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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

Simulation Strategy Free To Play
Players now
14,398
Recorded peak
40,029
24-hour change
-13.6%

Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated. Recorded peak is the highest player count observed by SteamIQHQ; earlier records may be outside our coverage.

About this game Read the full description
Finally, the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" digital card game you've been waiting for!

The definitive edition of the competitive card game that has been evolving for over 25 years!
Duel at the highest level against Duelists from all over the world.

Get ready: it's time to Duel!

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[About "Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL"]
Now you can play the "Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG," digitally, anywhere.
Fast-paced Duels with stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

◇Play Duels at Any Level!
The full Yu-Gi-Oh! experience is available for anyone at any Skill Level. Don't worry if you're a new player or if you haven't Dueled in a while, the in-game tutorials will teach you the basics on how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. You'll be given a Deck when you finish to help you start your journey!
Collect new cards as you progress through the game to power up your Decks!

◇Rotating Tournament Formats
Mix it up and put your Dueling skills to the test! A wide variety of events and tournaments will be available for players.
Build and Duel with different Decks utilizing 10,000+ unique cards and special rules unique to Tournaments!
Choose the tournament YOU want to Duel in and aim for that number one spot!

◇Uncover the Stories Behind the Cards
The Solo Mode guides you through storylines of the themes from the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Hone your Dueling skills by completing the stories.
Recommended for beginners, returning players, and those of you who are interested in learning more about the lore of the world of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.

◇Features
Link with the mobile app "Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron."
View Decklists from Duelists worldwide and improve your own Deck!
Try the sample draw feature to simulate what cards you could get in your first hand!

[About "Yu-Gi-Oh!"]
"Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that was serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.'s "WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP" since 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on "Yu-Gi-Oh!" created from the original manga, that has been enjoyed around the world.

[Recommended for the following players]
TCG players
Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS players
Players who enjoy competitive gameplay

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 Home (64bit) latest revision
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 64 GB available space
  • Sound Card: On Board
  • Additional Notes: 1280 x 720 monitor resolution

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 Home (64bit) latest revision
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 128 GB available space
  • Sound Card: On Board
  • Additional Notes: 1920 x 1080 monitor resolution
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
KONAMI
USK rating
6
Brazilian rating
12
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
11
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Some source data is stale
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: not-listed
Linux: not-listed
Steam Deck
unknown
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown

Steam feature declarations

single player multiplayer online pvp cross platform multiplayer family sharing
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Game Insights

Player Health

Healthy — 13.8K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▬ -5% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 14.3K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

▬ Stable population

Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 1 patches in last 30 days.

4 patches and 4 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▬ 1 patches this month

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 14%
Growth Rate Top 0%

Activity Heatmap

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Update Timeline

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Source: Steam News
Freshness: stale
Observed Nov 12, 2026 11:40 UTC
Meaningful updates
9
Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
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Median cadence
28.2 days

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Nov 05, 2026 at 07:46 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source

v2.9.0

bug-fix

The following updates have been made. - Added duel animations. - Improved the Duel UI. - Improved the UI/UX for various features. - Fixed various other bugs.

Oct 29, 2026 at 05:11 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source
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The armies of shadow and illusion march on to bring the end to the world! As three "Power Patron" cards gather, the incarnation of calamity, "Vidolium the Unstable Power Patron of Unity", appears! Add to that a host of powerful "The Phantom Knights" support cards, such as "Dark R…

Oct 06, 2026 at 08:58 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source

The spotlight shines on the dazzling star who takes center stage! The extended art version of "Cyber End Dragon, the Final Strike Dragon", capable of claiming victory with a single ferocious limit-transcending attack, is here for a limited time! And the unparalleled powerhouse "T…

Sep 03, 2026 at 08:29 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source
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[p]Duelists from all over the world have gathered in Ariake, Japan to compete in the Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.​[/p][p]​[/p][p]See Duelists climb from the start of the event on August 28 JST all the way to the Championship Matches on August 30 JST. ​[/p][p]Livestreams sta…

Aug 27, 2026 at 23:47 UTC Community Announcements By KDE_US_YGO medium update proxy (inferred) External source

Special bundles and alternate art cards are here for a limited time to celebrate the WCS 2026 Finals! The special Japanese aesthetic illustrations are not to be missed!

Aug 19, 2026 at 04:09 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source

The indomitable desire to pursue ideals becomes a tremendous force! The new addition to the "HERO" archetype, "Favorite HERO Shining Flare Wingman", arrives in extended art version for a limited time! Mad experiments culminate in the discovery of fusion with Dinosaurs in the new…

Aug 06, 2026 at 00:12 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source
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v2.8.0

bug-fix

The following updates have been made. - Added duel animations. - Improved the Duel UI. - Improved the UI/UX for various features. - Fixed various other bugs.

Jul 30, 2026 at 05:15 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source
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A voice echoes from the depths of the abyss, beckoning all into eternal darkness! "Pumpking the Great Ghost King", the king of a zombie horde raised from the Graveyard by "Call of the Haunted", joins the fray! Along with new "Fur Hire" cards, which unleash their true power throug…

Jul 27, 2026 at 09:34 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source

The gluttonous dragon, now bearing mighty wings, devours all who stand in its way! The arrival of an evolved ace card infused with new power greatly strengthens the "Predaplant" archetype! Graceful spirits from the world of fables, "Fairy Tail" cards are also powered up by a host…

Jul 09, 2026 at 07:19 UTC Community Announcements By am.03796 small update proxy (inferred) External source

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel?
Healthy — 13.8K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 14.3K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 1 patches in last 30 days. 4 patches and 4 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel?
14.4K players are currently in-game on Steam.
What genre is Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play game.
Who developed Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel was developed by KONAMI and published by KONAMI.
What platforms does Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel support?
Available on Steam for Windows.