VoC: The Beasts of Burden in IOS

Discover an RPG built of cards

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

86/100

The Beasts of Burden is arguably the most mechanically interesting entry in the Voice of Cards trilogy. It introduces a monster-taming mechanic that feels right at home in this card-based world. Defeating monsters allows you to trap them in cards and use them as skills, adding a layer of collection and customization that was missing from the earlier titles.

The story is darker, focusing on a world where humans and monsters are at constant odds. This thematic shift is reflected in the art and the haunting soundtrack. If you only play one Voice of Cards game, this should probably be the one, simply because the monster-trapping loop is so satisfying and integrates perfectly with the tabletop aesthetic.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.1.0Sun May 28 2023

Bug fixes


Voice of Cards, a series inspired by tabletop RPGs and gamebooks told entirely through a medium of cards, is now available for smartphones! Enjoy a truly unique gaming experience from the minds of YOKO TARO, Keiichi Okabe, and Kimihiko Fujisaka, developers of the NieR and Drakengard series.

■Gameplay

Just like during a tabletop RPG, you're guided through the story by the game master as you journey through a world where all the field, town, and dungeon maps are depicted as cards. At times, the outcome of events and battles may be determined by a roll of the dice...

In Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden, you can seal defeated monsters in cards and summon them during battle as monster cards. Monster cards are ranked up to 5 stars, and as you progress through the story and move to new areas, you’ll be able to get higher-ranked cards.

■Story

In this world, there are creatures known as monsters. Humans have long been in conflict with these beasts.

One day, a secure underground village is destroyed by monsters, and a girl loses her home.

A young boy appears before her amid the chaos and takes her hand, leading her above ground for the first time.

Having lost everything, the girl sets out on a journey with the boy, where she learns about the world and goes on to obtain something precious...

*Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Chapter 0, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden, and Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden can be enjoyed as standalone adventures.

*This app is a one-time purchase. Once downloaded, the entirety of the game can be enjoyed without purchasing additional content. Cosmetic in-game purchases, such as changes to the aesthetic of cards and pieces or the BGM, are available.

*You may find that the gamemaster occasionally stumbles, corrects themselves or needs to clear their throat, in order to give you the most immersive and true to life Tabletop RPG experience.

[OS Compatibility]

iOS 16.0 or higher

[Applicable Devices]

iPhone 8, iPad (7th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and higher


Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

We are currently investigating a bug in the in-app purchases, so please refrain from making in-app purchases until the problem is fixed.

Voice of Cards, a series inspired by tabletop RPGs and gamebooks told entirely through a medium of cards, is now available for smartphones! Enjoy a truly unique gaming experience from the minds of YOKO TARO, Keiichi Okabe, and Kimihiko Fujisaka, developers of the NieR and Drakengard series.

■Gameplay

Just like during a tabletop RPG, you're guided through the story by the game master as you journey through a world where all the field, town, and dungeon maps are depicted as cards. At times, the outcome of events and battles may be determined by a roll of the dice...

In Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden, you can seal defeated monsters in cards and summon them during battle as monster cards. Monster cards are ranked up to 5 stars, and as you progress through the story and move to new areas, you’ll be able to get higher-ranked cards.

■Story

In this world, there are creatures known as monsters. Humans have long been in conflict with these beasts.

One day, a secure underground village is destroyed by monsters, and a girl loses her home.

A young boy appears before her amid the chaos and takes her hand, leading her above ground for the first time.

Having lost everything, the girl sets out on a journey with the boy, where she learns about the world and goes on to obtain something precious...

*Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Chapter 0, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden, and Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden can be enjoyed as standalone adventures.

*This app is a one-time purchase. Once downloaded, the entirety of the game can be enjoyed without purchasing additional content. Cosmetic in-game purchases, such as changes to the aesthetic of cards and pieces or the BGM, are available.

*You may find that the gamemaster occasionally stumbles, corrects themselves or needs to clear their throat, in order to give you the most immersive and true to life Tabletop RPG experience.

[OS Compatibility]

iOS 16.0 or higher

[Applicable Devices]

iPhone 8, iPad (7th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and higher


Ratings & Reviews

4 out of 5 with 8 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden brings a new twist to the series. In a world where monsters are hunted, a young girl loses her home and seeks revenge. This entry allows players to capture defeated monsters into cards, using them as powerful skills in battle. Experience the melancholy story and tactical combat of a world made of cards.

Features

1

Monster-trapping mechanics

2

Deeper character customization

3

Darker, more mature storyline

4

Classic tabletop card aesthetic

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

Higher difficulty areas and certain side quests provide opportunities to obtain cards with better stats and rarer abilities.

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