- #1 Sentinels of Earth-Prime
97% matchVery Positive87% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control a new team of heroes battling evil villains across dynamic environments. Play out epic comic book battles come to life in this exciting adaptation of the hit card game.
Why similar: Superhero 32.4% ★, Card Game 19.8%, Card Battler 17.7%, Strategy 8.7%, Tabletop 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is a direct spiritual successor that utilizes the same engine and mechanics as the seed game.
- #2 Aeon's End
96% matchVery Positive82% of 485 reviews2019
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Deck building with a twist! Lead a team of mages against the Nameless in this magic-based card battle game and save the city of Gravehold!
Why similar: Card Battler 35.6%, Card Game 20.2%, Board Game 19.4%, Tabletop 8.8%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative deckbuilder that captures the same intense, team-based boss-battling feel as Sentinels.
- #3 Unmatched: Digital Edition
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Unmatched: Digital Edition is a highly asymmetrical game of card-driven battles between epic heroes from story and myth. ⚔️ Witness clashes you've never seen before in duels or team fights. 💥 In battle, there are no equals! 💥
Why similar: Card Battler 32.9%, Card Game 21.7%, Board Game 17.7%, Tabletop 11.2%, Strategy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features character-specific decks and tactical positioning, perfect for fans of the superhero skirmish style.
- #4 Marvel's Midnight Suns
95% matchVery Positive82% of 23,818 reviews2022
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats.
Why similar: Superhero 44.7% ★, Card Battler 28.6%, Card Game 20.8%, Strategy 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines superhero themes with deep, tactical deckbuilding and turn-based combat.
- #5 Gloomhaven
94% matchVery Positive82% of 15,902 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Card Game 42.9%, Board Game 33.9%, Strategy 12.4%, Online Co-Op 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, tactical, and cooperative board game experience that mirrors the complexity of Sentinels.
- #6 Spirit Island
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,586 reviews2020
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Become the spirits of the land, and defend the island from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction! Your spirits work with the native islanders to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game.
Why similar: Board Game 33.1%, Card Game 24.6%, Tabletop 14.3%, Strategy 9.8%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic cooperative board game adaptation that requires intense coordination and synergy.
- #7 One Deck Dungeon
93% matchVery Positive81% of 868 reviews2018
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The hit roguelike adventure that captures all the fun of a dungeon crawl in a single deck of cards!
Why similar: Card Game 31.5%, Board Game 26.6%, Tabletop 16%, Strategy 8.2%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A compact, cooperative dungeon crawler that translates the board game experience perfectly to digital.
- #8 Pathfinder Adventures
92% matchMixed64% of 856 reviews2017
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Pathfinder Adventures translates the best-selling Pathfinder Adventure Card Game into an entirely new breed of digital card game, where players adventure collaboratively to battle monsters and villains, and acquire new feats, items, weapons, and allies.
Why similar: Card Game 52.7%, Board Game 30.2%, Strategy 16.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful digital adaptation of a card-based tabletop RPG that emphasizes character progression and team strategy.
- #9 Across the Obelisk
91% matchVery Positive81% of 12,889 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 53.4 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: Card Battler 45.7%, Card Game 30.2%, Strategy 8.2%, Co-op 6.5%, Online Co-Op 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative deckbuilder that allows players to build synergistic teams to overcome challenging encounters.
- #10 Card Hunter
91% matchVery Positive86% of 5,302 reviews2015
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 36.9%, Board Game 24.2%, Tabletop 17.8%, Strategy 8.3%, Co-op 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique tactical RPG that uses cards to simulate tabletop movement and combat.
- #11 Slay the Spire
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 213,462 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.5 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: Card Battler 54.5%, Card Game 37.3%, Strategy 5.5%, Indie 1.5%, Great Soundtrack 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive deckbuilding roguelike that provides endless strategic depth and card synergy.
- #12 MARVEL SNAP
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 34,707 reviews2023
Dev: Second Dinner Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 76.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
MARVEL SNAP is everything you know and love about Collectible Card Games, but faster… Like WAY faster. You can enjoy all of the high stakes PvP strategy and deck building without having to watch your opponent play solitaire. Now THIS is what free-to-play should be.
