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Games Like Rise of the Slime

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

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Be the hero that no-one saw coming. Help Slime defy the odds by playing insanely powerful cards in this charming, relaxing and strategic deckbuilding adventure.

Reviews: Mixed — 62% — of 141 reviews
Released: 2021-05-20
Developer: Bunkovsky Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 69%

Overview

Rise of the Slime stands out for its charming, whimsical aesthetic paired with satisfying grid-based tactical deckbuilding. These recommendations prioritize games that balance approachable, cute visuals with deep strategic card mechanics, focusing on titles that emphasize positioning, synergy, and rewarding roguelike progression.

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  1. #1 Slay the Spire
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 210,878 reviews2019
    Dev: Mega Crit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.3%, Card Battler 15.9%, Card Game 13.2%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Deckbuilding 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard of the genre, offering the deep card synergy and strategic depth that defines the roguelike-deckbuilder experience.

  2. #2 Wildfrost
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 8,624 reviews2023
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter…

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.3%, Card Battler 13.9%, Turn-Based 11%, Deckbuilding 10.2%, Card Game 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Matches the charming, whimsical aesthetic of the seed game while providing a challenging and highly rewarding tactical experience.

  3. #3 Dicey Dungeons
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 11,511 reviews2019
    Dev: Terry Cavanagh
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.5%, Card Battler 15.6%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Turn-Based 8.5%, Card Game 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the lighthearted, colorful tone of the seed game while utilizing clever dice-based card mechanics.

  4. #4 Monster Train
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,754 reviews2020
    Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.8%, Card Battler 17.1%, Deckbuilding 12.4%, Card Game 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly polished deckbuilder that introduces unique lane-based mechanics, perfect for fans of tactical card combat.

  5. #5 Vault of the Void
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 2,938 reviews2022
    Dev: Spider Nest Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32%, Card Battler 15.2%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Card Game 12.1%, Roguelike 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic deckbuilder that shares a strong focus on card synergy, planning, and tactical combat.

  6. #6 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,228 reviews2019
    Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 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: Turn-Based 25.1%, Card Battler 25%, Card Game 18.1%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, charming art style and an accessible, fun card-based combat system that feels right at home.

  7. #7 Across the Obelisk
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 12,790 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Card Battler 11.4%, Deckbuilding 10%, Card Game 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a party-based deckbuilding experience with a vibrant, fantasy aesthetic and deep strategic customization.

  8. #8 Cobalt Core
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,128 reviews2023
    Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.5%, Card Game 13.2%, Tactical RPG 10.3%, Deckbuilding 8.9%, Roguelike 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, sci-fi deckbuilder that emphasizes ship positioning and tactical card play, mirroring the grid-based nature of the seed.

  9. #9 Castle Morihisa
    92% matchMixed67% of 445 reviews2022
    Dev: Smokingbear StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    "Castle Morihisa" is a roguelike featuring strategic deckbuilder. You need to build up your deck through constant battles, acquire powerful talents, and wield the power of the Fallen Heroes to unveil the truth behind the rebellion in Castle Morihisa.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.2%, Card Battler 13.2%, Turn-Based 13%, Deckbuilding 9.2%, Card Game 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similar turn-based card combat loop with a distinct visual style and rewarding progression.

  10. #10 Dungeon Drafters
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 753 reviews2023
    Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.4%, Card Game 20.4%, Tactical RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A grid-based roguelike that uses cards for spells, offering a perfect blend of tactical movement and deckbuilding.

  11. #11 Cross Blitz
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,591 reviews2025
    Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.1 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 20%, Deckbuilding 18.8%, Card Game 16.1%, Roguelite 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-rich deckbuilder with a bright, colorful presentation and engaging tactical battles.

  12. #12 Floppy Knights
    90% matchMostly Positive80% of 398 reviews2022
    Dev: Rose City Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Meet the Floppy Knights: tangible projections summoned from floppy disks! Tactics fuse with card game mechanics as Phoebe and Carlton, a brilliant young inventor & her robot-arm bestie, square off in turn-based battles. Select your Knights, hone your deck, and execute your strategy for victory!

    Why similar: Card Battler 17.9%, Deckbuilding 16.4%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Card Game 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding with tactical grid movement, directly appealing to the movement-based strategy found in the seed.

  13. #13 Griftlands
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 14,297 reviews2021
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Card Battler 17.3%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, Card Game 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a narrative-driven deckbuilding experience with unique card mechanics that reward clever decision-making.

  14. #14 Deck of Ashes
    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,061 reviews2020
    Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.9%, Card Battler 18.5%, Deckbuilding 13.7%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Card Game 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy deckbuilder that focuses on card crafting and strategic resource management.

