Phobies:Turn-Based Tactics in IOS

Hearth-Forged Fears Clash

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Our Expert Score

88/100

Phobies is an incredible breath of fresh air in the tactical CCG genre. It replaces the tired fantasy archetypes with a brilliantly grotesque world of living nightmares. The central mechanic—summoning Phobies to control 'Panic Points'—is pure strategic genius. It feels like a mix of Chess and Hearthstone, but with a much higher emphasis on board positioning and area control.

The art style is phenomenal, managing to be both creepy and charming, and the voice acting for the Phobies is top-tier. What I appreciate most is the 'Asynchronous' multiplayer, which allows you to have multiple matches going at once and take your turns at your own pace. It removes the stress of a timer while still maintaining the depth of a high-level strategy game. It’s a polished, deep, and wonderfully weird experience that tactical fans shouldn't miss.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.14.2038Wed Feb 04 2026

- Balance updates applied to 14 Phobies, refreshing strategies and overall battle pacing

- Zomboni now features an updated Undead-only healing ability, along with health, damage, and cost adjustments

- Refreshed map rotation with two brand-new maps, layout changes, and improved spawn positioning

- New animation skip options and VIP name change support

- Additional content updates and numerous bug fixes for a smoother experience


From the industry veterans who brought you Company of Heroes and Age of Empires: Castle Siege, comes Phobies, Smoking Gun Interactive's new terrifying collectible card game! Summon your worst fears and use their abilities to seize control of perilous environments. Wield a masterful strategy and outsmart all players who dare challenge you in an asynchronous battle and arena.

Collect over 180 powerful and mischievous Phobies inspired by your most irrational fears. Evolve your strategies as you unlock new fears and abilities. Level up your Phobies to give them an added edge in battle.

Watch your fears come to life in the whimsical world inspired by your subconscious. Traverse hazardous tiles and use the environment to stem the tide in your favor.

Unlock weekly and seasonal rewards while ascending the Mount Ego leaderboards.

Play solo challenge modes, battle your friends, or faceoff against millions of players worldwide! Join the community of fellow Phobie enthusiasts, eager to unlock their deepest fears.

Are you brave enough to face your fears? DOWNLOAD TODAY!

FEATURES:

COLLECT FEARSOME PHOBIES: Overpower your opponents by unlocking and upgrading your favorite Phobies. With an army of terrifying Phobies at your beck and call you are sure to win any battle.

MASTER TACTICAL GAMEPLAY: Plan your strategy around hex-based environments. Utilize tactical positioning across spine-chilling terrains to gain an upper hand on your opponents.

REFINE YOUR STRATEGY: Utilize the practice mode to test out and further refine your strategies before using them on your unsuspecting victims.

TEST YOUR WITS IN CHALLENGE MODE: In need of a quick brainteaser? Try out the PvE challenge mode containing various puzzles and objectives to sharpen your wits.

PLAY WITH YOUR FRENEMIES: Add and duel your friends in asynchronous PvP battles. That is one way to put them in their place!

EXPERIENCE ASYNCHRONOUS BATTLE: Take your horror show to the masses by engaging in PvP battles with players worldwide. The turn-based mechanics of asynchronous battles allow players to play multiple matches simultaneously. Enjoy the never-ending terror and fun.

COMPETE IN ARENA MODE: Feeling a bit antsy with competitive tendencies? Then experience the real-time mayhem of the arena mode. Assert dominance through strategic superiority in real-time battle. Why wait when you can win?

PLAY WHEREVER YOU WANT: Take your worst fears with you wherever you go through cross-platform capabilities. Whether you prefer to dominate via PC or on the go through your mobile: play the game your way.

Terms of Service: https://smokingguninc.com/terms-of-service/

Privacy Policy: https://smokingguninc.com/privacy-policy/


Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

From the creators behind genre-defining strategy games comes Phobies—a darkly delightful collectible card game where your deepest, strangest, and most irrational fears leap into battle. Command over 200 monstrous Phobies, each brimming with personality, bite, and twisted charm, and outwit opponents in tactical, turn-based arenas inspired by the odd corners of your subconscious.

Whether you’re sending a creepy crawler across molten tiles, launching nightmares into the abyss, or hatching galaxy-brain combos, every match becomes a deliciously devious duel of wits.

