- #1 Balatro
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 187,446 reviews2024
Dev: LocalThunkPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 46.6 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 38.3% ★, Deckbuilding 20.3%, Card Game 18.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Strategy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Like Aotenjo, this game takes a classic card game and transforms it into a deep, addictive roguelike experience.
- #2 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,291 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 39.3% ★, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Card Game 16.6%, Roguelike 10%, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It applies the same 'gambling-as-a-roguelike' philosophy by turning Blackjack into a strategic deckbuilding battle.
- #3 Luck be a Landlord
96% matchVery Positive93% of 11,345 reviews2023
Dev: TrampolineTales
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.1% ★, Deckbuilding 22.8%, Resource Management 10.1%, Roguelike 7.4%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the resource-management and slot-machine-style progression that makes Aotenjo so compelling.
- #4 DICEOMANCER
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,441 reviews2024
Dev: 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.7% ★, Card Game 19.8%, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes dice-based mechanics to create a similar feeling of unpredictable, high-stakes strategy.
- #5 Vault of the Void
94% matchVery Positive93% of 2,938 reviews2022
Dev: Spider Nest Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.5 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 40.5% ★, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Card Game 16.7%, Roguelike 9.2%, Strategy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly strategic deckbuilding experience where managing your hand and resources is paramount.
- #6 Slay the Spire
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 210,878 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 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 47% ★, Card Game 19.2%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, Strategy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard of the genre, it provides the essential deckbuilding foundation that all modern roguelike card games follow.
- #7 Demonic Mahjong
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,905 reviews2025
Dev: Boxed Lighting GamesPub: Omegames Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Demonic Mahjong is a Roguelike deckbuilding game inspired by the timeless mechanics of Mahjong. Masterfully use the tiles in your hand to craft powerful combinations, reach staggering high scores, and develop strategies that are uniquely your own!
Why similar: Card Game 34.1%, Deckbuilding 23.7%, Roguelike 16.3%, Strategy 15.4%, Mahjong 9.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, roguelike take on traditional Mahjong gameplay for fans of the genre.
- #8 Alina of the Arena
93% matchVery Positive92% of 3,884 reviews2022
Dev: PINIX
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.8% ★, Card Game 16.4%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines deckbuilding with tactical grid-based movement, offering a deeper layer of strategy than standard card battlers.
- #9 Monster Train
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,754 reviews2020
Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35% ★, Deckbuilding 26.2%, Card Game 20.5%, Roguelike 11.5%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a complex, strategic deckbuilding experience with high replay value and unique tactical layers.
- #10 Inscryption
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 143,157 reviews2021
Dev: Daniel Mullins GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Why similar: Deckbuilding 39.9%, Card Game 31.5%, Roguelike 14%, Strategy 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends card-based combat with a dark, atmospheric narrative that keeps players engaged through unique mechanics.
- #11 Shogun Showdown
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,574 reviews2024
Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.9 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 39.6% ★, Deckbuilding 22.5%, Card Game 12%, Roguelike 10.9%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on turn-based, tactical positioning and card-like combat that rewards careful planning.
- #12 Sky's The Limit MAH-JONG
91% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: MediaLabGames
Windows
A roguelike deck-building Riichi Mahjong game. Utilize tile trading, special tiles, and status enhancement to build your own deck and aim for an eight consecutive wins (Pa-Ren-Chan)! And then, reach even greater heights!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.2% ★, Deckbuilding 23.7%, Mahjong 12.6% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on Mahjong mechanics within a roguelike framework.
- #13 Wildfrost
88% matchVery Positive83% of 8,624 reviews2023
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 43.6% ★, Deckbuilding 22.4%, Card Game 18%, Roguelike 9.9%, Strategy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a charming art style and a unique tactical combat system that forces players to think differently about their deck.
- #14 Overdungeon
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,103 reviews2019
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 16.8 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 45.5% ★, Deckbuilding 23.6%, Card Game 16.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Roguelike 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly deckbuilder that emphasizes fast-paced, chaotic card play.
