- #1 SpellRogue
97% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.1% ★, Deckbuilding 22.2%, Card Battler 12.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Difficult 9.8%
- #2 Monster Train
96% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.3% ★, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Card Battler 14.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #3 Forest Heroes
96% matchVery Positive84% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: Hoochoo Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Forest Heroes combines defense gameplay with roguelike deck-building. Enjoy intense battles and diverse strategies with simple controls!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.4% ★, Tower Defense 20.4%, Deckbuilding 14.3%, Card Battler 12.1%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #4 Deathless. The Hero Quest
94% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28% ★, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Card Battler 12.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #5 Overdungeon
95% 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 25.9% ★, Deckbuilding 16.2%, Tower Defense 12.3%, Card Battler 12.3%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #6 Dragon Eclipse
94% matchMixed65% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Dragon Eclipse is a roguelite deck-builder with a unique auto-battler twist. Choose your Tamer, team up with powerful Mystlings, and battle fierce foes. Grow and evolve your Mystlings, craft a winning deck, and unleash epic combos to dominate the battlefield. But beware—the Eclipse is close!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.7% ★, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Card Battler 13.1%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #7 Vault of the Void
92% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.3% ★, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Card Battler 12.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Difficult 8.9%
- #8 Runeborn
91% matchVery Positive82% of 295 reviews2026
Dev: iDream InteractivePub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.6% ★, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Demons 11.8%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #9 Necronator: Dead Wrong
93% matchMixed69% of 524 reviews2020
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.6%, Deckbuilding 15.7%, Card Battler 12.9%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #10 Tower Tactics: Liberation
91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,237 reviews2023
Dev: asraworks
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.6% ★, Tower Defense 21.8%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Card Battler 12.6%, Roguelite 9%
- #11 Pyrene
89% matchVery Positive93% of 734 reviews2024
Dev: Two Tiny DicePub: Indie Asylum
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Defeat hellish monsters and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a fast paced roguelike dungeon-crawler. Play with different heroes & spells, collect powerful relics to upgrade your deck while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.7% ★, Demons 20.9%, Deckbuilding 18.6%, Card Battler 14.2%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #12 Shapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder
90% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Alexander Van den Bulck
Windows
A fusion of tower defense games and roguelike deckbuilders. Use your cards to build towers and to upgrade them in unique ways. Gain rewards to customize your deck, defense and playstyle. Break the shapes before they break you!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.4% ★, Tower Defense 24.9%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9%
- #13 Bees vs Zombees
88% matchVery Positive89% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: DeadpixelPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike tower defense where you choose your Queen Bee with unique skills and the Artisan to build turrets and cast powerful spells to defend your hive through regions infested with zombees. Face bosses with insane mechanics and survive the Zumbeecalypse!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.6% ★, Tower Defense 20.4%, Zombies 13.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #14 Dungeon Clawler
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,740 reviews2026
Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 33.3% ★, Deckbuilding 20.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11%, Strategy 7.2%
- #15 Legacy of Defense
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 430 reviews2025
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.3%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Card Battler 12.5%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #16 Card Quest
89% 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 27.3% ★, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Card Battler 14%, Roguelite 10.4%, Difficult 9.5%
- #17 Handmancers
85% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: 58BLADES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Handmancers is a Rock, Paper, Scissors Roguelite deckbuilder with a first-person twist where clear tactical choices meet deck-building depth. Craft your deck, enhance your cards, equip tricky artifacts and face powerful enemies in strategic fights
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.5% ★, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Card Battler 11.9%, Roguelite 10.1%, Difficult 9%
- #18 Aurora Defense
86% matchMixed63% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Moka Games
Windows
A unique roguelike deckbuilder + base-building tower defense game. Build powerful defenses in the last bastion of light, fend off relentless waves of darkness, and protect the final goddess!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23% ★, Tower Defense 19.6%, Deckbuilding 15%, Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #19 Hadean Tactics
84% 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 29.4% ★, Deckbuilding 19.1%, Card Battler 14.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #20 Super Fantasy Kingdom
82% matchVery Positive87% of 5,669 reviews2025
Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.5% ★, Deckbuilding 17%, Roguelite 12.2%, Card Battler 12.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #21 Wildfrost
84% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27% ★, Deckbuilding 16.9%, Card Battler 14.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Difficult 10.6%
- #22 Ratropolis
83% matchVery Positive88% of 5,498 reviews2020
Dev: Cassel Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.8% ★, Tower Defense 12.6%, Card Battler 12.5%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #23 Demon Lord: Just a Block
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,816 reviews2026
Dev: YuWave
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Seek revenge on fantasy heroes as a reborn Demon Lord! Dive into this satisfying roguelite action game where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with quick dodges and parries, colliding with enemies to land powerful attacks!
