KARDS - The WW2 Card Game — Is It Worth Playing?
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics.

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About KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Card Game meets WWII KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS is completely free to play with all features available from the start. You can earn all cards through regular gameplay, daily missions and an extensive achievement system. Why should you play KARDS? KARDS blends familiar trading card gameplay that make it easy to learn and are combined with innovative mechanics that provide strategic depth and tactical diversity. The innovative frontline mechanics allows you to better protect your support assets and take the battle to your enemy. Rush your enemies with Blitzkrieg tactics, gain air superiority or dig in for bitter defensive warfare until you outproduce and outgun your enemies. Managing your forces is an important part of any military campaign. In KARDS you need to carefully manage your resources (Kredits) between deploying new units, operating units already deployed on the battlefield and disseminating orders to support your battle plans. Strategy Your deck is constructed around one of the five major powers of WW2 and competes head to head with other players. Each deck is allowed one ally nation, where you can draw support from to create an edge against the opposition. Depending on what you believe to be a winning strategy, players craft their deck on a combination of units and supporting orders. Infantry: Try to overrun your opponent with lighter and often less costly units Tanks: Blitz your opponent with heavily armored units Artillery: Blast your opponent from the safety of your support line Aircraft: Achieve air superiority and wreak havoc from the sky Move up through the ranks via gameplay from Private to Field Marshall and earn your place in the officer's club while reaping monthly rewards for your rank. Authentic atmosphere All the cards are beautifully illustrated to match the unique WW2-style. Weapons and units have been diligently researched and behave exactly as one would expect based on official documentation, specifications and operational history. Regular updates and events Thanks to a vibrant community and active developers, KARDS regularly receives new features and improvements. Meanwhile, several expansions have been released for free. We also conduct regularly tournaments which are suitable for players of all experience levels. Winning prizes in the tournaments range from game items to real money of up to $10,000 USD. About 1939 Games 1939 Games is a creative indie studio located in Iceland. Founded by ex-CCP veterans famous for creating EVE Online, 1939 Games is out to boost the market with KARDS, the unique and groundbreaking WWII CCG.
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Should You Play KARDS - The WW2 Card Game?
Card Game meets WWII KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS is completely free to play with all features available from the start. You can earn all cards through regular gameplay, daily missions and an extensive achievement system. Why should you play KARDS? KARDS blends familiar trading card gameplay that make it easy to learn and are co…
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8 · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 5 GB available space · Additional Notes: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics
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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does KARDS - The WW2 Card Game release?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game released on Apr 15, 2020 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is KARDS - The WW2 Card Game?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a Strategy game. KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics.
- Is KARDS - The WW2 Card Game multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — KARDS - The WW2 Card Game supports multiplayer on Steam.
- Is KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam Deck or consoles?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does KARDS - The WW2 Card Game cost?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is free to play on Steam.
- What are KARDS - The WW2 Card Game's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is KARDS - The WW2 Card Game worth playing in 2026?
- It's divisive — 66% positive across 164 Steam reviews. In 2026 it's worth it mainly if you already like this kind of game.
- Who made KARDS - The WW2 Card Game?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is developed by 1939 Games.
- What games is KARDS - The WW2 Card Game similar to?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
- What platforms is KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on?
- KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is available on Windows.
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