- #1 Card City Nights 2
97% matchVery Positive83% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Adventure and Cards now back together! And remember, it's always night in space.
Why similar: Card Battler 48.8%, Deckbuilding 26.7%, Card Game 19.3%, Indie 2.6%, Adventure 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the unique grid-based card combat and zany adventure style of the original.
- #2 Cardpocalypse
96% matchVery Positive87% of 272 reviews2020
Dev: GambrinousPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Make friends, play cards, twist the rules, become a Mega Mutant Power Pets master, and try to save the world in this single-player RPG about being a 90's kid.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.3%, Card Game 25.9%, Trading Card Game 18.1% ★, Deckbuilding 13.3%, Funny 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the nostalgic, story-driven feel of a card-battler set within a vibrant, character-filled world.
- #3 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,255 reviews2019
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
Why similar: Card Battler 39.8%, Card Game 28.7%, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Turn-Based 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-driven RPG that uses a card-based combat system to manage party abilities.
- #4 Cross Blitz
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,604 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.9 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 38.4%, Card Game 30.7%, Deckbuilding 26.5%, Funny 1.6%, Adventure 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy deckbuilder that features a sprawling world to explore and distinct RPG elements.
- #5 Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,424 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards.
Why similar: Card Battler 41.6%, Card Game 32%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Turn-Based 7.2%, Strategy 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired RPG that uses cards to represent the entire world, exploration, and combat.
- #6 Lost in Random™
94% matchVery Positive89% of 5,192 reviews2021
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 71.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 9.5%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features a unique card-based combat system set in a whimsical, dark-fantasy world.
- #7 Hand of Fate 2
92% matchVery Positive84% of 5,769 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: Card Game 54.7%, Deckbuilding 40.4%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Strategy 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding with a third-person action-adventure experience where your cards dictate the events of your journey.
- #8 Children of Zodiarcs
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 531 reviews2017
Dev: Cardboard UtopiaPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.2%, Card Game 21.1%, Deckbuilding 20.7%, Trading Card Game 10.1% ★, Turn-Based 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that uses cards and dice to determine combat outcomes, emphasizing character growth and story.
- #9 Floppy Knights
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 404 reviews2022
Dev: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meet the Floppy Knights: tangible projections summoned from floppy disks! Tactics fuse with card game mechanics as Phoebe and Carlton, a brilliant young inventor & her robot-arm bestie, square off in turn-based battles. Select your Knights, hone your deck, and execute your strategy for victory!
Why similar: Card Battler 36.4%, Card Game 24.5%, Deckbuilding 24.5%, Turn-Based 4.7%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that uses cards to summon units and cast spells in a cute, colorful setting.
- #10 Coin Crypt
91% matchVery Positive86% of 610 reviews2014
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A roguelite deckbuilding adventure game about magical coins. You play as a lootmancer, who can unlock the hidden power inside of coins and use them in magical duels. The loots you take from chests and enemies also become your next moves, so plan carefully!
Why similar: Card Battler 43.8%, Deckbuilding 26%, Card Game 25.5%, Indie 2.3%, Great Soundtrack 2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike that uses coins as cards, offering a quirky aesthetic and fast-paced combat.
- #11 Griftlands
89% matchVery Positive94% of 14,364 reviews2021
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.5 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: Card Battler 41.1%, Card Game 27%, Deckbuilding 25.1%, Turn-Based 5.3%, Strategy 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused deckbuilder where your choices in dialogue and combat significantly impact the story.
- #12 Runespell: Overture
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 387 reviews2011
Dev: Mystic Box
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
This role-playing game, set in an alternate medieval Europe, combines poker mechanics with power ups and collectible cards.
Why similar: Card Battler 40.6%, Card Game 30.1%, Deckbuilding 24.2%, Indie 2.5%, Casual 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends poker-style card mechanics with an RPG adventure and a fantasy storyline.
- #13 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
89% matchVery Positive82% of 825 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Alien GamesPub: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!