A TCG With Depth, Style, and a Wicked Imagination

Easy to learn but endlessly strategic, Phobies blends tactical board control with card-collecting progression. Summon Phobies with unique abilities—from teleporters and lobbers to healers, silencers, terraformers, and more. Build clever synergies, control the battlefield, and claim panic points before your opponent does.

And with new Phobies arriving regularly, there’s always something fresh to fear.

A World Crafted From Your Worst (and Best) Nightmares

Fight across whimsical, eerie, and inventive battleboards that challenge your tactics at every turn. Hazards, traps, and shifting terrain create countless opportunities to outplay, outmaneuver, and outthink your rivals. This is strategy at its most sinister—and its most fun.

Climb, Collect, Compete

Unlock weekly and seasonal rewards as you rise through the Mount Ego leaderboards. Level up your favorite Phobies to strengthen your roster, and expand your collection through packs, events, challenges, and more.

Battle Your Frenemies (and Millions More)

Play casually or competitively in multiple modes:

• Asynchronous PvP — Take turns at your own pace across multiple simultaneous matches.

• Arena Mode — Jump into real-time battles for fast, frantic, strategic showdowns.

• Challenge Mode — Puzzle-style PvE missions that sharpen your wits and test your creativity.

• Friend Duels — Prove dominance over your friends, coworkers, siblings, or sworn rivals.

With cross-platform play, your Phobies follow you anywhere—whether you’re commanding nightmares from your PC or unleashing chaos on the go.

Are You Brave Enough to Face Your Fears?

Build your ultimate roster, master the art of psychological warfare, and dive into a world where your imagination—and your fears—run wild.

Download Phobies today and enter the mind… if you dare.

COLLECT AND EVOLVE YOUR FEARS

• Unlock and upgrade over 200 Phobies inspired by classic, bizarre, funny, and terrifying fears

• Build powerful combinations and discover unexpected synergies

TACTICAL HORROR STRATEGY

• Hex-based gameplay with environmental hazards, control points, and positional tactics

• Use terrain—from pits to lava to pressure plates—to outsmart your foes

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

• Practice mode to refine strategies

• PvE challenges that offer puzzles, objectives, and clever brainteasers

FIGHT ANYONE, ANYWHERE

• Asynchronous PvP for strategic play at your pace

• Real-time Arena Mode for fast, intense battles

• Cross-platform: play seamlessly on PC and mobile

ENDLESS EVENTS & REWARDS

• Weekly leagues and seasonal updates

• Limited-time events with unique experiences

• Daily rewards, giveaways, quests, milestones, and more

Terms of Service: https://www.phobies.com/terms-of-service/

Privacy Policy: https://www.phobies.com/privacy-policy/


In-Game Events

Year of the Fire Horse
PREMIERE
Year of the Fire Horse
Firehorse arrives for the Lunar New Year!

Firehorse, a new Ultra-Rare Phobie, blazes into battle. Ignite new strategies this Lunar New Year.

Starts: 2/12/2026Ends: 2/28/2026
Newlydeads
SPECIAL EVENT
Newlydeads
Love Never Dies

Celebrate twisted romance with the Newlydeads Pack.

Starts: 2/6/2026Ends: 2/24/2026

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 1990 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Phobies is a tactical CCG where you collect and battle with personifications of human fears. From tiny spiders to giant monsters, build a deck of over 100 unique Phobies. Face off in 1v1 turn-based matches on a hex-grid board. The goal is to destroy your opponent's heart or control the 'Panic Points' to drain their health. Featuring an asynchronous multiplayer mode and a bizarrely beautiful art style, Phobies offers a deep and rewarding strategic experience unlike any other.

Features

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Unique tactical hex-grid combat

2

Asynchronous and real-time PvP modes

3

Over 120 unique Phobies to collect

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Stunningly grotesque hand-drawn art

Tips

Promotion Videos

Phobies - PC Gameplay - YouTube

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News on this game

Cross-Platform Strategy Title Phobies Announced For PC & Mobile

Indie developer and publisher Smoking Gun Interactive announced their new cross-platform strategy game Phobies is on the way.

Bleeding Cool News - Mon Aug 29 2022

Phobies is an upcoming turn-based strategy game set to release in early 2022

Developer Smoking Gun Interactive has announced the early 2022 release of a turn-based strategy game Phobies for Android and iOS devices.

GamingonPhone - Mon Aug 29 2022

Gameplays

Q&A

While you can buy card packs, the game's matchmaking ensures you face players with similar power levels, prioritizing tactical skill.

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