Hearthstone

In short: Hearthstone is a strategy game released in 2014 by Blizzard Entertainment, available on PC and Mobile. Our score: 8.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).

The digital card game that conquered the world.

Hearthstone is a free-to-play digital card game set in the Warcraft universe. Build decks, compete in ranked play, and enjoy regular expansions with new mechanics.

Game details

• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• Release year: 2014
• Platforms: PC, Mobile
• Category: strategy

Our review

Blizzard's digital card game that defined the genre. Accessible yet deep, though the monetization has become increasingly aggressive over the years.

Pros

• Accessible card game
• Great production values
• Regular expansions
• Battlegrounds mode

Cons

• Expensive to keep up
• Power creep
• RNG can decide games

FAQ

Is it pay to win?

Free players can compete but building collections takes longer.

More about this game

• Is Hearthstone worth buying?
• Hearthstone guide
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Last updated: 06/10/2026