Why similar: Superhero 30.2% ★, Card Battler 28%, Card Game 17.9%, Board Game 13.6%, Strategy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced superhero card battler that focuses on lane control and strategic card placement.
- #13 Hand of Fate 2
89% matchVery Positive84% of 5,769 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: Card Game 66%, Board Game 24.3%, Indie 5%, Strategy 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends deckbuilding with tabletop exploration and action, capturing the unique game-master feel of the seed game.
- #14 Monster Train
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,834 reviews2020
Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 59.3%, Card Game 33.4%, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic deckbuilder that focuses on lane-based combat and powerful card combinations.
- #15 Card City Nights
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,003 reviews2014
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Card City Nights is not a traditional card-trading game. It's an adventure game with zany characters to meet and weird locations to explore. In the center is our new card battle system that breaks away from the fantasy TCG mold with connecting cards to form combos.
Why similar: Card Battler 57.4%, Card Game 36.8%, Indie 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 1.5%, Strategy 1%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, indie card-battling game with a unique art style and engaging mechanics.
- #16 Griftlands
85% matchVery Positive94% of 14,364 reviews2021
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.5 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: Card Battler 56.2%, Card Game 30.6%, Strategy 7.9%, Comic Book 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven deckbuilder that forces players to make tough tactical choices in both combat and negotiation.
- #17 Mystic Vale
86% matchVery Positive90% of 461 reviews2019
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Are you ready to lead your druidic clan and cleanse the Valley of Life? Mystic Vale is a stunning digital version of the Origins award-winning AEG card game. Debuting the unique Card Crafting System, players take turns building powerful combos in order to stop the curse. Play online or local hotseat.
Why similar: Card Game 36.9%, Board Game 29.4%, Tabletop 15.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique card-crafting mechanic that adds depth to the traditional deckbuilding formula.
- #18 Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,695 reviews2014
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 318.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is now available for your PC and Mac, complete with 9 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory. Conceived and designed by Justin Gary, Ascension will provide hours of engaging and strategic game play for enthusiasts and experienced gamers alike.
Why similar: Card Battler 37.5%, Card Game 22.6%, Board Game 18.9%, Tabletop 12.1%, Strategy 5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic deckbuilder that focuses on engine building and card acquisition.
- #19 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
84% matchVery Positive87% of 2,255 reviews2019
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.1 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: Card Battler 59.7%, Card Game 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming card-based RPG that focuses on building a balanced team of heroes.
- #20 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
82% matchVery Positive90% of 17,090 reviews2018
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Why similar: Card Game 83%, Strategy 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Multiplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich experience that uses card battles to resolve complex tactical encounters.
- #21 Tainted Grail: Conquest
81% matchVery Positive90% of 8,213 reviews2021
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.
Why similar: Card Game 40.5%, Card Battler 35.2%, Board Game 20.3%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric deckbuilder that emphasizes character builds and strategic planning.
- #22 Small World
84% matchMixed68% of 1,508 reviews2013
Dev: Days of Wonder
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.
Why similar: Board Game 53.4%, Tabletop 23.6%, Strategy 13.2%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tabletop strategy game that emphasizes area control and unique faction abilities.
- #23 Eternal Card Game
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,020 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 52.3%, Card Game 36.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Multiplayer 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished digital card battler that offers deep strategy and complex deck-building options.
- #24 Dicey Dungeons
79% matchVery Positive89% of 11,632 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: Card Battler 65.6%, Card Game 20.9%, Strategy 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, roguelike deckbuilder that uses dice and cards to create unpredictable tactical scenarios.
- #25 Splendor
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,472 reviews2015
Dev: Days of WonderPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The OFFICIAL digital adaptation of the best-selling board game. ** ONLINE MULTIPLAYER NOW AVAILABLE !!! **
Why similar: Board Game 36.6%, Tabletop 24.7%, Card Game 23.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Multiplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, highly strategic engine-building game that is a staple of the tabletop genre.
