- #1 BattleCON: Online
97% 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: Card Game 59.6%, Strategy 30.6%, Indie 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A perfect-information fighting game that mirrors the tactical depth and lack of RNG found in Prismata.
- #2 Duelyst II
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,777 reviews2022
Dev: Dream Sloth Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 26.4%, Card Game 18.4%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Competitive 12.1% ★, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines card-based deckbuilding with grid-based tactical movement for a highly strategic experience.
- #3 Ironclad Tactics
96% matchMixed69% of 621 reviews2013
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!
Why similar: Card Battler 32.6%, Deckbuilding 27.6%, Card Game 19.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An RTS-inspired card game that focuses on lane management and unit deployment without relying on card draw luck.
- #4 Artifact
95% matchMixed47% of 24,757 reviews2018
Dev: Valve
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 85.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.2%, Deckbuilding 24.9%, Card Game 21.4%, Competitive 6.3% ★, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, lane-based strategy game that emphasizes perfect information and long-term planning.
- #5 Age of Rivals
94% 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 34.3%, Card Game 19.2%, Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Competitive 9.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, resource-focused strategy game that uses card drafting to simulate economic and military growth.
- #6 Golem Gates
94% 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: Card Battler 30.9%, Deckbuilding 30.5%, Card Game 20.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional RTS mechanics with deckbuilding, requiring players to manage resources and units on a battlefield.
- #7 Mindbug Online
92% 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.
Why similar: Card Battler 27.7%, Deckbuilding 20%, Card Game 17.8%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic card game that focuses on creature interaction and counter-play rather than deck size or RNG.
- #8 Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
93% 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 Battler 23.9%, Card Game 17.1%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, Competitive 13.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical grid combat that requires careful unit placement and card-based synergy.
- #9 Faeria
91% matchVery Positive84% of 7,177 reviews2017
Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.2 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 57.3%, Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a living board that you build as you play, blending tactical positioning with card-based strategy.
- #10 Into the Breach
89% matchVery Positive94% of 21,742 reviews2018
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 31.7 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: Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A perfect-information tactical game where you can see enemy moves, rewarding careful planning and resource management.
- #11 Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,465 reviews2014
Dev: Lightmare Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and commander-driven deck-building in a fully free-to-play PvP experience. Build your deck from 1000+ cards across 8 unique factions, and face opponents on a truly level playing field. In Infinity Wars, skill is the only factor that determines victory!
Why similar: Card Battler 22.8%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Card Game 18.1%, Competitive 13.5% ★, Strategy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features simultaneous turn resolution and lane-based combat that rewards strategic foresight.
- #12 Star Realms
89% matchVery Positive87% of 2,179 reviews2016
Dev: Wise Wizard Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 27%, Card Battler 25.9%, Card Game 18.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced deckbuilder that focuses on snowballing resources and building efficient engine synergies.
- #13 Frozen Synapse
88% matchVery Positive83% of 2,618 reviews2011
Dev: Mode 7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.6%, Strategy 24.7%, Competitive 10.4% ★, Indie 6%, Multiplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A simultaneous turn-based strategy game where perfect information and prediction are the keys to success.
- #14 Spectromancer
87% matchVery Positive88% of 371 reviews2009
Dev: Apus SoftwarePub: Three Donkeys LLC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!
Why similar: Card Battler 29.3%, Card Game 20.3%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy card game designed by veteran designers that emphasizes tactical counter-play.
- #15 Tactical Breach Wizards
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,483 reviews2024
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical combat game that provides full information on enemy intentions, allowing for deep, puzzle-like planning.
- #16 Castlehold
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: 5TH Cell
Windows
Castlehold is an innovative competitive strategy game, featuring the new Active Resource Control (ARC) System. Build your Army, lead your troops into Battle and see how you stack up against your opponent in fast-paced, strategic combat.
Why similar: Card Battler 34.9%, Deckbuilding 24%, Card Game 23.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding with lane-based tactical combat, focusing on board control and resource efficiency.
- #17 Creatures of Aether
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 554 reviews2021
Dev: Tako Boy StudiosPub: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Creatures of Aether is a free-to-play card battler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Play PvP ladder matches or PvE dungeons as you construct a deck with powerful elemental abilities.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.3%, Deckbuilding 19.5%, Card Game 18.9%, Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based tactical card game that uses unique elemental mechanics to reward clever board placement.
- #18 Eternal Card Game
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,005 reviews2018
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.
Why similar: Card Battler 33.1%, Card Game 27.3%, Deckbuilding 24.6%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep strategic card game that offers complex mechanics for players who enjoy high-level competitive play.
