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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Card Game, Strategy, Free to Play, Action.

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In this turn based tactical card fighter, you will learn the secrets of Kung Fu, master control of your formidable Chi Energy and perfect the legendary Dim Mak death touch.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 711 reviews
Released: 2018-01-31
Developer: Cold Beam Games
Genres: Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 61%

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    97% matchVery Positive90% of 3,799 reviews2021
    Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.

    Why similar: Martial Arts 43.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Card Game 14%, Violent 12.9%, Deckbuilding 7.7%

  2. #2 Toribash
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 16,774 reviews2014
    Dev: Nabi StudiosPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

    Why similar: Fighting 51.3%, Martial Arts 35.2%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 2.4%, Action 2.2%

  3. #3 Fights in Tight Spaces (Prologue)
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 819 reviews2020
    Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Play the first mission of Fights in Tight Spaces for free! A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling fight sequences in action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Full game OUT NOW.

    Why similar: Fighting 38.6%, Card Game 26.5%, Strategy 17.5%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Action 2.8%

  4. #4 One Finger Death Punch
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,332 reviews2014
    Dev: Silver Dollar Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

    Why similar: Martial Arts 43.1%, Fighting 41.9%, Indie 5.7%, Action 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

  5. #5 MMA Arena
    94% matchMixed66% of 100 reviews2019
    Dev: Hidden Tower StudiosPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows

    MMA Arena is a fighting game that uses deck building mechanics to throw you into an authentic world of Mixed Martial Arts. Become the ultimate MMA Champion by using a unique turn-based gameplay system that's easy to learn, difficult to master and brutally addictive!

    Why similar: Card Game 49.7%, Fighting 47.8%, Action 2.6%

  6. #6 Cabals: Card Blitz
    93% matchMixed54% of 113 reviews2017
    Dev: Kyy GamesPub: BISBOG SA
    Windows

    Build decks and fight auto-battles.

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  7. #7 Ironbound
    92% matchMixed68% of 265 reviews2018
    Dev: Secret Level SRL
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.3 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 51.8%, Strategy 36.7%, Indie 11.5%

  8. #8 Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
    91% 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: Card Game 49.4%, Strategy 27.2%, Deckbuilding 18%, Action 5.5%

  9. #9 Mighty Party
    91% matchMixed58% of 2,508 reviews2017
    Dev: By Aliens L.L.C-FZ
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Lead your MIGHTY PARTY to victory! Fast 3-MINUTE BATTLES will not let you get bored! Dozens of heroes reveal THOUSANDS of unique tactics to defeat all the opponents! Play Imperial Archer, protect him with Wind Ninja, strengthen them with Magic of Divinity and destroy opponent’s forces!

    Why similar: Card Game 64%, Strategy 32.6%, Action 3.3%

  10. #10 Urban Rivals
    90% matchMixed68% of 687 reviews2017
    Dev: Acute Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!

    Why similar: Fighting 54.9%, Card Game 40.5%, Action 4.6%

  11. #11 Myths and Legends - Card Game
    89% matchMixed59% of 606 reviews2019
    Dev: Salo
    Windows · Mac

    Battle other Guardians leading your favorite mythological, historical and literary characters in this adaptation of the popular TCG game Myths and Legends. Collect the cards, build the perfect strategy and crush your enemies.

    Why similar: Card Game 33.6%, Violent 29.6%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 8.7%

  12. #12 BattleCON: Online
    89% 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: Fighting 36.6%, Card Game 33.3%, Strategy 22.9%, Indie 7.3%

  13. #13 Rune Coliseum
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 892 reviews2024
    Dev: Rafale Software
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Martial Arts 34.7%, Fighting 27.1%, Card Game 16.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Deckbuilding 8.5%

  14. #14 Shogun Showdown: Prologue
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 678 reviews2023
    Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Fight the army of the Shogun in this free version of Shogun Showdown, a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

    Why similar: Martial Arts 64.2%, Card Game 24%, Strategy 11.8%

  15. #15 Grace of Zordan
    87% matchMixed56% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Cybergrotex
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    84% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2025
    Dev: Sirlin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent's tendencies. Strategic, turn-based card battling that lets you experience the nuances of fighting games like Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike by a lead designer who worked on both.