- #26 Smash Up
80% matchMixed61% of 270 reviews2016
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Smash Up is the digital adaptation of the award-winning (and totally awesome) card game. Smash together two factions, and destroy your opponent with a wild and wacky combination of pirates, nerds, zombies, wizards and more!
Why similar: Card Game 49.9%, Strategy 30.5%, Board Game 19.6%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fun card game that focuses on combining different factions to dominate the board.
- #27 Faeria
78% matchVery Positive84% of 7,195 reviews2017
Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.1 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 63%, Board Game 15.9%, Strategy 13.6%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical card game that incorporates board movement, adding a layer of spatial strategy similar to Sentinels.
- #28 Chaos Reborn
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,141 reviews2015
Dev: Snapshot Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.
Why similar: Board Game 27.8%, Strategy 27.1%, Card Game 25.3%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical board game adaptation that blends magic and strategy in a fantasy setting.
- #29 Ironclad Tactics
79% matchMixed69% of 625 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 56.7%, Card Game 29.2%, Strategy 10.5%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lane-based tactical card game that focuses on positioning and unit management.
- #30 Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
77% matchVery Positive89% of 478 reviews2016
Dev: Game SwingPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Stikbold is a glorious and intense sport which will put your friendships to the test with fast-paced, hard-hitting and occasionally hilariously unfair action! Or play the co-op story mode to unlock the full roster of quirky sporting heroes and earn achievements.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 45.3%, Indie 19.6%, Multiplayer 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%
- #31 Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,951 reviews2014
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The complete 4th Edition experience of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!
Why similar: Board Game 38%, Tabletop 21.1%, Card Game 19.2%, Strategy 9.6%, Multiplayer 5%
- #32 SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,828 reviews2019
Dev: Dimps CorporationPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a Tactical-Card game packed with exhilarating confrontation, deep card game strategy and a thrilling storyline taking place in the wide Dragon Ball Heroes universe!
Why similar: Card Battler 51%, Card Game 35.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 Puzzline
75% matchVery Positive99% of 179 reviews2022
Dev: Aineko Games
Windows · Mac
Puzzline is a 2-4 player board game connecting cards like a puzzle! Each card has a unique effect. Play them strategically and get the victory! Online play is also supported!
Why similar: Card Battler 35.2%, Card Game 24.4%, Board Game 16.7%, Tabletop 10.5%, Strategy 6.1%
- #34 Sentinels of Freedom
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 263 reviews2020
Dev: Underbite Games
Windows
Prepare for a story-driven campaign within the Sentinel Comics universe as you join forces with an ever-growing team to face a wide variety of villains. Create your hero, gather your team, and save the world in this exciting new turn-based strategy!
Why similar: Superhero 73.6% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Indie 7.8%
- #35 Sunderfolk
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,065 reviews2025
Dev: Secret DoorPub: Dreamhaven
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rediscover game night in this tactical RPG where shared strategy shapes every turn. Adventure across the Sunderlands with up to four players in online multiplayer using your mouse & keyboard or play couch co-op using phones as controllers.
Why similar: Tabletop 42%, Strategy 21.9%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 15.3%
- #36 Cardaclysm
74% matchMixed66% of 566 reviews2021
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 56.6%, Card Game 32.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #37 The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game - Definitive Edition
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,635 reviews2019
Pub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build a deck of iconic heroes and challenge the forces of Sauron in this thrilling tactical card game. Travel through famous locations, complete story-driven quests and forge a new legend of Middle-earth on your own or with a friend in cooperative mode.
Why similar: Card Battler 52.1%, Card Game 32.5%, Strategy 8.6%, Online Co-Op 3.4%, Multiplayer 3%
- #38 Gremlins, Inc.
72% matchVery Positive85% of 8,587 reviews2016
Dev: Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive EntertainmentPub: Small Fish Big Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Save and invest, steal and extort, arrest and get arrested – in single-player and multiplayer, with ranks and ladders, team mode and spectator mode.