- #19 Stormbound
85% matchMixed70% of 1,206 reviews2018
Dev: Paladin StudiosPub: Stormbound B.V.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder.
Why similar: Card Battler 24.9%, Card Game 17%, Competitive 14.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Deckbuilding 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based tactical card game where board positioning is just as important as the cards you play.
- #20 Wargroove
83% matchVery Positive83% of 5,221 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.9%, Strategy 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Multiplayer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based tactical strategy game that emphasizes unit composition and resource control.
- #21 PHAGEBORN: Online Card Game
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Games RevoltedPub: Jetpack Collective
Windows
An immersive online card game that combines rich and engaging lore, with deep and strategic gameplay. Build powerful decks in synergy with the Avatar of your choice, obliterate your enemies, and decide the fate of the universe!
Why similar: Card Battler 26%, Deckbuilding 22.4%, Card Game 20.4%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Strategy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Lane-based combat that requires strategic resource management and careful unit deployment.
- #22 Haxity
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2020
Dev: Megapop
Windows
Haxity is a cyberpunk, PvP, action deck-builder. Draft your deck, modify your fighter and outsmart your opponent in intense Head-to-Head battles. Fight online, challenge your friends or terminate the AI. Slot, hack and execute, welcome to Haxity!
Why similar: Card Battler 42.6%, Card Game 17.2%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Competitive 8.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that focuses on tactical combat and drafting, emphasizing player choice over luck.
- #23 Tuggowar
79% matchVery Positive92% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Tension Games
Windows · Mac
Tuggowar is the big-brain deckbuilding duel. Engage in tense combat on a solarpunk frontier. Assemble your deck turn by turn, discover powerful card combos, disrupt the enemy strategy, and pilot your well-oiled war machine to victory!
Why similar: Card Battler 26.7%, Deckbuilding 25%, Card Game 21.3%, Strategy 8.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lane-based strategy game with deckbuilding elements that emphasizes constant board pressure.
- #24 Cards and Castles
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 776 reviews2015
Dev: Red Team Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 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 34.6%, Card Game 27.4%, Deckbuilding 25.4%, Strategy 9.5%, Indie 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired tactical card game that focuses on board control and unit synergy.
- #25 Kingdom Draw
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 118 reviews2022
Dev: Eternal Technics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hybrid of challenging turn-based strategy and customizable card collection gameplay set in a medieval fantasy universe.
Why similar: Card Battler 28.7%, Deckbuilding 23%, Card Game 20.4%, Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical card game that focuses on board positioning and unit management.
- #26 Rise of Humanity: Prologue
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: Cybernetic Walrus
Windows
Experience the first events taking place in Rise of Humanity – a game that uniquely fuses turn-based strategy & deck-building. Build decks for each hero, collect, upgrade & merge powerful cards, and plan your strategy wisely to save humankind from the machines!
Why similar: Card Battler 27.9%, Deckbuilding 23.3%, Card Game 19.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical deckbuilder that incorporates grid-based movement and environmental interaction.
- #27 War of Omens Card Game
79% matchVery Positive86% of 699 reviews2019
Dev: Fifth Column Games
Windows · Mac
War of Omens is a CCG with a unique Deckbuilder combat system and deep strategy. Set in a masterfully crafted dark fantasy world, it features fast, strategic battles with 4 distinct factions and over 20 heroes. Challenge the online ladder, conquer the story mode, or compete in a cross faction draft!
Why similar: Card Game 43.1%, Strategy 26.3%, Deckbuilding 21.6%, Indie 9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused card game with unique resource mechanics that reward long-term planning.
- #28 The Spire of Mech Zero
77% matchVery Positive92% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Shane 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: Card Battler 29%, Deckbuilding 27.9%, Card Game 22.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #29 Causa, Voices of the Dusk
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 345 reviews2021
Dev: Niebla Games
Windows
Causa, Voices of the Dusk is an intriguing turn-based strategy card game with innovative game mechanics. Sacrifice cards to raise your Cause, and bring them back later for unexpected powerful plays. Prove your abilities in battle and draft your way to Victory in extremely challenging campaigns.
Why similar: Card Battler 24.7%, Deckbuilding 20%, Card Game 19.7%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Strategy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic card game featuring unique resource management and lane-based tactical depth.
- #30 Legends of Elysium
76% matchVery Positive86% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: DA GAMES
Windows
A fantasy strategy game that combines collectible card and board game mechanics. Build custom decks, choose powerful heroes, and engage in tactical, turn-based battles in competitive PvP leagues and battlefield tournaments.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.8%, Card Game 19%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Competitive 11.8% ★, Turn-Based 9%
- #31 Dark Table CCG
78% matchMixed64% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Doonamai, LLC
Windows
Enter a dark Lovecraftian world where four supreme beings called Keymasters play a sinister card game over the control of worlds. The 4-player gameplay and fresh unique mechanics ensure there is no real meta, so you can enjoy endless deck combinations.