- #15 Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,961 reviews2022
Dev: Alioth Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Welcome to Eientei, combine multiple colors of mana to build your ideal deck, duel with gensokyo girls, and chase back the mysterious moon treasure. Also, enjoy the unpredictable Roguelike with fantasy Danmaku!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44% ★, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Card Game 15.5%, Roguelike 9.8%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style roguelike deckbuilder that offers deep synergy-based gameplay.
- #16 Dishventory
86% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Final Offer
Windows
Wash piling dirty dishes in this strategic card game! Figure out cool dish combinations and discover new dishes with their own abilities.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.4% ★, Deckbuilding 20.9%, Card Game 16.6%, Roguelike 9.6%, Strategy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on inventory management and card-based progression, mirroring the resource-heavy gameplay of Aotenjo.
- #17 Bingle Bingle
86% matchVery Positive84% of 567 reviews2024
Dev: Knitting Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Bingle Bingle is a 'Roulette Builder' game where you can create your own Roulette. Strategically combine various betting options and unique balls to create synergies, earn extreme scores, and beat the casino.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.9% ★, Deckbuilding 20.7%, Card Game 17.1%, Roguelike 10%, Strategy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It incorporates roguelike elements into a pachinko-style game, offering a similar 'gambling' appeal.
- #18 Crop Rotation
85% matchVery Positive94% of 548 reviews2023
Dev: Sprouting Potato
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Crop Rotation is a farming-theme card drafting game. Cards are played automatically so you can focus on the deck building and building synergies.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.6% ★, Deckbuilding 22%, Card Game 15.7%, Roguelike 8.1%, Strategy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends farming simulation with deckbuilding, providing a refreshing and strategic twist on the genre.
- #19 Cobalt Core
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,128 reviews2023
Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 45.1% ★, Card Game 17.9%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi deckbuilder that emphasizes positioning and resource management, similar to the tactical depth found in Aotenjo.
- #20 Ring of Pain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.
Why similar: Card Game 40.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 26% ★, Roguelike 20.1%, Strategy 12.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: This card-based dungeon crawler focuses on quick, strategic decisions and managing risks in a unique, claustrophobic setting.
- #21 Facehand
84% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Facehand is a synergy-driven roguelike deckbuilder with autobattling mechanics. Craft the perfect deck and chain card abilities to create wild combos!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42% ★, Deckbuilding 24.1%, Card Game 15.1%, Roguelike 8.7%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends auto-battler mechanics with deckbuilding for a unique, automated strategic experience.
- #22 Cultivation Story: Infinite Sword Realm
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Bid Pond Studio Ltd.Pub: Chi Entertainment Corp.
Windows
Cultivation Story: Infinite Sword Realm is an action-packed roguelike deckbuilder rooted in Cultivation and Chinese mythology, where every action costs you lifespan. Enter the realm of Swords, balance power and mortality as you climb the path to immortality.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.7% ★, Deckbuilding 21.6%, Card Game 17.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It uses card-battler mechanics to explore themes of cultivation and progression.
- #23 Rune Gate
81% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Devwind
Windows
Rune Gate is a roguelite deckbuilder centered on card customization. Craft unique battle strategies with different runes. Face continuous challenges, where every choice can lead to victory or defeat. Dive into Rune Gate, unleash creativity, and explore endless card combinations.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 43.3% ★, Deckbuilding 21.1%, Card Game 17%, Roguelike 9.8%, Strategy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A solid deckbuilder that focuses on card-based combat and character growth.
- #24 Neon Village
80% matchVery Positive88% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Encraft
Windows
This game is a fusion of a "roguelike deck-builder" and "match-3 puzzle". Collect unique residents to create explosive synergies and develop a village glittering with neon!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37% ★, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Card Game 10.8%, Resource Management 10.6%, Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a strategic, deck-based approach to village management and survival.
- #25 Across the Obelisk
81% matchVery Positive81% of 12,790 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.3% ★, Deckbuilding 23%, Card Game 17.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, Strategy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It expands the deckbuilding genre by adding party-based management and cooperative elements.
- #26 Stacklands
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,013 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 39.3%, Deckbuilding 27.8%, Management 13.9%, Strategy 12.1%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game turns resource management into a card-based puzzle, offering a similar 'management' feel to Aotenjo.