Why similar: Roguelite 40%, Roguelike 30.2%, Funny 20%, RPG 9.8%
- #24 Cross Blitz
81% 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 26.3%, Roguelite 18%, Card Battler 17.9%, Roguelike 8.2%, Strategy 8.1%
- #25 Deck of Souls
81% 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 25.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.8% ★, Card Battler 16.8%, Magic 9.5%, Strategy 8%
- #26 Monster Train 2
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,660 reviews2025
Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Big Fan Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.3 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.1% ★, Deckbuilding 20.6%, Demons 13.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Strategy 6.9%
- #27 Solitairica
82% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.5% ★, Card Battler 16.8%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Roguelite 6.9%, Strategy 5.7%
- #28 Endgame of Devil
78% matchVery Positive89% of 1,030 reviews2023
Dev: MiniWhalePub: Anotherindie
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
As the Devil, command your minions to defeat the greedy adventurers! Build your team with over 240 minions and over 200 treasures, and discover various battle strategies. Enjoy the convenience of one-click auto battles!
Why similar: Demons 17.6%, Card Battler 17.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Magic 9.7%
- #29 The Last Hex
80% matchVery Positive80% of 217 reviews2021
Dev: That Indie Studio
Windows
The dead arise and only you can stand against them. Equip and train your character, grow your arsenal of cards, survive harrowing encounters and prepare for the final showdown with The Lost at ...The Last Hex! A RPG Deckbuilder with Roguelite elements.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.9% ★, Deckbuilding 22.4%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 7.9%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #30 Demon's Mirror
78% 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 25.6%, Card Battler 20.4%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 14.2%, Strategy 8.1%
- #31 Infinite Cards
75% 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 37.5% ★, Deckbuilding 20%, Card Battler 12%, Strategy 10.3%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #32 Cardnarok: Raid with Gods
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Greedy Wolf Studio
Windows
A roguelite deckbuilding card game that demands tactics and switching in battle. Unlock and pick your divine battle team, develop your very own strategy and deck builds, preview levels and choose your path, and survive mythological bosses to defeat Azathoth in each playthrough.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.8% ★, Card Battler 14.3%, Roguelite 13%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Difficult 10.8%
- #33 Megaloot
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,989 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Roguelite 25.1%, Deckbuilding 24.5%, Roguelike 18.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #34 Necroking
75% matchVery Positive81% of 901 reviews2024
Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.2% ★, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Zombies 13%, Roguelite 12.3%, Card Battler 10.8%
- #35 Monster Slayers
77% 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 34.6% ★, Deckbuilding 16.6%, Card Battler 13.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #36 CD 2: Trap Master
74% matchVery Positive80% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: ACE ENTERTAINMENT
Windows · Mac
Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.3%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Card Battler 14.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #37 DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER
77% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.9% ★, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Demons 13.7%, Card Battler 12.8%, Roguelite 12%
- #38 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.1% ★, Tower Defense 24.1%, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Strategy 6.5%
- #39 Tangy TD
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,348 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.4%, Roguelike 16.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Funny 10.3%
- #40 Tabletop Hero
73% 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 34.7% ★, Deckbuilding 22%, Strategy 10%, Roguelite 9.3%, Card Battler 9.3%
- #41 ORX
74% matchMixed69% of 674 reviews2022
Dev: johnbellPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A new take on tower-defence and deckbuilding roguelike genres. ORX is like playing Carcassonne with your table on fire. Build your perfect deck, use powerful artefacts, master 3 unique factions. Prove that you are the King of your castle!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.2% ★, Tower Defense 20.2%, Deckbuilding 15.7%, Roguelite 10.1%, Difficult 9.1%
- #42 Mineral Defense
71% matchVery Positive90% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Corestone Games
Windows · Linux
Mineral Defense combines tower defense with roguelite elements and procedural generation. Build paths, unlock upgrades, and unleash powerful synergies to conquer evolving challenges in an ever-expanding world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.6%, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Strategy 9%
- #43 Rogue Tower
73% matchVery Positive83% of 5,872 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Magic 3.8%
- #44 Yokai Art: Survival Prologue
72% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Secret Labo
Windows
Strategically position units on a chess-based battlefield, defending territories while earning roguelike upgrade-items for leveling up. Discover over 30 unique equipment pieces that modify units, allowing for exciting customization and ensuring endless excitement and replayability.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.6%, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, Strategy 8.2%
- #45 Re:Lord – Tales of Adventure
72% matchMixed64% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Wind Runner
Windows
Card-based strategic roguelike with a mix of deck-building, auto-battler and territory management. Choose between +300 unique cards to create a deck that matches your playstyle, and lead your forces across the whole continent in an adventure that will unveil the truth behind this world.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.3%, Card Battler 14.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Magic 9.4%
- #46 Trials of Fire
70% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.6% ★, Card Battler 18.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #47 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
68% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.4% ★, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Card Battler 12.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #48 Undead Tide: Light's Defense
67% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Crazy Studio
Windows
Relaxed strategic bullet hell survival, defending against endless undead legions! A roguelite bullet hell shooter that blends hero development, talent builds, and weapon combinations, supporting multiple playstyles and strategies!
