Portals are popping open across the ancient world, and all kinds of mythological legends are spilling through. Mystic Realms’ strategic card battles might have Norse thunder god Thor squaring off against Greek love goddess Aphrodite, while a leprechaun might tussle with Sir Lancelot. Be like the Greek speedster Hermes and think on your feet!

What we love: The mythology mashup. It’s not just A-list deities tearing up the battlefield: You can recruit legendary creatures like trolls and minotaurs—or even renowned fictional characters like Robin Hood and Dr. Frankenstein. Assembling a god-tier deck is a blast.

Quick tip: Stay vigilant if you get transported to the Arena realm—it destroys the minion with the lowest attack value at the end of each turn. If your Japanese storm god Raijin is in danger of getting zapped, summon a low-value card to use as a sacrifice.

Meet the creator: Belfast-based solo developer Dean Coulter (who operates as Super Punch Games) crafted the RPG Conjury and the retro-cyberpunk card battler Cyber Quest. Coulter used a blend of hand-drawn art and generative AI to create Mystic Realms’ vibrant cards.