- #27 Griftlands
79% matchVery Positive94% of 14,297 reviews2021
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.5% ★, Card Game 19.9%, Roguelike 10.4%, Strategy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It integrates a narrative-heavy approach with a unique dual-deck system for combat and negotiation.
- #28 Yao-Guai Hunter
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,232 reviews2025
Dev: MòGames
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Yao-Guai Hunter is a Wuxia roguelike deck-building game. In a world where Yao-Guai roam free, player battles with various evil beings, collecting cards and learn inner skills. Encountering various adventures in the martial world.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.9% ★, Deckbuilding 21.3%, Card Game 17.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a card-battler experience with a strong focus on replayability and enemy variety.
- #29 Fate Hunters
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 871 reviews2019
Dev: Tower Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fate Hunters is a hardcore mix of strategy card battles and a roguelike adventure. Build your deck, explore the dangerous dark fantasy world and face fearsome foes! Risk your life to get powerful treasures!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 47.8% ★, Deckbuilding 20.9%, Card Game 16.3%, Strategy 7.9%, Roguelike 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, challenging deckbuilding experience that focuses on risk and reward.
- #30 Feng Shui Meowjong
77% matchVery Positive97% of 305 reviews2026
Dev: Wavebreak StudioPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows
Looks matter? Fun doesn’t?When cat memes collide with roguelike mahjong, a brand-new Meowjong is born! Feng Shui Meowjong is a fresh, lightweight roguelike puzzle game that blends classic mahjong strategy with quirky cat memes and feng shui elements.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.7% ★, Deckbuilding 19%, Card Game 15.6%, Mahjong 9.1% ★, Roguelike 7.2%
- #31 Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
78% matchVery Positive92% of 734 reviews2025
Dev: Kygua TechPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.3% ★, Deckbuilding 23%, Card Game 16.9%, Roguelike 8.6%, Strategy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It applies deckbuilding mechanics to a historical strategy setting, offering a different flavor of tactical play.
- #32 Heroes of Magic & Cards
77% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: First Day Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Build the perfect deck, draw the perfect hand, and strike down your enemies with pairs and straights. Heroes of Magic & Cards is a roguelike deckbuilder with a poker twist, sending you and your fifty-two into a mystical fantasy world of monsters and magecraft!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.2% ★, Card Game 18.3%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Roguelike 11.4%, Strategy 9.6%
- #33 Rana Card
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,332 reviews2025
Dev: VisionRanaPub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rana Card is a roguelike deck-builder where you play as a farm manager chasing TimeTech's KPI targets. Draw cards in high-stakes moments, survive Time Explosions, and unlock powerful cards. Build your deck, chart your own path, and face branching events and cataclysmic years on the road to success.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 44.1%, Card Game 37%, Strategy 13.4%, 2D 3.5%, Casual 1%
- #34 Merge Maestro
76% matchVery Positive94% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Stingless
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Combine 100's of unique emoji based tokens in this roguelike merge-builder! Find ever more creative combinations of Tokens and Powers to fuse unique strategies and beat this ever more challenging twist on rogue-likes, puzzlers and arcadey games!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 50.7% ★, Deckbuilding 24.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Strategy 9.2%, 2D 1.9%
- #35 我的人生
76% matchMixed66% of 510 reviews2025
Dev: ZZ GamesPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
This is a wild and unpredictable life simulator, filled with laughter, banter, and endless possibilities. A strategy game that blends deck-building roguelike mechanics with Luck Be a Landlord-style gameplay. Shape your own life story from 400+ unique events and a deck of 380+ cards!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.1% ★, Deckbuilding 21.4%, Card Game 17.5%, Strategy 6.1%, Roguelike 5.9%
- #36 Dice Player One
75% matchVery Positive92% of 523 reviews2024
Dev: KDream
Windows
"Dice Player One" is a roguelike strategy game where dice reign supreme! Roll your dice, seize pivotal moments, and transform limited chances into boundless opportunities. Conquer challenges, unearth hidden secrets, and master the art of dice manipulation!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.7% ★, Deckbuilding 24.3%, Card Game 13.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Strategy 7.4%
- #37 Cubic Cosmos
73% matchVery Positive93% of 670 reviews2025
Dev: Inkstone AtelierPub: Lilith Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cubic Cosmos is a thrilling fast-paced roguelike card game. You have been trapped in a deadly game. One wrong move could see you reduced to a plaything of the goddess. Can you free yourself from the endless cycle and escape your fate?