Why similar: Board Game 25.5%, Card Game 24.5%, Card Battler 22.5%, Tabletop 13.1%, Strategy 6.7%
- #39 Battle Bands: Rock & Roll Deckbuilder
70% matchVery Positive91% of 202 reviews2023
Dev: Aerie Digital
Windows
Get the band together and take on the world in this battle of the bands, deckbuilding card game set in the fantasy land of Riff City. Play solo or with friends to conquer offbeat bosses in a coop campaign. Wits and a sick riff are key to becoming a rock legend.
Why similar: Card Battler 79.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Online Co-Op 6.3%, Co-op 6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #40 Armello
71% matchVery Positive82% of 16,002 reviews2015
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Why similar: Card Game 37%, Board Game 32.3%, Tabletop 17.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Multiplayer 3.4%
- #41 Spectromancer
73% matchVery Positive88% of 374 reviews2009
Dev: Apus SoftwarePub: Three Donkeys LLC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 39.6%, Card Game 23.1%, Board Game 14.6%, Tabletop 8.8%, Strategy 7.8%
- #42 The Art of War: Card Game
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 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 42.9%, Card Game 27%, Tabletop 13.6%, Strategy 8.3%, Board Game 5.6%
- #43 Card City Nights 2
71% matchVery Positive83% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Adventure and Cards now back together! And remember, it's always night in space.
Why similar: Card Battler 65.9%, Card Game 21.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #44 Cards and Castles
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 776 reviews2015
Dev: Red Team Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 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 45.1%, Card Game 30.1%, Tabletop 15.1%, Strategy 7%, Indie 2.7%
- #45 Frozen Synapse
71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,620 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: Strategy 51%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Indie 14.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #46 Awesomenauts
69% matchVery Positive85% of 26,902 reviews2012
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.7%, Multiplayer 19.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Co-op 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12%
- #47 Astral Masters
69% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: Apus Software
Windows
Can you make a super mage? Play Astral Masters and explore your strategic thinking in a wide variety of matches with sneaky mages who know secrets. Elaborately themed environments, artful murals and vignettes will surprise you!
Why similar: Card Game 34.4%, Card Battler 32.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Board Game 13%, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #48 HELLCARD
66% matchVery Positive86% of 4,596 reviews2024
Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!
Why similar: Card Battler 48%, Card Game 23.2%, Strategy 7.5%, Co-op 7.3%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
- #49 Trials of Fire
67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,249 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 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: Card Battler 48.5%, Card Game 25.7%, Board Game 19.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #50 Minion Masters
65% matchVery Positive89% of 65,228 reviews2019
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.7 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 45.1%, Card Game 29.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Co-op 6.5%, Online Co-Op 5.4%
- #51 Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,466 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 50.5%, Card Game 33.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #52 Heroes of Normandie
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 244 reviews2015
Dev: Cat RabbitPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take one of the most modern, fun and engaging board games created in recent years. Match it with cutting-edge technology. Add a ridiculously well-crafted art style and a ton of extra content. This is the recipe to one of the most thrilling, charming and captivating strategy games you will ever find.
Why similar: Board Game 37.8%, Card Game 33.2%, Strategy 17.1%, Local Co-Op 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #53 Keep the Heroes Out
65% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Brueh GamesPub: YarnCat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An asymmetric, cooperative dungeon defense game for 1-4 players where you play as the monsters protecting their hard earned treasures against invading hordes of looters (so-called heroes) trying to steal it.
Why similar: Card Game 31.9%, Board Game 27.6%, Tabletop 16.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Local Co-Op 6%
- #54 Children of Zodiarcs
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 531 reviews2017
Dev: Cardboard UtopiaPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.
Why similar: Card Battler 42.7%, Card Game 21.2%, Strategy 17.1%, Board Game 12.5%, Indie 3.7%
- #55 Hero Realms
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 371 reviews2022
Dev: Wise Wizard Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
From the makers of the award-winning Star Realms Deckbuilding Game ®, Hero Realms combines the fun of deckbuilding games with the interactivity of trading card game-style combat.
Why similar: Card Game 45.3%, Board Game 35.4%, Strategy 14.7%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #56 Hexarchy
64% matchVery Positive82% of 1,571 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Card Game 57.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Co-op 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%