Year [a] | Game | Developer | Series [b] | Platform | Notes |
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1989 | Dragon Ball: Daimaō Fukkatsu | Bandai | Dragon Ball | NES | [1] |
1992 | Arcana | HAL Laboratory | — | SNES | [2] |
1992 | Dragon Ball Z: Gekitō Tenkaichi Budokai | Bandai | Dragon Ball | NES | Utilizes Datach Joint Rom System card reader attachment to select characters [1] |
1993 | Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans | Tose | Dragon Ball | NES | [3] |
1997 | Chron X | Genetic Anomalies | — | WIN | [4] |
1997 | Culdcept | OmiyaSoft | Culdcept | DS, PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, SAT | [5] |
1997 | Magic: The Gathering | MicroProse | Magic: The Gathering | WIN | No multiplayer component [6] |
1997 | Magic: The Gathering: BattleMage | Acclaim Entertainment | Magic: The Gathering | PS1, WIN | [7] |
1998 | Pokémon Trading Card Game | Hudson Soft, Creatures | Pokémon | 3DS, GBC | Based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game [8] |
1998 | Sanctum | Digital Addiction | — | WIN | Servers taken over by fan organization Nioga in 2000, and were shut down in 2010 [9] |
1998 | Yu-Gi-Oh! | Various | Yu-Gi-Oh! | Various | Based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game . Since 1998, 56 video games based on the franchise have been released across numerous platforms. [10] |
1999 | Monster Rancher Battle Card Game | GRC | Monster Rancher | GBC | [11] |
1999 | SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters Clash | SNK | SNK vs. Capcom | NGPC | |
1999 | Tekken Card Challenge | Namco | Tekken | WS | [12] |
2000 | Digimon Digital Card Battle | Bandai Entertainment Company | Digimon | PS1 | Based on the Digimon Collectible Card Game [13] |
2000 | Trade & Battle: Card Hero | Nintendo R&D1, Intelligent Systems | Card Hero | 3DS, GBC | [14] |
2001 | Culdcept Second | OmiyaSoft | Culdcept | DC | [15] |
2001 | Gensō Suikoden Card Stories | Will | Suikoden | GBA | [16] |
2001 | Magi Nation | Interactive Imagination | Magi-Nation Duel | GBC | Based on Magi-Nation Duel [17] |
2001 | Magic: The Gathering | Sega | Magic: The Gathering | DC | Japan-only release [18] |
2001 | Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket! | Hudson Soft, Creatures | Pokémon | GBC | Based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game [19] |
2001 | SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters 2 Expand Edition | SNK | SNK vs. Capcom | NGPC | |
2001 | WWE With Authority! | Genetic Anomalies | World Wrestling Entertainment | WIN | Originally released as WWF With Authority!, the game's title was changed after the WWF name dispute [20] |
2002 | Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game | Atari | Dragon Ball | GBA | Based on the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game |
2002 | Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors | Banpresto | Dragon Ball | GBC | |
2002 | Lost Kingdoms | FromSoftware | Lost Kingdoms | GCN | [21] |
2002 | Magic: The Gathering Online | Leaping Lizard Software, Wizards of the Coast | Magic: The Gathering | WIN | [22] |
2002 | World Club Champion Football | Hitmaker, Sega | — | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game. Since its debut in 2002, it has sold over 850 million player cards, making it one of the best-selling arcade digital collectible card games. [23] |
2002 | X: Card of Fate | Access Software | X | WS | [24] |
2003 | Azumanga Daioh Advance | King Records | Azumanga Daioh | GBA | [25] |
2003 | Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean | Monolith Soft, tri-Crescendo | Baten Kaitos | GCN | [26] |
2003 | Duel Masters | Various | Duel Masters | Various | Since 2003, video games based on the franchise have been released across numerous platforms. [27] |
2003 | Lost Kingdoms II | FromSoftware | Lost Kingdoms | GCN | [28] |
2003 | Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge | Inti Creates, Capcom Production Studio 2 | Mega Man Battle Network | GBA, WiiU, WS | [29] |
2003 | Mushiking: The King of Beetles | Sega | Mushiking: The King of Beetles | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game. Holds the Guinness World Record for most tournaments held for a single arcade game. [30] |
