- #1 Faeria
97% matchVery Positive84% of 7,195 reviews2017
Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Why similar: Card Game 63.1%, Strategy 20.2%, Trading Card Game 13.2% ★, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional card-battling with a tactical board that allows for creature positioning similar to the field mechanics in Drakerz.
- #2 Duelyst II
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,792 reviews2022
Dev: Dream Sloth Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.
Why similar: Card Game 43%, Trading Card Game 31.6% ★, Strategy 21%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a grid-based tactical combat system where creature placement and movement are just as important as the cards in your hand.
- #3 Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,466 reviews2014
Dev: Lightmare Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and commander-driven deck-building in a fully free-to-play PvP experience. Build your deck from 1000+ cards across 8 unique factions, and face opponents on a truly level playing field. In Infinity Wars, skill is the only factor that determines victory!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 45.4% ★, Card Game 38.3%, Strategy 16.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features fully animated creatures that bring the battlefield to life, mirroring the visual flair of Drakerz.
- #4 Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 98,675 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 94.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Why similar: Card Game 49.3%, Trading Card Game 37.3% ★, Strategy 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive creature-focused trading card game that emphasizes summoning powerful monsters to dominate the field.
- #5 Cards and Castles
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 776 reviews2015
Dev: Red Team Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Collectible cards come to life in this tactics and CCG hybrid! Collect cards, build decks, and challenge players head to head on a Tactical Game Board. Play as Vikings, Pirates, Ninjas and more!
Why similar: Card Game 45.6%, Trading Card Game 34% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Indie 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A hybrid of collectible card games and tactical strategy that uses a grid-based map for unit deployment.
- #6 Eternal Card Game
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,020 reviews2018
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.
Why similar: Card Game 51.6%, Trading Card Game 29% ★, Strategy 19.5%
Why You'll Like It: A polished digital TCG that blends the best mechanics of classic card games with modern creature-combat systems.
- #7 Magic: The Gathering Arena
92% matchMixed61% of 28,809 reviews2023
Dev: Wizards of the Coast
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 90.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
Why similar: Card Game 42.1%, Trading Card Game 39.5% ★, Strategy 18.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for creature-based TCGs, offering deep strategic depth and a massive library of summonable units.
- #8 Pox Nora
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 886 reviews2014
Dev: Desert Owl Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 88.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 48% ★, Card Game 36.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep turn-based tactical game that functions like a digital board game with extensive creature collection and customization.
- #9 Shadow Era
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Wulven Game Studios
Windows
Shadow Era is the full scale, cross-platform collectible trading card game that you've been looking for, with the most generous free to play system out there! Enjoy the amazing dark fantasy artwork in a card game where strategy is most important.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 50.4% ★, Card Game 29%, Strategy 20.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, straightforward creature-based TCG that focuses on hero abilities and unit-to-unit combat.
- #10 Spellweaver
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,380 reviews2016
Dev: Dream Reactor
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Spellweaver is a free-to-play digital card game true to the classics of the genre, adding in several unique features for a new and fresh gameplay experience. With a focus of strategic depth and variety, it offers endless hours of fun in casual or AI matches, ranked play, drafts, and tournaments!
Why similar: Card Game 50.5%, Trading Card Game 30.5% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique speed-based combat system that adds a layer of tactical depth to creature-based card battles.
- #11 Minion Masters
87% matchVery Positive89% of 65,228 reviews2019
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 51.1% ★, Card Game 34.3%, Strategy 14.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game where you summon minions to a lane-based battlefield to overwhelm your opponent.
- #12 Nova Blitz
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 163 reviews2017
Dev: Dragon Foundry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Nova Blitz is a real-time, digital, card game set in a future universe ruled by five Aspects of energy: Arcane, Tech, Divine, Nature, and Chaos. Summon units, play powers, and duel in real time. Turns are simultaneous, and in combat, hidden attack and block orders let you bluff and counter-bluff your opponent.
Why similar: Card Game 68.1%, Strategy 25.2%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A real-time TCG that keeps the action moving quickly, focusing on creature-based combat and rapid decision-making.
- #13 Forgotten Myths CCG
89% matchMixed53% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: Anchora Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Forgotten Myths is a free to play online collectible card game that incorporates deck building, card collection and strategic gameplay in a fantastic historical background incorporating several civilizations, myths and legends in the same universe!
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Card Game 43.7%, Indie 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic TCG experience that leans into mythology-themed creature combat and strategic deck building.
- #14 Astral Heroes
88% matchMixed70% of 339 reviews2016
Dev: Apus Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Astral Heroes is a Collectible Card Game that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest strategists. It's the spiritual sequel to our older game, Astral Masters, which still enjoys a loyal following over ten years after its release!
Why similar: Card Game 35.9%, Trading Card Game 34.7% ★, Strategy 22.7%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic TCG that focuses on creature abilities and lane control, offering a clean and competitive experience.
- #15 GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
84% matchVery Positive86% of 27,474 reviews2020
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
Why similar: Card Game 52.9%, Trading Card Game 24.8% ★, Strategy 22.3%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique lane-based system that prioritizes unit placement and strategic power management over simple health depletion.
- #16 Lightseekers
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: PlayFusion
Windows · Mac
Epic battles await you in the multi-award winning Trading Card Game, now on Steam. Battle with digital cards and scan tabletop cards into your digital collection for Double the Value!
Why similar: Card Game 53.9%, Strategy 46.1%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-based TCG that focuses on evolving units and managing resources on the battlefield.
- #17 Hidden Dimensions 3
83% matchVery Positive85% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Stijn Van Cauter
Windows
Hidden Dimensions 3 is a science-fiction themed collectible cards game offering over 500 cards, varied gameplay modes and challenges. Create decks containing spaceships, as well as various structures and actions to support your fleet.
Why similar: Card Game 47.6%, Strategy 46.5%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie TCG that focuses on customizable creature combat and strategic deck variety.
- #18 Battle Summoners VR Basic
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: VoleR Creative
Windows
"Battle Summoners" is a strategic duel card game for Virtual Reality. Feel the real scaled creatures and experience the heat of the battlefield. Discover new creatures and expand your card collection. In the basic version, only the beginner version of single mode can be played.
Why similar: Strategy 77.8%, Indie 22.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a VR-based perspective on card combat, capturing the immersive feeling of summoning creatures in 3D space.
- #19 World of Myths
81% matchVery Positive84% of 308 reviews2019
Dev: Rebellious Software
Windows
Take control of the battle, crush the opponent’s temples and rise to victory in a card game where the usual tactics don't work. Pledge loyalty to your favorite Mythology. Bring back the glory of the ancient Gods or become a God yourself.
Why similar: Card Game 41.2%, Trading Card Game 37% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mythology-based TCG that emphasizes tactical unit placement and faction-specific creature synergies.
- #20 War of Omens Card Game
81% matchVery Positive86% of 703 reviews2019
Dev: Fifth Column Games
Windows · Mac
War of Omens is a CCG with a unique Deckbuilder combat system and deep strategy. Set in a masterfully crafted dark fantasy world, it features fast, strategic battles with 4 distinct factions and over 20 heroes. Challenge the online ladder, conquer the story mode, or compete in a cross faction draft!
Why similar: Card Game 55.8%, Strategy 33.8%, Indie 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deck-building TCG that focuses on managing resources and deploying units to control the flow of battle.
- #21 Castlehold
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: 5TH Cell
Windows
Castlehold is an innovative competitive strategy game, featuring the new Active Resource Control (ARC) System. Build your Army, lead your troops into Battle and see how you stack up against your opponent in fast-paced, strategic combat.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 50.3% ★, Card Game 33%, Strategy 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines card-battling with base-building mechanics, requiring players to manage their economy and creature armies simultaneously.
