- #1 Hero Realms
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 362 reviews2022
Dev: Wise Wizard Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Deckbuilding 37.4%, Board Game 24.6%, Card Game 23.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Multiplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game uses the exact same core engine as Star Realms but shifts the setting to a high-fantasy world.
- #2 Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,680 reviews2014
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 320.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Deckbuilding 20.9%, Card Battler 15.5%, Board Game 11.9%, Card Game 10.5%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 10.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A foundational deckbuilder that shares the central trade row mechanic and competitive spirit of Star Realms.
- #3 Shards of Infinity
96% matchVery Positive85% of 170 reviews2019
Dev: Temple Gates Games
Windows
Shards of Infinity is the follow-up to the award winning deckbuilding game, Ascension. Build your armies by recruiting allies and champions from four unique factions. Launch surprise attacks on your foes by instantly deploying mercenaries. Unlock limitless power by mastering the Shard of Infinity.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 46.6%, Card Battler 35.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Card Game 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the designers of Star Realms, it offers a similar fast-paced, combat-heavy deckbuilding experience with a unique mastery mechanic.
- #4 Dune: Imperium
94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,969 reviews2024
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 31%, Board Game 22.6%, Card Game 18.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of deckbuilding and worker placement that provides the same strategic satisfaction as high-end board game adaptations.
- #5 Cthulhu Realms
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 229 reviews2016
Dev: Wise Wizard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Star Realms has gone insane! Introducing Cthulhu Realms! Are you zany enough to play the crazier and creepier cousin of Star Realms? Download and play today to find out why Cthulhu Realms is so crazily addictive!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 49.3%, Card Game 35.9%, Strategy 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title utilizes the exact same ruleset as Star Realms, simply re-themed with a Lovecraftian aesthetic.
- #6 Dominion
94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,133 reviews2024
Dev: Temple Gates Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 34.8%, Board Game 22.9%, Card Game 21.4%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 10.7% ★, Strategy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: As the game that popularized the deckbuilding genre, it is an essential experience for anyone who enjoys the core mechanics of Star Realms.
- #7 Age of Rivals
93% 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 39.8%, Board Game 15.7%, Card Game 15.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive card-drafting game that mirrors the quick, aggressive turns found in Star Realms.
- #8 MARVEL SNAP
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 34,461 reviews2023
Dev: Second Dinner Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 74.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.3%, Card Battler 16.5%, Trading Card Game 12.7% ★, Board Game 12.5%, Card Game 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast, lane-based combat that captures the quick-fire, high-stakes nature of Star Realms matches.
- #9 Mystic Vale
92% matchVery Positive89% of 455 reviews2019
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Deckbuilding 30.1%, Board Game 19.4%, Card Game 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces an innovative card-crafting system that evolves the traditional deckbuilding formula into something fresh and highly tactical.
- #10 Slay the Spire
91% 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: Card Battler 31.8%, Deckbuilding 27.2%, Card Game 24.5%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Strategy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for roguelike deckbuilding, offering deep combat strategy and endless replayability for fans of card-based progression.
- #11 Monster Train
90% 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: Card Battler 31.9%, Deckbuilding 30%, Card Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic deckbuilder that emphasizes lane-based combat and complex card synergies.
- #12 Eternal Card Game
89% 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: Deckbuilding 28.6%, Card Battler 27.6%, Card Game 21.6%, Trading Card Game 10.6% ★, Strategy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic trading card game that offers deep deckbuilding and tactical combat for players looking for more complexity.
- #13 Duelyst II
89% 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 20%, Deckbuilding 19.4%, Board Game 14.2%, Card Game 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical card battler that emphasizes board control and unit positioning alongside powerful card synergies.
- #14 GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
88% matchVery Positive86% of 27,364 reviews2020
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
Why similar: Card Game 33.5%, Deckbuilding 22.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Trading Card Game 13.8% ★, Card Battler 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on direct combat and lane control, rewarding players who can out-maneuver their opponent with clever card plays.
- #15 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
87% matchVery Positive81% of 10,842 reviews2019
Dev: Giant Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Night of the Full Moon" is a stand-alone roguelike card game. Take adventure into Black Forest. Random event, random plot leads to different endings.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 33.5%, Card Battler 26.1%, Card Game 25.8%, Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused, fast-paced deckbuilder that captures the aggressive nature of Star Realms in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #16 Across the Obelisk
86% 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: Deckbuilding 24%, Card Battler 21.2%, Card Game 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a cooperative deckbuilding experience that allows for deep party customization and tactical combat depth.