  15. #15 Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 888 reviews2020
    Dev: Slothwerks
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Krumit's Tale, the second game in the Meteorfall universe, is a new take on the deckbuilding roguelike genre. Use your cards to clear dungeons, then upgrade your deck with new cards and perks to press forward. The fate of the world is in your hands.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31%, Card Game 17.5%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Card Battler 13.9%, Roguelite 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A quirky, cute, and highly addictive card-based roguelike that is easy to pick up and play.

  16. #16 Monster Slayers
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,253 reviews2017
    Dev: Nerdook Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Monster Slayers is a rogue-like deck-building RPG adventure. Create a hero and choose your path through the perilous Northern Valley as you battle to become a true Monster Slayer.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32.8%, Card Battler 12.5%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Deckbuilding 9.9%, Card Game 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A foundational roguelike deckbuilder that shares the accessible, turn-based combat loop of the seed.

  17. #17 Card Quest
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 371 reviews2017
    Dev: WinterSpring Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32.1%, Card Battler 16%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Card Game 11.4%, Turn-Based 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling, challenging deckbuilder that emphasizes character builds and strategic card usage.

  18. #18 Banners of Ruin
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,181 reviews2021
    Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.6%, Turn-Based 13%, Card Battler 13%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Card Game 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Tactical card combat with a focus on character positioning and synergy, ideal for fans of strategic deckbuilders.

  19. #19 DungeonTop
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 573 reviews2020
    Dev: One Up Plus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A rogue-like deck-building experience coupled with table top battles. Choose a hero and allegiance then dive deep into the dungeon, evolving your deck for survival. Each choice you make matters, even in between battles!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.7%, Card Battler 11.7%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Deckbuilding 10%, Card Game 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends deckbuilding with board game mechanics for a tactical, turn-based experience that feels very familiar.

  20. #20 Beneath Oresa
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,655 reviews2023
    Dev: Broken Spear Inc.Pub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 34.2%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Card Game 13%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Roguelike 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a visually striking, comic-book style deckbuilding experience with significant tactical depth.

  21. #21 Fights in Tight Spaces
    82% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Card Game 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on tactical positioning and card-based combat, mirroring the grid-based tactical feel of the seed.

  22. #22 One Step From Eden
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 7,592 reviews2020
    Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    Why similar: Card Battler 26.7%, Deckbuilding 23.8%, Card Game 17.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, grid-based card battler that rewards quick thinking and strategic deck construction.

  23. #23 Solitairica
    84% matchMostly Positive77% of 564 reviews2016
    Dev: Righteous Hammer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Solitairica takes RPG combat and challenging roguelike progression to a fresh new place—the world of solitaire! Using a variety of magical items and powerful spells, battle your way through a horde of ever-changing enemies and defeat the horrible Emperor Stuck.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.1%, Card Battler 16.2%, Card Game 11%, Deckbuilding 9.4%, Turn-Based 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, accessible card-battler that blends solitaire mechanics with roguelike progression.

  24. #24 Ring of Pain
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
    Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.7%, Card Game 24.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique card-based dungeon crawler with a distinct, memorable aesthetic and intense decision-making.

  25. #25 Blood Card
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 722 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel Cattle Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    This card game combines elements of roguelike and deckbuilding. During the game, you shall strive ahead, gathering cards to build a unique deck and use it to defeat the enemies getting in your way. You will have to choose between escaping or try to defeat Death, who is relentlessly pursuing you.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30%, Card Battler 16.4%, Turn-Based 13%, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Card Game 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, challenging roguelike deckbuilder that keeps the focus strictly on card synergy and survival.

  26. #26 Zoeti
    81% matchMixed65% of 503 reviews2023
    Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.9%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Card Battler 12.8%, Card Game 10.3%, Deckbuilding 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique card-battler that incorporates poker-style hand building into its combat system for a fresh twist.

  27. #27 Backpack Hero
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 8,287 reviews2023
    Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
    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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.1%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Deckbuilding 13%, Card Battler 12.5%, Roguelike 7.1%

  28. #28 Overdungeon
    79% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,103 reviews2019
    Dev: Pocketpair
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A completely new style real-time card battle "Overdungeon" Overdungeon combines rogue-like, tower defense and card games. More than 100 cards are Attack, Animal, Building, Spell, Trap, etc..Build your creative and crazy deck!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 34.7%, Card Battler 16.1%, Deckbuilding 13.6%, Card Game 11.6%, Turn-Based 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fun deckbuilder that leans into the whimsical and experimental side of the genre.

