In a technologically driven world, it is strange that we still revert to so many things from the past, like some of the best old games of cards. Now, of course, cards is not a game in itself, but by using cards, we can play an endless number of games, so long as you understand how the game works. Therefore, you could look at a pack of playing cards as an olden day gaming console, as essentially it does the same thing. But like all things today, playing cards has gone digital. And of course, it isn’t only a pack of playing cards that we are talking about. There are many different forms of cards that we will address. We will explore some of the best card games made for PC and look at what sets them apart.
Magic The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is commonly regarded as the forefather of today’s card-based duelling games. Wizards of the Coast created the renowned Magic: The Gathering competitive format, which has captivated millions of players’ imagination and strategic sensibilities since its inception in 1993. The core premise of MTG is that you and your opponent are involved in a wizard’s duel. Players assemble decks of cards containing spells, lands and creatures of varying levels of power. The first player to exhaust the enemy’s health pool wins the game. It’s one of the most tactically complex games ever devised, and is one that will make you realise why you love games so much.
Slay The Spire
You must scramble up the titular spire while facing hordes of opponents in this arduous deck-building rouge-like. If you die, the tower will be in a different location when you return, filled with other enemies and obstacles. But whether or not that will work in your favour is another matter entirely. It does, however, let you try out different cards and stumble across various relics to spice up your deck. Synergies and counters are often intertwined so delicately that it’s difficult to discern which is which. A single card can appear to shatter a deck, only for a relic to reassemble it hastily. A triumphant run can abruptly come to an end when a heartless boss sends you crashing to the bottom of the tower.
Gwent
It’s a game of bluffing and timing, with each match consisting of three rounds in which you aim to beat your opponent’s point total at the end of each round. Though it began as a Condottiere-inspired minigame in The Witcher 3, Gwent has taken on a life of its own, evolving into something entirely distinct from the game Geralt played. It now has strategic depth, and you may be up against a deck that uses soldiers to crew ships and siege weapons to make them more powerful engines for more points, or one where monsters spread little amounts of damage across your cards to feed their bloodlust. All of the cards, especially the animated premium cards, are stunning.
Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator on Steam is well-known to anyone who has played board/card games online. This game is designed for developers to create their own approved DLC using a physics engine that simulates the feeling of playing board games with friends in person. When card game producers fail to produce digital versions of their games, enthusiasts fill the void. People can use mods to play popular board/card games like Disney Villains, Marvel Champions, etc. While not every mod is flawlessly programmed, the sheer number of options makes them relatively easy to check out.
Hearthstone
Hearthstone is a game that needs no introduction. It’s been one of Blizzard’s most popular games for a long time, and it’s gotten continual upgrades since its beginnings. In addition, with the inclusion of Battlegrounds, Hearthstone now features a play mode that no other card game offers. It’s entertaining, well-designed, and the gameplay appeals to players of all ability levels. Hearthstone has a terrible rep these days for being an RNG-based game. That, however, can be thought of as one of its most significant assets. As a spectator, wacky combos and randomness are incredibly entertaining, which is why the Hearthstone esports industry has prospered. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing someone triumph over the odds?
Monstertrain
Hell has frozen over, and you’ve been assigned the mission of rescuing the last blazing Pyre from Hell while fighting Heaven’s soldiers. To produce a fascinating and addictive game, the gameplay mixes aspects of a rogue-like and a card game. You can choose the route your train will follow and the benefits you will receive as you clear places. You can also improve your deck by deciding which cards to duplicate or upgrade.
Well, there you have it, the six best card games made for PC. Of course, many will disagree, and others will agree, but that’s what is so great about playing card games, it gets people talking.
