Games Like Ironclad Tactics

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 24.5%, Card Game 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Strategy 8.8%

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.

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 29.5%, Steampunk 24.1% ★, Deckbuilding 21.5%, Card Game 17%, Robots 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming steampunk aesthetic with a card-based combat system that emphasizes strategic planning.

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 32.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, Strategy 23.5%, Tactical 10.6%, 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.

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 42.3% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Tactical 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical mech game that emphasizes heat management and strategic positioning on a grid.

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 41.4%, Mechs 24% ★, 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.

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 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 13.6%, Tactical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that centers on ship positioning and tactical movement to avoid incoming fire.

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 67.3%, Strategy 21.6%, 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.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: Steampunk 46.5% ★, Mechs 30.4% ★, Strategy 21.2%, 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.

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 38.9%, Card Game 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Tactical 11.6%, Strategy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game that uses deckbuilding to drive tactical decisions and board control.

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 37.2%, Deckbuilding 28.1%, Card Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lane-based tower defense deckbuilder that requires managing multiple fronts simultaneously.

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 59.8%, 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.

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 31.5% ★, Robots 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Tactical 16.6%, Strategy 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep tactical mech experience with a unique timeline-based prediction system for movement and attacks.

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 51.7%, 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.

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.

Welcome aboard your airship, captain! Engage in tactical combats, upgrade your ships and weapons, level up your pilots.

Why similar: Steampunk 59.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Tactical 10.3%, 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.

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 35.4%, Card Battler 32%, Card Game 17.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends deckbuilding with RTS elements, focusing on tactical unit deployment and map control.

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 32.6%, Deckbuilding 28.2%, Card Game 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical positioning and unit synergy on the battlefield.

Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.

Why similar: Steampunk 55.1% ★, Mechs 21.7% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed combat game that focuses on resource management and tactical turn-based exchanges.

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 31.3%, Deckbuilding 21.7%, 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.

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 23.4%, 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.

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 45.4% ★, Card Game 28%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical board game adaptation that relies on lane-based combat and strategic unit placement.

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 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that features positional combat on a grid, requiring you to manage your units' placement.

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 25.5%, Card Game 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Robots 8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical deckbuilder with a futuristic setting that utilizes grid-based movement and card-driven abilities.

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 28.8%, Card Game 19.4%, Tactical 8.1%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that shares the industrial, mechanical theme and tactical combat focus.

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 64% ★, Strategy 28%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game featuring a steampunk aesthetic and unit-based tactical combat.

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.

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.

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 17.5%, Strategy 15.2%, Steampunk 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that incorporates card-battler mechanics for tactical depth.

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 47.6%, Tactical 22.1%, Strategy 18.7%, Robots 9.9%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical auto-battler that focuses on robot customization and strategic unit placement.

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 24.8%, Card Battler 20.3%, Card Game 15.4%, Mechs 13.4% ★, Robots 7.4%

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 34.5%, Card Battler 32%, Card Game 20.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Indie 1.5%

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 32.4%, Steampunk 23.4% ★, Card Game 18.1%, Deckbuilding 18.1%, Strategy 7.6%

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 24.6%, Strategy 16.1%, Deckbuilding 16%, Tactical 6.1%

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 37.8%, Card Game 24.3%, Steampunk 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Strategy 9%

The autobattler where the market IS the balance patch. Build your team, cast your spells, create powerful relics, optimize synergies - but watch the ticker. Every minion you buy raises its price for every player. No permanent metas. No overpowered favorites. Just tactics, and flawed ones at that

Why similar: Card Battler 30.8%, Strategy 24.2%, Card Game 17.8%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Tactical 12.2%

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 27.7%, Card Game 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Strategy 6.5%

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 48.4% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Tactical 12%, Indie 2.5%

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 34.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Tactical 18.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Robots 11.5%

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 29.7%, Card Game 23.4%, Strategy 8.1%, Indie 2.6%

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 21.8%, Card Game 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 7.3%

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 30% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Card Game 16.7%, Robots 15.9%

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 21.4%, Card Game 15.7%, Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%

Steampunk Syndicate is a tower defense with elements of collectible card games.

Why similar: Steampunk 71.6% ★, Strategy 17%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 5.3%

Chrono CCG is an indie game from genre veterans where time-traveling agents battle for control of history. Timelines shift mid-match, agents evolve, and deep strategy meets accessible play. For the community, by the community.

Why similar: Card Battler 27.6%, Deckbuilding 22.2%, Steampunk 20% ★, Card Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

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 44.3%, Card Game 27%, Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Indie 2.2%

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 48.6%, Strategy 25.6%, Tactical 17.8%, Indie 8%

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 22.1%, Deckbuilding 21.3%, Card Game 16.3%, Mechs 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

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 27.4%, Card Game 19.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Robots 3.2%

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 42.2%, Card Game 26.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Casual 5.5%

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%

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 29.2%, Card Game 23.9%, Strategy 10.7%

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 28.1%, Strategy 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Tactical 10.8%, Indie 8.1%

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 22.2% ★, Tactical 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Indie 9.8%

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 36.4%, Card Game 23.1%, Indie 2.7%

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 47.3% ★, Strategy 29.9%, Robots 18.4%, Indie 4.4%

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 35.2%, Card Game 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Tactical 10.8%, Strategy 10.5%

The deckbuilding roguelike with no energy – play cards using physical space! Slot cards together, manipulate the shape of your cards, and create overpowered combos to break the game!

Why similar: Card Battler 36.2%, Deckbuilding 31.1%, Strategy 11.7%, Card Game 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

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 31.1%, Card Game 22.8%, Strategy 9.1%, Indie 2.1%

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 7.1%