- #22 Star Crusade CCG
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,879 reviews2016
Dev: ZiMAD, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Star Crusade: War for the Expanse is a free-to-play, online, digital collectible card game (CCG) based in a richly styled sci-fi universe, where each player takes command of one of the six factions vying for supremacy in an unclaimed exotic sector of space.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 45.3% ★, Card Game 40.2%, Strategy 14.5%
- #23 Grace of Zordan
78% matchMixed56% of 172 reviews2017
Dev: Cybergrotex
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Tactical-strategic turn-based card game, the key focus is on the player's ability to assess the situation and control the battlefield.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 40.1% ★, Card Game 36.4%, Strategy 17.9%, Indie 5.6%
- #24 Epic Cards Battle(TCG)
78% matchMixed51% of 759 reviews2015
Dev: momoStorm Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Abandon the brainless card games and play the real strategic cards game, 3 kinds of card types: Unit, Spell, Trigger. Next-Generation Revolutionary cards battle game in 3D with hundreds of stunning battle visual effects. Experience real-time match making and battle with players around the world.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 52.3% ★, Card Game 36.4%, Strategy 11.3%
- #25 ARC TCG
72% matchMixed68% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: RAT Studios
Windows
ARC TCG is a strategic 3D card game set in a fantasy universe with over 350 cards and 15 heroes. Build your deck and engage in battles with an automatic combat system, where every choice and every move determines victory. Get ready to forge your legend
Why similar: Trading Card Game 49.8% ★, Card Game 35.7%, Strategy 14.5%
- #26 Epic Arena
76% matchMixed64% of 303 reviews2015
Dev: Shadow Masters
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Epic Arena is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game. Pick one of three completely different teams and outwit your opponent in epic back-and-forth matches. Flex your tactical muscles in time-limited Blitz mode matches or take your time in turn-by-turn duels.
Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Card Game 44.5%, Indie 10.4%
- #27 BattleCON: Online
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Level 99 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this deeply strategic, full-information battle card game, choose your fighter from a diverse roster of spell-slinging duelists, tag-teaming werewolves, time-traveling boxers, dimensional knights, and more!
Why similar: Card Game 60.4%, Strategy 30.8%, Indie 8.9%
- #28 Dfiance
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: Dfiance
Windows · Mac
Free-to-play PvP card game where strategy meets battlefield tactics. Build your deck, outsmart rivals, and dominate in fast-paced, tactical duels.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 41.2% ★, Card Game 40.9%, Strategy 17.9%
- #29 HoCWar
76% matchMixed56% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: HoCWar
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Immerse yorself into the harsh world of ruthless card battles!
Why similar: Card Game 34.9%, Strategy 32.8%, Trading Card Game 30.4% ★, Indie 1.9%
- #30 Elestrals Clash!
72% matchMixed50% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: Elestrals
Windows
Elestrals Clash! is an innovative cross-platform digital card game that brings epic mythical beings to life! Players can wield elemental powers, explore diverse environments, and engage in strategic clashes wherever they are. Wishlist now to Ascend to Immortality and unlock exclusive rewards!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 55.6% ★, Card Game 27.3%, Strategy 17.1%
- #31 Ironbound
74% matchMixed68% of 267 reviews2018
Dev: Secret Level SRL
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Ironbound is a turn-based multiplayer strategy game with fast-paced duels and deep meta-game. Upgrade your character and equipment and climb to the top of the multiplayer ladder!
Why similar: Card Game 38.4%, Trading Card Game 35.6% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #32 Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,342 reviews2017
Dev: Bazooka Tango
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Shardbound brings fast, fun, and tactical card strategy to the table! Build your deck, take control of the board, and face off in exciting battles that are as unpredictable as they are action-packed.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 47.2% ★, Card Game 37.5%, Strategy 15.3%
- #33 Epic Cards Battle 2 (TCG)
74% matchMixed58% of 130 reviews2018
Dev: momoStorm Entertainment
Windows
3D PVP Free Fantasy Strategy TCG Online Game！Experience the legendary battles. Hundreds of cards. 3 Card types: Creature, Spell, Trigger. Campaign and Arena and Ladder.
Why similar: Card Game 66.5%, Strategy 33.5%
- #34 KROSMAGA
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,054 reviews2017
Dev: Ankama StudioPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Krosmaga is a game of skill where the Twelve Gods of the Krosmoz universe settle their differences by pitting creatures, mortals, and demi-gods against each other in a battle of truly epic proportions!
Why similar: Card Game 51.1%, Strategy 25.4%, Trading Card Game 21.8% ★, Indie 1.7%
- #35 Creatures of Aether
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 554 reviews2021
Dev: Tako Boy StudiosPub: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Creatures of Aether is a free-to-play card battler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Play PvP ladder matches or PvE dungeons as you construct a deck with powerful elemental abilities.
Why similar: Card Game 34.5%, Trading Card Game 31.3% ★, Strategy 30.7%, Indie 3.5%
- #36 Fracctal TCG
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Fracctal Labs
Windows
Fracctal TCG distills the thrill of monster collecting into a one-versus-one card game built for quick, tactical showdowns.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 46.6% ★, Card Game 37.8%, Strategy 15.6%
- #37 Rival Books of Aster
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Games by Stitch
Windows · Mac
Rival Books of Aster is a strategy deck building game that features over 140 hand illustrated spells that you can use to build custom decks and go head to head against other players. Each spell is also a page in a living story book that translates itself and reveals its secrets as you play the game.
Why similar: Card Game 47.1%, Strategy 40.3%, Indie 12.6%
- #38 Doomtrooper CCG
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 164 reviews2020
Dev: Secret Cow Level
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for demonic aliens, cyber-mechanical vehicles, and interplanetary chainsaw warfare! Doomtrooper is a digital adaptation of the physical card game by the same name. Play Warrior cards to form your squad and earn victory points by eliminating the enemy's forces. Now in Early Access!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 46.6% ★, Card Game 37.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #39 ManaRocks
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 367 reviews2020
Dev: Rockgames
Windows · Mac
ManaRocks is a new type of digital card game called Seasonal Card Game. Experience a Free to Play Game with 4 players at the same time on 2v2 matches.
Why similar: Card Game 48.8%, Trading Card Game 23% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Indie 6.8%
- #40 Alteil: Horizons
70% matchMixed49% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Apocoplay LLC
Windows
Alteil Horizons combines Tactical RPGs (like Final Fantasy Tactics) with the deck-building and collecting elements of card dueling games.
Why similar: Strategy 76.2%, Indie 23.8%
- #41 MONSTER CARDS
65% matchVery Positive94% of 587 reviews2022
Dev: GasaiGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bring your original deck of cards and play against everyone!
Why similar: Card Game 90.5%, Indie 9.5%
- #42 The Lost Glitches
64% matchMostly Positive74% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: Honig Studios GmbHPub: Mimunga LLC
Windows · Mac
The Lost Glitches is a tactical card battler designed for instant action. Jump into short, clean PvP battles with 5 free complete starter decks. It’s easy to start, but deep when you want it, master the 5-slot battlefield, unlock skills, and go deeper at your own pace.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 57.1% ★, Card Game 38.7%, Indie 4.2%
- #43 Magic Nations - Card Game
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 117 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Bit Games SA
Windows · Mac
Jump into a fantasy world of the Magic Nations - turn-based strategy card battle game. Grab your card deck and fight against opponents from all over the world. The gameplay is based on tactics and adapting your game to battlefield conditions. Collect, sell, expand.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 42.3% ★, Card Game 36.5%, Strategy 16.2%, Indie 4.9%
- #44 Temperia: Soul of Majestic
64% matchVery Positive86% of 462 reviews2022
Dev: MoonWolf Entertainment
Windows
Temperia: Soul of Majestic is strategic competitive online card game. Quick, strategic and totally open-handed, every match is different from others thanks to the abilities of the creatures, the equipment, the powers and the elemental spaces presented in the board.
Why similar: Card Game 39.5%, Trading Card Game 38.2% ★, Strategy 22.3%
- #45 Slime CCG
69% matchMixed41% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Kody StonePub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Build decks using fun and powerful Slime's and battle them in unique arenas!
Why similar: Card Game 42%, Trading Card Game 37.2% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Indie 4.1%
- #46 Urban Rivals
67% matchMixed68% of 699 reviews2017
Dev: Acute Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 52.9% ★, Card Game 47.1%