  29. #29 Ratropolis
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 5,484 reviews2020
    Dev: Cassel Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.3%, Card Battler 19%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Card Game 14.1%, Roguelike 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding with real-time strategy for a frantic, engaging experience that keeps you on your toes.

  30. #30 Sigil of the Magi
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
    Dev: YongjustyongPub: The Iterative Collective
    Windows

    Sigil of the Magi blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based combat for a deep tactical experience. Navigate a world full of dangers and mystique as you craft your deck, obtain relics, and prepare your party of champions for any challenges ahead!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.4%, Card Battler 12.8%, Deckbuilding 12%, Card Game 10.7%, Roguelike 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based deckbuilder that emphasizes positioning and party synergy in a charming world.

  31. #31 Dragon Eclipse
    77% matchMixed67% of 228 reviews2024
    Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
    Windows

    Dragon Eclipse is a roguelite deck-builder with a unique auto-battler twist. Choose your Tamer, team up with powerful Mystlings, and battle fierce foes. Grow and evolve your Mystlings, craft a winning deck, and unleash epic combos to dominate the battlefield. But beware—the Eclipse is close!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.3%, Card Battler 13.5%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Deckbuilding 11.6%, Card Game 11%

  32. #32 Hadean Tactics
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 1,857 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.2%, Card Battler 14.4%, Deckbuilding 11.9%, Card Game 11%, Roguelike 7.5%

  33. #33 Deep Sky Derelicts
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,860 reviews2018
    Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.7%, Card Battler 17.1%, Deckbuilding 14.2%, Turn-Based 10%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical, card-based RPG with a unique, gritty comic-book art style and deep strategic combat.

  34. #34 Trials of Fire
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21%, Card Battler 12.8%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Tactical RPG 9.2%, Card Game 8.2%

  35. #35 My Card Is Better Than Your Card!
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,057 reviews2025
    Dev: Utu Studios
    Windows

    Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.3%, Deckbuilding 13.7%, Card Battler 13.6%, Card Game 13.5%, Roguelike 7.9%

  36. #36 Roguebook
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 4,279 reviews2021
    Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Nacon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.6%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Card Battler 11.5%, Deckbuilding 11.3%, Card Game 10.2%

  37. #37 Novus Orbis
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 105 reviews2025
    Dev: Seizo GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    A combo-based deckbuilding roguelike through a space-time loop: collect cards, receive blessings, add pets to your party, and grow stronger. Chain together cards in the right order for max power, and act before the enemy does. Build synergistic decks, find many secrets, and make BIG numbers!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.5%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Card Battler 11.8%, Card Game 9%

  38. #38 Deathless. The Hero Quest
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 983 reviews2024
    Dev: 1C Game StudiosPub: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. No two journeys will ever be the same with endless Path. Crush the Evil and save the world!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.3%, Card Battler 13.3%, Deckbuilding 12.5%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Card Game 11.1%

  39. #39 Chrono Ark
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 13,325 reviews2024
    Dev: Al Fine
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 56.5%, Card Game 7.8%, Card Battler 6.7%, Turn-Based 5.3%, Roguelite 4.6%

  40. #40 StarVaders
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,970 reviews2025
    Dev: PengonautsPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.8%, Deckbuilding 13%, Card Battler 10.9%, Card Game 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%

  41. #41 Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 734 reviews2025
    Dev: Kygua TechPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27%, Card Battler 13.1%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Deckbuilding 12%, Card Game 10.7%

  42. #42 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 3,291 reviews2024
    Dev: Purple Moss CollectorsPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31.7%, Card Battler 13.6%, Deckbuilding 13.4%, Card Game 12.3%, Roguelike 8.2%

  43. #43 Arcanium: Rise of Akhan
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2022
    Dev: Supercombo, Inc.Pub: Rogue Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Arcanium is an Open-world, Strategy Card Adventure that merges Roguelite and Deckbuilding genres like never before. Control your party of three heroes, craft your deck, unlock a vast amount of cards and items and save the world of Arzu from corruption!

    Why similar: Card Battler 18.4%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Card Game 14.1%, Tactical RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 9%

  44. #44 Necronator: Dead Wrong
    74% matchMixed69% of 524 reviews2020
    Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.

