- #1 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
97% 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 29.6%, Steampunk 24% ★, Deckbuilding 21.7%, Card Game 17.1%, Robots 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming steampunk aesthetic with a card-based combat system that emphasizes strategic planning.
- #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 Battler 31.5%, Deckbuilding 24.6%, Card Game 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features the most similar lane-based tactical card combat where positioning on the board is just as important as your deck.
- #3 Into the Breach
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,909 reviews2018
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Mechs 32.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Strategy 23.7%, Tactical 10.5%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in grid-based tactical mech combat that shares the high-stakes, fast-paced decision-making of Ironclad Tactics.
- #4 Mech Armada
95% matchVery Positive81% of 686 reviews2022
Dev: Lioncode Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 41.6%, Mechs 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical mech combat with roguelite deckbuilding elements that reward careful unit placement and resource management.
- #5 Cobalt Core
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,240 reviews2023
Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Why similar: Card Game 32.7%, Deckbuilding 28.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Tactical 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that centers on ship positioning and tactical movement to avoid incoming fire.
- #6 Ignited Steel: Mech Tactics
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: YokaicadePub: Meteorbyte Studios
Windows
Ignited Steel is a mech roguelike turn-based-tactics game. Manage a team of overheating old-tech mechs, more heat means more vulnerability and damage! Unravel the galaxy’s story as you travel from node to node, improving your mechs, acquiring new pilots, and defeat the sentient A.I. overlord!
Why similar: Mechs 42.1% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Tactical 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical mech game that emphasizes heat management and strategic positioning on a grid.
- #7 Faeria
93% 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 67.4%, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%, Indie 4%, Casual 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique card game that incorporates board-building mechanics, forcing you to manage lanes and territory like in Ironclad Tactics.
- #8 Iron Harvest
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,818 reviews2020
Dev: KING ArtPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Why similar: Steampunk 46.2% ★, Mechs 30.5% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Casual 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar dieselpunk/steampunk mech aesthetic with a focus on tactical unit control and base management.
- #9 Hexarchy
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,571 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 39%, Card Game 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Tactical 11.6%, Strategy 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game that uses deckbuilding to drive tactical decisions and board control.
- #10 Monster Train
90% 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 37.1%, Deckbuilding 28.2%, Card Game 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A lane-based tower defense deckbuilder that requires managing multiple fronts simultaneously.
- #11 Card Hunter
91% matchVery Positive86% of 5,302 reviews2015
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.
Why similar: Card Game 59.9%, Strategy 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Tactical 6.9%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a board-game style grid for tactical combat where cards dictate your movement and attack options.
- #12 Phantom Brigade
89% matchVery Positive81% of 4,280 reviews2023
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Phantom Brigade 2.0 is a cinematic, tactical mech strategy game with a revolutionary timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Recruit and level up your squad of rebels to retake war-torn Fyrland from the Kaskad occupation.
Why similar: Mechs 31.3% ★, Robots 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Tactical 16.7%, Strategy 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep tactical mech experience with a unique timeline-based prediction system for movement and attacks.
- #13 Cross Blitz
87% 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: Card Battler 30%, Deckbuilding 29.5%, Card Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Strategy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deckbuilding RPG that utilizes lane-based combat mechanics similar to traditional tactical card games.
- #14 Steam Tactics
89% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Igor Rashkuev
Windows · Mac
Welcome aboard your airship, captain! Engage in tactical combats, upgrade your ships and weapons, level up your pilots.
Why similar: Steampunk 59% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Tactical 10.4%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed game that focuses on turn-based tactical combat and unit customization.
- #15 Age of Rivals
88% matchVery Positive86% of 234 reviews2017
Dev: Dark Inertia StudiosPub: Roboto Games
Windows · Mac
Deep civilization-building strategy in a fast-paced card game! There are many paths to victory in this competitive card drafting game featuring 12 unique characters and hundreds of cards ranging from great pyramids and war elephants to sneaky spies and crafty merchants.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 51.8%, Card Game 21.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive card-based strategy game that emphasizes building and tactical combat encounters.
- #16 Hadean Tactics
85% 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: Card Battler 32.7%, Deckbuilding 28.3%, Card Game 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Strategy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical positioning and unit synergy on the battlefield.