Why similar: Card Battler 38.2%, Card Game 28.4%, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Turn-Based 5.5%, Female Protagonist 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RPG that blends solitaire-style card mechanics with a compelling narrative and character customization.
- #14 Signs of the Sojourner
88% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2020
Dev: Echodog Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In this narrative card game about relationships and communication, navigate conversations in a colorful world reminiscent of our own. Learn and grow through the cards you choose to play. Who will you become? What will you leave behind?
Why similar: Card Game 51.3%, Deckbuilding 35.8%, Indie 5.3%, Casual 3.6%, Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative card game where you use a deck of cards to represent your character's personality and ability to communicate with others.
- #15 Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: NourSaiFRPub: indie.io
Windows
A fast-paced Collectible Card Game focusing on the essentials, by a casual gamer for casual gamers! Easy to pick up, fast to play, and with no need to waste time on mastering the current meta, Final Stardust is a game for everyone who enjoys CCGs that reward skill, instead of min-maxing.
Why similar: Card Battler 30.7%, Card Game 26.2%, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Trading Card Game 17.8% ★, Adventure 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused card game that emphasizes creature collection and strategic combat within a story-rich environment.
- #16 Sentinels of the Multiverse
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,664 reviews2014
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've never played a comic book like this! Control a team of heroes battling evil villains across dynamic environments. Play out epic comic book battles come to life in this exciting adaptation of the hit card game.
Why similar: Card Battler 57.4%, Card Game 36.8%, Indie 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 1.5%, Strategy 1%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of the card game that focuses on team-based synergy and thematic superhero battles.
- #17 Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 279 reviews2024
Dev: logicalbeat Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are now on Steam with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even easier to play!
Why similar: Card Battler 36.3%, Card Game 29.2%, Deckbuilding 22.8%, Turn-Based 5.2%, Female Protagonist 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG series that features a deep, card-based combat system integrated into a grand adventure.
- #18 Ironclad Tactics
86% matchMixed69% of 625 reviews2013
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!
Why similar: Card Battler 41.5%, Deckbuilding 27.7%, Card Game 25.7%, Indie 2.6%, Casual 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, card-based strategy game that focuses on tactical positioning and unit management.
- #19 NEOVERSE
84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,759 reviews2020
Dev: Tinogames Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Neoverse is a beautiful, fantastic game consisting of adventures with thrilling challenges. It is a strategic, action, rogue-lite, deck building game that will test the player’s skill. Start an adventure with unique heroes to save the world along various timelines.
Why similar: Card Battler 38.4%, Card Game 25.7%, Deckbuilding 24.1%, Turn-Based 4.3%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking card-battler that offers a variety of strategic options and character-specific playstyles.
- #20 Solitairica
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 568 reviews2016
Dev: Righteous Hammer Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Card Battler 43.6%, Card Game 29.4%, Deckbuilding 18.4%, Turn-Based 3.6%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A creative take on solitaire that incorporates RPG elements and power-ups to create a satisfying combat loop.
- #21 One Deck Dungeon
83% matchVery Positive81% of 868 reviews2018
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The hit roguelike adventure that captures all the fun of a dungeon crawl in a single deck of cards!
Why similar: Card Game 83.7%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Strategy 2.5%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that uses cards to represent encounters and loot, perfect for fans of compact, card-based adventures.
- #22 Zoeti
82% matchMixed64% of 508 reviews2023
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Why similar: Card Battler 37.8%, Card Game 30.1%, Deckbuilding 21.1%, Turn-Based 5.7%, Female Protagonist 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that uses poker hands to trigger attacks and skills in a vibrant fantasy world.
- #23 Slay the Spire
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 213,462 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: Card Battler 40.3%, Card Game 33.2%, Deckbuilding 19.4%, Turn-Based 4.1%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive deckbuilding roguelike that provides endless replayability through its tight card mechanics.
- #24 Duelyst II
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,792 reviews2022
Dev: Dream Sloth Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.
Why similar: Card Battler 37.3%, Card Game 26.6%, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Trading Card Game 12.8% ★, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical card game that combines board-based movement with card-based abilities in a competitive setting.
