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Top 5 best card games for Android

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Top 5 best card games for Android

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Updated on December 20, 2022 - swapped 1 game. Original article by Jupiter Hadley, updated by Pocket Gamer staff.

When it comes to card games, there are so many different types! From adventure games that have cards to deck builders, to board games and card titles that have been transformed into mobile games. With so many different card games to choose from and explore, we have spent some time building decks and trying out cards, to select the top 5 best card games on Android.

Whether you enjoy roguelikes but want the strategic element of collecting and building up your cards or you are interested in playing board games but don’t want to keep track of all of the physical cards that come with the game, there is something for you, on mobile devices.

Without further adieu, let’s get on with the list of the top 5 best card games for Android devices.

 

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1
Frost

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Card/board game
Find out more about Frost (2016)
Frost (2016)

Frost is a survival card game where you and are trying to make it through a harsh winter, trying to gather supplies, fight against bad creatures, and decide if you want to add people to your group. You are making your way through the snow, but each day will cost you resources and every decision you make can affect not only you but the people you are travelling with. There are lots of hard decisions to make, but hopefully, it will be worth it in the end.

2
Slay the Spire

Publisher: Humble Bundle
Available on: iOS + Android + Steam
Genre: Card battler
Find out more about Slay the Spire
Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire is a roguelite card game, where you are looking to fight against monsters, building up your deck and making your cards stronger, while finding artifacts that can also help your journey. Each playthrough is different, due to the procedurally generated aspect of the game, but you can master the cards that your selected character starts with and pick your path so that you can have a bit of an edge against the monsters you are up against.

3
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

Publisher: CD Projekt Red
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Card battler
Find out more about Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

In The Witcher, there is a card game called Gwent, where players are able to play alongside the main parts of the game, giving a welcome break to the normal gameplay. The developers behind this game saw the potential in Gwent becoming a game in its own right, and have placed it onto Android as well! Players are able to create decks that will help them defeat opponents, unlocking more cards as they gain experience. There are various game modes, including a quick online PVP mode. The game works very similarly to Hearthstone, and the cards are really beautiful.

4
Skip-Bo Mobile

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Card/board game
Find out more about Skip-Bo Mobile
Skip-Bo Mobile

Skip-Bo Mobile is a mobile card title for Android. It has pretty good graphics and a comfortable interface. Some of the levels can give you a challenge, and test your skills. Also, this is one of the most interesting titles to play together with your family. If you are looking for a card game that will make you think, Skip-Bo Mobile is one of the most suitable options. Moreover, according to the Pocket Gamer Awards 2022, Skip-Bo Mobile is the best card game of 2022.

5
Miracle Merchant

Publisher: Tiny Touch Tales
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Card/board game
Find out more about Miracle Merchant
Miracle Merchant

Miracle Merchant has such a cool general style to the game, and it’s a bit different than others on the list as well. In this game, you will become the apprentice of an alchemist master, who creates potions by mixing and combining different ingredients, in the forms of cards, to create whatever is needed for your customers. Each time you play, you will be given a randomly generated set of cards, giving you a new challenge as you try to fulfil the needs of those who want your potions.

Did we forget your favourite card game for Android? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jupiter Hadley
Jupiter Hadley
Jupiter is a prolific indie game journalist with a focus on smaller indie gems. She covers thousands of game jams and indie games on her YouTube channel, letting every game have a moment in the spotlight. She runs indiegamejams.com, a calendar of all of the game jams going on in the world, and judges many jams and events. You can find her on Twitter as @Jupiter_Hadley