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Games Like 9 Kings

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Roguelite, Deckbuilding, Roguelike.

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A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 22,151 reviews
Released: 2025-05-23
Developer: Sad Socket
Publisher: Hooded Horse
Genres: RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 7.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 15.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

Overview

9 Kings stands out for its unique fusion of kingdom management and fast-paced roguelike deckbuilding, offering a satisfying loop of empire growth and tactical combat. These recommendations focus on games that masterfully blend strategic base or army management with card-based mechanics, ensuring you find the same depth of decision-making and replayability.

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  1. #1 Super Fantasy Kingdom
    97% matchVery Positive87% of 5,770 reviews2025
    Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.6%, Card Battler 9.9%, Deckbuilding 9.2%, Turn-Based 8.6%, Card Game 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines kingdom management with roguelike deckbuilding elements to create a similar sense of growth and defense.

  2. #2 The King is Watching
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 9,927 reviews2025
    Dev: HypnoheadPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.5%, Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 21.2%, Fantasy 13.7%, Strategy 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on kingdom management and roguelike survival, mirroring the thematic core of the seed game.

  3. #3 Ratropolis
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 5,501 reviews2020
    Dev: Cassel Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.3%, Card Battler 13.9%, Mouse Only 13.9%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Card Game 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced card-based kingdom defense game that emphasizes quick decision-making and strategic expansion.

  4. #4 Against the Storm
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 36,221 reviews2023
    Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

    Why similar: Roguelite 58.2%, Strategy 33.5%, Singleplayer 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterful roguelite city-builder that perfectly captures the tension of managing an empire under constant pressure.

  5. #5 ORX
    95% matchMixed69% of 676 reviews2022
    Dev: johnbellPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A new take on tower-defence and deckbuilding roguelike genres. ORX is like playing Carcassonne with your table on fire. Build your perfect deck, use powerful artefacts, master 3 unique factions. Prove that you are the King of your castle!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.6%, Mouse Only 16%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Deckbuilding 10.7%, Card Game 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense with deckbuilding to create a unique experience of building and defending your territory.

  6. #6 Monster Train
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,855 reviews2020
    Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    Why similar: Card Battler 17.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.4%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Card Game 12.4%, Roguelite 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Features lane-based tactical combat and deep deckbuilding mechanics that mirror the strategic depth found in 9 Kings.

  7. #7 Just King
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,486 reviews2023
    Dev: VISH
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Just King is an action auto-battler with roguelike elements. Assemble your party to venture into different lands fighting fearsome kings and their deadly armies. Use your loot to hire and upgrade mighty heroes... or the bard.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 28.4%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 18.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Fantasy 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler roguelite that emphasizes tactical party composition and kingdom-themed progression.

  8. #8 Slay the Spire
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 215,074 reviews2019
    Dev: Mega Crit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.2%, Card Battler 15.2%, Card Game 13.2%, Deckbuilding 10.4%, Turn-Based 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The quintessential roguelike deckbuilder that provides the gold standard for card-based combat and build variety.

  9. #9 Necroking
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 911 reviews2024
    Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Card Battler 14%, Card Game 13.3%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game with deckbuilding elements that focuses on army management and tactical positioning.

  10. #10 Throne of Bone
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 329 reviews2025
    Dev: Windmill Slam
    Windows · Mac

    Draft minions to defeat all who oppose the noble art of necromancy. Wield spells, discover dark relics, and reclaim your castle to unite the land through undeath in this unholy amalgam of roguelike, deckbuilder, and autobattler.

    Why similar: Card Battler 15.6%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12.8%, Card Game 11.4%, Roguelike 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A necromancy-themed auto-battler and deckbuilder that shares the strategic, turn-based combat feel of 9 Kings.

  11. #11 Die in the Dungeon
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,313 reviews2026
    Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.2%, Mouse Only 12.2%, Card Battler 9%, Deckbuilding 8.3%, Turn-Based 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike deckbuilder that replaces traditional cards with dice-based mechanics for a fresh tactical experience.

  12. #12 Stacklands
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,660 reviews2022
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. 🃏 For example, dragging a Villager card on top of a Berry Bush card will spawn Berry cards which the villagers can eat to survive. 🃏 Play your cards right and expand your village!

