Cards and Castles Ultimate

Released Feb 2026

Collectible cards meets tactical strategy! Collect cards, build decks, and challenge players head to head on a Tactical Game Board. Play as Vikings, Pirates, Ninjas and more!

81% positive · 111 reviews

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Released, ongoing live service game

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Live Service

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Released, ongoing live service game

High confidence

Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Cards and Castles Ultimate launched as a free-to-play game on February 26–27, 2026, across Steam, Android, and iOS. The game is built around ongoing live service content: it features a battle pass (reformulated in July 2026 to monthly intervals), seasonal balance patches, ranked progression, limited-time event modes, and a monetized card economy using ingots and wildcards. Since launch, the developer has shipped one major expansion — "Journey Through Time" on May 1, 2026, adding over 80 new cards — and has already announced the next expansion, "Tomb of the Mummies," arriving September 1, 2026, with preorders open as of August 7, 2026. This expansion adds over 80 additional cards and a new keyword mechanic. The developer has maintained a steady stream of balance patches, feature updates, and bug fixes throughout the post-launch period. This is a game designed to grow continuously through expansion sets, seasonal passes, and ongoing balance updates. There is no indication of a planned end to content development; the structure of the game is inherently ongoing.

Evidence

'Tomb of the Mummies' expansion announced for September 1, 2026, with 80+ new cards and a new keyword mechanic. Preorders are open.

news post · Aug 7, 2026 source content planned

high

July Season Balance Patch reformulated the battle pass to monthly intervals, adjusted ranked system, and made numerous gameplay balance changes — indicating an active live service cadence.

news post · Jul 1, 2026 source development ongoing

high

Media

Details

Developer

Red Team Games

Publisher

Red Team Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

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About this game

Intuitive yet challenging, Cards and Castles mixes collectible cards with grid-based tactics for the ultimate strategic experience. Position units on the game board to outwit and outplay your opponent. Build unique decks from 7 different factions: Vikings, Crusaders, Warlocks, Pirates, Ninjas, Druids, and Undead. Combine up to two factions at once for unique gameplay strategies!

Positional Advantage

Move and position your units for maximum tactical advantage. Force your enemy into deadly choke points while artillery units pummel them from afar. Master powerful board effects like chain lightning, cleaving attacks, and area spells to dominate the grid.

Choose Your Factions

Build unique 2-faction decks with a massive collection of cards to choose from! New cards unlock quickly and easily, with no payment required. Combine Vikings, Pirates, Crusaders, Warlocks, Ninjas, Druids, and Undead for endless variety.

Play Your Own Way

Play against computer opponents or other players around the world for the ultimate challenge! Cards and Castles features the following ways to play:

Global Matchmaking
Story Campaign
Ranked Progression and Leaderboard
Bot Matches
Custom Lobbies
Limited Formats on Rotation
Spectator Mode
Community Tournaments

Events, Modes, and Updates

Experience fresh gameplay each week with new modes on rotation! With new expansion sets and individual card releases on the regular, there’s always something new to play.

Fully Cross Platform

Take your account on the go at any time on your mobile device or tablet. Everything is fully cross platform, including account progression and multiplayer!

New Gameplay Features

Cards and Castles ULTIMATE is the third game in the Cards and Castles series, and offers many new gameplay options.

DUAL-COLOR CARDS!
GRAVEYARD system! Slain units appear as ghosts behind your Castle. Cast spells from beyond the grave, resurrect fallen enemies, and more!
MAP OBJECTIVES. Each map has unique secondary objectives to fight over.