
A competitive sci-fi strategy card game. Build a deck, choose a faction, and battle real players in 1v1 PvP. Master turn-based tactics, draft new decks, and outplay opponents in a deep online TCG.
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Parallel is a competitive online strategy card game where every match is won through skill, deckbuilding, and tactical play.
• Build powerful decks from sci-fi factions
• Battle real players in 1v1 PvP matches
• Play Units, Effects, Relics, and Upgrades
• Manage Energy and outplay opponents turn by turn
• Draft new decks and compete for rewards
• Master deep strategy with endless deck combinations
• Build a 40-card deck
• Gain Energy each turn
• Play Units and Effects
• Attack and defend strategically
• Reduce your opponent to 0 HP to win
Earth, once bountiful, was nearly depleted of its ability to sustain life. Humankind grew increasingly desperate to find an unlimited source of energy to rely upon. Brilliant minds around the world assembled for the sake of Earth's salvation. At a loss for alternatives, they began experimenting with fission augmented by anti-matter. In their haste, they unleashed catastrophe on an unprecedented scale. Fleeing certain death, the mass exodus of Earth began. This course led to the inception of five parallel streams.

The Earthen, a civilization of those left behind, remained and cultivated a thriving society through patience and perseverance. Protect the earth with unrivaled defensive capabilities. Enforce peace, or use the strength gifted by the cataclysmic priming to dictate the flow of battle.

The Kathari developed groundbreaking enhancements to the human genome deep below the frigid surface of Jupiter's moon, Europa. Copy and clone your way to victory with overwhelming numbers. Field cutting edge genetic science to unleash a whole host of symbiotic units.

The Marcolians, in pursuit of absolute supremacy rose and promptly laid claim to the entire red planet of Mars. Wield lightning fast aggression as well as a plethora of devastating fire support and armored vehicles in your relentless assault.

The Augencore found refuge on their foundry ship Caine-1, augmenting themselves for deep space travel. Utilize the iconic war machines of the Augencore. Pilot mechs into combat or bionically enhance your units through upgrades until none can withstand.

The Shroud, a mysterious presence in the universe– whereabouts currently unknown. Devastate those who oppose through manipulating the battlefield and unleashing powerful late game units.
For 10,000 years each Parallel would advance their way of life far beyond the constraints of Earth. New homes that were once considered fiction, became reality. However, at last, the spark that humankind had kindled on Earth those millennia ago has ignited into the unlimited power source that was promised, calling each Parallel back home. This energy-rich invitation brings new conflict, as each Parallel believes Earth is theirs to claim.
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Languages: English*, French, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil*languages with full audio support
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Best art in the business. Lore is rich and interesting. Card mechanics and gameplay have tons of depth so it's really easy to spend hours and hours in the game just coming up with tons of different decks. Team are small but punch above their weight regularly. Ignore my Steam hours. I've been playing this game for 2.5 years while it was in beta and before it got released on Steam so I have thousands of hours in the game. If you're looking for a new card game or maybe you are even new to the genre, this is a great game to get into. Be sure to hop into the game's Discord too as the community is the best you'll ever experience. Improvements for the future - better / quicker balancing, hopefully a campaign mode with in-game cinematics so players can really live the story and get to immerse themselves better in this amazing universe. Also, would be cool to see Draft become more available to play or more ways to earn tickets for it. Overall score - 9/10 and I'd strongly recommend TCG / card or sci-fi lovers to give it a go as you won't be disappointed!
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a game that rewards the better player. The banking mechanic (turning cards in hand into mana) forces you to make an important decision every single turn. A lot of interesting interaction between cards, it creates huge skill gap where the top players consistently rise to the top competitive community here is top-tier. I’ve met some of the best players in this game, they are nice and helpful, and also can dominate in other tcgs
Great TCG for sci-fi fans! The five Parallel factions all have three leader types which significantly affect the way you choose and play cards within a faction. There are also universal cards which can be integrated into any deck. This offers a very broad range of play. There is a lot of complex interactions you can craft as you deck build interacting with the banking system, waste or in the case of the Shroud faction the singularity. This is an excellent TCG for people who want depth. The UI is smooth and looks great and the card art is really nicely done. This game is challenging which makes it interesting and heaps of fun! I definitely recommend giving it a try.
I'm a developer on this game and just want to take a moment to recommend it. The genre is a TCG (Trading Card Game), and has a similar play style to Hearthstone, Magic the Gathering, etc. I think one of the strengths of this game is its imaginative and well fleshed-out universe. We've been doing some last minute testing before our big launch, and there have been some pain points in the login process. I can say it's worth it to push on through any initial frustrations. The team has spend a lot of work doing an overhaul to the visuals of the playing field and the UI, and it's come a long way from its earlier incarnation. If you are into complex strategy, this is a game for you. There are tons of unique cards with dynamic interactions that allow players to mastermind their own strategies. If you feel like you've got what it takes, try entering one of our eSports competitions for cash prizes!
I’ve been playing Parallel since the early beta back in 2023/2024, and seeing it now land on Steam feels genuinely surreal. Even back then, it had something a lot of new games struggle with, it was actually fun. Not “promising” or “has potential”… just a genuinely solid, well designed TCG. The core mechanics were tight, strategic, and rewarding, and you could tell from the start this wasn’t something rushed out the door. What’s impressed me most is the consistency. Over time, the team didn’t just add content, they refined the experience. Balance changes, new cards, evolving metas… everything feels deliberate. The game has grown deeper without becoming overwhelming, which is a hard balance to strike. The lore deserves a mention too. Parallel doesn’t just feel like a collection of cards, it feels like a universe. The paragons (factions), the worldbuilding, the overall sci-fi theme all tie together in a way that gives the game real identity. And honestly, credit to the team. They stuck with it, kept building, kept improving, and stayed focused on making a good game. That kind of long-term commitment shows. Seeing it on Steam now feels like a big moment. especially after the mobile launch, now available on android and IOS, It’s one of those cases where you can say you saw it early, and it’s great to see how far it’s come. If you enjoy TCGs, it’s definitely worth checking out.
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Ce jeu est une bouse, même pas à la hauteur d'un jeu mobile. C'est buggé à tous les niveaux, à un point que je n'arrive pas à comprendre que l'on puisse laisser des avis positifs, Pas d'équilibrage. Aucun tuto et démerdation pour essayer de lire et de comprendre les capacités. Traductions aléatoires. Plantage du jeu régulier. Bref, certainement un portage raté qui ne vaudra pas la peine de réparer
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