Parallel

A sci-fi trading card game with distinct faction playstyles

Parallel Studios · Released Apr 29, 2026

Third-party account required AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 57
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 5, 2026
Minimum PC: 1660 6GB DDRS; 8 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Parallel?

This free-to-play online card game takes place after a catastrophic energy experiment scatters humanity from Earth. You build a 40-card deck and fight one-on-one matches, gaining Energy each turn and playing units and effects to reduce your opponent's health to zero.

For you if...

+you like building strategies around faction-specific leaders
+you enjoy weighing resource tradeoffs each turn

Not for you if...

−you want a single-player story rather than competitive duels

What players say

63% of 57 reviews are positive

Players praise the deckbuilding depth, artwork, and lore. Complaints focus on uneven matchmaking and card balance, particularly one-sided matches and starter decks facing stronger collections.

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Parallel system requirements

Minimum: 1660 6GB DDRS, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1660 6GB DDRS
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does Parallel have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Parallel run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Parallel.Life Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Parallel use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

During the development process, we may use procedural- and AI-based tools to assist with content creation. In all such cases, the final product reflects the creativity and expression of our own development team.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam