Games Like Balantica

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 37.3% ★, Card Game 23%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Roguelike 8%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the indie charm and card-battler focus found in Balantica's trial-based progression.

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 34.5% ★, Card Game 20.3%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers high-strategy deckbuilding where every choice on the map significantly impacts your survival.

Solitairica takes RPG combat and challenging roguelike progression to a fresh new place—the world of solitaire! Using a variety of magical items and powerful spells, battle your way through a horde of ever-changing enemies and defeat the horrible Emperor Stuck.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.9% ★, Card Game 18.8%, Solitaire 14.1% ★, Deckbuilding 10.1%, Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core solitaire-based combat mechanics that make Balantica's gameplay loop so distinct.

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 44.2% ★, Card Game 25.8%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Roguelike 8.6%, Strategy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive roguelike deckbuilder, it provides the gold standard for strategic pathing and card synergy.

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 41.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.4% ★, Roguelike 12.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Dark 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a card-based dungeon crawling system that captures the same sense of navigating dangerous, branching paths.

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 31.3% ★, Card Game 26.2%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Roguelike 9%, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep strategic deckbuilding with procedural paths that challenge your decision-making at every turn.

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 34.7% ★, Card Game 20.5%, Deckbuilding 13.9%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Roguelike 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This auto-battler hybrid provides a unique tactical layer to the traditional card-battler formula.

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 36.8% ★, Card Game 26.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Roguelike 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features creative card-based mechanics and a vibrant fantasy aesthetic that aligns well with Balantica's style.

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 38.3% ★, Card Game 22.6%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Roguelike 7.7%, Procedural Generation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, fantasy-themed deckbuilder that emphasizes positioning and clever card interactions during combat.

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 36.3% ★, Card Game 25.7%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, Roguelike 8.8%, Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully evolves solitaire mechanics into a deep, addictive roguelike experience.

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 34.6% ★, Card Game 21.5%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Roguelike 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on party management and branching map paths, similar to guiding the twins in Balantica.

Sigil of the Magi blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based combat for a deep tactical experience. Navigate a world full of dangers and mystique as you craft your deck, obtain relics, and prepare your party of champions for any challenges ahead!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.1% ★, Card Game 21.4%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Roguelike 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that blends roguelike progression with a focus on adventure and strategic combat.

This card game combines elements of roguelike and deckbuilding. During the game, you shall strive ahead, gathering cards to build a unique deck and use it to defeat the enemies getting in your way. You will have to choose between escaping or try to defeat Death, who is relentlessly pursuing you.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.4% ★, Card Game 22.2%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Roguelike 7.3%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct and challenging roguelike deckbuilder that focuses on card-based survival.

Ruff Ghanor is a Deckbuilder game with Roguelite elements, where each collected card represents a crucial action in your journey. Build the perfect deck, strategize, and create powerful synergies as you progress to face your destiny.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.1% ★, Card Game 16.3%, Deckbuilding 15%, Strategy 9%, Roguelike 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed card battler that focuses on strategic deck management and overcoming difficult trials.

Neurodeck is a psychological deckbuilding card game to challenge your fears. Build your deck & capacities by answering personality tests, visiting rooms or meditating. Face your phobia and defeat them through the power of life-inspired cards.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.3% ★, Card Game 21.2%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, Roguelike 7.6%, Strategy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique thematic approach to deckbuilding with mechanics that reward strategic planning.

Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.6% ★, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Card Game 16.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Procedural Generation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines a dark fantasy aesthetic with complex deckbuilding and resource management.

In this deck-building roguelike, you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails - full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31.5% ★, Card Game 19.3%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes procedural generation and strategic deckbuilding to create a compelling, ever-changing experience.

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: Card Game 27.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.1% ★, Deckbuilding 21.4%, Strategy 8.9%, Roguelike 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game places a heavy emphasis on narrative choices and branching paths that dictate your deck's development.

A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.6% ★, Card Game 24.3%, Deckbuilding 12.4%, Roguelike 8%, Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on tactical combat and party-based pathing across a harsh, procedurally generated world.

A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.

Why similar: Card Game 45%, Deckbuilding 32.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelike that features deep deckbuilding and a persistent world to explore.

A roguelite deckbuilding card game that demands tactics and switching in battle. Unlock and pick your divine battle team, develop your very own strategy and deck builds, preview levels and choose your path, and survive mythological bosses to defeat Azathoth in each playthrough.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.5% ★, Card Game 20.2%, Deckbuilding 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Roguelike 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based roguelite deckbuilder that provides a similar sense of progression through challenging encounters.

Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.7% ★, Card Game 21.2%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Roguelike 7.3%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that emphasizes positioning and combat flow, mirroring the intensity of Balantica's trials.

Welcome again, wandering soul. Will this be the time of your success? Watch your steps as you advance in this roguelike-deck builder and engage in auto-battler card encounters of increasing difficulty. Get stronger in each battle, rise from the ashes, and break free from endless reincarnation!

Why similar: Card Game 41%, Deckbuilding 30.6%, Strategy 14.2%, Fantasy 5.8%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired deckbuilder that adds a layer of tactical depth to the card-battler format.

"Night of the Full Moon" is a stand-alone roguelike card game. Take adventure into Black Forest. Random event, random plot leads to different endings.

Why similar: Card Game 35.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.4% ★, Deckbuilding 20.6%, Strategy 12.1%, Roguelike 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed deckbuilder that is highly accessible yet offers deep strategic variety.

A roguelike deckbuilder where you cast elemental spells, outwit monstrous foes, and escape prison on your way to your niece’s birthday party.

Why similar: Card Game 30.6%, Deckbuilding 18.6%, Strategy 14.9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.5% ★, Roguelike 10.3%

Forge your own cards with triggers, actions and modifiers. Shape your deck and gamble against Death itself. Make one mistake and you will descend into despair.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.2% ★, Card Game 22.1%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Roguelike 7.9%, Strategy 7.9%

The Simulacrum is a deckbuilder with procedurally generated cards. Obtain cards through a roguelite mode, acquire a large collection and challenge the hidden guardians of The Simulacrum.

Why similar: Card Game 36.4%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Procedural Generation 15%, Strategy 12%, Roguelike 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features procedural card-based strategy that emphasizes adaptability in a changing environment.

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 45% ★, Card Game 22%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Roguelike 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-stakes card-battler gameplay where loot and deck management are paramount.

Deck Hunter is a roguelike card game. The World of Klanojh has been cursed by Glatta, the Goddess of Anger. Build your deck, make combos, defeat fantasy creatures and help Avery to face the evil and restore the balance!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 51.9% ★, Deckbuilding 19%, Card Game 16%, Strategy 6.4%, Roguelike 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike deckbuilder that focuses on card synergy and tactical decision-making.

Mori Carta is a handless deckbuilding roguelike. Choose left or right on every card to adventure through stories. Simple decisions lead to rich and rewarding gameplay. Four dramatically different characters with their own unique card sets, more than 1000 playable cards, over 185 unique enemies.

Why similar: Card Game 36.6%, Deckbuilding 24.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Fantasy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based card strategy game that focuses on efficient deck usage to overcome obstacles.

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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.2% ★, Deckbuilding 21.6%, Strategy 18.6%, Card Game 16.6%, Roguelike 9.7%

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 40.8% ★, Card Game 24.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Roguelike 9.2%, Deckbuilding 9%

Play cards! Kill monsters! Level Up! Dream Quest is a roguelike deckbuilding game inspired by the likes of Ascension, Magic: the Gathering, and Shandalar. Explore randomly generated levels as one of 13 classes in short, 30 minute, sessions.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 93.1% ★, Deckbuilding 2.9%, Card Game 2.1%, Roguelike 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational title in the genre, it shares the simple yet effective card-battler loop found in Balantica.

Explore randomly generated card dungeons where you can only move Right and Down, use Dice to defeat mighty enemies, gather powerful artifacts, and learn new abilities! Will you be able to escape from the dungeon?

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.4% ★, Card Game 20.5%, Deckbuilding 15%, Strategy 6.9%, Procedural Generation 6.7%

Prepare to fend off attacks from all directions in this hybrid strategy roguelite deck builder. On your journey through varied grid-based biomes, battle unique foes and make tough moral choices to restore a corrupted land and decide the fate of your world.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.4% ★, Card Game 25.8%, Deckbuilding 17.7%, Strategy 9%, Roguelike 8.9%

Museum Mystery is a deck-building, story-driven roguelite adventure where museum exhibits come to life, wreaking chaos. Explore halls from different eras, battle works of art, collect your own deck of artifacts, and solve the mystery!

Why similar: Card Game 29.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.1% ★, Deckbuilding 14.2%, Roguelike 10.1%, Strategy 9.3%

The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.5% ★, Card Game 23.7%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, Roguelike 8.5%, Strategy 7.5%

In this exciting Card Building Roguelike game you create your cards from scratch adding different upgrades. Build your train, explore the Labyrinth and survive. Discover infinite synergies. How far will you go?