2003 | Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution | Sonic Team | Phantasy Star | GCN | Official servers discontinued in April 2007 [31] |
2003 | Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga | Nayantara Studios | — | MAC, WIN | Official servers discontinued in March 2012 [32] |
2004 | Alteil | Dex Entertainment | — | BROW | [33] |
2004 | Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories | Square Enix, Jupiter | Kingdom Hearts | GBA, PS2 | [34] |
2004 | Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance! | Sega | — | Arcade, DS | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [35] |
2004 | Metal Gear Acid | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan | Metal Gear | MOBI, PSP | [36] |
2004 | Phantom Dust | Microsoft Game Studios, Code Mystics | — | WIN, XB, XOne | [37] |
2005 | Dinosaur King | Sega | Dinosaur King | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [38] |
2005 | Data Carddass Dragon Ball Z | Bandai | Dragon Ball | Arcade | Data Carddass arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game |
2005 | Konjiki no Gashbell!! The Card Battle for GBA | Banpresto | Zatch Bell! | GBA | Based on Zatch Bell! The Card Battle [39] |
2005 | Metal Gear Acid 2 | Kojima Productions | Metal Gear | MOBI, PSP | [40] |
2005 | Sangokushi Taisen | Sega AM1, Shade | — | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game. Based on the Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms . [41] |
2006 | Baten Kaitos Origins | Monolith Soft, tri-Crescendo | Baten Kaitos | GCN | [42] |
2006 | Culdcept Saga | OmiyaSoft | Culdcept | X360 | [43] |
2006 | Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales | h.a.n.d. | Chocobo series | DS | [44] |
2006 | Kirarin Revolution | Atlus | Kirarin Revolution | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [45] |
2006 | Mega Man Star Force | Capcom | Mega Man Star Force | DS | Released in three versions, Leo, Pegasus, and Dragon [46] |
2006 | PoxNora | Octopi Media Design Lab, Sony Online Entertainment, Desert Owl Games | — | BROW, PS4, PSV | [47] |
2006 | SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS | SNK | SNK vs. Capcom | DS | [48] |
2006 | Urban Rivals | Acute Games | — | BROW, DROI, iOS, WIN | [49] |
2006 | Warhammer: Battle for Atluma | JV Games | Warhammer Fantasy | PSP | Based on the WarCry trading card game [50] |
2006 | Yggdra Union | Sting Entertainment | Dept. Heaven | GBA, PSP | [51] |
2007 | Chaotic Online | 4Kids Entertainment, TC Digital Games, Chaotic USA | Chaotic | MAC, WIN | Based on the Chaotic Trading Card Game |
2007 | Dinosaur King | Climax Entertainment | Dinosaur King | DS | [38] |
2007 | Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu | Bandai Entertainment Company | Dragon Ball | DS | [52] [53] |
2007 | Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road | Rocket Studio, Eighting | Dragon Quest | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [54] |
2007 | The Eye of Judgment | Japan Studio | The Eye of Judgment | PS3 | Utilizes the PlayStation Eye camera peripheral to read physical cards. Official servers discontinued in September 2010. [55] |
2007 | Fullmetal Alchemist Trading Card Game | Destineer | Fullmetal Alchemist | DS | Based on the Fullmetal Alchemist Trading Card Game first published by Joyride Entertainment in 2005 [56] [57] |
2007 | Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero | Nintendo SPD, Intelligent Systems | Card Hero | DS | Spiritual successor to Trade & Battle: Card Hero [58] |
2007 | Legends of Norrath | Sony Online Entertainment | EverQuest | MAC, WIN | [59] |
2007 | Marvel Trading Card Game | Vicious Cycle Software, 1st Playable Productions, Engine Software | Marvel Comics | DS, PSP, WIN | Based on the Marvel Trading Card Game published by Upper Deck Entertainment [60] |
2007 | Mega Man Star Force 2 | Capcom | Mega Man Star Force | DS | Released in two versions, Zerker × Saurian and Zerker × Ninja [61] |
2007 | PreCure All Stars Data Carddass | Bandai | Pretty Cure | Arcade | Data Carddass arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [62] |
2008 | Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride | Bandai | Kamen Rider | Arcade | Data Carddass arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game |
2008 | Lord of Vermilion | Think Garage | Lord of Vermilion | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [63] |
