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Best Card & Board Game games of 2016
The 8 best Card & Board Game games released in 2016, ranked from 1,136 critic and player ratings.
The best Card & Board Game game of 2016 is Duelyst, with a critic score of 82/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2016.
- 8 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,136 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 8
01
Duelyst
Duelyst is a competitive strategy game focused on tactical combat, squad building, and ranked ladder play. Each battle is a 1v1 match between two online opponents. Gameplay in Duelyst is turn-based, with players taking turns to play cards from their hand to cast powerful spells, equip mighty artifacts, or summon deadly minions to move and attack on the battlefield on their behalf. Each match is fast-paced (less than 10 minutes) with a simple winning objective: reduce the enemy General's health to zero before they can do so to you.
82
/100
02
Shadowverse CCG
"Shadowverse: the next evolution in collectible card games! Welcome to the fierce battlegrounds of Shadowverse, Japan's #1 competitive card collecting game! From the creators of Rage of Bahamut and RPG sensation Granblue Fantasy, Shadowverse features AAA artwork and unique game mechanics that make it the most visually and tactically rich CCG on the market. - SUMMON 400+ cards, each lavishly illustrated with jaw-dropping fantasy art - STRATEGIZE with innovative mechanics that guarantee thrilling battles - MASTER seven character classes each with unique play styles and killer cards - BATTLE real-time opponents from around the world, or enjoy the fully voiced story mode Come join our fun-loving community and show us your Shadowverse style! "
80
/100
03
Hue
79
/100
Duelyst
Duelyst is a competitive strategy game focused on tactical combat, squad building, and ranked ladder play. Each battle is a 1v1 match between two online opponents. Gameplay in Duelyst is turn-based, with players taking turns to play cards from their hand to cast powerful spells, equip mighty artifacts, or summon deadly minions to move and attack on the battlefield on their behalf. Each match is fast-paced (less than 10 minutes) with a simple winning objective: reduce the enemy General's health to zero before they can do so to you.
82
/100
02
Shadowverse CCG
"Shadowverse: the next evolution in collectible card games! Welcome to the fierce battlegrounds of Shadowverse, Japan's #1 competitive card collecting game! From the creators of Rage of Bahamut and RPG sensation Granblue Fantasy, Shadowverse features AAA artwork and unique game mechanics that make it the most visually and tactically rich CCG on the market. - SUMMON 400+ cards, each lavishly illustrated with jaw-dropping fantasy art - STRATEGIZE with innovative mechanics that guarantee thrilling battles - MASTER seven character classes each with unique play styles and killer cards - BATTLE real-time opponents from around the world, or enjoy the fully voiced story mode Come join our fun-loving community and show us your Shadowverse style! "
80
/100
03
Hue
79
/100
04
Reigns
Reigns is a strategy video game developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital. Set in a fictional medieval world, it places the player in the role of a monarch who rules the kingdom by accepting or rejecting suggestions from advisors.
75
/100
05
S
Clash Royale
Enter the Arena! Clash Royale is a real-time multiplayer game starring the Royales, your favorite Clash characters and much, much more. Collect and upgrade dozens of cards featuring the Clash of Clans troops, spells and defenses you know and love, as well as the Royales: Princes, Knights, Baby Dragons and more. Knock the enemy King and Princesses from their towers to defeat your opponents and win Trophies, Crowns and glory in the Arena. Form a Clan to share cards and build your very own battle community.
75
/100
06
Prominence Poker
Welcome to Prominence Poker, a game that pits players from around the world against each other--and devious AI--to build the rep, prestige, and bankroll needed to be, and beat, the best of the best.
65
/100
07
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, made by the team behind the official Final Fantasy series, is a groundbreaking RPG specially crafted for mobile devices. The player controls Wol, a man who wakes with amnesia in the world of Palamecia, and must help conquer the dark forces attacking its people. The game features gameplay elements from previous Final Fantasy titles, including leveling, exploration via standard navigation and fast-travel systems, and turn-based combat tied to a job system. Common themes were also drawn from the original Final Fantasy title, such as "warriors of light" and their fight against chaos and darkness.
63
/100
08
Business Tour
Business Tour is an online board game based on the most popular tabletop game in the world.
53
/100
Reigns
Reigns is a strategy video game developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital. Set in a fictional medieval world, it places the player in the role of a monarch who rules the kingdom by accepting or rejecting suggestions from advisors.
75
/100
05
S
Clash Royale
Enter the Arena! Clash Royale is a real-time multiplayer game starring the Royales, your favorite Clash characters and much, much more. Collect and upgrade dozens of cards featuring the Clash of Clans troops, spells and defenses you know and love, as well as the Royales: Princes, Knights, Baby Dragons and more. Knock the enemy King and Princesses from their towers to defeat your opponents and win Trophies, Crowns and glory in the Arena. Form a Clan to share cards and build your very own battle community.
75
/100
06
Prominence Poker
Welcome to Prominence Poker, a game that pits players from around the world against each other--and devious AI--to build the rep, prestige, and bankroll needed to be, and beat, the best of the best.
65
/100
07
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, made by the team behind the official Final Fantasy series, is a groundbreaking RPG specially crafted for mobile devices. The player controls Wol, a man who wakes with amnesia in the world of Palamecia, and must help conquer the dark forces attacking its people. The game features gameplay elements from previous Final Fantasy titles, including leveling, exploration via standard navigation and fast-travel systems, and turn-based combat tied to a job system. Common themes were also drawn from the original Final Fantasy title, such as "warriors of light" and their fight against chaos and darkness.
63
/100
08
Business Tour
Business Tour is an online board game based on the most popular tabletop game in the world.
53
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Card & Board Game game of 2016?
Duelyst currently tops the ranking with a score of 82/100 across 102 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.