Modern Durak

Modern Durak

Waldemar Schneider · March 30, 2026 · Strategy, Card Game, 3D, Singleplayer, Tabletop

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Positive83% · 12
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Modern Durak price

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About Modern Durak

Card game following the rules of the Russian card game Durak

Modern Durak — game info

Platforms
Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Mar 30, 2026
this game is going places
8 found this helpful
Recommended May 30, 2026
Best Durak game on Steam! Thank you for this!
6 found this helpful
Recommended May 16, 2026
according to the global leaderboard, i am the best modern durak player in the world; challenge me if you will because i don't even know the rules of this game 100/10 continue development on the next title and make a masterpiece like this again, Waldemar Schneider
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Apr 8, 2026
Its a pity, it's a pretty fun card game that I hadn't ever really played before. I would waste some time playing this instead of solitaire. but for some reason after a few rounds he just freezes and you can't finish the game. until they patch it not worth playing
2 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 12, 2026
Modern Durak brings a familiar Russian card game into a digital setting, offering a thoughtful combination of traditional rules, tactical decision-making, and modern multiplayer functionality. Developed and published by Waldemar Schneider, this free-to-play strategy game focuses on preserving the competitive spirit of Durak while making it accessible to newcomers. Its fully three-dimensional presentation adds personality to an otherwise straightforward tabletop experience, while its assortment of gameplay modes provides opportunities for both casual entertainment and serious competition. Although the concept is relatively modest, the game demonstrates that traditional card mechanics can remain compelling when supported by accessible features and meaningful strategic choices. The central gameplay revolves around attacking opponents, defending against incoming cards, and carefully managing the resources available in each hand. Durak rewards players who understand timing, recognize patterns, and anticipate their opponents' decisions. A seemingly harmless move can create difficulties several turns later, making patience and planning essential. The rules are approachable enough for beg…
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 27, 2026
Modern Durak is a simple card game at heart, but I like how much thought can go into even a fairly short match. It is based on the Russian card game Durak, where my main goal is to get rid of all my cards while making sure I am not the last person left holding them. The rules are not too difficult once I understand the basics, but the decisions become more interesting once I start thinking about what cards I should keep, what I should throw away and what my opponent might be holding. The new 3D presentation also gives it a much more modern feel than simply playing cards on a flat screen. The tutorial is one of the better features for me because it actually walks me through the rules instead of expecting me to already know Durak. That makes a difference because some of the game's ideas are not immediately obvious if I have never played the original card game. Once I understand it, the actual matches move along fairly quickly. I like the balance between attacking and defending because every card I play can affect what I will have available later. Sometimes it is better for me to defend with a weaker card and save something useful for the next attack. The strategy gets more interest…
1 found this helpful

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