Magic: The Gathering (Series) Alternatives

Magic: The Gathering is described as 'Named after the game itself, Magic: The Gathering was published by MicroProse in February 1997. The game takes place in the plane of Shandalar, where the player must travel the land and fight random enemies to gain cards, and defeat five wizards representing the five colors' and is a Turn Based game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Magic: The Gathering for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Magic: The Gathering alternative is MARVEL SNAP, which is free. Other Magic: The Gathering like games are Legends of Runeterra, ForgeMtG, Wagic and Iris and the Giant.

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Named after the game itself, Magic: The Gathering was published by MicroProse in February 1997. The game takes place in the...

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  1. MARVEL SNAP icon
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    MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced, award-winning collectible card game with innovative mechanics that has been called "accessible, and utterly brilliant" and "one of the best card games" today.

    18 MARVEL SNAP alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam

    MARVEL SNAP Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Cards

    MARVEL SNAP VS Magic: The Gathering

     
    • MARVEL SNAP is the most popular Windows, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Magic: The Gathering.

    • MARVEL SNAP is the most popular free alternative to Magic: The Gathering.

    • MARVEL SNAP is Freemium and ProprietaryMagic: The Gathering is Paid and Proprietary
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    Emphasizing skill over luck, this strategy card game lets you mix iconic champions, allies, and regions to unlock unique synergies. Engage in dynamic, strategic battles with adaptive tactics, synchronous live duels, and cross-platform play. Enjoy frequent updates and robust competitive scenes.

    10 Legends of Runeterra alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store

    Legends of Runeterra Features

    1.  Free to play

    Legends of Runeterra VS Magic: The Gathering

     
  3. ForgeMtG icon
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    Forge is an implementation of Magic the Gathering that lets you play against a computer AI opponent using most of the rules of a real game. You can construct decks for you and the computer to play with, or play in a draft or a sealed deck format.

    8 ForgeMtG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    ForgeMtG Features

    1.  Magic The Gathering

    ForgeMtG VS Magic: The Gathering

     
    • ForgeMtG is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Magic: The Gathering.

    • ForgeMtG is the most popular Open Source alternative to Magic: The Gathering.

    • ForgeMtG is Free and Open SourceMagic: The Gathering is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Wagic icon
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    Wagic, the Homebrew, is a C++ game engine that allows to play card games against an AI on Android (phones and tablets), iOS (iPhone/iPad), Sony PSP, Windows desktops, MacOS, Linux.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Wagic Features

    1.  Magic The Gathering
    2.  Collectible Cards
    3.  Cards System
    4.  Deck editor

    Wagic VS Magic: The Gathering

     
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    Iris and the Giant is a fusion of a collectible card game with RPG and roguelike elements. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world.

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Nintendo Switch
    • GOG.com
    • itch.io

    Iris and the Giant Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Iris and the Giant VS Magic: The Gathering

     
    • Iris and the Giant is the most popular commercial alternative to Magic: The Gathering.

    • Iris and the Giant is Paid and ProprietaryMagic: The Gathering is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Hearthstone icon
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    Pick up your cards and throw down the gauntlet! In Hearthstone, you play the hero in a fast-paced, whimsical card game of cunning strategy. In minutes, you’ll be unleashing powerful cards to sling spells, summon minions, and seize control of an ever-shifting battlefield.

    29 Hearthstone alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Battle.net App

    Hearthstone Features

    1.  Collectible Cards
    2.  Cards System
    3.  Cards
    4.  Free to play

    Hearthstone VS Magic: The Gathering

     
  7. GWENT icon
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    Join in The Witcher universe’s favorite card game — available for free! Blending the CCG and TCG genres, GWENT sees you clash in fast-paced online PvP duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction.

    10 GWENT alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • GOG.com

    GWENT Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Free to play

    GWENT VS Magic: The Gathering

     
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    Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.

    16 Eternal Card Game alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Eternal Card Game Features

    1.  Collectible Cards

    Eternal Card Game VS Magic: The Gathering

     
    Comments about Eternal Card Game as an Alternative to Magic: The Gathering
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    Eternal is my favourite card game! It uses the digital design space to its fullest and has a rewarding draft environment.

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    • Eternal Card Game is Free and ProprietaryMagic: The Gathering is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Faeria icon
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    Welcome to the world of Faeria, where Strategy Card Game meets Living Board. Build your deck, shape the battlefield and defeat your opponents in epic battles!.

    22 Faeria alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox

    Faeria Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Player vs Player

    Faeria VS Magic: The Gathering

     
  10. Infinity Wars icon
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    Delve into a world of shattered realties and explore the factions that seek to dominate them. Pledge your allegiance to one of the eight distinct factions or play to your style by mixing and matching commanders in the name of victory.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Infinity Wars Features

    1.  Free to play

    Infinity Wars VS Magic: The Gathering

     
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    Pathfinder Adventures is an digital adaptation of Paizo's successful Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. With a focus on the characters and story, the game brings the Pathfinder world to life with vivid graphics and elegant animations.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam

    Pathfinder Adventures VS Magic: The Gathering

     
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    The trading card game that pays to play.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gods Unchained VS Magic: The Gathering

     
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