    Why similar: Card Game 27.2%, Card Battler 26%, Deckbuilding 16%, Roguelite 14.3%, Strategy 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A card-based village builder that forces you to manage resources and expand your civilization through clever deck management.

  13. #13 Breachway
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,433 reviews2024
    Dev: Edgeflow StudioPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Explore the galaxy in this deckbuilding, sci-fi roguelike where ship upgrades and crew management are key to your survival. Optimize resource generation, engage in intense turn-based battles, and take on ever-growing threats as you seek out The Signal.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.3%, Mouse Only 11.7%, Card Battler 9%, Deckbuilding 8.5%, Card Game 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed strategy deckbuilder that emphasizes ship management and tactical combat encounters.

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    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,807 reviews2024
    Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.1%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Roguelike 8.6%

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  15. #15 Wildfrost
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 8,728 reviews2023
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter…

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20%, Card Battler 14.3%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Card Game 10.6%, Turn-Based 10.1%

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  16. #16 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 3,404 reviews2024
    Dev: Purple Moss CollectorsPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 22%, Deckbuilding 13%, Card Battler 12.7%, Card Game 12%, Roguelike 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A blackjack-inspired roguelike deckbuilder that offers a fast-paced and highly addictive combat loop.

  17. #17 Vault of the Void
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,976 reviews2022
    Dev: Spider Nest Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.5%, Card Battler 13.8%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Card Game 11.3%, Procedural Generation 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep strategic deckbuilding with a focus on player agency and tactical combat decisions.

  18. #18 SpellRogue
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,611 reviews2025
    Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.2%, Deckbuilding 13.9%, Card Battler 11.5%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Card Game 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dice-based roguelike that provides complex strategic choices similar to card-based deckbuilders.

  19. #19 Hadean Tactics
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,898 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.7%, Card Battler 13.1%, Deckbuilding 11.2%, Card Game 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical placement and synergy-heavy card play.

  20. #20 Dungeon Clawler
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 3,828 reviews2026
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.5%, Deckbuilding 14%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.4%

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  21. #21 Novus Orbis
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 113 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19%, Deckbuilding 11.7%, Card Battler 11%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Card Game 8.7%

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    84% matchMixed67% of 452 reviews2022
    Dev: Smokingbear StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.1%, Card Battler 12.5%, Turn-Based 11%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Card Game 9%

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    80% matchVery Positive88% of 1,278 reviews2025
    Dev: Box DragonPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows
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    83% matchVery Positive81% of 723 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel Cattle Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.5%, Card Battler 13.6%, Deckbuilding 10.4%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Card Game 9.6%

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    81% matchVery Positive81% of 12,934 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 20.0 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.4%, Card Battler 12.2%, Turn-Based 11.1%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Card Game 10.2%

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  26. #26 Cobalt Core
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,277 reviews2023
    Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  27. #27 Fate Hunters
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 876 reviews2019
    Dev: Tower Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.2%, Card Battler 17.4%, Deckbuilding 14%, Card Game 13.2%, Roguelike 6.2%

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  28. #28 Balatro
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 193,341 reviews2024
    Dev: LocalThunkPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 47.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.8%, Card Game 14.5%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Roguelike 9.4%, Turn-Based 8.7%

  29. #29 He is Coming
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 3,913 reviews2025
    Dev: ChronoclePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    79% matchVery Positive87% of 718 reviews2022
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.5%, Deckbuilding 11.5%, Card Game 11%, Card Battler 10.3%, Turn-Based 9.9%

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    78% matchVery Positive90% of 8,255 reviews2021
    Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
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    Why similar: Deckbuilding 21%, Card Game 18.4%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Card Battler 12.6%, Roguelike 12.3%

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    76% matchMixed60% of 183,749 reviews2026
    Dev: Mega Crit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    75% matchVery Positive96% of 79 reviews2026
    Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
    Windows

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    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,548 reviews2026
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    75% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Acram Digital
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,023 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    72% matchVery Positive85% of 260 reviews2026
    Dev: Snake Tower GamesPub: Twin Sails Interactive
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    73% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2026
    Dev: CoolStar Games
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,879 reviews2024
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    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,208 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    Dev: Senmu StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Craft a legendary deck and lead your troops to protect the Kingdom for the glory of the Han Dynasty in this fast-paced deck-building strategy roguelike. The Kingdom is on the verge of disaster against the Yellow Turbans rebellion, and only you – and your skills as a general – stand in their way!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20.7%, Card Battler 15.7%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Card Game 12.5%, Roguelike 9.6%

  45. #45 BALL x PIT
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,485 reviews2025
    Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

    Why similar: Roguelite 46.8%, Roguelike 41.2%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  46. #46 Slots & Daggers
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 7,161 reviews2025
    Dev: FriedemannPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A retro mini-roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!

