Games like Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

Steam reviews

What players say

Players find the game fun and polished, but most say its grindy economy, heavy monetisation and the shutdown of the original Shadowverse outweigh that.

Many players enjoy the card battling itself: fast back-and-forth turns, comebacks from behind, strong card animations and voice acting, and a polished look. Some also like the Park hub and the free daily missions and events. Most of the criticism is about money and time. Players say packs cost 500 rupees, that building a first competitive deck takes months of dailies, and that the game pushes spending through gacha cosmetics and paid leaders. Many players are upset that the original Shadowverse was shut down without transfer of their leaders, cards and money, and some warn others not to invest. Balance is another frequent complaint: a few decks and cards stay dominant, and rotations plus small sets lead to repetitive matches. Recent reviews are more negative than the older helpful ones, mostly about rotation, the matchmaking experience and the same dominant decks. Steam's totals are mostly negative.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy card battlers, are happy to grind daily for a long time, and do not mind spending on cosmetics.

Who should skip it

Should skip it if you want a quick route to a competitive deck, dislike gacha economies, or still resent the shutdown of the original Shadowverse.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with hundreds of hours complain more about dominant decks, rotations and repetitive matches, while newer players focus on the early grind and cost of packs.

Summarised by AI from 67 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.