    Why similar: Card Battler 24.9%, Deckbuilding 19.4%, Card Game 18.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Cute 11%

  45. #45 Dungeon Clawler
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 3,403 reviews2024
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 34.8%, Deckbuilding 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Roguelike 9.4%, Roguelite 8.9%

  46. #46 Destiny or Fate
    75% matchMixed56% of 484 reviews2019
    Dev: BlasterPub: GameNet
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Destiny or Fate is a deck-building roguelite game. Choose a hero, build a deck and a party of mythical creatures, and set out on an endless adventure! Are you ready to make your own destiny, or will you succumb to an evil fate?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.3%, Card Battler 14.6%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Card Game 11.4%

  47. #47 Tabletop Hero
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Kunpo
    Windows

    is a roguelike deck-building game. With a variety of heroes and classes, hundreds of cards and treasures, and a rich array of genres to explore, there's plenty to discover. Additionally, card enchantment and fusion mechanics help you build a stronger deck.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.8%, Deckbuilding 15%, Card Game 10.8%, Card Battler 9.8%, Roguelike 5.8%

  48. #48 ダンジョンアーティファクト
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 157 reviews2024
    Dev: いとこんPub: Exertion Studio
    Windows

    Dungeon Artifact is a roguelike deck-builder game with authentic card game elements. 300+ cards offer the possibility to create new combos all the time. Build the most powerful deck by your own hands and overwhelm your enemies!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.7%, Card Battler 16.4%, Card Game 12.2%, Deckbuilding 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%

  49. #49 Gordian Quest
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.3%, Card Battler 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Card Game 10.2%, Deckbuilding 10.1%

  50. #50 Deck Hunter
    73% matchMixed69% of 325 reviews2019
    Dev: L_Draven
    Windows

    Deck Hunter is a roguelike card game. The World of Klanojh has been cursed by Glatta, the Goddess of Anger. Build your deck, make combos, defeat fantasy creatures and help Avery to face the evil and restore the balance!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.9%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Card Battler 14.5%, Card Game 7.9%, Roguelite 7.2%

  51. #51 Calamity Eliminator
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 86 reviews2021
    Dev: White Knight
    Windows

    Calamity Eliminator is an anime-styled roguelike single-player deck-building game.You play as a member of the Existence Management Company, using the Calamity Eliminator to lead pioneers and Valkyries to save the day on a planet that has been struck by disaster.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.8%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Card Battler 10.5%, Card Game 10.4%, Roguelike 8.5%

  52. #52 Once Upon a Rogue's Tale
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: PolyPirates UG
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.3%, Card Game 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Roguelite 9.7%, Cute 8.7%

  53. #53 Spin Hero
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,028 reviews2024
    Dev: Sphere StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Spin Hero is a roguelike deckbuilder, where you spin the reels to decide your fate. Collect powerful symbols for your inventory, adapt and evolve your strategy, learning from defeats to unlock new possibilities and synergies.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.5%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Card Game 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.5%

  54. #54 Dicefolk
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 990 reviews2024
    Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelite adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.9%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Roguelike 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%

  55. #55 Facehand
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: foolsroom
    Windows

    Facehand is a synergy-driven roguelike deckbuilder with autobattling mechanics. Craft the perfect deck and chain card abilities to create wild combos!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30%, Card Battler 13.8%, Deckbuilding 13%, Card Game 9.9%, Roguelike 6.3%

  56. #56 Card Hog
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 541 reviews2023
    Dev: SnoutUp
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Card Hog is a pig-based dungeon crawler with roguelike and deck building elements. Take the role of an adventurous hog and interact with more than 100 cards of dangerous enemies, powerful weapons and exciting spells!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.9%, Card Battler 17.4%, Turn-Based 17.2%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%

  57. #57 Ultimate Hero
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 223 reviews2025
    Dev: FishwharfPub: IndieArk
    Windows

    Ultimate Hero is a rogue-lite deckbuilder with a twist of dice. Master and merge unique skills, counter enemies, and unleash devastating ultimates where they hurt the most! Challenge the finest martial artists in the realm, and defy the odds to claim the title of the Ultimate Hero.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.7%, Card Battler 12.9%, Deckbuilding 11.6%, Card Game 10.4%, Roguelike 7.3%

  58. #58 Bearly Brave
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Barbaric Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bearly Brave is a 2D roguelike deck-building game set in a deceptively charming toy shop, where the cutest teddy bears come to life each night to fight in a no-holds-barred tournament that determines their placement on the shelves, and thus their likeness to be taken to their forever home.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32.5%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Card Game 12.2%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Card Battler 10.2%

  59. #59 Inkborn
    66% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.3%, Card Battler 13.6%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Card Game 11.6%

  60. #60 Rune Gate
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2024
    Dev: Devwind
    Windows

    Rune Gate is a roguelite deckbuilder centered on card customization. Craft unique battle strategies with different runes. Face continuous challenges, where every choice can lead to victory or defeat. Dive into Rune Gate, unleash creativity, and explore endless card combinations.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 34.1%, Card Battler 16%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Card Game 12.3%, Roguelike 7.8%

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