Castlehold (2021)

Developer: 5TH Cell
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Free To Play, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 87 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced competitive card battle game where you manage resources and deploy troops in strategic 1v1 matches.

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What players say

Players enjoy the quick 5-15 minute matches and unique battlefield mechanics, but split on balance: many say the first player has a huge advantage and decks can end the game in one move. Performance issues, especially high GPU usage, are commonly reported. Some call it a shallower clone of Faeria.

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