Chroma: Bloom And Blight
Released Jan 2021
Chroma: Bloom and Blight is a truly free-to-play competitive card game set in the story-rich lands of Arholt. Every card and game mode in Chroma is free, including all future expansions. Find your hero, build your deck and tell your story...without worrying about the cost of cards.
77% positive · 516 reviews
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Released live service, but development status unclear
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Live Service
Development Uncertain
Not yet
Released live service, but development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Chroma: Bloom and Blight launched on January 28, 2021, and is explicitly described by the developer as a live service game — one built around a rotating cosmetics store, daily deals, and a premium battle pass. The short store description also promises that all future card expansions will remain free.
In the weeks after launch, the developer was highly active: they shipped a second set of cards and balance changes on March 12, 2021, and maintained a steady stream of feature patches and bug fixes throughout January and February 2021. The launch announcement described post-launch events, expansions, and extended lore as part of the game's ongoing roadmap.
However, March 12, 2021 appears to be the last developer communication of any kind. For a game that was explicitly positioned as a live service — with battle passes, seasonal cosmetics, and a commitment to ongoing free expansions — this prolonged silence through June 25, 2026 is a significant concern. There has been no explanation from the developer about why updates stopped, whether the studio is still operational, or what happened to the promised live service content. The game remains purchasable on Steam, but the development activity expected of a live service title has not been observable since early 2021.
Evidence
10 new cards added in a patch along with balance changes. This is the last developer communication on record.
Pre-launch announcement states the game will receive post-launch content including in-game events, expansions, and extended lore.
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Developer
Publisher
Philipp Baumgart
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Set in the whimsical lands of Arholt, Chroma: Bloom and Blight is a lore-rich card game that encourages players to tell a story, their story. Whether you’re a veteran competitive player or looking to play your first card game, Chroma has something for everyone; from the lore-focussed progression to the competitive ladder.
Free-to-play is a heavily overused term, especially in the competitive card game genre. So when we say Chroma is free-to-play we really mean it!
You’ll never need to buy a card pack again! Every card and game mode in Chroma: Bloom and Blight is free, and will always be free. We wanted players to be able to tell their story, on their terms, without breaking the bank or getting caught in a sluggish grind.
So How Do You Make Money?
It’s no secret that Chroma: Bloom and Blight is a live service game, and to remain a live service game money needs to be made. The store in Chroma will offer daily deals on a wide variety of cosmetics, from alternative card art, new boards, loading screens, taunts, and emotes. Chroma also offers players a premium battlepass, every reward on the battlepass is cosmetic - nothing gameplay-related will ever be locked behind a paywall.
Chroma provides players a large selection of heroes to build their deck around. Heroes and cards offer a connection to one of four different factions, represented by different colours. There is no limitation on deck building in Chroma, choose your hero, and build your deck around their powerful abilities.
Matches in Chroma play out as stories, each offering three acts. The progression of acts in the story will open up powerful new opportunities for players to utilise their hero’s abilities. Managing your resources, telling your story at the right pace, and utilising your leader at the right time are all key if you wish to become a legend in the lands of Arholt.
Chroma is set in the lore-rich world of Arholt. Exploring different decks, playing cards, and winning with heroes will unlock new lore. Unlocking these secrets will provide more information on the world map of Arholt, allowing you to uncover some of the mysteries and dark secrets that are hidden in the world of Chroma.
Free-to-play is a heavily overused term, especially in the competitive card game genre. So when we say Chroma is free-to-play we really mean it!
You’ll never need to buy a card pack again! Every card and game mode in Chroma: Bloom and Blight is free, and will always be free. We wanted players to be able to tell their story, on their terms, without breaking the bank or getting caught in a sluggish grind.
So How Do You Make Money?
It’s no secret that Chroma: Bloom and Blight is a live service game, and to remain a live service game money needs to be made. The store in Chroma will offer daily deals on a wide variety of cosmetics, from alternative card art, new boards, loading screens, taunts, and emotes. Chroma also offers players a premium battlepass, every reward on the battlepass is cosmetic - nothing gameplay-related will ever be locked behind a paywall.
Chroma provides players a large selection of heroes to build their deck around. Heroes and cards offer a connection to one of four different factions, represented by different colours. There is no limitation on deck building in Chroma, choose your hero, and build your deck around their powerful abilities.
Matches in Chroma play out as stories, each offering three acts. The progression of acts in the story will open up powerful new opportunities for players to utilise their hero’s abilities. Managing your resources, telling your story at the right pace, and utilising your leader at the right time are all key if you wish to become a legend in the lands of Arholt.
Chroma is set in the lore-rich world of Arholt. Exploring different decks, playing cards, and winning with heroes will unlock new lore. Unlocking these secrets will provide more information on the world map of Arholt, allowing you to uncover some of the mysteries and dark secrets that are hidden in the world of Chroma.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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