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Games Like Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Card Game, Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Roguelike.

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What if you combine the best of story-driven RPGs with the strategic decision-making of cardgames? Dawncaster was created to answer that question, containing over 1100 handcrafted cards and over 100 unique challenges designed by veterans of the cardgame genre.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 251 reviews
Released: 2026-02-06
Developer: Wanderlost Interactive
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Overview

Dawncaster stands out by seamlessly blending the strategic depth of card-based roguelikes with the immersive progression and narrative choices of a traditional RPG. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize character building, tactical card combat, and high-stakes decision-making within fantasy or dark-fantasy settings.

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  1. #1 Slay the Spire
    97% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.9%, Card Battler 21.2%, Card Game 19.4%, Deckbuilding 18%, Strategy 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive roguelike deckbuilder that established the core mechanics found in Dawncaster.

  2. #2 Tainted Grail: Conquest
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 8,213 reviews2021
    Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.1 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 27.4%, Card Game 20.5%, Card Battler 13.3%, RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, atmospheric world with deep RPG character building and complex deck-based combat.

  3. #3 Gordian Quest
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 5,961 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 16%, Card Battler 15.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.1%, Card Game 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends classic RPG elements like skill trees and party management with tactical card-based combat.

  4. #4 Breach Wanderers
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 441 reviews2023
    Dev: Baronnerie Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 16.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.3%, Card Battler 14%, Card Game 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A solid roguelike deckbuilder that provides diverse hero classes and extensive card customization options.

  5. #5 Griftlands
    94% 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: Deckbuilding 18.4%, Card Battler 17%, Card Game 12.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative-driven RPG structure where your choices and card-based negotiations matter as much as combat.

  6. #6 Monster Train
    94% 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 17.9%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, Card Game 13.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12%, Roguelite 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep strategic card combat with a focus on multi-lane positioning and powerful synergies.

  7. #7 Cross Blitz
    93% 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: Deckbuilding 19.9%, Card Battler 16.4%, Card Game 14.6%, Roguelite 9.7%, RPG 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant RPG campaign with a heavy emphasis on deckbuilding and strategic card-battler mechanics.

  8. #8 Roguebook
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 4,468 reviews2021
    Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Nacon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 15.7%, Card Battler 12.3%, Card Game 12.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 12.1%, RPG 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Introduces unique exploration mechanics alongside a dual-hero card combat system that adds a fresh layer of strategy.

  9. #9 Across the Obelisk
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 12,889 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.9%, Card Battler 18.6%, Card Game 16.6%, Roguelite 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A party-based deckbuilder that emphasizes RPG-style character progression and cooperative-style tactical depth.

  10. #10 Vault of the Void
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,966 reviews2022
    Dev: Spider Nest Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 19%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.6%, Card Battler 15.9%, Card Game 13.9%, Strategy 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-level strategic planning and card-drafting, offering a more controlled approach to deckbuilding.

  11. #11 SpellRogue
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,603 reviews2025
    Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 21.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.4%, Card Battler 14.5%, Card Game 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An innovative take on the genre that replaces traditional energy with dice-based mechanics for casting spells.

  12. #12 Deck of Ashes
    90% 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 19.9%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.3%, Card Game 9.4%, RPG 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelike that emphasizes resource management and tactical card play in a grim world.

  13. #13 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
    89% 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 23.3%, Deckbuilding 21%, Card Game 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-focused RPG that uses a unique card-based combat system instead of traditional turn-based menus.

  14. #14 Sigil of the Magi
    88% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
    Dev: YongjustyongPub: iterco
    Windows

    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: Deckbuilding 15.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.1%, Class-Based 14.1%, Card Battler 12.5%, Card Game 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines card-based combat with tactical positioning on a grid, adding a layer of spatial awareness to the genre.

  15. #15 Banners of Ruin
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,191 reviews2021
    Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 18%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18%, Card Battler 16.6%, Card Game 14.4%, Strategy 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical party-based game where positioning and card-based abilities are crucial for survival.

  16. #16 Card Quest
    87% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.5%, Deckbuilding 17%, Card Battler 16.5%, Card Game 13%, RPG 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging, class-based card battler that rewards deep knowledge of character-specific card synergies.

