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Build decks across eight classes, then play turn-based card battles, evolve cards, and explore a voiced single-player story.
Released 27 Oct 2016
Build Eight-Class Decks
Evolve Cards
Solve Card Puzzles
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Developed by Cygames, Inc. · Published by Cygames, Inc., Cygames Korea Inc.






Shadowverse is a free-to-play, anime-styled collectible card game. Players build a deck and use its cards in turn-based battles against other players or in solo content.
Decks are built around one of eight leader classes, each with distinct strategic options. Battles involve playing cards and spells, managing available mana, and combining card effects; an evolution system adds another layer to combat.
Alongside multiplayer modes, the game includes a voiced single-player story with battles and puzzles. Players can earn card packs through missions and other in-game rewards, then expand their collections and experiment with different decks.
Players often remember Shadowverse fondly for its story mode, deck-building choices, and quick, engaging card battles. Reviews also praise its card art and animations, and some say free rewards let them enjoy the game without spending. Many reviews are farewell posts focused on the announced or completed service shutdown, with players disappointed that the game and its solo content would not remain available offline; others criticize balance and monetization.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | Shadowverse CCG supports online multiplayer focused on competitive card battles against other players. The provided information confirms Online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer, alongside private matches with friends and arena-style modes played against other players. It also includes a single-player story mode and AI practice, but no co-op play is stated. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer mod features are mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |