- #1 Wildermyth
97% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 43%, Story Rich 20.6%, Fantasy 14%, RPG 11.5%, Strategy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the tabletop RPG feel with its procedural storytelling, character growth, and tactical turn-based combat.
- #2 Foretales
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,132 reviews2022
Dev: AlkemiPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end.
Why similar: Card Battler 18.1%, Tabletop 17.7%, Card Game 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative card game focuses on player choice and branching storylines, capturing the adventurous spirit of a tabletop session.
- #3 Black Book
96% matchVery Positive92% of 6,528 reviews2021
Dev: MorteshkaPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.
Why similar: Card Battler 19.8%, Deckbuilding 15.6%, Card Game 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply narrative-driven RPG that uses card-based combat to reflect its dark, folklore-inspired world and character-focused story.
- #4 Hand of Fate 2
95% matchVery Positive84% of 5,759 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 37.6%, Card Game 34.8%, RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 4.9%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends card-based deckbuilding with a tabletop adventure aesthetic, mirroring the feel of a dungeon master guiding your journey.
- #5 Gordian Quest
94% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 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: Card Battler 19.8%, Deckbuilding 18%, Card Game 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines classic RPG elements with deckbuilding mechanics, offering a party-based adventure that feels like a modern tabletop campaign.
- #6 For The King
94% matchVery Positive88% of 43,089 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Tabletop 36.1%, Turn-Based Combat 26.4%, RPG 15.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential tabletop-inspired RPG that features dice-based mechanics, exploration, and strategic party management.
- #7 Cross Blitz
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,591 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.2%, Card Battler 19.8%, Card Game 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich RPG that utilizes a robust deckbuilding combat system, offering a similar blend of adventure and tactical card play.
- #8 The Banner Saga
93% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Story Rich 18.2%, Strategy 17.8%, Fantasy 13%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its heavy emphasis on narrative consequences and tactical combat, it shares the epic, character-focused scope of Fatermyth.
- #9 Crown Gambit
91% matchVery Positive97% of 350 reviews2025
Dev: WILD WITSPub: Playdigious Originals
Windows · Mac
Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!
Why similar: Tabletop 17.8%, Card Game 16.2%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that emphasizes interactive fiction and mature storytelling, aligning with the story-rich nature of Fatermyth.
- #10 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
91% matchVery Positive87% of 2,228 reviews2019
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
Why similar: Card Battler 25%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Card Game 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that uses a card-based combat system to deliver a classic adventure experience with strong character archetypes.
- #11 Lost in Random™
89% matchVery Positive89% of 5,143 reviews2021
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 35.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique adventure game that centers its entire combat system around dice rolls, perfectly matching the dice-based strategic feel of the seed game.
- #12 Aces & Adventures
89% matchVery Positive89% of 3,360 reviews2023
Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.6%, Card Game 21.8%, Card Battler 21.1%, Fantasy 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses a poker-based card system to simulate tabletop combat, providing a tactile and strategic adventure experience.
- #13 Grand Guilds
90% matchMixed57% of 102 reviews2020
Dev: Drix Studios
Windows
Story-driven, tactical RPG with unique card combat mechanics. Follow the adventures of Eliza and her crew as they struggle to prevent an impending war.
Why similar: Card Game 27.1%, RPG 21.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Strategy 15.6%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that incorporates card-based combat, emphasizing party synergy and strategic positioning on the battlefield.
- #14 Krzyżacy - The Knights of the Cross
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 635 reviews2023
Dev: Olive Panda Studio
Windows
A story-driven deckbuilding RPG set in the history of Krzyżacy - The Knights of the Cross. Unlike traditional deckbuilders, the teammates you recruit decide the success or failure of battles. Fight the war against the Teutonic, or tackle roguelite runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other.
Why similar: Card Battler 18.4%, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Card Game 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that utilizes card-battling mechanics to tell a historical story with multiple endings and strategic depth.
- #15 Renowned Explorers: International Society
87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,885 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.
Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Strategy 20.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of a tabletop adventure, focusing on exploration, character skills, and strategic decision-making.