2008 | Mega Man Star Force 3 | Capcom | Mega Man Star Force | DS | Released in two versions, Black Ace and Red Joker [64] |
2008 | Saga | Silverlode Interactive | — | WIN | [65] |
2009 | Bakugan Battle Brawlers | NOW Production | Bakugan Battle Brawlers | DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 | [66] |
2009 | Jewelpet: The Glittering Magical Jewel Box | Sega | Jewelpet | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [67] |
2009 | Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers | Stainless Games | Magic: The Gathering | PS3, WIN, XBLA | [68] |
2010 | Apron of Magic | Examu, VERVE, Bergsala Lightweight AB | Sanrio company | Arcade, iOS | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [69] |
2010 | Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Arcade Battler | Sega | Bakugan Battle Brawlers | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [70] |
2010 | Dragon Ball Heroes | Bandai | Dragon Ball | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game. By May 2016, the game had sold 400 million cards and grossed over ¥40 billion ($365 million). [71] [72] |
2010 | The Eye of Judgment: Legends | Japan Studio | The Eye of Judgment | PSP | Unlike the original PS3 game, Legends uses a completely virtual card system. Official servers discontinued August 2012. [73] |
2010 | Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride: Card Battle War | Bandai | Kamen Rider | Arcade | Port of Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride arcade game, but without physical cards [74] |
2011 | Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer | Playdek | — | DROI, iOS | Available in both digital and physical formats [75] |
2011 | Cabals: Magic & Battle Cards | Kyy Games | — | BROW, MAC, MOBI, WIN | [76] |
2011 | Card no Renketsu Densha de Go! | Taito, Square Enix | Densha de Go! | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [77] |
2011 | Magic: The Gathering – Tactics | Sony Online Entertainment | Magic: The Gathering | WIN | Official servers discontinued in March 2014 [78] |
2011 | Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 | Stainless Games | Magic: The Gathering | PS3, WIN, XBLA | [79] |
2011 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Try Age | Bandai | Mobile Suit Gundam | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [80] |
2011 | Pokémon TCG Online | Dire Wolf Digital | Pokémon | BROW, DROI, iOS, MAC, WIN | Based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game [81] |
2011 | Rage of Bahamut | Cygames | Rage of Bahamut | BROW, DROI, iOS | [82] |
2011 | Shadow Era | Wulven Studios | — | DROI, iOS, MAC, WIN | Available in both digital and physical formats |
2012 | Aikatsu! | Bandai | Aikatsu! | Arcade | Data Carddass arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [83] |
2012 | Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter | Square Enix | Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [84] |
2012 | Culdcept 3DS | OmiyaSoft | Culdcept | 3DS | [85] |
2012 | Endgame: Syria | GameTheNews | — | BROW, DROI | [86] |
2012 | Ensemble Girls! | Happy Elements K. K. | Ensemble Girls | BROW, DROI, iOS | [87] |
2012 | Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur | Square Enix | Million Arthur | DROI, iOS | [88] |
2012 | Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 | Stainless Games | Magic: The Gathering | iOS, PS3, WIN, XBLA | [89] |
2012 | Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle | Konami | — | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [90] |
2013 | Card Hunter | Blue Manchu | — | BROW, MAC, WIN | [91] |
2013 | Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission | Bandai | Dragon Ball | 3DS | Port of Dragon Ball Heroes arcade game, but without physical cards [92] |
2013 | Hello Kitty's Magic Apron | Bergsala Lightweight AB | Sanrio company | 3DS | [93] |
2013 | K-On! Hōkago Rhythm Time | Atlus | K-On! | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [94] |
2013 | Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 | Stainless Games | Magic: The Gathering | DROI, iOS, PS3, WIN, XBLA | [95] |
2013 | Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter Arubarosu Wings | Square Enix | Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter | 3DS | Port of Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter arcade game, but without physical cards [96] |
