Holdem Battle takes the core mechanics of Texas Hold'em and injects it with a shot of adrenaline and RPG-style progression. Instead of just sitting at a table waiting for the 'nuts,' you are in a constant struggle where your poker skills directly influence your 'combat' effectiveness.
It’s a clever way to make poker accessible to people who might find the standard game a bit slow. The graphics are colorful and punchy, and the feeling of 'leveling up' your poker player adds a layer of persistence that most card games lack. While it won't satisfy the hardcore poker purists who want a realistic simulator, it’s a fantastic casual experience that makes every hand feel like a high-stakes encounter.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 4.1Thu Mar 06 2025
Bug fixes
Become a better thinker, strategist and poker player while sharing hours of fun and enjoyment with friends playing Hold’em Battle. By generally replacing random dealing with player card selection, Hold’em Battle adds the exciting dimensions of building and blocking to traditional poker’s betting and bluffing to create an enriched multiplayer experience. It is easy-to-learn, yet hard-to-master and can be played for minutes or hours. It is for all ages from casual gamer to serious poker player.
Hold’em Battle has both Multiplayer (between live players) and Single Player (vs. bots) capability.
Here are the key features of Multiplayer:
- WiFi network used for communication
- GETTING STARTED scrolling screen that describes how to setup play
- Games with either All-in or Limit betting
- Games with two to seven live players
- Game host can set card and bet selection time limits, number of player time violations allowed per hand and starting stake of the players
- Any game can have both players and observers
- History file records every game action and can be reviewed by any player or observer when game ends
- HELP scrolling screen that describes all relevant aspects of multiplayer
Here are the key features of Single Player:
- Learn gameplay mechanics through the interactive tutorial
- Tournament Games - Advance through five levels of from two to six virtual opponents
- High Scores – Record your 10 best tournament game scores
- Save/Restore – Save up to 10 tournament games in progress and resume playing any one of them at a later time or date
- History file records every tournament game action and can be reviewed anytime during the game
- Practice Games - Improve your skills by playing against 1 to 6 virtual opponents. Use the UNDO button to explore alternate strategies by “undoing” or “taking back” any moves in a hand
- HELP scrolling screen that describes all relevant aspects of single player
Hold’em Battle blends compelling features of chess strategy and puzzle solving with traditional poker to take play to a whole new level. It’s UnPoker where mental skill generally replaces chance!
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Become a better thinker, strategist and poker player while sharing hours of fun and enjoyment with friends playing Hold’em Battle. By generally replacing random dealing with player card selection, Hold’em Battle adds the exciting dimensions of building and blocking to traditional poker’s betting and bluffing to create an enriched multiplayer experience. It is easy-to-learn, yet hard-to-master and can be played for minutes or hours. It is for all ages from casual gamer to serious poker player.
Hold’em Battle has both Multiplayer (between live players) and Single Player (vs. bots) capability.
Here are the key features of Multiplayer:
- WiFi network used for communication
- GETTING STARTED scrolling screen that describes how to setup play
- Games with either All-in or Limit betting
- Games with two to seven live players
- Game host can set card and bet selection time limits, number of player time violations allowed per hand and starting stake of the players
- Any game can have both players and observers
- History file records every game action and can be reviewed by any player or observer when game ends
- HELP scrolling screen that describes all relevant aspects of multiplayer
Here are the key features of Single Player:
- Learn gameplay mechanics through the interactive tutorial
- Tournament Games - Advance through five levels of from two to six virtual opponents
- High Scores – Record your 10 best tournament game scores
- Save/Restore – Save up to 10 tournament games in progress and resume playing any one of them at a later time or date
- History file records every tournament game action and can be reviewed anytime during the game
- Practice Games - Improve your skills by playing against 1 to 6 virtual opponents. Use the UNDO button to explore alternate strategies by “undoing” or “taking back” any moves in a hand
- HELP scrolling screen that describes all relevant aspects of single player
Hold’em Battle blends compelling features of chess strategy and puzzle solving with traditional poker to take play to a whole new level. It’s UnPoker where mental skill generally replaces chance!



Holdem Battle is a fresh take on the classic card game. Face off against a variety of characters in a quest for poker dominance. Use your winnings to upgrade your skills, unlock new abilities, and enter higher-stakes battles. It’s not just about the cards; it’s about how you use them to survive the battle.
Unique poker-RPG hybrid
Multiple character classes
Boss battles and tournaments
Vibrant comic-style art
Achievement system
As you win battles, you'll earn skill points. Investing in 'Bluffing' or 'Insight' can help you see through the AI's playstyle, giving you an edge in critical rounds.
Every winning hand deals damage to your opponent. The bigger the hand, the bigger the blow. Knock out their 'health' to win the match and claim the prize.
No, Holdem Battle is for entertainment purposes only and uses virtual currency for its progression system.