Why similar: Card Battler 27.3%, Card Game 25.1%, Deckbuilding 21%, Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical card game that emphasizes board control and strategic positioning in a competitive environment.
- #32 Temperia: Soul of Majestic
77% matchVery Positive86% of 462 reviews2022
Dev: MoonWolf Entertainment
Windows
Temperia: Soul of Majestic is strategic competitive online card game. Quick, strategic and totally open-handed, every match is different from others thanks to the abilities of the creatures, the equipment, the powers and the elemental spaces presented in the board.
Why similar: Card Game 24.3%, Deckbuilding 21.7%, Card Battler 19.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Competitive 10% ★
- #33 MONSTER CARDS
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 536 reviews2022
Dev: GasaiGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bring your original deck of cards and play against everyone!
Why similar: Card Battler 39.5%, Deckbuilding 27.6%, Card Game 18.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.5%
- #34 Mutants: Genesis
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 442 reviews2025
Dev: Celsius Online
Windows
Mutants: Genesis is an online card game that you can play solo or with up to 3 players in PvE and PvP modes! Join the next generation of Psycogs and climb the ranks to establish yourself as Champion! Collect hundreds of mutants, fashion your own deck, cooperate with or fight other players!
Why similar: Card Battler 32.3%, Card Game 25.4%, Deckbuilding 20.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #35 Star Crusade CCG
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,878 reviews2016
Dev: ZiMAD, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Star Crusade: War for the Expanse is a free-to-play, online, digital collectible card game (CCG) based in a richly styled sci-fi universe, where each player takes command of one of the six factions vying for supremacy in an unclaimed exotic sector of space.
Why similar: Card Battler 41%, Deckbuilding 30.9%, Card Game 19.9%, Strategy 7.2%, Sci-fi 0.9%
- #36 The Art of War: Card Game
74% 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”!
Why similar: Card Battler 34.5%, Card Game 25.8%, Deckbuilding 22.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Multiplayer 2.8%
- #37 Minion Masters
72% matchVery Positive89% of 65,173 reviews2019
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
Why similar: Card Battler 29.5%, Deckbuilding 24.1%, Card Game 22.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%
- #38 Fracctal TCG
71% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Fracctal Labs
Windows
Fracctal TCG distills the thrill of monster collecting into a one-versus-one card game built for quick, tactical showdowns.
Why similar: Card Battler 39.4%, Card Game 31.2%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #39 Bloons Card Storm
73% matchMixed56% of 1,545 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Collectible card game set in the Bloons universe, featuring unique play mechanics, distinct hero abilities, PvP and PvE modes. Download now and join the Card Storm!
Why similar: Card Game 28.9%, Deckbuilding 27%, Card Battler 22.3%, Strategy 13.8%, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #40 Dota Underlords
71% matchVery Positive82% of 90,970 reviews2019
Dev: Valve
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Why similar: Strategy 30.9%, Chess 15.8% ★, Turn-Based 14.1%, Competitive 8.6% ★, Deckbuilding 8.2%
- #41 Godsbane
72% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: Karnage Studios
Windows
Craft explosive combos of units and powers to use in head-to-head auto battler combat against friends, other players or challenging AI. Outplay your opponent with strategic maneuvers and watch the battle unfold on a tabletop arena.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.1%, Competitive 20% ★, Card Game 19.7%, Chess 13.3% ★, Strategy 10.4%
- #42 Inkborn
70% matchVery Positive81% of 84 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 27.4%, Card Game 22.7%, Deckbuilding 22.6%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Strategy 9.1%
- #43 Grace of Zordan
73% matchMixed56% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Cybergrotex
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Tactical-strategic turn-based card game, the key focus is on the player's ability to assess the situation and control the battlefield.
Why similar: Card Game 27.9%, Strategy 13.8%, Competitive 13.7% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Chess 10.7% ★
- #44 Epic Arena
73% matchMixed64% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: Shadow Masters
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Epic Arena is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game. Pick one of three completely different teams and outwit your opponent in epic back-and-forth matches. Flex your tactical muscles in time-limited Blitz mode matches or take your time in turn-by-turn duels.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.2%, Strategy 25.5%, Card Game 25%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #45 The Lost Glitches
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 341 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 32.9%, Deckbuilding 28.3%, Card Game 24.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #46 Metroplex Zero: Sci-Fi Card Battler
69% matchVery Positive97% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Enigma Dragons LLC
Windows · Linux
Neo-cyberpunk roguelike card battler. Strategically construct your decks, gain powerful cybernetic upgrades, and vanquish sinister MegaCorps in challenging card combat. Dive into a replayable single-player experience that blends RPG progression, deck-building strategy, and a futuristic sci-fi world.
