Overview

Rating:
3.40
(45)
Version:
1.0.20
Last updated: 2026-03-15
Ranking
#203,303 21
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Spin. Drop. Score.

Cardwheel is a fun roguelite where you drop balls into a big spin wheel. Each run begins with choosing a wheel, and each wheel changes the difficulty and how you play.

How it works:

  • Choose Your Wheel: Each wheel gives you a unique setup and starting resources.

  • Make Your Choice: Enter the next round, or skip it for powerful bonuses like cash, free card packs, or guaranteed rare jokers in the shop.

  • Spin for Score: Drop 6 balls into a wheel of 4 colors. Match colors to rack up chips, multiply your total, and try to clear the round’s score goal. However, be cautious, as your spins are limited.

  • Shop & Upgrade: Between rounds, visit the shop to buy jokers and card packs. Jokers twist the rules (e.g., more chips for red balls, multipliers for pairs), while card packs change how balls, slots, or colors behave.

  • Boss Challenges: Every three rounds, face a unique twist. Some colors stop scoring, modifiers shut down, or jokers get disabled. Adapt fast; there are 8 bosses to beat.

Why you’ll love Cardwheel

  • Endless strategic combos from jokers, packs, and spins
  • Every run feels different with new wheels and modifiers
  • Challenging roguelite loop: risk, reward, and adaptation
  • Simple to learn, endlessly replayable

Spin the wheel. Build your deck of tricks. Outwit the bosses. Can you survive the full run and conquer all 8?

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
nitzan.games LLC
Rating:
3.40
(45)
Version:
1.0.20 Last updated: 2026-03-15
Version code:
883271092
Creation date:
2025-10-07
Compatible devices:
Size:
100.77MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-11
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
nitzan.games LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cardwheel/id6752916305
Website:
https://nitzan.games/

User Reviews

Players praise Cardwheel for addictive Balatro-like gameplay and a polished UI, especially in portrait mode, with ongoing development. However, widespread complaints focus on intrusive ads, accusations of copying Balatro, and a luck-driven progression system that limits player control and satisfaction.
Pros
  • Fun, addictive roguelike gameplay with a Balatro-inspired feel
  • Polished design and user interface, especially portrait-mode usability
  • Positive potential with ongoing development and updates
Cons
  • Excessive, intrusive ads that interrupt rounds and degrade the experience
  • Strong perception of copying Balatro—mechanics and concepts felt borrowed rather than original
  • Progression feels luck-based due to color-wheel randomness and limited control, reducing skill impact
Recent reviews
This game has good bones but a lot of tune up is needed. Kind of feels like it was released before it was done. Having 32 different wheels but a broken randomizer is weird. Curious to see future updates.
by Hy*****, 2026-04-17

It’s apparent that the creator stole from balatro and added a quick coat of paint. They’re even called Jokers even though there’s no card theme in this game. Ads are also terrible, I got none for the first 2 runs but then it’s an ad on every single stage now that you’re “hooked”
by To*****, 2026-04-16
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