Card games are an ideal way to pass the time. Since the inception of the modern personal computer, card games have taken many forms. From the humble roots of the classic Solitaire game to the fantasy card-battlers like Magic: The Gathering, card games come in all shapes and sizes. For the modern player, these games are seen as a way to unwind and relax, typically after a slogging AAA gaming experience.
Card-battlers and card games in 2024 are a dime a dozen. There are so many games to pick and choose from that you can get lost searching for the perfect one. We have compiled a list of 5 card-battlers/card games that are incredibly addictive and can easily take a couple of hours of your day.
We start off this list with a classic card-battler game, Hearthstone. Developed by Blizzard and one of their most successful IP, Hearthstone is also completely free-to-play. The game has a simple and effective gameplay loop: build up your deck of cards and defeat your opponent by depleting their health to zero.
Hearthstone has been around for quite some time now, and it is easily one of the larger gaming communities on this list. There are Hearthstone tournaments, much like Magic: The Gathering, and there is a ton of help online to ease you into the game. Hearthstone does suffer from the predatory microtransactions that plague the industry, but it is still a solid card game for you to get into in 2024.
This next card game on the list looks relatively harmless on the surface but can be an addictive affair for those who love roguelites and Texas Hold 'Em. Balatro follows an even simpler gameplay loop than Hearthstone: just play endless rounds of poker while attempting to beat the computer at its own game of chance.
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