- #1 Chrono Ark
97% matchVery Positive91% of 13,325 reviews2024
Dev: Al Fine
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 26.9 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: Anime 20.8%, Card Game 17.3%, Roguelite 14%, RPG 13.7%, Card Battler 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, story-rich RPG experience combined with complex roguelite deckbuilding and a distinct anime art style.
- #2 Cross Blitz
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,591 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.1 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: Deckbuilding 21.1%, Card Battler 18.6%, Card Game 17%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished RPG deckbuilder that features a charming anime-inspired aesthetic and deep tactical card-battling mechanics.
- #3 Quantum Protocol
96% matchVery Positive91% of 648 reviews2020
Dev: Kaio Meris
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A deckbuilding card game where it's always your turn. Play as the master hackers of Quantum and take on the most dangerous malware in the world. Every action matters. Make plays, upgrade your deck, and break the enemy board!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 33%, Card Game 27.5%, Anime 14.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, PvE 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the anime-themed, story-rich deckbuilding experience with unique class-based mechanics.
- #4 Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -
95% matchVery Positive91% of 694 reviews2024
Dev: BeXide Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". 『Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -』 is a deckbuilding roguelite set in that world! A mysterious mirror world that changes each time it's entered. After countless choices, Yohane chooses...
Why similar: Card Game 31%, Card Battler 28.7%, Roguelite 17.2%, Anime 13.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused roguelite deckbuilder that leans heavily into its anime roots and relaxing, yet strategic, gameplay.
- #5 Library Of Ruina
94% matchVery Positive94% of 41,062 reviews2021
Dev: ProjectMoon
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 28.5%, Card Game 25.3%, Card Battler 19%, Story Rich 11.4%, Anime 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a heavy emphasis on narrative and character-driven card combat that mirrors the intensity of Card-en-Ciel.
- #6 Griftlands
94% 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: Card Battler 21.6%, Deckbuilding 21.6%, Card Game 16.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 9%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at integrating a strong narrative and choices-matter gameplay into a robust deckbuilding system.
- #7 C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield
93% matchMixed53% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.
Windows
This game combines roguelike-style deckbuilding with SRPGs to create an all-new experience! Follow Vel as she leads the Clausewitz Battalion into battle against Fahftania and the Hellmuth Brigade. Collect 100 different cards to build the strongest deck and fight enemies on a map shrouded in mist.
Why similar: Card Battler 24.4%, Deckbuilding 23.7%, Card Game 23%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines traditional RPG exploration with tactical card-based combat in a way that feels very similar to Card-en-Ciel.
- #8 One Step From Eden
92% matchVery Positive93% of 7,592 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.1%, Card Battler 23.5%, Card Game 17.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides the fast-paced, high-energy card combat and anime-inspired visuals that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #9 Nitro Kid
91% matchVery Positive89% of 537 reviews2022
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Synthwave roguelike deckbuilder set in the neon 80's. Pick your agent. Build your deck. Hit card combos and fight through the floors of INFINITY tower. Featuring 30+ fresh Synthwave tracks by LudoWic, Tonebox and Jules Reves.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.8%, Card Battler 22.2%, Card Game 17.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a stylish, tactical roguelite deckbuilding experience with a unique 1980s aesthetic and fast-paced combat.
- #10 Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend
90% 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: Card Battler 21.5%, Deckbuilding 20.1%, Card Game 17.4%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired roguelite deckbuilder that utilizes strategic card combat within a well-known, vibrant universe.
- #11 Theseus Protocol
91% matchMixed70% of 371 reviews2023
Dev: YueTang(Xiamen)Pub: Archive Games
Windows
Theseus Protocol is a deck building roguelike where rebirth offers strategic opportunity. Utilize a powerful suite of cards and weaponry to uncover the cruel truth behind the dystopian sci-fi world of Mark City.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.5%, Card Battler 19.4%, Card Game 18%, Roguelike 11%, Cyberpunk 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, sci-fi themed roguelite deckbuilder that emphasizes careful planning and card synergy.
- #12 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
89% matchVery Positive87% of 2,228 reviews2019
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 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 32.5%, Deckbuilding 27.3%, Card Game 26.7%, RPG 9.6%, 2D 4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic RPG deckbuilder that focuses on party-based combat and a charming, distinct visual style.
- #13 Shattered Heaven
89% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Leonardo ProductionPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Shattered Heaven is a single-player deck builder card game with RPG elements and an ambitious branching narrative, set in a dark fantasy world. The game focuses on a card game and roguelike gameplay fueled by a great replay value, thanks to procedural dungeons, a deep crafting system.
Why similar: Card Battler 24.8%, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Card Game 17.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, turn-based RPG deckbuilder that focuses on strategic choices and character interactions.