- #17 Golem Gates
86% matchVery Positive83% of 120 reviews2018
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Golem Gates blends elements of real-time strategy (RTS) and card battle. Collect cards (called Glyphs) containing your forces and powers. Strategically weave them into a deck to prepare for battle, then unleash them in streamlined, fast-paced battles.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 35.5%, Card Battler 32%, Card Game 17.2%, Strategy 13.3%, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends deckbuilding with RTS elements, focusing on tactical unit deployment and map control.
- #18 Ironcast
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 961 reviews2015
Dev: DreadbitPub: Ripstone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.
Why similar: Steampunk 55.1% ★, Mechs 21.7% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed combat game that focuses on resource management and tactical turn-based exchanges.
- #19 Combo Card Clashers
84% matchVery Positive81% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Burnt Games LLC
Windows
Combo Card Clashers is a roguelike deckbuilder meets auto battler! Build massive combos by playing all cards each turn. Unlock powerful card synergies, recruit monsters to be your allies, upgrade gears and skills - give it all to brave through a mysterious world.
Why similar: Card Battler 31.4%, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Card Game 15.3%, Tactical 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical deckbuilder that integrates auto-battler mechanics to create dynamic, position-heavy combat.
- #20 Knights in Tight Spaces
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 860 reviews2025
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.
Why similar: Card Battler 33%, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Card Game 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Tactical 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based tactical deckbuilder that focuses heavily on positioning and environmental interaction.
- #21 Neuroshima Hex
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Baked Games
Windows
Neuroshima Hex is a post-apocalyptic tactical game from the designers of Neuroshima, the board game. It is all about strategy and tactics on one hexagonal battlefield. The game offers many different units, technologies and special abilities that can be used for an effective strategy.
Why similar: Steampunk 45.2% ★, Card Game 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical board game adaptation that relies on lane-based combat and strategic unit placement.
- #22 Banners of Ruin
82% 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: Card Battler 33.2%, Deckbuilding 29.1%, Card Game 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that features positional combat on a grid, requiring you to manage your units' placement.
- #23 Rise of Humanity
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: Cybernetic Walrus
Windows
Battle enemy bots, plan your strategy to complete missions, collect, upgrade and merge powerful cards to save humanity in this tactical turn-based game!
Why similar: Card Battler 27.1%, Deckbuilding 25.6%, Card Game 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Robots 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical deckbuilder with a futuristic setting that utilizes grid-based movement and card-driven abilities.
- #24 Clatter
81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,242 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Tactical 17%, Indie 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on unique unit abilities and positioning on a small board.
- #25 Battle Train
79% matchVery Positive87% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Terrible Posture GamesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Windows
Battle Train is a run-based roguelite deck-n-track builder set in the world’s most explosive game show. Choose your cards, upgrade your train, lay down tracks, and use destructive locomotives to blast your rival Champions off the rails in a chaotic mashup of deck-building and tactical rail combat.
Why similar: Card Battler 32.3%, Deckbuilding 28.9%, Card Game 19.3%, Tactical 8%, Strategy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that shares the industrial, mechanical theme and tactical combat focus.
- #26 Steam Squad
81% matchMixed65% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: Bretwalda Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Steam Squad - a classical tactical wargame with honest physics simulation of battles set in an alternative universe during the First World War. Players acting for the 3 of the superpowers - the Holy Roman, British and Tianxian Empires complete 30 missions with squads of up to 8 units.
Why similar: Steampunk 63.9% ★, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game featuring a steampunk aesthetic and unit-based tactical combat.
- #27 Cardaclysm
80% matchMixed66% of 566 reviews2021
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Face the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in epic card battles! Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements. Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you!
Why similar: Card Battler 46.2%, Card Game 25.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Deckbuilding 11.7%, Tactical 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A card-battler with RPG elements that features tactical combat encounters and deck-driven strategy.
- #28 Dire Destiny : Time Travel
79% matchMixed64% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Dire Destiny Studio
Windows
Dire Destiny: Time Travel is a Roguelike tactic card game, which takes place in a steampunk world. You are summoned from another time and space to be the hero, who will fight against powerful mechanized army to save the human race.
Why similar: Card Battler 32.7%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Strategy 15.1%, Steampunk 13.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that incorporates card-battler mechanics for tactical depth.