    Why similar: Martial Arts 55.8%, Card Game 26.9%, Strategy 17.2%

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    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: Brightdawn Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lead one of four factions of your choice and defeat all your opponents in fierce card battles with real players from all around the world. Destroy your enemies, reinforce the power of your empire, and comprehend “The Art of War”!

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    Windows · Mac
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    Dev: Shadow Masters
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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    82% matchMixed70% of 1,206 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
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    Dev: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Dev: Puny Human
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    76% matchVery Positive92% of 25,764 reviews2023
    Dev: Sloclap
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 776 reviews2015
    Dev: Red Team Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2021
    Dev: Essential Tactics Games
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    77% matchMixed69% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: Distilled Gaming CompanyPub: Distilled Gaming Company
    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,465 reviews2014
    Dev: Lightmare Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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    73% matchVery Positive86% of 27,364 reviews2020
    Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,005 reviews2018
    Dev: Dire Wolf
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 97,338 reviews2022
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 93.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    69% matchVery Positive95% of 142 reviews2026
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive96% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: I M GAME
    Windows · Mac

    In this Free version of Master of Piece, build your deck of mercenaries, find powerful synergies between various traits and relics to fight against outlaws, fanatics, and cultists, and uncover the secrets of the Dragon Orb.

    Why similar: Strategy 73.2%, Deckbuilding 26.8%

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    73% matchMixed56% of 138 reviews2016
    Dev: HoCWar
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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  36. #36 Nova Blitz
    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 163 reviews2017
    Dev: Dragon Foundry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    71% matchMixed55% of 646 reviews2021
    Dev: Well Played GamesPub: The Phoenix Lighthouse GmbH
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2024
    Dev: Kissaki Studios GmbH
    Windows · Linux

    Mindbug redefines the card-battler genre, focusing on pure strategy and fast-paced excitement from the very first turn. Outsmart opponents with the groundbreaking Mindbug mechanic and rise through the new roguelike mode, discovering fresh powers, creatures, and combos each run.

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  39. #39 RoShamBo
    71% matchMixed64% of 440 reviews2016
    Dev: Blam! Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Welcome to RoShamBo arena! A brand new FREE arena fighting game, based on a classic rock-paper-scissors! Choose your character out of dozens unique looks, customize your gear, fight other players, knock their teeth out and become the best in RoShamBo Arena!

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  40. #40 Nitro Kid
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 537 reviews2022
    Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Synthwave roguelike deckbuilder set in the neon 80's. Pick your agent. Build your deck. Hit card combos and fight through the floors of INFINITY tower. Featuring 30+ fresh Synthwave tracks by LudoWic, Tonebox and Jules Reves.

    Why similar: Martial Arts 58.2%, Card Game 18.3%, Deckbuilding 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Indie 4.9%

  41. #41 Kings of Kung Fu
    71% matchMixed66% of 720 reviews2015
    Dev: Jae Lee ProductionsPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.

    Why similar: Martial Arts 50.3%, Fighting 41.5%, Indie 4.5%, Action 3.7%

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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 699 reviews2019
    Dev: Fifth Column Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Card Game 43.7%, Strategy 35.6%, Indie 12.1%, Deckbuilding 8.6%

  43. #43 Killer Instinct
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 5,519 reviews2017
    Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.

    Why similar: Fighting 81.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Action 4.1%

  44. #44 One Finger Death Punch 2
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,478 reviews2019
    Dev: Silver Dollar Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

    Why similar: Martial Arts 51.9%, Violent 24.3%, Fighting 8.3%, Indie 6.8%, Action 5.6%

  45. #45 Mutant Fighting Cup 2
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 79 reviews2017
    Dev: playchocolate
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Evolve, mutate and train your monsters to win the monster championship in hard brutal turn-based strategy battles!

    Why similar: Indie 64.6%, Action 35.4%

  46. #46 Flower Fight
    65% matchMixed63% of 153 reviews2024
    Dev: ViatorPub: Dong-bung Company
    Windows

    Combine numerous characters and cards to create your own party. Explore dungeons to collect cards and defeat enemies. Within dungeons, various foes await. Utilize cards efficiently to achieve victory. Enhance characters with rewards and develop your own strategy.

    Why similar: Card Game 46.2%, Strategy 40.5%, Deckbuilding 8.7%, Indie 4.6%

  47. #47 Dfiance
    63% matchMostly Positive72% of 167 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: Card Game 62.9%, Strategy 37.1%

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