# Random Card Defense

> Enjoy epic card battles with other players around the world!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cookapps.randomcarddefence](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cookapps.randomcarddefence)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cookapps.randomcarddefence`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MSTAGE
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 153,496
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (6,916 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.42
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-25
- **First published:** 2020-09-16
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 139 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cookapps.randomcarddefence)
- **Website:** [https://www.nstage.io](https://www.nstage.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://policy.cookapps.com/pp.html](http://policy.cookapps.com/pp.html)

## Description

**Random Card Defense** is an engaging collection-type card game where players summon powerful cards and utilize hero abilities to dominate strategic battles. Build your deck to create powerful synergy effects and compete in fast-paced real-time PvP matches against players globally.

Featuring unique heroes like the reliable King, cunning Goblin Thief, and the formidable Fortress, the game offers countless strategies to explore. Whether playing solo or cooperating with friends in Party Mode, you'll experience exciting card effects and challenging boss battles. Suitable for both beginners and veterans, Random Card Defense combines simplicity with deep strategic elements, providing hours of thrilling gameplay anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #181,659 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.cookapps.randomcarddefence.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, Random Card Defense offers a fun, fast-paced mix of tower defense and collectible cards that's easy to pick up and play in short sessions. Players praise the concept and casual appeal, but many report persistent connectivity problems and unstable servers that prevent play or destroy progress. A sense of neglect—no updates for years and a bot-heavy community—drives frustration, as do monetization concerns and balance issues such as cheaters and snowballing matches. The game still shows promise for fans, pending fixes, updates, and better balance.

### Pros

- Fun and unique gameplay blending tower defense with collectible cards.
- Easy to learn with short, casual matches great for quick sessions.
- Overall enjoyable and addictive for fans of strategy/card games.
- Nostalgic appeal for longtime players and potential for future improvements.

### Cons

- Persistent connectivity and server issues (unstable network, login problems, can't connect, progress lost).
- Perceived abandonment and lack of updates; bot-heavy community and declining activity.
- Monetization and balance concerns (overpriced bundles, misrewarded purchases, cheaters in PvP, paywalls).
- Balance and fairness problems (snowballing matches, lack of catch-up, limited skill expression).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cookapps.randomcarddefence)
