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Warhammer 40,000 vs Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions

Warhammer 40,000 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Warhammer 40,000
Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions 4.7★ · Free + IAP 40

Warhammer 40,000 is the better choice for a currently supported and actively developed game, despite its monetization issues, as Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions is being shut down.

Full reviews: Warhammer 40,000 · Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions

Warhammer 40,000 offers a strategic turn-based experience with a wide array of characters, though it is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization and frequent crashes. Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions, a card game, is praised for its lore and gameplay but is unfortunately being shut down, making it a poor choice for new players.

Head to head

Gameplay & Features edge: Warhammer 40,000R3R7R9R11
Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer 40,000 is generally seen as a fun and strategic turn-based game with enjoyable campaigns, events, and PvP R7. Users appreciate the ability to collect characters from various factions . However, some find the game too hard and grind-heavy R3R25, while others find it too easy with too many rewards R9. There are also requests for more units and specific factions R11.
Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions is described as a fun and intense card game with good deck-building mechanics and rich 30k lore R65. Players enjoy the variety of warlords and the strategic depth . However, the campaign mode is often criticized for being too hard, luck-based, and unplayable for new players . Some users also report issues with the tutorial and the lack of a practice mode .
Monetization & Value tieR2R4R13R15
Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer 40,000 is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization, described as a 'money grab' and 'pay to win' R16R22. Users report being forced to spend money to progress R4R25, with high energy costs and slow recharge rates R43. The gacha system is seen as unrewarding, with low drop rates for new characters and frequent duplicates R2R13. Prices for in-app purchases are considered outrageous R15.
Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions also faces criticism for its monetization, with users stating it's 'geared towards spending' and that progression becomes glacial without purchases . The battle pass is considered overpriced , and the crate system is seen as gambling with no duplicate protection . However, some users note it's more generous with cards and gold than other card games , and that it's possible to get cards without spending money .
Reliability & Performance tieR5R10R18R19
Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer 40,000 users frequently report game crashes after short periods of playing R5R18R36. There are also issues with 'no internet connection' errors even when connected R21, and ads that don't end or reward currency R19. Some users have experienced account deletion or bogus charges R10.
Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions also suffers from performance issues, including frequent crashes , lag, and freezing, making it unplayable on some devices R100. Users report connection issues even with good internet and bugs preventing cards from being played . The game is also noted to cause phones to overheat .
Longevity & Support edge: Warhammer 40,000R4R13R33R36
Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer 40,000 is an actively updated game, though some users complain that updates make guides obsolete R4 or increase costs R33. There are reports of unaddressed support tickets regarding crashes R36. The game has been played since release by some users, indicating a long-term player base R13.
Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions is being shut down, which is a major concern for current and potential players R61R64R65. Users express disappointment and frustration, especially those who have invested time and money R65. The developers are criticized for shutting down previous games like Warpforge after paid events .
Pick Warhammer 40,000 if

you want an actively supported Warhammer 40k mobile game with strategic turn-based combat, and are willing to navigate or tolerate aggressive monetization R7.

Pick Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions if

you are a dedicated fan of the Horus Heresy lore and want to experience the card game for its narrative and strategic depth, understanding that it is being shut down soon .

Evidence note: The evidence for Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions is heavily skewed by recent reviews discussing the game's imminent shutdown, which impacts all dimensions, especially longevity and value for money.