- #25 Card Quest
82% matchVery Positive86% of 375 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Card Battler 40%, Card Game 28.3%, Deckbuilding 23.4%, Turn-Based 3.6%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep, tactical card combat with distinct classes that change the way you approach every encounter.
- #26 Overdungeon
81% 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: Card Battler 37.1%, Card Game 26.4%, Deckbuilding 23%, Indie 3.1%, Turn-Based 3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced card game that emphasizes chaotic, real-time combat and massive deck synergies.
- #27 Cardaire
80% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: aeiou
Windows
Explore, collect, and build sweet decks. Cardaire is a single-player collectible card RPG. Adventure awaits in the Duelist Frontier, so crack some packs and bring your best deck to take on the challenge.
Why similar: Card Game 29.4%, Card Battler 27%, Trading Card Game 22% ★, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Funny 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An old-school RPG that integrates trading card game mechanics into its exploration and questing systems.
- #28 Monster Train
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,834 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 44.8%, Card Game 30.5%, Deckbuilding 23.9%, Strategy 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic roguelike deckbuilder that offers deep tactical depth and unique vertical gameplay.
- #29 Dicey Dungeons
79% matchVery Positive89% of 11,632 reviews2019
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!
Why similar: Card Battler 46.2%, Deckbuilding 23.7%, Card Game 17.8%, Turn-Based 3.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, lighthearted game that uses dice and cards to create a fun, unpredictable combat experience.
- #30 Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest
77% matchVery Positive83% of 211 reviews2026
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
A story-driven adventure featuring card battles, multiple-choice dialogue, and funny characters! A friendship to mend, and a cast of opponents to beat, each with a uniquely built deck. But you're in luck… yours is all ducks!
Why similar: Card Battler 38.5%, Card Game 31.1%, Deckbuilding 21.4%, Turn-Based 3.3%, Adventure 1.7%
- #31 Cultist Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 13,856 reviews2018
Dev: Weather Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Why similar: Card Game 97.1%, Strategy 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven card game where you manage resources and secrets to build a cult in a dark, mysterious world.
- #32 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
77% matchVery Positive81% of 10,901 reviews2019
Dev: Giant Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"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 35.1%, Card Battler 33.2%, Deckbuilding 24.3%, Indie 2.5%, Adventure 1.4%
- #33 Ittle Dew
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,341 reviews2013
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Why similar: Indie 25.7%, Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #34 Chrono Ark
71% matchVery Positive91% of 13,523 reviews2024
Dev: Al Fine
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!
Why similar: Card Game 34.7%, Card Battler 30.6%, Deckbuilding 13.8%, Indie 5.4%, Turn-Based 3.4%
- #35 FreeCell Quest
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 509 reviews2015
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
FreeCell Quest is an RPG Free Cell game. You've never played Free Cell like this before! Explore 533 cities while collecting cards, gold, levels, armor, and spells on your epic quest of card sorting! Think quickly before the cards strike and drain your precious health. A new twist on a classic game!
Why similar: Card Battler 49.5%, Card Game 35.8%, Turn-Based 6.9%, Casual 2.6%, Cute 2.3%
- #36 Heart of Crown PC
75% matchVery Positive81% of 585 reviews2017
Dev: illuCalabPub: Culture Select
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Which princess will you promote in this battle of succession? Heart of Crown is a deck-building card game with online play, scenario campaigns, and free play which offer a wide variety of challenges and enjoyment to be had.
Why similar: Card Battler 34.5%, Card Game 25.2%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Trading Card Game 10.8% ★, Turn-Based 2.5%
- #37 Sun Halo
73% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: RenkaPub: Renka M 01
Windows
Sun Halo is a real-time combat game blending roguelike progression with strategic deck-building. Recruit and develop a roster of distinctive characters, build your own unique deck, and adapt your tactics on the battlefield. Uncover the world’s unfolding story, all the way to its final chapter.