- #16 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
86% matchVery Positive94% of 709 reviews2023
Dev: D20Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Card Battler 16.3%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Tabletop 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at merging grid-based tactical movement with card-based combat, feeling very much like a digital board game.
- #17 Zoeti
86% matchMixed65% of 503 reviews2023
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Why similar: Card Battler 18.6%, Deckbuilding 16.2%, Card Game 15.7%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that uses card combinations to trigger skills, offering a unique tactical layer to its combat.
- #18 Tainted Grail: Conquest
84% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 29.7%, Card Game 24.1%, Card Battler 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, lore-rich world paired with deep deckbuilding mechanics, perfect for players who enjoy strategic RPG combat.
- #19 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
85% matchVery Positive82% of 824 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Alien GamesPub: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!
Why similar: Card Battler 21.1%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Card Game 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RPG that blends visual novel elements with card-battling, focusing on character customization and narrative progression.
- #20 Looper Tactics
83% matchVery Positive89% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: Inkstone AtelierPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome again, wandering soul. Will this be the time of your success? Watch your steps as you advance in this roguelike-deck builder and engage in auto-battler card encounters of increasing difficulty. Get stronger in each battle, rise from the ashes, and break free from endless reincarnation!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.5%, Card Battler 16.9%, Tabletop 16.4%, Card Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%
Why You'll Like It: It blends tabletop elements with deckbuilding and auto-battler mechanics, creating a complex strategic environment.
- #21 Dicey Dungeons
82% matchVery Positive89% of 11,511 reviews2019
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!
Why similar: Card Battler 39.5%, Deckbuilding 31.4%, Card Game 16%, Strategy 4.6%, RPG 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more roguelike-focused, its core mechanic of using dice to power abilities mirrors the strategic dice-based combat found in Fatermyth.
- #22 Across the Obelisk
82% matchVery Positive81% of 12,790 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 53.5 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: Card Battler 28.9%, Deckbuilding 28.8%, Card Game 24.4%, Strategy 6.3%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based deckbuilder that allows for deep strategic customization, capturing the tactical depth of tabletop RPGs.
- #23 Tavern Cards
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 163 reviews2020
Dev: Vadd Game
Windows
"Tavern Cards" is a strategic card-battling adventure! Liberate cities by defeating demons in their taverns. Build a powerful deck, face unique challenges, and unravel the mystery behind the invasion. Can you conquer the demons and save the cities?
Why similar: Card Game 26.6%, Card Battler 23%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused card game where choices matter, capturing the role-playing essence of a tavern-based adventure.
- #24 Vault of the Void
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,938 reviews2022
Dev: Spider Nest Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.5 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 28%, Card Battler 26.7%, Card Game 22.2%, Strategy 6.1%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic deckbuilder that focuses on player agency and tactical decision-making in a fantasy setting.
- #25 Sigil of the Magi
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: YongjustyongPub: The Iterative Collective
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 19.5%, Card Battler 18.4%, Card Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical positioning and party-based combat, similar to tabletop skirmish games.
- #26 C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield
81% matchMixed53% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.
Windows
This game combines roguelike-style deckbuilding with SRPGs to create an all-new experience! Follow Vel as she leads the Clausewitz Battalion into battle against Fahftania and the Hellmuth Brigade. Collect 100 different cards to build the strongest deck and fight enemies on a map shrouded in mist.
Why similar: Card Battler 27.3%, Deckbuilding 25.2%, Card Game 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.7%, RPG 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that integrates deckbuilding into its movement and combat, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- #27 Desert Revenant
80% 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: Card Battler 18.9%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Card Game 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG with a focus on replayability and card-based combat, set in a world that rewards strategic planning.
- #28 Primateria
78% matchVery Positive87% of 179 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 33.2%, Card Game 24%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Deckbuilding 7.5%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that uses innovative card-battling mechanics to encourage exploration and tactical mastery.
- #29 Ring of Pain
78% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.
Why similar: Card Game 40.8%, Lore-Rich 28.4%, RPG 10.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique card-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes strategic choices and atmospheric storytelling.
- #30 Fate Hunters
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 871 reviews2019
Dev: Tower Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fate Hunters is a hardcore mix of strategy card battles and a roguelike adventure. Build your deck, explore the dangerous dark fantasy world and face fearsome foes! Risk your life to get powerful treasures!