Frequently asked

Is Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions still playable?
No, Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions is being shut down, making it a waste of time for new players to invest in R61R64R65.
Is Warhammer 40,000 a pay-to-win game?
Many users describe Warhammer 40,000 as a 'pay-to-win' game, with aggressive microtransactions, high costs for progression, and unrewarding gacha mechanics R16R22R25R43.
Do either of these games have performance issues?
Both games suffer from performance issues; Warhammer 40,000 users report frequent crashes and connectivity problems R5R21R36, while Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions players experience lag, freezing, and bugs preventing gameplay R100.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · US A little too hard: The dark angels campaign is way too hard and you need to grind A LOT……still good game
  2. [R7] Warhammer 40,000 2/5 · US Really fun Game, when you are able to play :((: Campaign = fun Events = fun Pvp = fun This game has a lot of enjoyment to be had. But unfortunately you are restricted on playable game time, resources, and overall progression. I’ve spent money on the game and don’t feel like a valued customer. It really is disappointing what games have become. Sadly i do not recommend this game.
  3. [R9] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · US Easy: Way too easy and too many rewards. Very tiring at times
  4. [R11] Warhammer 40,000 4/5 · US Would be 5 stars if you added the Salamanders: Just like the title said, this game will be perfect once you guys add the Salamanders Chapter.
  5. [R2] Warhammer 40,000 5/5 · US I HATEE YOUU: I was trying to get kharn and Trajann but instead of getting those two characters I got two legendary tau characters and I hate tau so now i have no more happiness 💔💔😔😔😭😭
  6. [R4] Warhammer 40,000 1/5 · US They delete these negative reviews: They constantly update the ai to force you to spend money. They have “creators” they pay to promote and make guides for the game and then make the guides obsolete. Do not let them get your money.
  7. [R13] Warhammer 40,000 2/5 · US Great game but don’t play it: This game was and is great when you actually get to play it and actually be rewarded for the time and money put in. I’ve played this game since release and unfortunately like many other players I’ve hit the stage in the game where it seems getting anything new and worth anything is null and void. I haven’t pulled a legendary character in over around 2 years, I’ve used
  8. [R15] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · US Greatness Averted: Tacticus is a strange animal. It’s 1 part old Blizzard AAA presentation with new world Gatcha greed. The game plays great but like other wallet cleansers it’s way more convoluted than it needs to be. I’m ok with pay to play but at these prices at least let me choose my rewards/characters. Random rewards with repeats enabled should be much much cheaper. A should be 5 sta
  9. [R5] Warhammer 40,000 4/5 · US Crashing Game: Great game, I still rank it a 4… but for months now no matter the updates I do the game crashes after about 10 mins of playing. I’m no tech master, my luck it’s my own iPad fault but it’s my main game and I still try my best to play daily but the crashing is frustrating.
  10. [R10] Warhammer 40,000 2/5 · US Bogus purchases.: The game itself is great and loads of fun. However, when I make a purchase I get charged for the purchase and then some other purchase I never made. If I made a purchase for $7.99 I would get charged the 7.99 and also 39.99 or some other larger amount. I had to contact Apple to get refunds. This has happened about 6 times. So if you make a purchase keep a very close eye on how mu
  11. [R18] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · US Glitchy: Great game but I’m having major glitches. Tried to delete and redownload but nothing’s working.
  12. [R19] Warhammer 40,000 1/5 · US Never received offer: The app has offers for in game currency if you watch an ad, the ad never ends. Tried waiting 10 minutes but it just kept opening the AppStore to download the advertised game and I never received the payout
  13. [R33] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · GB Mythic Sucks: Really enjoyed the game, but Mythic has really increased the cost of everything without making characters feel more powerful. Has also meant events that you could 100% you can’t unless you happen to have the right mythic characters.
  14. [R36] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · GB Great game, frequent crashes: Great game! Very addictive, however game frequently crashes resulting in lost tokens, energy ect. You can raise a ticket of which they have claimed to respond to all. However my previous three tickets I’ve had no response.
  15. [R61] Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions 1/5 · US They are closing this game down.: There’s my reason. Waste of time.
  16. [R64] Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions 1/5 · US Dead: The game has died
  17. [R65] Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions 5/5 · US The Emperor apparently shuts down servers: I’m gonna miss this. This was my go to relaxing game and the deck building was always fun. Wish it could’ve lasted longer. In the grim darkness of the far future there is no more Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions.
  18. [R16] Warhammer 40,000 2/5 · US Micro transaction bombardment: Overwhelming Micro transactions everywhere, more than actual gameplay.
  19. [R22] Warhammer 40,000 2/5 · US Money grab: It’s not a bad fame for what it is but it’s a constant money grab. Everything costs money and you are basically strangled by the pay wall.
  20. [R25] Warhammer 40,000 1/5 · US Severely hard but bs pay to make it easier: It is severely weirdly hard. They also only allow you yo play a mission ten times a day which means you can’t farm for gear to make it easier. Essentially they just want you to spend money to make it easier
  21. [R43] Warhammer 40,000 1/5 · US Too expensive to play: The game is fun enough as a distraction or something to do when bored but the game doesn’t not play friendly with ftp players to the point of frustration. Energy costs for missions are high, energy recharge is slow, you can always buy energy with the currency you can buy (which of course is not cheap). The only missions where you don’t need energy are events that you have to
  22. [R21] Warhammer 40,000 3/5 · US Great game, but…: Game is great, only issue is that it occasionally has (no internet connection) which is an error on their part, as I am able to connect to multiple internet sources meaning the issue is not on my part. The issue is now progressing, I have taken multiple screen shots of (no internet) which is clearly making the game not playable, I have indeed made purchases so it’s frustrating
  23. [R100] Warhammer Horus Heresy Legions 1/5 · US Unplayable on IPhone: Horribly laggy and always freezing. Couldn’t play the first mission because it was freezing so much. Absolutely horrible to not even play the first mission due to horrible connection isssues.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store