- #14 Rune Gate
88% 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: Card Battler 22.9%, Deckbuilding 21.6%, Card Game 19.8%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the core loop of roguelite deckbuilding with a strong emphasis on card-battler mechanics.
- #15 Wildfrost
87% 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: Card Battler 27.1%, Deckbuilding 23.9%, Card Game 21.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep, strategic deckbuilding mechanics wrapped in a beautiful, charming art style that keeps the gameplay engaging.
- #16 Monster Train
86% 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: Card Battler 24.4%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Card Game 18.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for roguelite deckbuilders that provides endless replayability through its unique lane-based combat system.
- #17 Breach Wanderers
86% matchVery Positive89% of 428 reviews2023
Dev: Baronnerie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilders that lets you fine-tune your decks before each run to adapt your strategy on your way to victory. Over 1,200 cards to choose from, ten characters with their own set of unique skills, and dozens of items and missions to evolve your tactics.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.7%, Card Battler 22.8%, Card Game 18.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a solid roguelite deckbuilding experience with a focus on character customization and varied playstyles.
- #18 Slay the Spire
85% 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: Card Battler 27.6%, Card Game 25.9%, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential roguelite deckbuilder that provides the foundational mechanics found in almost all modern card-battlers.
- #19 Inscryption
84% 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: Card Battler 25.2%, Deckbuilding 23.8%, Card Game 21.4%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, story-rich card game that blends roguelite mechanics with mystery and unique environmental puzzles.
- #20 Anode Heart: Layer Null
82% matchVery Positive94% of 201 reviews2025
Dev: Stove Powered Games
Windows · Mac
Isometric card battler RPG with a touch of virtual creatures, set in a futuristic, digital world, with over-the-top villains and a very shadowy plot.
Why similar: Card Game 22.8%, Card Battler 22.4%, Deckbuilding 19.4%, Anime 9.6%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that integrates card-game mechanics with creature-collecting elements in a 2D world.
- #21 Tainted Grail: Conquest
84% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Deckbuilding 26.7%, Card Game 22.1%, Card Battler 14%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy RPG deckbuilder offers deep character progression and a compelling, narrative-driven world.
- #22 Not Another Dungeon?!
83% 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: Deckbuilding 18.7%, Card Battler 18.6%, Card Game 18.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, PvE 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, anime-style roguelite that focuses on strategy and card-based combat in a dungeon-crawling setting.
- #23 Cartridge Defense
81% matchVery Positive92% of 100 reviews2022
Dev: Out Gaming
Windows
Cartridge Defense is a tower defense game with over 300 distinct collectible cards that you will use to create your own decks to defend against robots in the cyberpunk inspired future. Play cards (cartridges) to spawn towers, upgrades, special abilities and more in a campaign or rogue-like mode.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.7%, Card Battler 19.2%, Card Game 18.7%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Roguelite 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: It uniquely blends tower-defense mechanics with roguelite deckbuilding for a fresh take on the genre.
- #24 Metroplex Zero: Sci-Fi Card Battler
80% matchVery Positive97% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Enigma Dragons LLC
Windows · Linux
Neo-cyberpunk roguelike card battler. Strategically construct your decks, gain powerful cybernetic upgrades, and vanquish sinister MegaCorps in challenging card combat. Dive into a replayable single-player experience that blends RPG progression, deck-building strategy, and a futuristic sci-fi world.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.1%, Deckbuilding 22.1%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Card Game 16.1%, Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed deckbuilder that provides a gritty, strategic experience for fans of card-based combat.
- #25 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: Card Battler 27.8%, Deckbuilding 25.7%, Card Game 22.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite card battler that rewards tactical planning and careful deck management.
- #26 UNLIGHT:Revive
79% matchMixed54% of 1,640 reviews2024
Dev: UNLIGHT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a story-centered competitive training card game.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.8%, Card Game 22.4%, Deckbuilding 15.6%, RPG 11.4%, Anime 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused card battler that features turn-based tactics and a strong emphasis on character-based strategy.
- #27 HoloSeeker
77% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: ImoyokanPub: holo Indie
Windows
A deckbuilding roguelite RPG featuring hololive members.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 29.2%, Card Game 20.7%, Roguelite 15%, Card Battler 14.8%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #28 Card Detective
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 188 reviews2023
Dev: 神探饭店制作组
Windows · Mac
Players will take on the role of newspaper reporter Hazel Gong, who was originally covering a practice exercise at an abandoned building site, but stumbles upon a mysterious corpse in an accidental collapse!
Why similar: Card Battler 31.1%, Deckbuilding 24.9%, Card Game 22.2%, RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused card-battler that incorporates RPG elements to create a unique investigative gameplay experience.