  17. #17 Wildfrost
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 8,698 reviews2023
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 17.9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Card Game 14.1%, Roguelite 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features charming art and a unique companion system that forces players to think tactically about card placement and timing.

  18. #18 Fate Hunters
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 875 reviews2019
    Dev: Tower Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fate Hunters is a hardcore mix of strategy card battles and a roguelike adventure. Build your deck, explore the dangerous dark fantasy world and face fearsome foes! Risk your life to get powerful treasures!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.4%, Card Battler 19.1%, Deckbuilding 19%, Card Game 15.3%, Strategy 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes roguelike that emphasizes risk-reward exploration and tactical card management.

  19. #19 Erannorth Chronicles
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 409 reviews2021
    Dev: Spyridon Thalassinos
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.7%, Card Game 14.5%, Card Battler 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, RPG 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled character customization and a massive card pool for players who love deep, sandbox-style deckbuilding.

  20. #20 Poker Quest: Swords and Spades
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 718 reviews2022
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Poker Quest is a fantasy roguelike where players use a standard 52-card deck to take on fierce enemies in epic battles. Featuring over 20 unique heroes, thousands of items, and deep gameplay that will test even the most experienced players.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 18%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.6%, Card Game 14.7%, Card Battler 13.1%, Strategy 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses poker hands as the basis for combat, providing a unique and highly strategic twist on standard card-battler mechanics.

  21. #21 Circadian Dice
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 598 reviews2022
    Dev: Shuffle Up Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! Use 10 different heroes and 60 game-warping relics to take on 13 hand-crafted scenarios, in runs that take 10-30 minutes. Lots of secrets and unlocks to discover!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.4%, Deckbuilding 23.3%, Card Battler 10.4%, Card Game 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Utilizes dice-based mechanics within a deckbuilding framework to create a unique, turn-based tactical experience.

  22. #22 C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield
    83% matchMixed52% of 88 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.6%, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Card Battler 17.7%, Card Game 16.3%, Strategy 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates traditional RPG exploration with card-based combat in a unique, stylized environment.

  23. #23 Ruff Ghanor
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 768 reviews2024
    Dev: DX Gameworks
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 17.3%, Deckbuilding 17%, Card Battler 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Card Game 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed deckbuilder that leans into its narrative roots and character-driven progression.

  24. #24 DREAMGATE
    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2020
    Dev: Confirmed Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dreamgate is a unique hardcore mix of deck building card battler, roguelite adventure and RPG. Build your deck, explore the Dreamgate world and defeat fearsome foes!

    Why similar: Card Battler 17%, Card Game 16.1%, Strategy 16%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, RPG 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends exploration and RPG elements with a card-based combat system in a distinct, early-access framework.

  25. #25 Library Of Ruina
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 42,198 reviews2021
    Dev: ProjectMoon
    Windows
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 53.9 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 24.4%, Card Game 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Card Battler 15.1%, Strategy 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A complex, narrative-heavy RPG that utilizes a deep card-based combat system to resolve intense character-driven conflicts.

  26. #26 Desert Revenant
    81% 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 20.4%, Card Battler 18.3%, Card Game 17%, RPG 10.9%, Strategy 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that focuses on exploration and replayability within a harsh, thematic setting.

  27. #27 Ring of Pain
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 5,048 reviews2020
    Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Card Game 31.5%, Roguelite 18.4%, RPG 13.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, card-based dungeon crawler where every decision carries significant weight in a dark, surreal world.

  28. #28 Iris and the Giant
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 1,309 reviews2020
    Dev: Louis RigaudPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 18.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Card Battler 16.2%, Card Game 14.5%, Roguelite 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, narrative-driven card game that focuses on emotional storytelling through its unique combat mechanics.

  29. #29 One Step From Eden
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 7,618 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 28%, Card Battler 24.4%, Card Game 17.6%, Roguelite 14%, Strategy 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented deckbuilder that requires quick reflexes and strategic card selection.