Why similar: Card Battler 31.9%, Deckbuilding 28.1%, Card Game 24.5%, Strategy 7.4%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that focuses on strategic deck construction and exploration, providing a challenging adventure experience.
- #31 Museum Mystery: Deckbuilding Card Game
77% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2024
Dev: ST Stepanov Ivan AndreevichPub: Recently Played
Windows
Museum Mystery is a deck-building, story-driven roguelite adventure where museum exhibits come to life, wreaking chaos. Explore halls from different eras, battle works of art, collect your own deck of artifacts, and solve the mystery!
Why similar: Card Battler 24.5%, Card Game 18%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, RPG 5.8%
- #32 Journey to the West
77% matchVery Positive81% of 1,700 reviews2023
Dev: Z Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A challenging rogue-like deck building game about a legendary adventure in the Realm of Divinity. Lead your team, build your unique deck, gather powerful relics and consumables to confront legendary creatures and eventually discover the truth behind the omen of darkness.
Why similar: Card Battler 25%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Card Game 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, RPG 7.4%
- #33 Tales & Tactics
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,081 reviews2024
Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.
Why similar: Tabletop 24.6%, Card Battler 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, RPG 7.9%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #34 Dark Sky
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Ganymede GamesPub: Midwest Games
Windows
Dark Sky is a narrative RPG deckbuilder that features tactical combat and a branching card upgrade system. Assemble your party, customize your deck, and harness powerful synergies to master strategic battles as you unravel the mystery behind a planetary catastrophe.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.8%, Card Game 17.6%, Card Battler 17.5%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #35 Tabletop Hero
75% 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: Deckbuilding 30.6%, Card Game 20.3%, Card Battler 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 9%
- #36 Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party?
71% matchVery Positive89% of 339 reviews2026
Dev: Sting
Windows
A strategic board game-style RPG where dice rolls guide your journey! Build your deck, explore changing maps, and face events shaped by your choices and luck. Play solo or online with friends—every adventure is a new experience!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 17.6%, Tabletop 17.1%, Card Game 15%, Card Battler 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%
- #37 Sovereign Syndicate
73% matchVery Positive81% of 606 reviews2024
Dev: Crimson Herring StudiosPub: Zugalu Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of society’s most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters, each with their own skills and motivations. Customize your characters with narrative choices to unlock new tarot cards.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.1%, Tabletop 19.4%, Card Game 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, RPG 10.5%
- #38 Re:Lord – Tales of Adventure
74% matchMixed65% of 131 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 18.7%, Card Battler 17.7%, Card Game 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%
- #39 Runespell: Overture
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 387 reviews2011
Dev: Mystic Box
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
This role-playing game, set in an alternate medieval Europe, combines poker mechanics with power ups and collectible cards.
Why similar: Card Battler 30.3%, Deckbuilding 28.1%, Card Game 23.8%, RPG 8.3%, Fantasy 3.3%
- #40 Claymores of the Lost Kingdom
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Ultaan Games
Windows
Adventure Roguelike Deckbuilder infused with classless RPG progression. Forge your hero, increase your attributes, and craft a deck that evolves based on your unique build. Level up, hunt bandits, and face the Harbinger of Doom!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 22.9%, Card Battler 19.3%, Card Game 16.7%, Tabletop 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12%
- #41 WhatRogue:Exile Land
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: 肉鸽独立团Pub: OKJOY
Windows
"WhatRogue:Exile Land" blends roguelike, card construction, and tactical turn-based gameplay. The tactical element requires spatial strategies, enhancing strategic depth. Choose different heroes and companions to defeat various monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.1%, Card Game 23.3%, Card Battler 16.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #42 Castle Morihisa
73% matchMixed67% of 445 reviews2022
Dev: Smokingbear StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Castle Morihisa" is a roguelike featuring strategic deckbuilder. You need to build up your deck through constant battles, acquire powerful talents, and wield the power of the Fallen Heroes to unveil the truth behind the rebellion in Castle Morihisa.