- #29 Iris and the Giant
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,303 reviews2020
Dev: Louis RigaudPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Iris and The Giant is a fusion of the CCG, RPG and roguelike genres. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Dive into a melancholic and gripping adventure, filled with cute monsters and buried memories. Ready to face your inner demons?
Why similar: Deckbuilding 23%, Card Battler 22.1%, Card Game 20.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: An artistic and minimalist roguelite deckbuilder that tells a poignant story through its unique card-based combat.
- #30 Ring of Pain
78% 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 41.1%, Roguelite 26.4%, Roguelike 21.6%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, fast-paced roguelite card game where you navigate a dungeon by interacting with cards in a circular layout.
- #31 Sun Halo
76% matchVery Positive87% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: RenkaPub: Renka M
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: Deckbuilding 21%, Card Battler 20.4%, Card Game 19.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, Anime 10.4%
- #32 Duelists of Eden
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: Thomas Moon Kang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Why similar: Card Battler 31.9%, Deckbuilding 20.2%, Card Game 13.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, PvP 7.2%
- #33 Villages & Dungeons
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,073 reviews2025
Dev: CaCaFrog StudioPub: Morax Games
Windows · Mac
A hardcore roguelite card game where deck-building strategies are at the core of everything! With a vast array of cards, random dungeons, a wealth of encounter events, and diverse enemies, it awaits your exploration and challenge.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.9%, Card Battler 22.5%, Card Game 20.9%, Roguelike 16%, RPG 6.8%
- #34 Takara Cards
73% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Post Mortem PixelsPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Takara Cards is a unique tactical deck-builder RPG about chasing space dragons in a sci-fi fantasy universe. Create your deck as you explore sectors, fighting your way in deep puzzly combat. Every decision you make affects your Ship and Character: Each new adventure offers new surprises!
Why similar: Card Battler 22.6%, Card Game 19%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.5%
- #35 Museum Mystery: Deckbuilding Card Game
74% matchVery Positive82% of 181 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 24.3%, Card Game 19.3%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #36 NEOVERSE
75% matchVery Positive84% of 3,753 reviews2020
Dev: Tinogames Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.2 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: Deckbuilding 24.5%, Card Battler 23.9%, Card Game 18.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Anime 7.1%
- #37 FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
72% matchVery Positive93% of 725 reviews2024
Dev: ginolaboPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Fairy Tail: Dungeons is a deck-building rogue-lite featuring characters from the Fairy Tail series. Collect Magic Cards based on moves from the series to build your own unique deck and take down powerful monsters as you head for the dungeon depths!
Why similar: Card Game 24.9%, Deckbuilding 23.2%, Roguelite 21.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Anime 8.3%
- #38 Super Bullet Break
74% matchVery Positive80% of 486 reviews2022
Dev: BeXide Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Deckbuilding 22.7%, Card Battler 21.9%, Card Game 18.6%, Anime 10.8%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #39 Phantom Rose
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 871 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 29.8%, Anime 23.6%, Roguelite 21.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, RPG 6.9%
- #40 魔哆魔哆 Modo Modo
70% matchVery Positive97% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: HAJI HEAVY INDUSTIRES
Windows
A 2D/3D hybrid rogue-lite card game. Top demon realm streamers Momo & Dodo face a mysterious network crash that drives all demons mad! After receiving "Dr. M's" salvation card deck, they battle via live-streams to save fans. Uncover the realm's truth through animated story chapters & multi-endings.
Why similar: Card Game 20.5%, Roguelite 17.9%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Card Battler 13.2%, RPG 11.1%
- #41 Yao-Guai Hunter
71% 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: Deckbuilding 20.9%, Card Battler 20.6%, Card Game 20%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #42 Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure
70% matchVery Positive86% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: Crimson Herring StudiosPub: Zugalu Entertainment
Windows
A Victorian Steampunk Roguelite Deckbuilder. Choose from four characters with unique cards and abilities. Customize your deck and character as you investigate a mysterious plague. Battle corrupted beasts and bosses in turn-based combat to unlock powerful relics and enchanted tarot cards.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 22.9%, Card Game 19%, Card Battler 18.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #43 Axial Disc 1
73% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Sawyer FriendPub: Gem Games
Windows
A modern turn-based deckbuilding JRPG involving party synergy for attacks that features unique pixel art and chiptune music!
