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Games Like Once Upon a Rogue's Tale

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Deckbuilding, Roguelike, Singleplayer.

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Embark on a journey through your favorite fairytales in this charming roguelike deckbuilder. Trade dice in battle to play lots of different cards or to use powerful character abilities. Encounter story events and make tough decisions that shape your journey as it unfolds in your personal storybook.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 71 reviews
Released: 2024-08-20
Developer: PolyPirates UG
Genres: Casual, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    95% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    91% matchMixed62% of 141 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    90% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    89% matchMixed65% of 503 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive90% of 268 reviews2023
    Dev: Renka
    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive87% of 667 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac
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    72% matchVery Positive94% of 1,057 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 83 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac

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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,655 reviews2023
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,970 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 12,790 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  46. #46 Dice In You
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 114 reviews2025
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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac
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    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2022
    Dev: Righteous Hammer Games
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows

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    70% matchMixed60% of 124 reviews2023
    Windows
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    65% matchVery Positive87% of 8,287 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 31%, Roguelite 17.2%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Roguelike 11.7%

  55. #55 Not Another Dungeon?!
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Daggerbunny Studios
    Windows

    The demonic Tower of Imalsrith has appeared on the battlefield of the Kingdom of Infantriell and the Empire of Fractile. Conquer it in this action-packed card game with rogue-lite elements!

    Why similar: Card Game 19.2%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Perma Death 14.5%, Anime 8%

  56. #56 Stray Path
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 985 reviews2025
    Dev: zidong gamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stray Path is an innovative adventure and strategy game that blends FreeCell mechanics with roguelike gameplay. Choose from colourful characters and explore a randomly generated world. Drag cards, optimize your choices, select equipment, and uncover the mysteries of this mysterious stray world!

    Why similar: Card Game 31.2%, Roguelite 27%, Roguelike 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Strategy 9.1%

  57. #57 Dream of Corpse Lady
    62% matchVery Positive93% of 1,620 reviews2026
    Dev: HT3 StudioPub: INDIECN
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cards, battle! Someone woke up the sleeping Corpse Lady... Perhaps, the world needs to pay a price for the awakening... In this game, you will play the role of the awakened Corpse Lady, try various strange construction combinations, discover powerful opponents, and then knock them all down!

    Why similar: Card Game 20.1%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

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