Games Like Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't

Bringing roguelike mechanics to classic word games. Use relics to create powerful combos, play boons to craft your tiles and board, use your powers to defeat a host of tricky opponents.

Why similar: Word Game 41.4%, Roguelike 18.3%, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%

From the creators of GoldenEye & TimeSplitters comes Beyond Words the genre-defining fusion of roguelike strategy and word-crafting. Build powerful combos, unlock upgrades, and master a challenge where victory is spelled one letter at a time.

Why similar: Word Game 29.1%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.6% ★, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.2%

Just another boring word game? No. Words Can Kill is a roguelike deckbuilder. Travel through the world trying to build the strongest deck from letter tiles and find the perfect gear. And remember, here your tactical decisions matter, not your vocabulary!

Why similar: Word Game 26.5%, Deckbuilding 13.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12.8% ★, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.4%

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: Deckbuilding 16.9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.1% ★, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 10.9%, Strategy 10%

Wordatro! fuses addictive word game with thrilling roguelite strategy! Spell high-scoring words, chain massive combos, and unlock game-changing bonuses. With 50+ unique upgrades and daily challenges, endless linguistic adventures await!

Why similar: Word Game 34.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Strategy 10.3%

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 17.5%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.3%, Auto Battler 10.5%, Card Battler 10.1%

A coin-pushing dopamine machine. RACCOIN is a roguelike deckbuilder where you combine special coins with powerful items to trigger wildly satisfying combos. Stack shiny towers, spin the lucky wheel, and shake the machine until all the coins drop.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 16.7%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.6% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%

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 18.2% ★, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 11.6%

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 16.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.3% ★, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Card Game 11.8%, Roguelite 10.1%

Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizens of this dingy tomb and claim the Bloodletter for yourself...

Why similar: Word Game 41.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.6% ★, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Strategy 10.5%

Spell words, pick perks, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it?

Why similar: Word Game 50.7%, Roguelike 18.8%, Casual 11.4%, Deckbuilding 10.3%, Score Attack 7.8%

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: Strategy 18.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.8% ★, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Card Game 13.2%

Letterlike is a challenging roguelike word game that's all about collecting cards, upgrading words, and upgrading letter tiles to make the strongest synergies and reach the highest scores!

Why similar: Word Game 43.4%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Casual 5.1%

Pronoun Palace is a word-spelling roguelike set in a dystopian future where the government has taken your pronouns. Use spells to manipulate letter tiles, catch fish, and abuse amphetamines to defeat the Party and get your pronouns back!

Why similar: Word Game 41.9%, Roguelike 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, Strategy 7%

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: Deckbuilding 18.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.1% ★, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, Procedural Generation 10.9%

Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.

Why similar: Roguelike 26.7%, Strategy 25.5%, Roguelite 16%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Casual 11.1%

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

Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.6% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Strategy 12%

The Loopler is a roguelite deckbuilder about a slot car driving in mesmerizing loops. Pick cards, place gates, and collect charms. Settle into the loop as numbers go up and dopamine fills your brain. See how far you can go in the pursuit of infinity.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.1% ★, Deckbuilding 17.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 14.5%, Score Attack 12.4%

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: Deckbuilding 17%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.5% ★, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12%, Card Battler 10.7%

Dog Witch is a roguelike deckbuilder where your spells are fueled by enchanted dice. Combine over 150 unique items to forge ever-evolving strategies, perfect synergy combos, summon minions, and tackle an endless range of foes so bizarre, they’ll leave your tail wagging in disbelief!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.9% ★, Deckbuilding 16.1%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.5%, Card Game 10.4%

Facehand is a synergy-driven roguelike deckbuilder with autobattling mechanics. Craft the perfect deck and chain card abilities to create wild combos!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 14.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.6% ★, Auto Battler 12.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.4%

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 23.2%, Roguelite 18.1%, Card Battler 14.4%, Card Game 12.6%, Strategy 12.1%

Hurl emojis and battle the internet's biggest stars to rise as a meme master in Meme Mayhem! Collect powerful perks and relics, enjoy a darkly comic social media story, and assemble the ultimate emoji attack stack in this roguelite idle RPG.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.7% ★, Roguelike 14.6%, Auto Battler 14.1%, Roguelite 12.1%, Card Game 9.7%

LuckLand is a strategy casual game that combines elements such as card building and Roguelike. To achieve ultimate victory, all you need to do is rotate the chessboard. This game does not include any real world currency gambling or micro trading.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 14.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.5% ★, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.2%, Auto Battler 10.5%

Combine word wizardry and superior strategy in this roguelike deckbuilding adventure. Craft a unique deck of letter cards throughout each journey, collect rewards from your victories, and each adventure unlocks new cards.

Why similar: Word Game 39.6%, Deckbuilding 18%, Roguelike 15.4%, Strategy 10%, Card Game 9.8%

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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.6% ★, Auto Battler 12.9%, Roguelike 12.4%, Deckbuilding 11.4%, Card Battler 10%

Typinc. is a roguelike deckbuilding typing game. Type the paragraphs presented to you and maintain your streak to survive and win the game.