- #29 Mechanibot
78% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Jon Nielsen
Windows
In this tactical rogue-like auto battler, you'll build your unique team of robots and keep them alive as they fight. Battle through waves of enemies as you travel from planet to planet on a mission to fix the sun. Strategize, protect, survive. A Mechanibot's wrench never rests.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 47.8%, Tactical 22%, Strategy 18.6%, Robots 9.8%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical auto-battler that focuses on robot customization and strategic unit placement.
- #30 ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova
77% matchVery Positive82% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: EMINA STUDIO
Windows
A tactical roguelike deck building game. Recruit elite mecha pilots, deploy drones and cast commands. Master your ACE mechas while collecting unique cards and chips in battles, and form your own build for total battlefield dominance.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.9%, Card Battler 20.4%, Card Game 15.5%, Mechs 13.3% ★, Robots 7.3%
- #31 The Spire of Mech Zero
76% matchVery Positive92% of 147 reviews2024
Dev: ZZ Game
Windows
A lite roguelike card deck building game inspired by Slay the Spire. You can experience battles of robots with cards and components! Try to conquer the spire with one perfect run, every choice matters!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 34.6%, Card Battler 32%, Card Game 20.7%, Strategy 11.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #32 Break Siege
76% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: FojoGamesPub: Edigger
Windows · Linux
Break Siege is a train-themed deck-building rougelike game in which you constantly construct your own deck and breakthrough forces of the Imperial in intense, real-time battles.
Why similar: Card Battler 32.5%, Steampunk 23.2% ★, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Card Game 18.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #33 Meteorfall: Rustbowl Rumble
75% matchVery Positive93% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Slothwerks
Windows
Meteorfall: Rustbowl Rumble is a wild, no-holds barred card brawl in the wacky world of Meteorfall. Build a face-melting deck, break the rules, and stomp your opponents in this fast-paced & fresh take on roguelike deckbuilders.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.6%, Card Game 24.7%, Deckbuilding 16.1%, Strategy 16%, Tactical 6%
- #34 FrostBound
74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,189 reviews2025
Dev: Lyra StudioPub: Shelly Technology
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
FrostBound is a roguelike deck-building tower defense set in an endless winter. Build your base, master 500+ cards, and withstand relentless waves to end the eternal frost.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 38%, Card Game 24.4%, Steampunk 16.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #35 Noir Lords
73% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Speed Trail GamesPub: Booda Games
Windows
A fast-paced single-player card battler with tactical choices, quick rounds, and upgradeable cards. Build your deck and outsmart the city’s crime lords.
Why similar: Card Battler 32.5%, Deckbuilding 27.8%, Card Game 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Strategy 6.5%
- #36 WARMACHINE: Tactics
77% matchMixed44% of 1,162 reviews2014
Dev: WhiteMoon DreamsPub: Privateer Press Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
Why similar: Steampunk 48.3% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Tactical 12%, Indie 2.5%
- #37 One-inch Tactics
73% matchVery Positive94% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.
Why similar: Mechs 34.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Tactical 18.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Robots 11.4%
- #38 Cards and Castles
75% 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 Battler 36.2%, Deckbuilding 29.8%, Card Game 23.4%, Strategy 8%, Indie 2.6%
- #39 Mecharashi
72% matchMixed68% of 1,422 reviews2025
Dev: BlackJack StudioPub: HK TEN TREE LIMITED
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mecharashi is a mecha-themed tactical turn-based game. The game adopts a unique part-destruction combat system, where you can assemble mechas however you want, equip a wide selection of weapons, and choose your favorite pilots to engage in battle.
Why similar: Mechs 29.9% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Card Game 16.8%, Robots 15.9%
- #40 Lunchbreak Tactics
71% matchVery Positive85% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Lunchbreak Tactics is a strategic auto-battler card game set in a chaotic supermarket backstore. Draft cards, min-max your squad, build ridiculous synergies, then battle players asynchronously. Play your way to climb the ranks with quick runs, no timer, limitless combos, and endless replay.
Why similar: Card Battler 43.9%, Deckbuilding 21.5%, Card Game 15.7%, Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%
- #41 Steampunk Syndicate
74% matchMixed56% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Steampunk Syndicate is a tower defense with elements of collectible card games.
