Stormbound

Stormbound

Paladin Studios · May 15, 2018 · Turn-Based Tactics, Card Battler, Trading Card Game, PvP, Competitive

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Stormbound price

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About Stormbound

✦ AI summary

Deploy cards to control the board in this tactical card battler that fuses chess-like positioning strategy with collectible card game deck-building. Choose from four kingdoms and craft synergistic decks to outwit opponents in real-time head-to-head battles where unit placement is everything.


Stormbound's unique gameplay combines the positional awareness of chess with the resource management of a collectible card game. Push for control of the board while minimizing your opponent's options.

Novel gameplay combines your favorite aspects of collectible card games with the tactical strategy of board games. Play cards from your hand to the game board and then watch your units march on the enemy base.


Battle players around the globe in head-to-head battles. Use in-game emojis to congratulate your opponent on a hard-fought game or rub a devastating board clear in their face.

Choose one of four kingdoms and build out a deck leveraging powerful synergies between your units and spells. With an ever-shifting meta, can you craft the deck that stands out above the rest?


Collect dozens of cards, all with unique and powerful abilities, to craft your deck. With positioning being so key, there are endless possibilities for valid deckbuilding strategies.

Immerse yourself in the rich world of Stormbound, as four kingdoms struggle for dominance. Construct a deck of unique and powerful cards and then dive into real-time battles against other players.

Stormbound — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Online PvP
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

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

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Stormbound is praised by players for its strategic depth, balanced gameplay, and engaging card battler mechanics that blend elements of popular titles like Hearthstone and Clash Royale. Common complaints center on occasional bugs that can be annoying, and Linux users have reported login issues on Steam. Players who can get past these technical problems generally find it worth playing, particularly as a casual game to enjoy over time.

Recommended Jul 27, 2026
I've been playing this game on mobile since high school, I'd play while commuting to and from school. I've hopped on and logged off the game every couple years and every time I rediscover it it gets better.
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Recommended Sep 19, 2026
cool game but really annoying sometimes because of bugs
Not recommended Sep 14, 2026
sum copy of hearthstone and clash royale but its ok ig
Recommended Aug 8, 2026
cool game
Recommended Aug 6, 2026
I can't log in through steam on linux, please fix it, otherwise fun game
Recommended Jul 30, 2026
Highly strategic, and very balanced. Lots of fun.

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