Why similar: Word Game 27.9%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Roguelike 12.8%, Score Attack 9.5%, Roguelite 9%

Curtain Call: the latest game from the Noobs Want to Live devs. A strategic roguelite combining auto-battling and deck-building mechanics—recruit performers, take to the stage, and prepare for battle! Win glory and the rapturous applause of the audience. Take that curtain call!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 15%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12.7% ★, Roguelite 12.1%, Card Battler 11.1%

The deckbuilding roguelike with no energy – play cards using physical space! Slot cards together, manipulate the shape of your cards, and create overpowered combos to break the game!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.5% ★, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Strategy 13.1%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Card Battler 12.5%

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: Deckbuilding 24.2%, Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 14.2%, Card Game 13.4%, Strategy 12.3%

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: Deckbuilding 13.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.6% ★, Auto Battler 13.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.6%

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 24.7% ★, Roguelike 21.1%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Card Game 14.2%, Strategy 14.1%

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 25.7% ★, Deckbuilding 23.9%, Roguelike 23.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Arcade 7.6%

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 16.7% ★, Deckbuilding 16.4%, Roguelike 14%, Card Battler 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%

Steve's Warehouse is a melting pot of Suika game, rogue-like and deckbuiling. Purchase objects, combine them but don't make any falls!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 16.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.4% ★, Roguelike 13.5%, Score Attack 12.5%, Roguelite 12.2%

UPGRADE YOUR BALLS! Roguelike meets Plinko! Every choice is a strategy; every run is a unique challenge. Build your deck to tame the balls to your will. Take your chance, craft your fate, and cash in!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 20.8% ★, Roguelike 18.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Card Game 12.6%

Build the ultimate Zoo in this number-go-up roguelike deckbuilder. Find powerful mythical animals, boost them with snacks, and even manipulate the board itself. Break the game by scoring millions (and more) with insane combos.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.8% ★, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Card Game 11%

The slot machine roguelike. Each time you hit the SPIN button monsters creep closer. KILL 'em! LOOT 'em! EAT 'em! Focus on spells or synergies between symbols. Spin to DIE or spin to SURVIVE!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 15.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.6% ★, Roguelike 13.9%, Auto Battler 11%, Roguelite 10.2%

Gain upgrades and form powerful synergies in order to break the curse that is keeping you from your eternal rest. Unlock new game changing upgrades each time you play and come back stronger than ever before.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.6%, Auto Battler 21.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Strategy 12.9%

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: Deckbuilding 15.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.8% ★, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Card Battler 11.1%

Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.4%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.8% ★, Roguelite 12.9%, Card Battler 10.8%

From the creators of Vampire Survivors comes a turbo-charged, turn-based roguelite deckbuilder! Deal world-ending combos, blitz through infested dungeons, and master the Turboturn to obliterate hordes of familiar foes with a chaotic hand of cards.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.1%, Card Battler 18.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Card Game 10.8%

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: Roguelike 21.1%, Strategy 18%, Card Game 16.8%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Casual 7.3%

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 17% ★, Roguelike 16.3%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Strategy 11.8%, Card Battler 10.5%

The roguelike dungeon crawler where you're a billiard ball! Push monster balls into holes or traps in randomly generated levels. Stack up countless game-changing items to create broken builds. Find combos to create your own synergies and customize your playstyle. Rack and Slay!

Why similar: Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 18.3%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.8% ★, Procedural Generation 13.6%

Work your way to the top of a cutthroat game studio in this retro roguelike deckbuilder! Crush the Industry features strategic combat with a unique twist and deep replayability.

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20.6% ★, Deckbuilding 19.1%, Roguelike 17.3%, Card Battler 12.1%, Strategy 11.2%

Coin Tavern is not your average tavern! In this roguelike game, you’ll wield a wild array of quirky coins to build your one-of-a-kind coin deck. Hoard coins, refine strategies, streamline your deck, unlock hidden treasures, and land outrageous combos in randomized runs!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.7% ★, Roguelite 13%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Strategy 9.9%

A roguelike dice-building game where the goal is to overcome an ever-increasing target score each round. Assemble a synergistic set of Cats and dice, go for crazy combos and try to attain as high a score as you possibly can. Master the synergy between cats and dice to win!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 18%, Roguelike 16.1%, Card Battler 13%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12.1% ★, Roguelite 11.8%

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

Why similar: Deckbuilding 15.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.4% ★, Moddable 14.4%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 10.3%

A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

Why similar: Roguelike 34.5%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Strategy 20.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Roguelite 6.6%

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

Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.4% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.1%, Card Battler 10.4%

A rogue-lite action strategy game with deck building. Fight the undead legion, forge your path, and gain powerful permanent progression. Godlike difficulty modes, mutators, heroic units, elite enemies, and unlockable rewards - endless replayability awaits!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 13.3% ★, Strategy 11.2%

A unique incremental idle clicker where you flip cards to earn money, grow your hand, buy new decks, unlock powerful upgrades, discover new cards, and more. Can you defeat the Jester and escape the carnival?

Why similar: Deckbuilding 31.8%, Card Game 17.7%, Comedy 13.7%, Casual 9.2%, Funny 7.8%

Card Hog is a pig-based dungeon crawler with roguelike and deck building elements. Take the role of an adventurous hog and interact with more than 100 cards of dangerous enemies, powerful weapons and exciting spells!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.6% ★, Roguelite 15.3%, Card Battler 15.3%, Roguelike 8%

Collect words, find powerful combinations of boosters, and achieve the highest score! In this dynamic word game, you will find dozens of artifacts, unusual upgrades, and colorful characters who are ready to raise a ruckus!

Why similar: Word Game 49%, Roguelike 18.3%, Casual 11.3%, Deckbuilding 10.7%, Score Attack 8.4%

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 26.6% ★, Card Battler 15.3%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Card Game 11.4%, Strategy 9.6%

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: Deckbuilding 17.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.1% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, Auto Battler 12.8%, Roguelite 12%

Zet Zillions is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where you use your cards to make freakish combinations and explode entire planets. BIG-BADDA-BOOM!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 18.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.4% ★, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Card Battler 12.5%

Battle Train is a run-based roguelite deck-n-track builder set in the world’s most explosive game show. Choose your cards, upgrade your train, lay down tracks, and use destructive locomotives to blast your rival Champions off the rails in a chaotic mashup of deck-building and tactical rail combat.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 16.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.4% ★, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, Card Battler 11.2%