    Why similar: Roguelike 21.6%, Deckbuilding 19%, Card Battler 16.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Strategy 14.8%

  47. #47 Megaloot
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,996 reviews2024
    Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Deckbuilding 16.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 14.1%

  48. #48 Commander Quest
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,833 reviews2025
    Dev: Flyway Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.5%, Mouse Only 19.5%, Card Battler 13%, Deckbuilding 12%, Card Game 11%

  49. #49 Overlooting
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,509 reviews2025
    Dev: Posing Possums
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14%, Roguelite 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Roguelike 12.4%

  50. #50 Roguebook
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 4,491 reviews2021
    Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Nacon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 16%, Deckbuilding 11.8%, Card Battler 11.6%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Card Game 10.7%

  51. #51 Acolyte of the Altar
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: Black Kite Games
    Windows

    Hunt through the wastelands for colossal Beasts in this roguelike deckbuilder. Beware! Beasts grow stronger during battle, allowing them to consume your creatures or counter your spells. Carve profane Gifts from these behemoths and grow stronger to serve your Patron! But serve them to what end?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.8%, Mouse Only 13%, Card Battler 11.7%, Deckbuilding 10.1%, Card Game 9.8%

  52. #52 Thronefall
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,127 reviews2024
    Dev: GrizzlyGamesPub: Mythwright
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

    Why similar: Strategy 59%, Fantasy 28.2%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

  53. #53 Epic Auto Towers
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 780 reviews2024
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Epic Auto Towers is a turn-based strategy game combining elements of autobattler, deckbuilder and roguelike. Purchase uncommon and rare Towers and build the strongest combo to withstand the monster assault! Discover unusual new Tower combinations as you come back for more.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.6%, Deckbuilding 18.1%, Card Game 13.6%, Card Battler 10.8%, Roguelike 10.4%

  54. #54 Gambonanza
    65% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,383 reviews2026
    Dev: BlukuléléPub: Sidekick Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Gambonanza is a tactical roguelike that sets chess pieces on a tiny board. Forget traditional chess and embrace the chaos of breaking the balance! Spend your money on rule-bending upgrades, board tiles and pieces. Experiment with illegal combinations and face off against iconic bosses!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.6%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Roguelike 9.9%

  55. #55 Ancient Gods
    70% matchMixed63% of 302 reviews2022
    Dev: Hexpion
    Windows

    Ancient Gods is a fusion of hero collector and deck-building rogue-lite where you collect your character, fight, and experience exciting events. Any character can use all the cards, combine them with the character's passive for ultimate power on your exploration.

    Why similar: Card Battler 13.9%, Turn-Based 11%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Card Game 9.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 8.8%

  56. #56 Destiny or Fate
    71% matchMixed56% of 485 reviews2019
    Dev: BlasterPub: GameNet
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Destiny or Fate is a deck-building roguelite game. Choose a hero, build a deck and a party of mythical creatures, and set out on an endless adventure! Are you ready to make your own destiny, or will you succumb to an evil fate?

    Why similar: Mouse Only 13.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12%, Card Battler 10.1%, Deckbuilding 8.9%, Turn-Based 8.8%

  57. #57 Overdungeon
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,103 reviews2019
    Dev: Pocketpair
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A completely new style real-time card battle "Overdungeon" Overdungeon combines rogue-like, tower defense and card games. More than 100 cards are Attack, Animal, Building, Spell, Trap, etc..Build your creative and crazy deck!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.3%, Card Battler 15%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Card Game 11.2%, Roguelite 7.9%

  58. #58 Cross Blitz
    65% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,607 reviews2025
    Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!

    Why similar: Card Battler 20.5%, Deckbuilding 20%, Card Game 17.2%, Roguelite 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

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