  30. #30 Infinite Cards
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2026
    Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
    Windows

    Discover infinite cards in this roguelike deckbuilder. Every card is unique, every run a new experience. Craft, combine, and build your deck completely freely to defeat enemies and bosses, or take on cleverly designed puzzle challenges!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.3%, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Card Game 16%, Card Battler 12.6%, Strategy 12.2%

  31. #31 As We Descend
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 1,226 reviews2025
    Dev: Box DragonPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 17.9%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Card Battler 15.9%, Card Game 14.2%, Roguelite 8.2%

  32. #32 Trials of Fire
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,249 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Card Battler 17.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15%, Card Game 12.3%, Deckbuilding 11.7%, Roguelite 9.1%

  33. #33 Overdungeon
    78% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19%, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Card Battler 16.7%, Card Game 13.2%, Strategy 10.4%

  34. #34 Aces & Adventures
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2023
    Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding RPG with poker-powered combat. Craft your deck, combining poker hands with powerful ability cards. Journey through 13 fully-voiced campaigns to save the Life Tree, or tackle procedurally-generated runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.1%, Card Game 18.5%, Card Battler 16.9%, Roguelite 11.3%, Strategy 11.1%

  35. #35 Decktamer
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,843 reviews2025
    Dev: Horizon EdgePub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Deck-building meets monster catching in this turn-based roguelike. Recruit enemy cards to your party as you dive into the depths of the abyss. Will you kill them or will you tame them?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.9%, Deckbuilding 19.4%, Card Battler 17.7%, Card Game 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%

  36. #36 DungeonTop
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 575 reviews2020
    Dev: One Up Plus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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: Deckbuilding 17.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.7%, Card Battler 15.6%, Card Game 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%

  37. #37 Indies' Lies
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 783 reviews2023
    Dev: Fun Square GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A roguelike deck-building game where you craft a deck, spark talents, discover runes, and assemble your team with partners' cards! Play unique stories for every character and explore a world caught in the clash of gods. New Puppeteer DLC just released!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 16.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.9%, Card Battler 14.8%, Card Game 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%

  38. #38 Hadean Tactics
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,887 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.5%, Deckbuilding 16.4%, Card Battler 15.3%, Card Game 13%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

  39. #39 Rune Gate
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2024
    Dev: Devwind
    Windows

    Rune Gate is a roguelite deckbuilder centered on card customization. Craft unique battle strategies with different runes. Face continuous challenges, where every choice can lead to victory or defeat. Dive into Rune Gate, unleash creativity, and explore endless card combinations.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20%, Deckbuilding 18.4%, Card Battler 17.9%, Card Game 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%

  40. #40 Inkborn
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Acram Digital
    Windows · Mac

    Inkborn is a roguelike deckbuilder with a card system built around chaining Glyph-based combos. Sequence your cards in tactical combat to unleash impactful effects. Customize your Skill Tree before each run, evolve new abilities and uncover the hidden story of a world folded in ink, metal and paper.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 18.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.5%, Card Battler 16.4%, Card Game 15.4%, Strategy 8.8%

  41. #41 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 736 reviews2023
    Dev: D20Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Deckbuilding 20.8%, Card Battler 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Card Game 12.1%, RPG 9.2%

  42. #42 Deathless. The Hero Quest
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,012 reviews2024
    Dev: 1C Game StudiosPub: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. No two journeys will ever be the same with endless Path. Crush the Evil and save the world!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 18.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Card Battler 14.9%, Card Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

  43. #43 Erannorth Reborn
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 392 reviews2019
    Dev: Spyridon Thalassinos
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Erannorth Reborn is a hardcore sandbox Card Game with heavy emphasis on Deck-Building, Character Customization and Moddability. Create unique characters with distinctive attributes, racial/class skills and perks that affect your cards. Adjust and adapt your deck & equipment on-the-fly.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.9%, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Card Battler 13.7%, Card Game 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%

  44. #44 Museum Mystery: Deckbuilding Card Game
    71% 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 17.7%, Card Game 13.7%, Deckbuilding 12.5%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 9.2%

  45. #45 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 3,382 reviews2024
    Dev: Purple Moss CollectorsPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.8%, Card Game 15.3%, Card Battler 15.3%, Strategy 9.3%

  46. #46 Deck of Souls
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: Bigboot StudiosPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows

    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: Deckbuilding 18.5%, Card Battler 14.8%, Card Game 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 10.9%