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.3% ★, Card Game 20.9%, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #38 Slay the Spire 2
71% matchVery Positive80% of 97,748 reviews2026
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.3% ★, Deckbuilding 24.6%, Card Game 18.8%, Roguelike 12%, Strategy 9.4%
- #39 Inkborn
74% matchVery Positive81% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Inkborn is a roguelike deckbuilder with a card system built around chaining Glyph-based combos. Sequence your cards in tactical combat to unleash impactful effects. Customize your Skill Tree before each run, evolve new abilities and uncover the hidden story of a world folded in ink, metal and paper.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.6% ★, Deckbuilding 22.1%, Card Game 17.6%, Roguelike 10.1%, Strategy 7.2%
- #40 Dungeon Clawler
72% matchVery Positive90% of 3,403 reviews2024
Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.4 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 46.7% ★, Deckbuilding 27.7%, Roguelike 12.4%, Strategy 8.9%, 2D 3.5%
- #41 Tabletop Hero
74% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Kunpo
Windows
is a roguelike deck-building game. With a variety of heroes and classes, hundreds of cards and treasures, and a rich array of genres to explore, there's plenty to discover. Additionally, card enchantment and fusion mechanics help you build a stronger deck.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.4% ★, Deckbuilding 23.2%, Card Game 13.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #42 Lost In Fantaland
73% matchVery Positive87% of 667 reviews2024
Dev: Supernature StudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lost in Fantaland is a Roguelite game with deck-building at its core, deeply integrated with board-game strategy mechanics. You will choose one of six unique characters and embark on a randomly generated adventure. Use your creativity to build your deck, and uncover the secrets of this world!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 95.8% ★, Deckbuilding 2.4%, Strategy 1.1%, Pixel Graphics 0.7%, Indie 0%
- #43 Lucky Hero
73% matchVery Positive85% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: mora churrasco studioPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
"Lucky Hero" is a Roguelike symbol-building game. Your weapons and equipment have transformed into symbols, and by spinning the Wheel of Fortune, you will face various powerful enemies. This game offers a vast array of symbols and character skills for players to explore and combine.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.5% ★, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Resource Management 14.6%, Roguelike 8.5%, Strategy 6.5%
- #44 Rentlord
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 377 reviews2025
Dev: vertyPub: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rentlord is a combo-making roguelike real estate game where you buy properties, manage your income, and overcome unique weekly challenges. Strategic property upgrades and plugins with high combo potential, each run offers new opportunities to maximize rent, while avoiding taxes!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.2% ★, Deckbuilding 18.6%, Card Game 13%, Resource Management 10.3%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #45 Dog And Goblin
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2024
Dev: ZonyPub: OKJOY
Windows
Dog and Goblin is an auto-battler Roguelike deck-building strategy game where you assemble a mixed army to stand against humans. With nearly 150 units across 19 different types, build your ultimate army and conquer their castles!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.1% ★, Deckbuilding 21.1%, Card Game 13.8%, Roguelike 8.6%, Strategy 6.5%
- #46 Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
70% matchVery Positive92% of 4,424 reviews2023
Dev: Little Leo GamesPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.2% ★, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Card Game 16.8%, Roguelike 10.1%, Strategy 7.1%
- #47 Northwind
70% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Barking Kitten Interactive
Windows
Northwind is a monster-hunting roguelite deckbuilder with a tug-of-war combat twist, card crafting, and a mana management system inspired by Magic: The Gathering.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.7% ★, Deckbuilding 21.7%, Card Game 17.5%, Roguelike 9.8%, Strategy 6.5%
- #48 Ballionaire
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,480 reviews2024
Dev: newobjectPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
BALLIONAIRE is a fast-paced, kinetic roguelike where strategy meets physics to create outrageous wealth! Find and exploit game-breaking synergies as you theorycraft your way to victory. Welcome to the autobonker genre!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 34.9%, Card Game 23.3%, Roguelike 16%, Strategy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #49 Fhtagn Simulator
71% matchVery Positive89% of 559 reviews2022
