Card Crawl 2 in IOS

Solitaire Dungeon Crawl

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

93/100

Card Crawl 2 is the gold standard for mobile game sequels. It takes the elegant, simple core of the original and expands it in all the right directions without losing the 'pick-up-and-play' magic. The addition of distinct hero classes completely changes the game—playing as the Mage feels like a different puzzle compared to the Warrior.

The presentation is top-notch. The quirky, hand-drawn art style has so much personality, and the sound design makes every card flip feel satisfying. I particularly love the new meta-progression in the Tavern; it gives you a reason to keep coming back even after a failed run.

It’s rare to find a game that is this well-balanced for short bursts of play. It’s deep enough to satisfy hardcore strategy fans but accessible enough for anyone who knows how to play Solitaire. It is, quite simply, a must-have on any iPhone.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 04 2025
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The first Card Crawl was a masterclass in mobile-first design, and the sequel mostly keeps the flame alive. It’s a smart, calculating game that respects your time—no small feat in 2024. The mechanics are tight, the art style remains unique, and the tactical decisions actually matter. However, it feels more like an expansion than a true '2'. The new card types and abilities are nice, but they don't fundamentally shift the experience. For a conservative gamer like me, I appreciate the consistency, but I was hoping for a bigger leap in complexity. Still, it’s one of the few games on this list that actually understands what makes a game rewarding: meaningful choices within a well-defined set of rules.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Deeply strategic gameplay
  • Excellent art and atmosphere
  • Fair, skill-based progression
  • Iterative rather than revolutionary
  • High difficulty curve for newcomers
  • Audio design is a bit sparse

Technical Report

Performance: Polished and bug-free; optimized for mobile portrait play.

Accessibility:
  • Colorblind-friendly cards

Audience Fit

Buy if: You like tight, roguelike card games with zero fluff.

Skip if: You want an epic narrative or a casual, easy-to-win experience.

Similar Games:
  • Card Thief
  • Slay the Spire

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun - Expert Reviewer
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 12 hours
  • Status: Unlocked all basic character classes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.17Wed May 13 2026

Hello,

this is another bug fix update.

If you haven't yet, please rate and review the game.

What's new?

Changed: Reverted spell card borders for variants.

Fixed: Completing a daily quest and extracting a chest sometimes does not reward daily chest.

Fixed: Revive sticker monster that attacks shield can block game flow.

Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Card Crawl 2 is a solitaire dungeon crawler card game. Grab your deck and dive into exciting new game modes, battling your favorite tavern dwellers.

Defeat tricky monsters, collect gold, and unlock powerful spell cards, new equipment, and a cast of new and familiar hero cards.

About the Game

Card Crawl 2 is the official sequel to the beloved original. Once again, you’ll face Hoerni and his friends in clever solitaire-style card battles.

This time, a brand-new core mechanic is introduced. Instead of just 4 dungeon cards, you now play with up to 16 cards stacked across 4 columns.

Sort, equip, and sell cards to outwit every monster in the deck. Harness plenty of new spell cards and, for the first time, add equipment items to your runs, which add a whole new layer of strategy.

Grow your collection and take on a variety of offline and online game modes that will test your skills with each of the newly added hero types.

Features

-> Fresh twist on Card Crawl’s core gameplay

-> Strategic solitaire-style card battles

-> Collect and master new spell cards and equipment

-> Unlock hero cards with unique abilities

-> Play across new and familiar game modes

-> Compete with others in the Weekly Tavern Crawl

-> Unlock achievements, new cards, and tavern art

-> Cloud saves and Game Center support

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 277 Counts
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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Card Crawl 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the hit dungeon-crawler solitaire game. The core loop remains as addictive as ever: players are dealt a deck of 54 cards and must clear the dungeon by managing their health, equipment, and monster encounters. This sequel introduces multiple playable characters, each with unique abilities, expanded card types, and a new 'Tavern' hub where players can engage in mini-games and upgrade their gear. It’s a perfect mobile game designed for quick sessions with infinite depth.

Features

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Multiple playable heroes with unique skills

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Brand new 'Tavern' hub world

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Hundreds of new items and ability cards

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Daily dungeon challenges

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Beautiful hand-drawn art style

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

Not at all. Card Crawl 2 stands perfectly on its own and includes an excellent tutorial.

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