Splendor

About

Splendor is the official digital adaptation of the popular board game, where you play as a rich merchant during the Renaissance. The game features awesome mechanics, pretty visuals, and smooth gameplay with optional split-screen multiplayer. It has received numerous awards and high praise from critics for its high replay value and top-notch adaptation from tabletop to mobile.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+11

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 774 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

stability49 negative mentions

Faithful adaptation of the board game with a good interface.
Fun and easy to learn, making it a great way to kill time.
Challenging AI and various game modes provide replayability.

Frequent bugs and glitches, especially in online play.
No online functionality or poor implementation of multiplayer features.
The user interface is clunky and not user-friendly, making navigation difficult.

stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The game is widely reported to be plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting the overall experience, especially in online modes. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the persistent instability and poor interface. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, with players recommending caution until improvements are made.
- “It runs great on this platform.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced no bugs or glitches during my playthrough.”
- “However, this app is terrible and incredibly buggy.”
- “Love the board game, but this is super buggy, glitchy, and has a bad interface.”
- “The game has so much going for it in principle - a great card game and well executed, but a buggy implementation that users have been complaining about for months.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
Gameplay in this title is generally smooth and straightforward, with mechanics that closely mirror the original board game, allowing for strategic depth despite a simple learning curve. However, some users noted issues with clunky UI, lack of rules clarity, and frustrating mechanics like an uncontrollable timer and bot takeover. While expansions enhance the experience, the game may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced or achievement-driven gameplay.
- “The expansions bring a great addition to the gameplay.”
- “Clean game mechanics and smooth play!”
- “The gameplay itself is a solid recreation, with a nice graphic design.”
- “The mechanics to choose cards and reserve are simply bad.”
- “No rules in the game, even for the mechanics.”
- “This game has the most obnoxious mechanic - a bot takes over for players.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
34%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork and clean design that evoke a medieval theme, while others criticize the performance issues, dated visuals, and poor user interface. Some players find the graphics appealing and well-crafted, aligning closely with the original board game, but others note significant bugs and readability issues with text. Overall, the visuals are generally considered pleasant and fitting for the game's theme, though not groundbreaking.
- “With its beautiful artwork and tactile gem tokens, Splendor is as visually appealing as it is intellectually stimulating.”
- “The game's graphics are well-done and provide a clean and clear representation of the board game's components.”
- “The high definition UI and card graphics successfully remain true to the original game and there's some added value in the form of crafty AI opponents, achievements, and a handful of single-player challenge packs.”
- “Everything is moving really slow, the game can't handle full-screen on large screens, and graphics are frankly very poor.”
- “Cons - slow loading, awful graphics, horrible user interface and unreadable fonts.”
- “Buggy -- lots of graphics bugs.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
54%
21%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting the medieval theme, with elements reminiscent of a renaissance fair. However, many players find it repetitive and suggest the need for a volume control or a more varied soundtrack, as the looping can become tiresome. While some enjoy the music's ambiance, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews on its quality.
- “The graphics are warm and relaxing, and the medieval harp music theme that plays doesn't seem to wear out its welcome.”
- “I really like the music, and it makes the game very relaxing to play solo.”
- “The visuals are very nice, the music is appropriately 'renaissance-esque', and the play is fairly fast-paced, with a match able to be completed in anywhere from 20-30 minutes.”
- “The music and the UI are terrible.”
- “My biggest complaint is that the music is on too short of a loop, so you get tired of it right away.”
- “Other problems are more severe, however, like the fuzzy or sometimes missing text on the challenge menus, the overly repetitive music and the lack of difficulty settings for the AI players.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
The game boasts high replayability, offering a unique experience with each playthrough due to its simple rules and various challenges. Players appreciate its ability to provide endless fun, whether playing solo or against others, and the inclusion of expansions further enhances its replay value. Overall, it is regarded as a game that remains engaging and enjoyable over multiple sessions.
- “The game's replayability is high as the game can be played multiple times and each time the game is different.”
- “A nice card game with simple rules, but endless replayability.”
- “Amazingly simple, yet difficult to master, this game has replayability out the wazoo.”
- “If you want easy distraction that is replayable forever, then this is the game for you.”
- “It is a short quick game with endless replayability.”
- “The different challenges give some meat to offline play unlike many of these other digital board games, and the expansions give online play a lot of replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game demonstrates strong optimization with smooth performance for some users, while others report severe issues that render it unplayable on their systems.
- “It runs smoothly and follows the rules.”
- “Sadly, the performance renders the game absolutely unplayable on any of my machines.”
- “Just pure optimization.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with users warning that it feels like a cash grab, especially since the advertised online play feature has been shut down.
- “Warning to future buyers: they are still advertising the online play for this game, but they shut it down!”
- “Splendor is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable, particularly during the brief 30-minute matches that encourage laughter and social interaction while waiting for friends to join.
- “Being only about 30 minutes per match, it's perfect for laughing, chatting, and passing the time until your entire group is on, and players are obviously going to be a much greater challenge.”
- “It is pretty funny.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate that the digital version of the game eliminates the tedious aspects of grinding found in the physical card game, such as counting and managing resources, making for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
- “I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually playing the game, which is frustrating.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall experience and makes it feel like a chore.”