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 45.9% ★, Card Game 19%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Strategy 7.9%, Roguelike 5.7%

Choose your zodiac hero. Craft unique decks. Collect astral boons. Vanquish corrupted constellations. Ascend through cosmic chaos!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.6% ★, Card Game 21.7%, Deckbuilding 15.4%, Roguelike 7.5%, Procedural Generation 6.4%

Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King?

Why similar: Card Game 35.7%, Deckbuilding 22.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Strategy 12%, Fantasy 6.3%

Carefully craft your Mosaic in this fantasy themed deckbuilding game. Battle by battle, tile by tile, you'll form synergies and build up your Mosaic's combo potential, hoping to beat the curve as you forge deeper into enemy territory.

Why similar: Card Game 35%, Deckbuilding 26%, Strategy 14.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 3.8% ★

A roguelike deckbuilder where you create the dungeon you fight through. Each night use your cards to expand the ruins then battle through them, harvesting Glimour from the lost souls and improving your deck. Can you reach The Warden and defeat it, so The Maiden will grant your heart’s desire?

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.8% ★, Card Game 19.1%, Deckbuilding 15.4%, Roguelike 8.5%, Strategy 8.4%

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 35.5% ★, Card Game 21.3%, Deckbuilding 13.8%, Roguelike 7.3%, Strategy 6.6%

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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.2% ★, Card Game 22.4%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Roguelike 8.1%

Shuffle chaos. Brew victory. A roguelike deckbuilder where relics, potions, and risky hands rule the table. An arcane twist on Cribbage where potions and relics supercharge your cards and the deck always has an attitude. Choose your build wisely, the cards show no mercy!

Why similar: Solitaire 27.9% ★, Card Game 27.4%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Roguelike 10.8%, Strategy 9%

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 36.6% ★, Card Game 22.2%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Roguelike 8.2%, Strategy 8.1%

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 41.8% ★, Card Game 23.5%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Roguelike 8.3%, Strategy 7.3%

A rogue-like deck-building experience coupled with table top battles. Choose a hero and allegiance then dive deep into the dungeon, evolving your deck for survival. Each choice you make matters, even in between battles!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37% ★, Card Game 22.6%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Roguelike 8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%

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 33.3% ★, Card Game 22.5%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Roguelike 9.2%, Strategy 8.1%

Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.

Why similar: Card Game 30.1%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelike 11.3%, Strategy 10.8%

Roguelite deck-building meets souls-like. Break out of an infinite loop to close the hell gates, turn enemies into cards, and build your own omnipotent Deck of Souls! Rolls included.

Why similar: Card Game 30.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.4% ★, Deckbuilding 20.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Fantasy 4.2%

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: Card Game 38.5%, Deckbuilding 23.9%, Solitaire 14.7% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Hand-drawn 5.3%

In this Free version of Master of Piece, build your deck of mercenaries, find powerful synergies between various traits and relics to fight against outlaws, fanatics, and cultists, and uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 58.2% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Roguelike 8.6%, Fantasy 3.4%

"Explore 'Stellar Orphans', a captivating deck-building game where every choice determines the fate of your crew lost in infinite space. Forge alliances, manage resources, and resolve crises to guide your 'Stellar Orphans' to survival. Ready to defy the stars?"

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.6% ★, Card Game 23.6%, Deckbuilding 17%, Strategy 8%, Roguelike 6.8%

Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

Why similar: Card Game 31.2%, Deckbuilding 28.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Strategy 12.8%, Fantasy 7.5%

A deckbuilding adventure card game set in a rustic Norwegian town during the 90's. Recruit followers, draft cards and build powerful combos. Explore a hand-crafted world across multiple runs and uncover an unsettling mystery…

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39% ★, Card Game 25.8%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Roguelike 6.9%

Card Crawl Adventure is a single player card game with light deck building and roguelite elements. Engage in a unique path based combat mechanic to battle against devious tavern bosses. Visit a variety of cozy taverns, collect cards and improve your deck with magic equipment items and charms.

Why similar: Solitaire 34.5% ★, Card Game 22.7%, Deckbuilding 16.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Roguelike 7.9%

Collect an intergalactic bounty of eccentric allies and deadly weapons, explore vibrant planets, and engage in risky turn-based battles to restore the Eyes of Chronos and save the galaxy in this strategic roguelike deckbuilder!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.3% ★, Card Game 23.3%, Deckbuilding 12.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Roguelike 8%