Why similar: Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 18.1%, Demons 16.6%, Magic 14%, Strategy 10.5%
- #49 3 Minute Heroes
71% matchVery Positive84% of 220 reviews2021
Dev: Sinkhole Studio
Windows
3 Minute Heroes is a real-time strategy game that combines tower defense, deck building, and rogue-like genres. Place your champions, use cards, and keep your home safe for 3 minutes!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.5%, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, Strategy 17.4%, Funny 7.5%
- #50 Fate Hunters
71% 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 36.7% ★, Deckbuilding 19.4%, Card Battler 16.2%, Roguelite 9.5%, Strategy 7.8%
- #51 Emberward
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,696 reviews2024
Dev: Refic Games
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.4% ★, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #52 Crush the Industry
66% matchVery Positive90% of 389 reviews2025
Dev: Cognoggin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 31.4% ★, Deckbuilding 18.6%, Card Battler 13%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #53 Balatro
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 191,750 reviews2024
Dev: LocalThunkPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31.2% ★, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Card Battler 8.9%
- #54 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
68% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2022
Dev: Hippo Rider Games
Windows
Assemble legendary Spirits and defend against the endless hordes of Hell. A tower defense where you must shape the battlefield and create a maze using the three Hellements. Use Fire, Lightning, and Wind tiles to trap your enemies, or augment your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37%, Demons 23.3%, Difficult 13%, Strategy 11.6%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #55 Power Chord
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 185 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Power Chord is a rock'n roguelite deck-building game. Assemble Earth's mightiest musicians, battle your way through legions of demons, discover new cards to enhance your instruments of destruction, and take back the city, one dive bar at a time.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.2% ★, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Demons 13%, Card Battler 11.6%
- #56 Meme Mayhem
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,062 reviews2024
Dev: Cr3 Studio
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 34.8% ★, Roguelite 15%, Deckbuilding 13.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Funny 7.4%
- #57 Core Defense
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 367 reviews2020
Dev: ehmprahPub: Sonderland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A roguelike tower defense game with a dash of deckbuilding. Choose a reward, improve your build, survive the next wave, repeat. Highly replayable, difficult, and addictive. You'll want just one more wave, just one more run!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.4%, Deckbuilding 23.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #58 Doomspire
68% matchMixed57% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Descend into the Doomspire, a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where every run is different. Build wild synergies, battle unique bosses, and push deeper into the tower. Easy to pick up, endlessly replayable, and built for players who love strategy with chaos.
Why similar: Card Battler 30.7%, Roguelike 27.3%, RPG 20.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Casual 8.7%
- #59 City Defense Z
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows · Linux
City Defense Z combines base-building and base defense in a roguelite progression loop. Build by day, defend by night, and face a growing zombie threat. Every defeat unlocks permanent upgrades, helping you rebuild smarter and push further each time. See how many days you can last.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.9%, Zombies 21%, Deckbuilding 19.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12%
- #60 Epic Auto Towers
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 778 reviews2024
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Epic Auto Towers is a turn-based strategy game combining elements of autobattler, deckbuilder and roguelike. Purchase uncommon and rare Towers and build the strongest combo to withstand the monster assault! Discover unusual new Tower combinations as you come back for more.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 22.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.4% ★, Roguelike 11.2%, Tower Defense 10.5%, Difficult 10.1%