golden Blade reimagines the classic board game as a fast-paced card experience, promising shorter sessions and streamlined play, but the condensed format raises questions about whether the core tension and alliances survive the transition
Magic: The Gathering Reveals First Hobbit Set Cards and Release Dates
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled three new cards from The Hobbit crossover set for Magic: The Gathering, confirming release dates for both paper and digital platforms and highlighting the set's focus on Middle-earth themes
Riftbound Vendetta Expansion Brings New Keywords and Global Launch
League of Legends Riftbound's Vendetta set arrives 31 July, introducing new mechanics, global English and Chinese release, and fresh deck-building options for the competitive TCG scene
Hard Edge War Zone launches on Steam with 4v4 tactical card battles
SUNSOFT has released Hard Edge War Zone, a real-time tactical card game set in the Hard Edge universe, now available on Steam with a launch discount and online multiplayer for up to eight players
NARUTO Mythos TCG Set for US Debut at San Diego Comic-Con
NARUTO Mythos TCG will be playable for the first time in the US at San Diego Comic-Con, with Zvezdar handling exclusive distribution and early access to promo cards and booster boxes ahead of the official North American launch
The Dungeon Club Announced as Social Bluffing Game Where Ghosts Compete
RA Tabletop has revealed The Dungeon Club, a multiplayer social bluffing card game where eliminated players return as ghosts to disrupt the living and remain in contention for victory
Disney Store Shuts Oxford Street Location After Lorcana Launch Chaos
A major Lorcana card release forced the Disney Store on Oxford Street, London to close its doors after large crowds and aggressive scalper behaviour disrupted the event, leaving the store shut until further notice and players waiting for updates
Slowpoke Card Adds 'All-You-Can-Yeet' Move in Pokémon TCG Expansion
Pokémon Trading Card Game's latest Pitch Black expansion introduces a Slowpoke card with a new move, 'All-You-Can-Yeet', drawing attention for its unusual name and gameplay effect