Why similar: Card Battler 27.6%, Deckbuilding 24.9%, 1990's 17.3%, Anime 11.8%, RPG 10.1%
- #44 Desert Revenant
73% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Kreationware
Windows
Desert Revenant is a strategic Roguelike Deck Building RPG packing a huge variety of cards to do battle with. Think about your every move and make careful decisions in hand-crafted encounters as you cut deals with Jinn and humans alike in your adventures amongst the dunes of Elmyr.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.3%, Card Battler 20.5%, Card Game 19.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Tactical 8.7%
- #45 DICEOMANCER
66% 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: Card Game 30.7%, Card Battler 29.6%, Deckbuilding 25.2%, Roguelike 14.5%
- #46 Zero Division
68% matchVery Positive87% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Robot Cat LimitedPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A roguelite deckbuilder crossed with a CCG, set in a dark cyberpunk world. You will lead a three-man squad against competing factions fighting among the ashes of a world-wide war. Each operator comes with a unique deck that can be customized and augmented.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.7%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Card Game 19.2%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #47 The Spire of Mech Zero
68% matchVery Positive92% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Shane Game
Windows
A lite roguelike card deck building game inspired by Slay the Spire. You can experience battles of robots with cards and components! Try to conquer the spire with one perfect run, every choice matters!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 33.8%, Card Battler 27.3%, Card Game 25.1%, Cyberpunk 10.5%, Combat 3.3%
- #48 Criminal Dissidia
71% matchMixed67% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: 双星骑Pub: Anotherindie
Windows
Criminal Dissidia is a Roguelike card game with the adventure and ACG theme. Build your own deck, discover the open world, and experience various fun in this mysterious land. Your duty is to save your hometown from the Mutanian invasion, prepare youself!
Why similar: Card Battler 21.6%, Deckbuilding 19.7%, Card Game 19%, Roguelike 11.7%, Anime 7.7%
- #49 HeistGeist
67% matchVery Positive96% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: Doublequote Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get in, get the goods, get out. What could possibly go wrong? In this single-player, story-driven cyberpunk RPG, play as Alexandra - a street-smart thief on the run after a failed heist. Put together a team of unusual allies, pull off thrilling heists, and fight and hack using your deck of cards.
Why similar: Card Battler 23.1%, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Card Game 20.2%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, RPG 8.2%
- #50 The King Of Truancy
67% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Qulong Game
Windows
A modern roguelite deck-builder with supernatural combat & light RPG elements. Build diverse decks, face random events, humorous stories, and charming heroines! Play as a descendant of legendary heroes in modern life, battling bullies, gangs, and agents to uncover 'The Shadow' conspiracy.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 28.6%, Card Game 23.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, RPG 10.4%
- #51 Arcana of Paradise —The Tower—
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: 株式会社タストαPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Choose from 20 children and perfect your deck as you battle against The Tower's bizarre inhabitants in real time! Time your guards, combo your attacks, charge up powerful magic, and collect legendary relics in your search for food, as you guide the children to the bottom!
Why similar: Card Battler 23%, Deckbuilding 20.3%, Card Game 18.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #52 Death or Glory
69% matchMixed69% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Distilled Gaming CompanyPub: Distilled Gaming Company
Windows
Death or Glory: the ultimate duelling card game! Explore exciting realms that are the proving grounds for heavenly warriors, mighty beasts, powerful mechs, and more. Build your champion deck in a roguelike adventure mode and score ranks in intense battles against fellow champions!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 19%, Card Battler 18.6%, Card Game 16.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, PvE 8.4%
- #53 DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER
71% matchMixed69% of 231 reviews2020
Dev: ScopeNext Inc
Windows
Dimension Reign is a roguelike deckbuilder where players control two characters at once to defeat hordes of enemies in an ever-changing landscape. Draw your abilities from your deck, and chain multiple breaks together to decimate entire screens of enemies before they can even get in a hit.
Why similar: Card Battler 20.1%, Deckbuilding 20%, Card Game 17.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #54 Lost In Fantaland
67% 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: Deckbuilding 46.9%, Card Battler 35.5%, RPG 17.6%
- #55 Wander Stars
65% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Castle GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in a wild race across the universe.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 31.2%, Roguelite 20.5%, Anime 17.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, RPG 12.7%
- #56 Tournament Ark
68% matchVery Positive94% of 129 reviews2022
Dev: Faws
Windows · Linux
A heavily anime-inspired deck builder. You play as one of the participants in the Tournament Ark, a combat tournament held on an interdimensional boat. Pick the right moves, choose the correct passive abilities for your build and combine the right cards to become the champion!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.1%, Card Battler 22.1%, Card Game 19.6%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #57 Calamity Eliminator
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: White Knight
Windows
Calamity Eliminator is an anime-styled roguelike single-player deck-building game.You play as a member of the Existence Management Company, using the Calamity Eliminator to lead pioneers and Valkyries to save the day on a planet that has been struck by disaster.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 22.9%, Card Game 17.7%, Card Battler 15.8%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #58 Card Quest
69% matchVery Positive86% of 371 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 20.8%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Card Game 16.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 10.3%