The best games by Darwin Kastle 🇺🇸👨 2026

Looking for a really great game by Darwin Kastle? Here is the list of the best Darwin Kastle games 2026.

Who is Darwin Kastle?

Darwin Kastle (born 1971) is a US-American game designer. Before designing games, he was a successful Magic: The Gathering professional and was part of the inaugural class of the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame in 2005. At White Wizard Games (now Wise Wizard Games) he co-designed the deck-building hit Star Realms with Rob Dougherty; further titles include Hero Realms and Epic Card Game.

Darwin Kastle as a game designer

The first game by Darwin Kastle in our database is Hero Realms Dungeons from 0 – Darwin Kastle has been designing games for over 2026 years. The most well-known game is Star Realms.

How good are games by Darwin Kastle?

There are 4 games by Darwin Kastle in our Top-1000 games list – making Darwin Kastle #50 of the best game designers out of 12778 designers in our database.

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List of the best games by Darwin Kastle 2026

In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games by Darwin Kastle that you can buy 2026.

This list was last updated on June 9, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Star Realms: Frontiers

    Star Realms: Frontiers is a dynamic standalone game within the Star Realms series, offering fast-paced space combat with deckbuilding elements. Designed for 1-4 players, it can be enjoyed on its own or integrated with other Star Realms sets for expanded play.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Star Realms: Frontiers
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  2. Hero Realms

    Hero Realms is a captivating, fantasy-themed deck-building game that builds on the mechanics of the highly acclaimed Star Realms. It offers a versatile gaming experience suitable for different player formats and styles.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Hero Realms
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  3. Cthulhu Realms

    • Deck-BuildingDeck-Building
    • HorrorHorror
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • Licensed / IPLicensed / IP
    • Card GameCard Game
    +3 more

    In Cthulhu Realms, players dive into a world of eldritch horror where the goal is to drive your opponents mad or be the last bastion of sanity when the cards run out. Each player begins with a modest deck of initiates, goons, and followers. The gameplay unfolds with a central row of cards available for acquisition, adjusting based on the number of players to ensure there are always new options for each pair of players.

    More details for Cthulhu Realms
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 25 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
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  5. Ogre: Objective 218

    • Sci-FiSci-Fi
    • 2-Player2-Player
    • MilitaryMilitary
    • Card GameCard Game
    +1 more

    In 2085, armored warfare is faster and deadlier than ever. Players control super tanks, GEVs, and infantry in a battle for Hill 218, aiming to capture bases on opposite sides. They must maintain supply lines, eliminate enemy units, and protect their home base, while strategically using air strikes and managing the powerful Ogre unit, which requires two hits to destroy and comes with its own drawbacks.

    More details for Ogre: Objective 218
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  6. Battleground

    • Origins Awards Vanguard Unique Game AwardOrigins Awards Vanguard Unique Game Award
    • FantasyFantasy
    • 2-Player2-Player
    • MilitaryMilitary
    • Action PointsAction Points
    • Card GameCard Game
    +2 more

    Players take on the role of a general commanding a fantasy army of humans, orcs, elves, or other factions. The game features a point-based tactical warfare system where units are represented by cards instead of miniatures, allowing for complex maneuvers at a fraction of the cost. Each round, players have a limited number of command actions based on their army's point total, restricting how they manage their troops throughout the battle.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Battleground
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
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