  47. #47 Tabletop Hero
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Kunpo
    Windows

    is a roguelike deck-building game. With a variety of heroes and classes, hundreds of cards and treasures, and a rich array of genres to explore, there's plenty to discover. Additionally, card enchantment and fusion mechanics help you build a stronger deck.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.7%, Deckbuilding 22.1%, Card Game 13.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Card Battler 11.2%

  48. #48 Mori Carta
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 84 reviews2024
    Dev: Nevergreen Games
    Windows · Mac

    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: Deckbuilding 22.1%, Card Battler 21.2%, Card Game 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Strategy 10.2%

  49. #49 Commander Quest
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,816 reviews2025
    Dev: Flyway Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 19%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.6%, Card Battler 16.5%, Card Game 14.8%, Roguelite 9.1%

  50. #50 Primateria
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 182 reviews2024
    Dev: Yfrit GamesPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows

    Embark on an epic journey in Primateria, a game redefining the roguelike deckbuilder with a nod to classic Yu-Gi-Oh! experience. Fuse cards, battle divine beings, and navigate through a universe teeming with challenges and surprises. Embrace the thrill of endless combinations and tactical depths.

    Why similar: Card Battler 27.7%, Card Game 21%, Roguelite 13.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Choices Matter 7.2%

  51. #51 Spellsword Cards: Demontide
    72% matchMixed63% of 83 reviews2019
    Dev: One Up Plus Entertainment
    Windows

    A unique solo quest card combat adventure with 500+ cards, drafting, roguelike and puzzle modes of play. The campaign features a unique MULTI-CLASSING SYSTEM and 50 boss fights plus hundreds of encounters.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.3%, Card Game 20.6%, Deckbuilding 9.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Roguelite 5.6%

  52. #52 Demon's Mirror
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows

    Step into the Demon’s Mirror and enter a fantastical, nightmarish world in this roguelike deckbuilder! Strategy meets the arcane in a unique fusion of deck-building and chain-3 mechanics. Can you face your demons and come out unscathed?

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.3%, Card Battler 19.5%, Card Game 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Roguelite 9.1%

  53. #53 Monster Slayers
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,256 reviews2017
    Dev: Nerdook Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Monster Slayers is a rogue-like deck-building RPG adventure. Create a hero and choose your path through the perilous Northern Valley as you battle to become a true Monster Slayer.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Card Battler 13%, Card Game 11.2%, Class-Based 10.4%

  54. #54 Madcap Mosaic
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: 1classydude
    Windows

    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: Deckbuilding 23.2%, Card Game 16.8%, Card Battler 15.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Roguelite 11.8%

  55. #55 Kingdom Draw
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 118 reviews2022
    Dev: Eternal Technics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A hybrid of challenging turn-based strategy and customizable card collection gameplay set in a medieval fantasy universe.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.6%, Card Battler 17.6%, Card Game 14.2%, Strategy 9%, Class-Based 7.3%

  56. #56 Deepest Chamber: Resurrection
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 552 reviews2023
    Dev: Balcony SoftworksPub: Those Awesome Guys
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Delve into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, where card boosting is your key to survival. Employ this unique mechanic to augment your abilities, strategize your next moves and endure a series of increasingly perilous descents in this gripping rogue-lite, card-battling adventure!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.1%, Card Battler 18.3%, Card Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Strategy 9.3%

  57. #57 None Shall Intrude
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 919 reviews2025
    Dev: Aeterna LudiPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Venture into None Shall Intrude, a roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign. Will you conquer all or fall to valiant heroes?

    Why similar: Card Battler 19.7%, Card Game 17.7%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Roguelite 10%

  58. #58 Shuffle Tactics
    67% matchMixed70% of 106 reviews2025
    Dev: Club SandwichPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows

    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: Deckbuilding 22.5%, Card Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Perma Death 10.3%

  59. #59 Reign of the Renegade
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: Dabuoys
    Windows

    Reign of the Renegade is a dice-based roguelite deckbuilder. Ascend the tower, brave the odds, and create powerful synergies. Will you end the Reign of the Renegade?

    Why similar: Card Battler 23.5%, Card Game 15.7%, Deckbuilding 13.4%, Strategy 12.5%, Class-Based 10.3%

  60. #60 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 19.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.6%, Card Game 16%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, RPG 8.7%

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