Dev: 锁眼工作室Pub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fhtagn Simulator is a Cthulhu Roulette Deckbuilder. Set up card slots on roulette to maximize card's value. Collect evil creatures, spells, items and environment to build your deck. Your ultimate mission is to sacrifice spirit collected by cards to unseal the ancient gods that have come to earth!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.7% ★, Deckbuilding 24.7%, Card Game 14.4%, Roguelike 8.2%, Strategy 5.7%
- #50 Terracards
70% matchVery Positive85% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Purrfect
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Farm, sell, learn, repeat. Terracards is a tactical roguelike-deckbuilder where you manage your own farm, You'll utilize animals, crops, and structures through cards, transforming them into valuable resources and wealth with each turn. But beware - deplete your funds, and it's game over.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.6% ★, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Resource Management 9.5%, Card Game 9.2%, Strategy 7.4%
- #51 Cupiclaw
68% matchVery Positive89% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: Typin
Windows
Cupiclaw is a cute & frantic claw machine roguelike deckbuilder. Grab unique prizes, build powerful combos, face chaotic machines… and claw back your relationship!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.5% ★, Deckbuilding 23.1%, Resource Management 12.5%, Roguelike 9.6%, Strategy 7.3%
- #52 Hadean Tactics
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,857 reviews2023
Dev: Emberfish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 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 42% ★, Deckbuilding 22.6%, Card Game 17.3%, Roguelike 10.6%, Strategy 6.9%
- #53 Tabulo
67% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Noah Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Position your pieces carefully to max out your score in this Balatro-inspired chess roguelike. Enhance your pieces, purchase powers, and win bonuses from optional challenges, but be careful - your board only has so much room.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.6% ★, Deckbuilding 19.3%, Card Game 16.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Strategy 8.3%
- #54 Tower Tactics: Liberation
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,229 reviews2023
Dev: asraworks
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.1% ★, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Card Game 15.9%, Roguelike 9.4%, Strategy 5.9%
- #55 Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
69% matchVery Positive90% of 888 reviews2020
Dev: Slothwerks
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Krumit's Tale, the second game in the Meteorfall universe, is a new take on the deckbuilding roguelike genre. Use your cards to clear dungeons, then upgrade your deck with new cards and perks to press forward. The fate of the world is in your hands.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.3% ★, Deckbuilding 26.7%, Card Game 22.3%, Strategy 7.8%, Roguelike 6.1%
- #56 Yamafuda! 2nd station
69% matchVery Positive97% of 253 reviews2021
Dev: KPC
Windows · Mac
A fun, easy game where you climb mountains using a deck of cards and special gear you build along the way. Go and reach the summit!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 51.3% ★, Deckbuilding 20.6%, Card Game 20.6%, Strategy 6.2%, Casual 0.5%
- #57 Insider Trading
65% matchVery Positive81% of 525 reviews2026
Dev: Naiive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Synergize perks, manipulate stock prices, and trade wisely or risk pricing yourself out.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 45.5% ★, Deckbuilding 26.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Strategy 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #58 A la Card
66% matchVery Positive100% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Shook Loose
Windows
Buckle up for a food truck deckbuilder boiling over with card mutation mischief, questionable recipes, and limitless synergies.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.2% ★, Deckbuilding 20.2%, Card Game 17.8%, Roguelike 10.1%, Strategy 7.2%
- #59 RogueJack21
66% matchMixed69% of 197 reviews2026
Dev: Zandbox Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
RogueJack21 is a Blackjack-inspired deckbuilder where you build and upgrade your deck to battle your opponents. Navigate through procedurally generated casinos and take revenge on The House, the ruthless mafia ruling Noir City that stole everything from you.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.1% ★, Deckbuilding 22.2%, Card Game 17%, Roguelike 8.3%, Strategy 7.6%
- #60 Phantomancer
66% matchVery Positive92% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Cloudgear Games
Windows
Phantomancer is a deck-building roguelike where you summon phantoms to fight. Defeat the monsters threatening humanity and uncover the story of two sisters.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.9% ★, Strategy 16.6%, Card Game 12.3%, Roguelike 11.8%