2014 | Ange Vierge: The Second Disciplinary Committee Girls Battle | Sega | Ange Vierge | DROI, iOS | Development discontinued May 2017 [97] |
2014 | Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 | Bandai | Dragon Ball | 3DS | [98] |
2014 | Hearthstone | Blizzard Entertainment | Warcraft | DROI, iOS, MAC, WIN | [99] |
2014 | K-On! Hōkago Rhythm Selection | Sega | K-On! | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [100] |
2014 | Kai-Ri-Sei Million Arthur | Square Enix | Million Arthur | DROI, iOS | [101] |
2014 | Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 | Stainless Games, Wizards of the Coast | Magic: The Gathering | DROI, iOS, WIN, XBLA, XOne | [102] |
2014 | Infinity Wars | Lightmare Studios | | WIN | [103] |
2015 | Hand of Fate | Defiant Development | Hand of Fate | LIN, MAC, PS4, WIN, XOne | [104] |
2015 | Magic Duels | Stainless Games | Magic: The Gathering | iOS, WIN, XOne | Removed from storefronts and purchases disabled November 2019, but remains playable [105] |
2015 | Tabletop Simulator | Berserk Games | — | LIN, MAC, WIN | Simulates tabletop games, including card games, in a multiplayer physics sandbox [106] |
2016 | Culdcept Revolt | OmiyaSoft | Culdcept | 3DS | [107] |
2016 | Duelyst | Counterplay Games | — | WIN | Official servers discontinued in February 2020 [108] |
2016 | Eternal | Dire Wolf Digital | — | DROI, iOS, NX, WIN, XOne | [109] |
2016 | Forced: Showdown | BetaDwarf | — | LIN, MAC, WIN | [110] |
2016 | Hex: Shards of Fate | Cryptozoic Entertainment | — | MAC, WIN, PS4 | [111] |
2016 | KanColle Arcade | Sega AM2 | Kantai Collection | Arcade | Arcade game integrated with physical collectible card game [112] |
2016 | Plants vs. Zombies Heroes | PopCap Games | Plants vs. Zombies | DROI, iOS | [113] |
2016 | Shadowverse | Cygames | Shadowverse | DROI, iOS | [114] |
2016 | SolForge | Stone Blade Entertainment | — | DROI, iOS, LIN, MAC, WIN | Official servers discontinued in 2017. [115] |
2017 | Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X | Bandai | Dragon Ball | 3DS | [116] |
2017 | The Elder Scrolls: Legends | Dire Wolf Digital, Sparkypants Studios | The Elder Scrolls | DROI, iOS, MAC, WIN | Development halted in December 2019, but servers remain accessible [117] |
2017 | Faeria | Abrakam | — | LIN, MAC, WIN | [118] |
2017 | South Park: Phone Destroyer | RedLynx | South Park | DROI, iOS | [119] |
2017 | Mythgard | Rhino Games | — | WIN | |
2018 | Artifact | Valve | Dota | LIN, MAC, WIN | [120] |
2018 | Caller's Bane | Mojang | — | DROI, MAC, WIN | Originally named Scrolls [121] |
2018 | Fable Fortune | Flaming Fowl Studios, Mediatonic | Fable | WIN, XOne | [122] |
2018 | Gwent: The Witcher Card Game | CD Projekt Red | The Witcher | PS4, WIN, XOne | [123] |
2018 | Deep Sky Derelicts | Snowhound Games | Fulqrum Publishing | WIN, LIN, MAC, NX, PS4, XOne | [124] |
2019 | SteamWorld Quest | Image & Form | SteamWorld | NX, WIN, MAC, LIN | [125] |
2019 | Teppen | GungHo Online Entertainment, Capcom | — | DROI, iOS | Originall named Project Battle. [126] [127] |
2019 | Magic: The Gathering Arena | Wizards Digital Games Studio | Magic: The Gathering | DROI, iOS, MAC, WIN | [128] |
2019 | Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission | Bandai | Dragon Ball | NX, WIN | Includes cards and characters from the first eight Super Dragon Ball Heroes arcade games and the first two versions of Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Universe Mission. [129] [130] |
2020 | Kards | 1939 Games | — | WIN | WW2-themed digital collectible card game |
2020 | Legends of Runeterra | Riot Games | League of Legends | DROI, iOS, WIN | [131] |
2021 | Doctor Who: Worlds Apart | Reality Gaming Group | Doctor Who | WIN, MOB | [132] |
2022 | Marvel Snap | Second Dinner | MARVEL | DROI, iOS, WIN | [133] |
2022 | Genius Invokation (in Genshin Impact) | miHoYo | — | WIN, iOS, DROI, PS4, PS5, XSX/S | Released in Version 3.3 as an game feature [134] |
2022 | Magic Spellslingers | Pipeworks Studios, Seismic Games | Magic: The Gathering | WIN, iOS, DROI | [135] |
2023 | Cross Blitz | Tako Boy Studios | — | WIN | Role-playing video game hybrid |
2024 | Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket | Creatures Inc., DeNA | Pokémon | iOS, DROI | [136] |