Why similar: Steampunk 71.5% ★, Strategy 17%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 5.4%
- #42 ARC SEED
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
Windows
Face the interstellar Archangels in a turn-based tactical game with deckbuilding elements and destructible environment, where you pilot powerful mechs to save the Earth from destruction.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.2%, Deckbuilding 21.5%, Card Game 16.2%, Mechs 14% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #43 Trizon
69% matchVery Positive93% of 600 reviews2025
Dev: LingPub: IndieArk
Windows · Mac
Trizon is a roguelike deck-building game. Fuse any two cards together to play crazy combos. The game combines auto-battler mechanics, where creatures attack on their own, with instant-effect spell cards. Battles are fast-paced and dynamic, set against a simple and restrained art style.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 44.4%, Card Game 27%, Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Indie 2.2%
- #44 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: Card Battler 39.9%, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Card Game 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 7.3%
- #45 Ironbound
73% 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 48.8%, Strategy 25.5%, Tactical 17.8%, Indie 8%
- #46 Prismata
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,216 reviews2018
Dev: Lunarch Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.
Why similar: Card Battler 32.6%, Deckbuilding 27.5%, Card Game 19.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Robots 3.2%
- #47 Warlords of the Deck
71% matchMixed70% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Legion Forge Games
Windows
We've fused Card Gaming with the Battle of Total War to create the ultimate multiplayer strategy game. Combine a unique deck from different factions, rally your legions, and charge to defeat all your opponents!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 42.3%, Card Game 26.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Casual 5.4%
- #48 Scrap Collector
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Wibert
Windows
Collect, combine, and automate card production. Discover new areas, resources, and enemies all while growing your mechanized army. Plan ahead before taking on the challenges of the ruptured earth.
Why similar: Card Battler 36.2%, Deckbuilding 29.3%, Card Game 23.8%, Strategy 10.7%
- #49 Cartridge Defense
69% matchVery Positive92% of 100 reviews2022
Dev: Out Gaming
Windows
Cartridge Defense is a tower defense game with over 300 distinct collectible cards that you will use to create your own decks to defend against robots in the cyberpunk inspired future. Play cards (cartridges) to spawn towers, upgrades, special abilities and more in a campaign or rogue-like mode.
Why similar: Card Battler 33.5%, Deckbuilding 32.9%, Card Game 22.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Indie 2.3%
- #50 The Lost Glitches
68% 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: Card Battler 37.7%, Deckbuilding 36.5%, Card Game 23.1%, Indie 2.7%
- #51 Last Regiment
70% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Boomzap Inc
Windows
Engage in epic simultaneous turn-based combat in this fusion of cards and turn-based strategy. Assemble your regiment, claim your territory, and lead your forces to triumph!
Why similar: Card Game 28.2%, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Tactical 10.8%, Indie 8.1%
- #52 Steam Marines
72% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Worthless Bums
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator.
Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, Steampunk 22.1% ★, Tactical 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Indie 9.8%
- #53 Inkborn
66% 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: Card Battler 33.6%, Deckbuilding 31.2%, Card Game 22.8%, Strategy 9.1%, Indie 2.1%
- #54 Shuffle Tactics
66% 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 35.3%, Card Game 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Tactical 10.8%, Strategy 10.5%
- #55 AirMech
65% matchVery Positive84% of 10,838 reviews2018
Dev: Carbon Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!
Why similar: Mechs 47.2% ★, Strategy 30%, Robots 18.4%, Indie 4.4%
- #56 CyberTD
67% matchMixed70% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Clockwork Origins
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mutant viruses threaten the very heart of cyberspace! You'll need the right tactics and the "help" of your support drone to build a deck of terrific upgrades in this innovative deckbuilding tower defense game packed with roguelite elements!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 44.3%, Card Game 30%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 11.5%
- #57 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
67% matchVery Positive82% of 825 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Alien GamesPub: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 32.8%, Deckbuilding 26.7%, Card Game 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Strategy 8%
- #58 Clockwork Cleanup
62% matchVery Positive100% of 383 reviews2025
Dev: David Stears
Windows
Clockwork cleanup is a auto-battler game where your actions are dictated by tiles of various shapes placed in a grid. Defeat waves of enemies to save the factory!
Why similar: Steampunk 37.6% ★, Strategy 28%, Robots 21%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 5.4%
- #59 Zero Division
64% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2024
Dev: Robot Cat LimitedPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A roguelite deckbuilder crossed with a CCG, set in a dark cyberpunk world. You will lead a three-man squad against competing factions fighting among the ashes of a world-wide war. Each operator comes with a unique deck that can be customized and augmented.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.5%, Deckbuilding 29%, Card Game 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%, Strategy 7%