Cardara! in IOS

Roguelite swiping cardventure

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

84/100

Cardara is a brilliant take on the 'Dungeon Crawler' card genre. It takes the 3x3 grid movement popularized by games like 'Look, Your Loot!' and adds a unique elemental layer that forces you to think three moves ahead. Playing as a rogue in a world of cards feels tactile; you aren't just clicking buttons, you're navigating a dangerous board where every health potion you skip might be the reason you perish five turns later.

The progression system is what really hooked me. Unlocking new character classes actually changes your strategy, rather than just being a cosmetic swap. The art style is dark and atmospheric, perfectly suiting the roguelike nature of the game. It is a 'one more run' type of game that fits perfectly into five-minute breaks or hour-long sessions.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.2.1Wed Apr 03 2024

Welcome, adventurers, to Season 2 of Cardara!

Season 2 overview:

- FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Compete with other adventurers by growing your Castle faster than other fellow adventurers.

- NEW BOOSTER WITH 50 CARDS is already in Cardara: Enjoy our new total of 300 UNIQUE CARDS, adventurers! Half of the new cards are unlocked only when you progress through Forestpass Season 2.

- BRAND NEW META PROGRESSION SYSTEM: level up your Castle by completing assignments with randomized buffs and compete with other adventurers by growing your Castle stronger!

- ELEVATED GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE: now only nearby adjacent cards spawn, introducing a new level of strategic thinking when travelling through Cardara forests.

- SOUNDTRACK ADDITIONS: Cardara! now features in-game music! Enjoy a whole new soothing track to make your journeys more exciting and... mysterious.

UI:

- Your castle ranking is now displayed in The Castle screen. See how you Castle compares to other adventurers!

- Your survivor ranking is now displayed on the main screen. See how your longest journey compares to other adventurers!

Balance:

- Fixed Unripe Qiwi not creating vegetables when asking for them.

- Stonehedge is now not guaranteed to spawn on CL1.


Get ready for a swiping roguelite cardventure packed with 300+ cards!

Navigate through foes, surprises and mysteries, where your swipes determine the fate of the forest.

Every swipe in Cardara — left, right, up, down — unfolds more choices and sets off a chain of unique and unpredictable combinations. 

Each journey is a unique experience! Slay enemies and collect gems to level up your very own Castle.

Gameplay Features:

Offline play: There is no need for an internet connection, wow! Nevertheless, your progress is always backed up, we got you covered.

Forestpass: Unlock 25 unique cards and earn enormous amount of gems by completing brand new Season 2 of our Forestpass (completely free, by the way)!

Castle: Level up your Castle by completing assignments! Purchase useful buffs for your upcoming journeys for gems (enjoy no pesky in-app purchases).

Collection: Explore a vast collection of 300+ cards, all just a swipe away. Unlock them all before we add some more!

Chaos Level: Beware of the rising chaos level in Cardara forest. With each move you make, the forest grows more dangerous. The more you play, the higher the stakes, adding an exciting twist to your adventure.

Compass: Use The Compass to guide your choices. It helps you pick the best direction for your next swipe, adding a layer of strategy to your journey.

With enemies to defeat and allies to find, each swipe is crucial. Can you outsmart the foes and save the forest? It's time to find out! Level up your very own Castle and become a hero of Cardara!

Start your adventure now!


Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Season 2 has begun (resets existing progress when updating from 1.1.3)! Level up your castle, enjoy 50 new unique cards and enhanced gameplay!

Get ready for a swiping roguelite cardventure packed with 300+ cards!

Navigate through foes, surprises and mysteries, where your swipes determine the fate of the forest.

Every swipe in Cardara — left, right, up, down — unfolds more choices and sets off a chain of unique and unpredictable combinations. 

Each journey is a unique experience! Slay enemies and collect gems to level up your very own Castle.

Gameplay Features:

Offline play: There is no need for an internet connection, wow! Nevertheless, your progress is always backed up, we got you covered.

Forestpass: Unlock 25 unique cards and earn enormous amount of gems by completing brand new Season 2 of our Forestpass (completely free, by the way)!

Castle: Level up your Castle by completing assignments! Purchase useful buffs for your upcoming journeys for gems (enjoy no pesky in-app purchases).

Collection: Explore a vast collection of 300+ cards, all just a swipe away. Unlock them all before we add some more!

Chaos Level: Beware of the rising chaos level in Cardara forest. With each move you make, the forest grows more dangerous. The more you play, the higher the stakes, adding an exciting twist to your adventure.

Compass: Use The Compass to guide your choices. It helps you pick the best direction for your next swipe, adding a layer of strategy to your journey.

With enemies to defeat and allies to find, each swipe is crucial. Can you outsmart the foes and save the forest? It's time to find out! Level up your very own Castle and become a hero of Cardara!

Start your adventure now!


Ratings & Reviews

3.6 out of 5 with 22 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Cardara blends the simplicity of card games with the depth of a roguelike RPG. Players move their hero card across a 3x3 grid, interacting with adjacent cards representing enemies, traps, healing items, and treasure. Every move consumes stamina and health, requiring careful calculation. With multiple heroes, unique boss encounters, and deep equipment synergy, Cardara offers an endlessly replayable tactical challenge.

Features

1

Procedural 3x3 Grid Dungeons

2

10+ Unlockable Heroes

3

Epic Boss Battles

4

Persistent Talent Tree

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Q&A

The main mode is an endless survival challenge, but there is a 'Quest' mode with specific win conditions and bosses.

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