Yomi

About

Yomi is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Sirlin Games and was released on May 8, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Yomi is a fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent's tendencies. 10 characters to choose from, plus 10 more expansion characters available for purchase inside the app.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Skip User Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Yomi is a highly strategic card game that successfully simulates the mind games of fighting games, offering depth and unique character abilities.
The game is well-balanced, with a diverse roster of characters that allows for varied playstyles and competitive matchups.
It provides a non-collectible experience, meaning players can enjoy the full game without the need for additional purchases beyond the initial cost.

The online multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches against other players.
The user interface is not optimized for higher resolutions, making it hard to read text and navigate the game comfortably.
Many players feel misled by the pricing structure, as only half the characters are available initially, requiring an additional purchase to unlock the rest.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The gameplay is a unique blend of card mechanics and fighting game elements, primarily revolving around a rock-paper-scissors dynamic that is enriched by character abilities and strategic depth. While some players appreciate the intuitive mechanics and competitive nature, others find the gameplay lacks meaningful choices, leading to a perception of shallowness. Overall, it offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy strategic card games, especially on desktop platforms.
- “Great card game, reinvents the genre using fighting game mechanics such as combos and super gauges.”
- “The core gameplay itself is fantastic, as to be expected from one of my favorite card games.”
- “A fun and fair competitive card game with unique characters and a cool central mechanic.”
- “When choices feel meaningless in the moment-to-moment, it makes the gameplay too dull to make the effort of learning the underlying systems feel worth it.”
- “They may be very deep, but most of the mechanics in the game themselves are incredibly shallow; there's just a lot of them.”
- “The main gameplay is basically rock-paper-scissors on steroids.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the artwork and overall aesthetic, despite some noting that the visuals are basic due to the card-game format. While opinions on specific art elements vary, the game's design is considered enjoyable and contributes positively to the overall experience. Additionally, the graphics are complemented by thoughtful details that enhance gameplay, making it stand out among similar titles.
- “I'm still very much a beginner, but the depth and balance feel extraordinary while the music and graphics make it a nicely rounded package.”
- “Overall this is a great game graphically, replayability and overall fun to boot!”
- “There's a lot of little touches, like the visuals on the combat wins, which add up to a very enjoyable experience.”
- “The graphics are pretty basic (this is a card game after all), but they get the job done.”
- “For example, I can start talking about the artworks on the cards that could use a lot of improvements, but that's rather meaningless because some people like it and some don't.”
- “If you'd rather not play a card game because the graphics aren't up to your standards, then you have some strange priorities.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it intense and mood-setting, while others describe it as bland or generic. A few users noted issues with sound quality, particularly on Linux, and some opted to mute the music due to its stress-inducing nature. Overall, while the music contributes to the atmosphere, it may not appeal to everyone and can become repetitive over time.
- “I'm still very much a beginner, but the depth and balance feel extraordinary while the music and graphics make it a nicely rounded package.”
- “The music is intense and sets the mood, though in the abstract I do kind of giggle thinking about epic music playing in the middle of a methodical card game.”
- “Good music.”
- “On Linux, I only get crackling instead of music or sound effects.”
- “The music is kind of bland, but at least it's easily muted.”
- “The background dojo art does get a little boring after seeing it for hundreds of hours, and the music is repetitive.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's monetization model includes in-game purchases primarily for cosmetic items and character unlocks, with half of the characters requiring an additional $15 purchase, which some players find excessive compared to similar titles. While there are optional microtransactions for collectible cards that track match stats, the overall sentiment is that the monetization approach is not the worst encountered in gaming.
- “In-game purchases exist but are restricted to cosmetics, stat-tracking, and (also grindable) overpowered fun versions of the characters that can only be used in custom games.”
- “The other bit of microtransactions in the game, collectible cards that track match stats, is completely optional and therefore I feel does not detract at all from the game.”
- “Overall, there are certainly worse forms of microtransactions out there.”
- “Half the characters are in-game purchases, effectively doubling the price of this product.”
- “To put into perspective how woefully out of touch the pricing is for this game: $15 for half the cast, plus an additional $15 for unlocking the rest of the characters. Shovel Knight is the same price as this game.”
- “Just be aware that this game only grants you access to the first 10 characters, and there is an in-game purchase required to unlock the other 10 characters.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting the engaging AI and the variety of characters—20 in total, including those from expansions—providing depth and challenge. The combination of enjoyable gameplay and diverse character options makes it a worthwhile investment for repeated play.
- “Some of the best money I've spent on Steam, as there is so much replayability with this game, and the AI is fun and challenging to play against.”
- “Overall, this is a great game graphically, with high replayability and overall fun to boot!”
- “As a final word of praise, there is real depth and replay value here, with 10 characters to learn in the base set, and 10 more in the expansion.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Overall, users find the game easy to learn and accessible, but they note that the user interface (UI) requires significant optimization, particularly regarding readability and functionality, such as the inability to copy and paste. Performance issues are also mentioned, indicating that while the experience is similar to the web client, there are notable distinctions that could be improved.
- “Well, it's largely the same as the web client, but there are a few distinctions I noted, mainly in terms of performance.”
- “The UI could use some optimization; it's easy to learn and highly accessible in many ways.”
- “The UI is not optimized; chat text is still hard to read as of 7/4/2015, and you can't copy and paste.”
- “While it's largely the same as the web client, I noted a few distinctions, mainly in terms of performance.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its variety and quality, effectively enhancing both thematic elements and gameplay mechanics.
- “Character design is varied and well-done, both thematically and in terms of gameplay.”
- “The depth of character development allows for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “Each character feels unique, with their own backstory and growth throughout the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed stability experiences, with Hearthstone struggling to run effectively on iPads, while Yomi performs smoothly and benefits from a well-optimized touch interface.
- “Yomi runs great on my iPad, and the touch interface works well for it.”
- “The game is incredibly stable, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
- “I've had a smooth experience with no lag or performance issues.”