# Cthulhu Realms

> Card

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035256452](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035256452)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1035256452`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** White Wizard Games
- **Category:** Card
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (64 ratings)
- **Version:** 20260903.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2016-06-13
- **Size:** 206 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cthulhu-realms/id1035256452)
- **Website:** [http://www.cthulhurealms.com](http://www.cthulhurealms.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wisewizardgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wisewizardgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Cthulhu Realms is a zany, horror‑themed deckbuilder inspired by Star Realms. Players race to drive opponents insane or keep their own sanity as the deck runs out, using locations and cards to gain power and subdue rivals across devices.

With a free version and a full game with extra campaigns, AI difficulty, Pass & Play, and online PvP, it’s a playful, accessible entry into deckbuilding. Enjoy humorous art and bite-sized missions that make it easy to jump in and play with friends or solo.

## Rankings

- #183,484 — Overall

## Review summary

Cthulhu Realms on iOS offers striking art, a humorous campaign, and solid online play with good value. Its deckbuilding depth appeals to Star Realms fans, but it suffers from a steep learning curve, readability/UI problems, and problematic online lobbies. AI balance can be uneven, and campaign content plus update stability feel limited at times. Overall, it’s engaging but in need of polish and ongoing updates.

### Pros

- Stunning art, graphics, and Lovecraftian atmosphere.
- Campaign mode with humor and evolving rules adds variety.
- Strong online multiplayer with turn notifications and easy setup.
- Deep deckbuilding that fans of Star Realms can enjoy, with twists.
- Good value for money: free to try, with a $5 full version that many players find worth it.

### Cons

- Steep learning curve and overly complex/ambiguous card rules.
- UI/readability issues: cards are hard to read, cluttered interface, frequent zooming.
- Online/multiplayer UX problems: weak lobby features (no friends list, challenges can’t be deleted) and unreliable matchmaking.
- AI balance issues: inconsistent difficulty and perceived cheating in higher levels.
- Campaign content feels limited and updates can destabilize the game.

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