Competitive Online Card Games have been a popular genre since Hearthstone. But what else is out there besides Blizzard’s card game hit? We at MeinMMO have gathered a selection of alternatives to Hearthstone that we would like to present to you here. Enjoy!
How was the selection made? We have made a selection of popular card games that you can play online against other players. We ensured that the games do not simply copy Hearthstone, but each have a unique feature that sets them apart from Blizzard’s genre reference.
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Magic: The Gathering – Arena
Developer: Wizards of the Coast | Platform: PC, Android, iOS | Release date: September 27, 2018 | Model: Free2Play
What kind of game is this? Magic: The Gathering is the ancestor of all online card games. Even in the ’90s, Magic was played with real cards, and with Magic: The Gathering – Arena, there is now a popular digital version.
Those who know collectible card games will feel right at home here. The goal is to collect mana to summon fantasy creatures and spells and smash the life points of the opponent.
What are the special features? If you’ve only played Hearthstone so far, you need to prepare for a more complex gameplay experience with Magic: The Gathering. The main difference lies in resource management.
Because while you get increasing mana every turn in Hearthstone and similar games, in Magic, you have to earn the valuable resources by playing “lands” and then tapping them for their energy.
Additionally, the individual lands are not suitable for every summon. Mana is color-coded, and if you want to summon a fire monster, you need to