Why similar: Card Battler 38%, Card Game 31.3%, Deckbuilding 23.9%, Indie 2.6%, Cute 1.5%
- #38 White Night Dream
73% matchVery Positive90% of 272 reviews2023
Dev: Renka
Windows
White Night Dream is a card-based strategy rogue-lite game where a girl chases after a runaway cat on the streets at midnight. The game cleverly simulates the short yet long night through a simple card-flipping gameplay and a variety of interesting build combinations.
Why similar: Card Game 45.3%, Card Battler 36.1%, Deckbuilding 7%, Indie 3.5%, Cute 3.1%
- #39 Harem of Lust: Battle Cards
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,298 reviews2025
Dev: AsomgamesPub: Passion Panda Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A strategic collectible card game with deep deckbuilding, explosive combos, and flirty social twists-featuring bold visuals, powerful heroines, and hundreds of unique cards to collect.
Why similar: Card Battler 34%, Card Game 23.6%, Trading Card Game 19.5% ★, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Casual 1.4%
- #40 Dungeon Drafters
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 759 reviews2023
Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.
Why similar: Card Game 51.1%, Deckbuilding 37.8%, Indie 4.4%, Female Protagonist 3.7%, Strategy 1.6%
- #41 Dungeon: Faster & Deadlier
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Old Oak Den
Windows
This is a hybrid between a card, board, and turn-based single-player game. Play cards in various ways, and discover iconic artifacts. Combine logical possibilities with an aspect of chance. Gradually map the world of this rogue-lite adventure. Walk through the portal and fight!
Why similar: Card Battler 39.6%, Card Game 33.9%, Deckbuilding 24.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Adventure 0.7%
- #42 Dream Tactics
72% matchVery Positive93% of 654 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Card Battler 54.8%, Deckbuilding 33.2%, Cute 2.7%, Female Protagonist 2.6%, Indie 2.4%
- #43 Dream of Corpse Lady
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,812 reviews2026
Dev: HT3 StudioPub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cards, battle! Someone woke up the sleeping Corpse Lady... Perhaps, the world needs to pay a price for the awakening... In this game, you will play the role of the awakened Corpse Lady, try various strange construction combinations, discover powerful opponents, and then knock them all down!
Why similar: Card Battler 36.9%, Card Game 31.5%, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Trading Card Game 10.4% ★, Female Protagonist 2%
- #44 Deep, In the Forest
75% matchMixed67% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Game is a deck building roguelite card game with RPG elements. Save the forest kingdom from the oppression of the Mad King.
Why similar: Card Battler 30.3%, Card Game 22.8%, Deckbuilding 19%, Trading Card Game 17.6% ★, Turn-Based 3.9%
- #45 CARD QUEST
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: MEOW STORE GAME
Windows · Mac
《CARD QUEST》 is a game themed around the image of cats, featuring a rich combination of elemental schools, random equipment upgrades and breakthroughs, unique core gameplay for each chapter, and various random events.
Why similar: Card Battler 48.2%, Deckbuilding 30.5%, Card Game 12%, Cute 2.6%, Funny 2.1%
- #46 Card Crawl Adventure
71% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Arnold Rauers
Windows · Mac
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: Card Battler 42.8%, Card Game 29.1%, Deckbuilding 25.4%, Casual 1.7%, Strategy 1%
- #47 Concrete Jungle
71% matchVery Positive87% of 664 reviews2015
Dev: ColePowered Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A city planning deck-building game. Place buildings using cards in your deck and earn new ones as you progress! A genre-blending game packed with cool ideas that swaps micro-management for a more puzzle-like approach to city planning.
Why similar: Card Game 44.2%, Deckbuilding 37.9%, Turn-Based 5.3%, Indie 3.9%, Casual 2.3%
- #48 Super Bullet Break
70% matchVery Positive80% of 495 reviews2022
Dev: BeXide Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Save the world of online multiplayer games from a rogue AI in this deck-building strategy roguelite! Collect more than 160 cute and colourful Bullets as you move through maps based on iconic game genres and defeat enemies in challenging turn-based combat.