Why similar: Card Battler 24.1%, Deckbuilding 19.1%, Card Game 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #43 Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure
70% matchVery Positive83% of 213 reviews2026
Dev: Wanderlost Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
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.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.2%, Card Battler 15.6%, Card Game 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, RPG 9.9%
- #44 Songs of Silence
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,580 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 10.6%, RPG 9.7%, Fantasy 9.6%
- #45 Road to Empress I
66% matchVery Positive87% of 11,428 reviews2025
Dev: New One Studio
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress I is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Tackle multiple story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.2%, Drama 16.8%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 16%, Multiple Endings 14.8%
- #46 Dungeon: Faster & Deadlier
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Old Oak Den
Windows
This is a hybrid between a card, board, and turn-based single-player game. Play cards in various ways, and discover iconic artifacts. Combine logical possibilities with an aspect of chance. Gradually map the world of this rogue-lite adventure. Walk through the portal and fight!
Why similar: Card Battler 24.7%, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Card Game 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #47 Fated Land
70% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
Windows
This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 42.7%, RPG 23.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #48 Decks & Daggers
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Osarion
Windows
DECKS & DAGGERS is a Deck-Building RPG Card Game where you venture down into the dungeons to slay monsters and collect treasure.
Why similar: Tabletop 18.6%, Card Game 18.1%, Card Battler 16.9%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, RPG 7.3%
- #49 Dead Town Tales
69% matchVery Positive83% of 478 reviews2023
Dev: 拾遗工作室Pub: Pixmain
Windows
Dead Town Tales is a game that focuses on strategy card building and core Roguelike gameplay. You can learn about this romantic and mysterious world by fighting and exploring, meeting people, ghosts and monsters in Dead Town and experiencing the unknown and making choices together with them.
Why similar: Card Game 32.3%, Drama 18.2%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Multiple Endings 7.8%
- #50 Project: AHNO's Ark
68% matchVery Positive94% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: PHOSEPOPub: 2P Games
Windows
This game merges elements of tactical RPG, Go, and introduces Roguelite features. Players will need to make decisions among numerous random events and capability divergences, trying to survive in an apocalyptic game of mutual destruction.
Why similar: Tabletop 20.1%, Card Battler 14.7%, Card Game 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Drama 10.5%
- #51 Game of Fate 2: A Century's Promise
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,212 reviews2025
Dev: KARMAGAME HK LIMITEDPub: EpicDream Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Transported back a century by fate, you find yourself in a legendary tale of vengeance. Amidst powerful enemies in a tumultuous era, your mission is to assist those around you. Experience this immersive epic from a first-person perspective—authentic, weighty, yet brimming with hope.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 28.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Drama 13.3%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #52 King of Dragon Pass
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 550 reviews2015
Dev: A SharpPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Tabletop 18.5%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #53 Tamarak Trail
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Yarrow GamesPub: Versus Evil
Windows
In this deck-building roguelike, you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails - full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 25%, Card Battler 22.7%, Card Game 19%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, RPG 6.9%
- #54 Ash of Gods: Redemption
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #55 幻想曹操传 Fantasy of Caocao
70% matchMostly Negative32% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: 桑尼游戏(Sunny Game)
Windows
《Fantasy of Caocao》is a stand-alone indie game which includes RPG+AVG+DBG,Caocao fall in love with multiple wives and finally unify the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Card Battler 21.8%, Card Game 13.7%, Drama 12.5%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #56 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
66% matchVery Positive81% of 10,842 reviews2019
Dev: Giant Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Night of the Full Moon" is a stand-alone roguelike card game. Take adventure into Black Forest. Random event, random plot leads to different endings.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 27.4%, Card Game 27.3%, Card Battler 24.3%, Strategy 6.9%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
- #57 Ruff Ghanor
64% matchVery Positive90% of 763 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: Card Battler 20.1%, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Card Game 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
- #58 Girls of The Tower
64% matchVery Positive85% of 604 reviews2024
Dev: Robo CatPub: OKJOY
Windows
This is a Rogue-like game with a combination of JRPG, auto chess, and galgame elements. Players can choose from two different female protagonists to embark on a unique adventure. Additionally, players can recruit followers, strategize their formations, and develop their town!
Why similar: Card Battler 28.2%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 9.7%