Yomi in IOS

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Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

88/100

Yomi is a masterclass in translating the high-stakes psychology of fighting games into a card-based format. Created by David Sirlin, the lead designer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, it successfully strips away the need for frame-perfect execution and replaces it with pure strategy and 'yomi'β€”the Japanese term for reading an opponent's mind.

The gameplay revolves around a rock-paper-scissors-plus-extra mechanic: Attacks beat Throws, Throws beat Blocks and Dodges, and Blocks/Dodges beat Attacks. While that sounds simple, the layer of combos, character-specific special abilities, and the management of your hand size creates an incredibly deep competitive environment. Each of the 10 base characters feels distinct, from Grave’s balanced projectiles to Midori’s powerful dragon transformations.

Technically, the app is utilitarian but functional. It supports cross-platform play with the web version, which is a huge plus for keeping the player base active. The AI is surprisingly competent, offering a genuine challenge for those not ready to jump into ranked online play. If you enjoy the mental gymnastics of a fighting game but prefer the pace of a card game, Yomi is an essential purchase.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.17Tue Sep 17 2024

Updated Yomi to work on the newest iOS versions.


Dice Tower's Game of the Year, Tom Vasel, 2010

Yomi is a fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent's tendencies. 10 characters to choose from, plus 10 more expansion characters available inside the app.

Yomi captures the mindgames from fighting games such as Street Fighter, and was created by the lead designer of Street Fighter HD Remix, who was also a long-time fighting game tournament player. Yomi itself is a strategy card game that has held up to many years of tournaments. Start practicing now!

β€’ 10 character decks (10 more expansion also available)

β€’Β AI opponents, including a pretty difficult AI

β€’ Survival Mode to play many AI opponents in a row

β€’ Tutorial to get you started

β€’ Online play, cross-platform with the web version at www.fantasystrike.com

β€’ Online leaderboards: start in the Student ranks and work up to Master ranks

β€’ Save replays of your games and watch replays from any other player, including top leaderboard players

From the makers of Puzzle Strike, Flash Duel, and Pandante.

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter:

www.facebook.com/SirlinGames

@SirlinGames

Visit the tabletop store: www.sirlingames.com


Requires iOSΒ 13.0.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.

Dice Tower's Game of the Year, Tom Vasel, 2010

Yomi is a fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent's tendencies. 10 characters to choose from, plus 10 more expansion characters available inside the app.

Yomi captures the mindgames from fighting games such as Street Fighter, and was created by the lead designer of Street Fighter HD Remix, who was also a long-time fighting game tournament player. Yomi itself is a strategy card game that has held up to many years of tournaments. Start practicing now!

β€’ 10 character decks (10 more expansion also available)

β€’Β AI opponents, including a pretty difficult AI

β€’ Survival Mode to play many AI opponents in a row

β€’ Tutorial to get you started

β€’ Online play, cross-platform with the web version at www.fantasystrike.com

β€’ Online leaderboards: start in the Student ranks and work up to Master ranks

β€’ Save replays of your games and watch replays from any other player, including top leaderboard players

From the makers of Puzzle Strike, Flash Duel, and Pandante.

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter:

www.facebook.com/SirlinGames

@SirlinGames

Visit the tabletop store: www.sirlingames.com


Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 18 Counts
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Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Yomi is a strategy card game that simulates a fighting game. Created by a former fighting game tournament player, it features 10 unique character decks (with more available via expansion) and emphasizes 'reading' your opponent's next move. Players manage hand resources, execute combos, and utilize character-specific abilities in a deep, balanced competitive system that supports both offline AI play and cross-platform online multiplayer.

Features

1

10 Unique Character Decks

2

Competitive Online Ranked Play

3

Cross-Platform Multiplayer

4

Challenging AI Opponents

5

Survival and Tutorial Modes

Tips

Promotion Videos

Yomi 2 - Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, you can play against players on the web version at FantasyStrike.com.

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