Why similar: Card Battler 38.9%, Card Game 29%, Deckbuilding 24.7%, Cute 2.2%, Female Protagonist 1.9%
- #49 Castle Cardians
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 133 reviews2021
Dev: 风宇冲
Windows
Castle Cardians fused card games,roguelike and real time colony defense together. Build your powerful deck, defend the castle and beat invaders.
Why similar: Card Game 28%, Card Battler 27.6%, Deckbuilding 23.7%, Trading Card Game 16.3% ★, Casual 1.9%
- #50 Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,621 reviews2015
Dev: Gambrinous
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Now fully rebuilt and remastered, Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition is a turn-based dungeon crawler with a twist: instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them.
Why similar: Card Game 42.7%, Deckbuilding 40.9%, Turn-Based 7.6%, Indie 3.4%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%
- #51 Combo Card Clashers
67% matchVery Positive81% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Burnt Games LLC
Windows
Combo Card Clashers is a roguelike deckbuilder meets auto battler! Build massive combos by playing all cards each turn. Unlock powerful card synergies, recruit monsters to be your allies, upgrade gears and skills - give it all to brave through a mysterious world.
Why similar: Card Battler 41.8%, Card Game 25.4%, Deckbuilding 20.3%, Turn-Based 5.8%, Indie 2.9%
- #52 Deck of Ashes
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,064 reviews2020
Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Card Battler 46%, Deckbuilding 24.9%, Card Game 19.7%, Turn-Based 3.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #53 Phantom Rose
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 878 reviews2019
Dev: makarollPub: Studio Maka
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Phantom Rose is a roguelike deckbuilding card game. Fight and collect powerful cards as Reina, a maid exploring a mansion ravaged by evil creatures
Why similar: Card Game 58.4%, Turn-Based 10%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Indie 9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #54 The Legend of Bum-Bo
67% matchVery Positive81% of 5,911 reviews2019
Dev: Edmund McMillen
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!
Why similar: Card Game 26.8%, Deckbuilding 22%, Indie 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #55 DUNGEON ARTIFACT
66% matchVery Positive95% of 159 reviews2024
Dev: いとこんPub: Exertion Studio
Windows
DUNGEON ARTIFACT is a title that fuses authentic card game mechanics with the deep complexity of roguelike deck-building. Freely combine over 400 different cards to unleash the ultimate combos!
Why similar: Card Battler 43.3%, Card Game 32%, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Female Protagonist 2.2%, Cute 1.8%
- #56 Deck Hunter
69% matchMixed69% of 326 reviews2019
Dev: L_Draven
Windows
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: Card Battler 40.2%, Deckbuilding 30.1%, Card Game 21.7%, Turn-Based 2.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #57 Faerie Solitaire
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,528 reviews2010
Dev: Subsoap
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level.
Why similar: Card Game 70.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Casual 4.8%, Cute 4.3%, Indie 3.7%
- #58 Museum Mystery: Deckbuilding Card Game
67% matchVery Positive83% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: ST Stepanov Ivan AndreevichPub: Recently Played
Windows
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 Battler 43%, Card Game 29.9%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Turn-Based 5.9%, Indie 1.5%
- #59 One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend
67% matchVery Positive84% of 359 reviews2023
Dev: Ankama StudioPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
One More Gate is a rogue-lite deck-builder that combines exploration and turn-based strategic combat. Head out to discover fantastic places, master the power of Wakfu to create destructive card combos, and defeat all those who would stand in your way!
Why similar: Card Battler 42.7%, Card Game 34.2%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Funny 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #60 Not Another Dungeon?!
68% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Daggerbunny Studios
Windows
The demonic Tower of Imalsrith has appeared on the battlefield of the Kingdom of Infantriell and the Empire of Fractile. Conquer it in this action-packed card game with rogue-lite elements!
Why similar: Card Battler 32.5%, Card Game 28.3%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Trading Card Game 15.2% ★, Casual 1.6%