Why similar: Card Battler 29.9%, Deckbuilding 23.2%, Card Game 18.7%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Strategy 9.6%
- #47 Elestrals Clash!
69% matchMixed51% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: Elestrals
Windows
Elestrals Clash! is an innovative cross-platform digital card game that brings epic mythical beings to life! Players can wield elemental powers, explore diverse environments, and engage in strategic clashes wherever they are. Wishlist now to Ascend to Immortality and unlock exclusive rewards!
Why similar: Card Battler 37.3%, Card Game 21%, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%
- #48 Realm of Alters
70% matchMixed59% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Realm of Alters Limited
Windows · Mac
"Realm of Alters" is a turn-based strategy card game. A clear vision of card play orders and knowing which card to sacrifice to generate resources are the keys to victory.
Why similar: Card Battler 36.9%, Card Game 27%, Strategy 10.9%, Deckbuilding 7.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.5%
- #49 Ironbound
70% 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 36.2%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Strategy 19.2%, Competitive 18.6% ★, Indie 6.1%
- #50 Tetra Tactics
67% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Jabari AliiPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategize, collect, upgrade. Tetra Tactics is a roguelite deckbuilder inspired by Triple Triad, featuring deep meta-progression and endless replayability. Outwit opponents on a 4x4 tactical grid, traverse branching maps, augment your cards, and combine powerful abilities to build the ultimate deck.
Why similar: Card Battler 27.2%, Deckbuilding 21.7%, Card Game 19.2%, Turn-Based 14%, Strategy 8.2%
- #51 Atman:Rebel Flame
68% matchMixed50% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: JUP GAME
Windows
"Atman Rebel Flame" is a cyberpunk card-building game that supports multiplayer battles with no external numerical growth to ensure fairness . Choose your hero and support cards, elevate your phase and select talents, defeat opponents and claim victory!
Why similar: Card Battler 35.1%, Deckbuilding 24.2%, Card Game 21.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Multiplayer 5.8%
- #52 Duelyst GG
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Distant Melody Studio
Windows
Duelyst is a unique hybrid 1v1 card game where you play your units and spells onto a 9x5 board where you can position them to your advantage. You can pick from different generals with unique Bloodbound spells. All 800+ cards are unlocked so you can play anything you want from the start.
Why similar: Card Battler 36.6%, Card Game 29.5%, Strategy 15%, Deckbuilding 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
- #53 DREAMGATE
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Confirmed Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dreamgate is a unique hardcore mix of deck building card battler, roguelite adventure and RPG. Build your deck, explore the Dreamgate world and defeat fearsome foes!
Why similar: Card Battler 25.9%, Card Game 21.6%, Deckbuilding 16.6%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based 11%
- #54 Spellweaver
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,380 reviews2016
Dev: Dream Reactor
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Spellweaver is a free-to-play digital card game true to the classics of the genre, adding in several unique features for a new and fresh gameplay experience. With a focus of strategic depth and variety, it offers endless hours of fun in casual or AI matches, ranked play, drafts, and tournaments!
Why similar: Card Game 72%, Strategy 22%, Indie 6%
- #55 Kurukshetra: Ascension
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 111 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Sirah
Windows
Test your skills in an all-new strategic card battler. Master swift positioning with melee and ranged rows. Plan your path to victory in the dead of night. Explore a deeply rooted universe in a rogue-lite story campaign. Collect, build, command your army, and emerge victorious.
Why similar: Card Battler 31.2%, Deckbuilding 25.3%, Card Game 22%, Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%
- #56 Hobs
66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,170 reviews2019
Dev: Teneke Kafalar
Windows
Hobs is a turn based card game which you can try different strategies to beat your opponent. Find best deck for your strategy, buy new heros, try different strategies and try to place to the top.
Why similar: Card Game 58.4%, Strategy 26.5%, Indie 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.5%
- #57 Chroma: Bloom And Blight
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 518 reviews2021
Dev: Clarity GamesPub: Philipp Baumgart
Windows
Chroma: Bloom and Blight is a truly free-to-play competitive card game set in the story-rich lands of Arholt. Every card and game mode in Chroma is free, including all future expansions. Find your hero, build your deck and tell your story...without worrying about the cost of cards.
Why similar: Card Battler 28.2%, Card Game 20%, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Competitive 15.5% ★, Strategy 7.4%