- #17 Faeria
86% 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 43.6%, Board Game 14.9%, Strategy 13.9%, Trading Card Game 8% ★, Turn-Based 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines card-based combat with a living board, adding a layer of tactical positioning to the deckbuilding experience.
- #18 Mythgard
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,343 reviews2020
Dev: Monumental, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Welcome to Mythgard, a fantasy cyberpunk CCG of heroes, gods, and mythical beasts. Master the unique lane and mana systems in your rise to the top or enjoy team play with a friend. New players can use the code WelcomeChallenger to get 20 free packs and more to start their journey.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.4%, Card Battler 18.3%, Trading Card Game 16% ★, Card Game 15.3%, Board Game 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique lane-based system that rewards strategic card placement and clever board management.
- #19 Shadowverse CCG
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 14,924 reviews2016
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 98.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 28%, Card Battler 27.7%, Trading Card Game 19.8% ★, Card Game 14.9%, Strategy 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy card battler with aggressive mechanics and extensive deck customization options.
- #20 Cards and Castles
84% 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: Deckbuilding 28.7%, Card Battler 28.1%, Card Game 21.2%, Trading Card Game 13.8% ★, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends card-based strategy with tactical grid movement for a deeper focus on battlefield control.
- #21 Mindbug Online
82% 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: Deckbuilding 21.7%, Card Battler 21.5%, Card Game 13.1%, Board Game 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, highly competitive card battler focused on outsmarting your opponent with clever card-stealing mechanics.
- #22 Splendor
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,460 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 51.6%, Card Game 24.1%, Strategy 20.9%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic engine-building board game that shares the satisfying resource management and progression feel of Star Realms.
- #23 Griftlands
81% 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: Deckbuilding 30.5%, Card Battler 28.3%, Card Game 17.3%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Strategy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven deckbuilder where both combat and negotiation are resolved through card-based mechanics.
- #24 Hand of Fate 2
81% matchVery Positive84% of 5,759 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: Deckbuilding 44.4%, Card Game 31.7%, Board Game 15.7%, Action 3.6%, Strategy 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that combines deckbuilding with real-time action combat, providing a different but highly engaging take on the genre.
- #25 Spectromancer
82% 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 26.1%, Card Game 17.2%, Deckbuilding 15.6%, Board Game 14.7%, Turn-Based 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based card battler that emphasizes elemental synergies and quick, decisive combat.
- #26 Dicey Dungeons
79% 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: Card Battler 36.9%, Deckbuilding 33.5%, Card Game 13.2%, Turn-Based 9%, Strategy 6%
Why You'll Like It: Adds a layer of dice management to the deckbuilding formula, creating unpredictable and exciting combat scenarios.
- #27 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
79% 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: Card Battler 32.7%, Deckbuilding 29.7%, Card Game 22%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Indie 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG deckbuilder that focuses on building powerful card combos within a party-based structure.
- #28 PHAGEBORN: Online Card Game
80% 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: Deckbuilding 22%, Card Battler 18.3%, Card Game 13.7%, Board Game 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers complex deckbuilding with a focus on persistent board presence and strategic resource management.
- #29 Once Upon a Galaxy
76% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2025
Dev: Million Dreams Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
ONCE UPON A GALAXY is an easy to learn Card Battler with incredible strategic depth and near infinite fun! Which of your favorite characters from myth and fairy tale will you choose?
Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.2%, Card Battler 24.1%, Trading Card Game 18.1% ★, Card Game 14.3%, Strategy 7.7%
- #30 Star Crusade CCG
78% 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: Deckbuilding 32.5%, Card Battler 30.9%, Card Game 14.3%, Trading Card Game 14.1% ★, Strategy 5.1%
- #31 Bloons Card Storm
75% 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: Deckbuilding 33.8%, Card Game 24.8%, Card Battler 20.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Tactical 4.9%
- #32 The Bazaar
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 12,075 reviews2025
Dev: Tempo
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 76.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Bazaar is a fast-paced multiplayer Roguelike where every run is a new puzzle. Choose from unique heroes, uncover powerful combos, and outwit your opponents in a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace. Play at your own pace while discovering endless ways to win.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.9%, Card Battler 21.3%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 15.5% ★, Card Game 14.9%, Strategy 7.5%
- #33 Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
76% 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: Deckbuilding 21.1%, Card Battler 18.2%, Trading Card Game 14.3% ★, Card Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #34 Death or Glory
74% matchMixed69% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Distilled Gaming CompanyPub: Distilled Gaming Company
Windows
Death or Glory: the ultimate duelling card game! Explore exciting realms that are the proving grounds for heavenly warriors, mighty beasts, powerful mechs, and more. Build your champion deck in a roguelike adventure mode and score ranks in intense battles against fellow champions!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.2%, Card Battler 19.1%, Card Game 13.8%, Trading Card Game 10.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #35 Prismata
75% matchVery Positive81% of 1,210 reviews2018
Dev: Lunarch Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 27%, Card Battler 25.9%, Card Game 18.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based 6.6%
- #36 Stellar Orphans
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: Artifex Parvus
Windows
"Explore 'Stellar Orphans', a captivating deck-building game where every choice determines the fate of your crew lost in infinite space. Forge alliances, manage resources, and resolve crises to guide your 'Stellar Orphans' to survival. Ready to defy the stars?"
Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.9%, Card Battler 16.2%, Card Game 16.2%, Board Game 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #37 Tuggowar
72% 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: Deckbuilding 28.7%, Card Battler 22%, Card Game 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 6.4%
- #38 Astral Masters
74% matchVery Positive90% of 84 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: Deckbuilding 20.4%, Card Game 16.9%, Card Battler 14.1%, Trading Card Game 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #39 Legends of Elysium
72% 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: Deckbuilding 19.3%, Card Battler 18.1%, Card Game 14.3%, Trading Card Game 13.2% ★, Board Game 11.9%
- #40 Cobalt Core
68% 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: Card Game 22.2%, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #41 Spellstone
73% matchMixed63% of 462 reviews2016
Dev: Synapse GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Spellstone is a fantasy card game with beautiful hand-drawn art and rich lore! Collect hundreds of striking cards to battle through a compelling story and unravel the mystery of the Void.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 40.1%, Card Battler 35.6%, Card Game 17.4%, Strategy 6.9%
- #42 Solar Settlers
71% matchVery Positive96% of 306 reviews2017
Dev: BrainGoodGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solar Settlers is a card-driven space exploration strategy game set in the far future. Our sun is on the verge of collapse and so mankind has taken to the stars aboard colony ships to seek out a new home.
Why similar: Card Game 20.3%, Strategy 19.6%, Board Game 19.2%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #43 Stormbound
71% 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 19.3%, Trading Card Game 14.7% ★, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Board Game 13.5%, Card Game 12.5%
- #44 Hexarchy
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,534 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Deckbuilding 30.9%, Card Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Tactical 10.5%
- #45 Cross Blitz
67% 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: Deckbuilding 30.6%, Card Battler 25%, Card Game 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 7.5%
- #46 Spellweaver
71% 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 53.7%, Trading Card Game 28.4% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Indie 1.7%
- #47 Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
70% 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 20.1%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Trading Card Game 15.1% ★, Card Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #48 Creatures of Aether
69% 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 30.7%, Deckbuilding 23.7%, Card Game 15.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Trading Card Game 12.4% ★
- #49 The Spire of Mech Zero
67% 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: Deckbuilding 33.8%, Card Battler 25.2%, Card Game 19%, Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #50 The Art of War: Card Game
68% 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 29.4%, Deckbuilding 27.2%, Card Game 21%, Strategy 9.5%, Board Game 5.9%
- #51 Clank!
66% matchVery Positive93% of 512 reviews2024
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Burgle your way to adventure in the award-winning board game!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 33.4%, Board Game 23.5%, Card Game 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 9.6%
- #52 LONESTAR
65% matchVery Positive91% of 2,337 reviews2025
Dev: Math TidePub: Thermite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.3%, Card Battler 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Card Game 11.9%, Strategy 8.2%
- #53 Hidden Dimensions 3
70% matchVery Positive85% of 97 reviews2016
Dev: Stijn Van Cauter
Windows
Hidden Dimensions 3 is a science-fiction themed collectible cards game offering over 500 cards, varied gameplay modes and challenges. Create decks containing spaceships, as well as various structures and actions to support your fleet.
Why similar: Card Game 49.4%, Strategy 48%, Indie 2.6%
- #54 Astral Heroes
70% matchMixed70% of 336 reviews2016
Dev: Apus Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Astral Heroes is a Collectible Card Game that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest strategists. It's the spiritual sequel to our older game, Astral Masters, which still enjoys a loyal following over ten years after its release!
Why similar: Card Game 39.2%, Trading Card Game 33.1% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #55 Andor - Wrecking Dawn
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Planescape Game Studio
Windows
Andor - Wrecking Dawn is a cross-platform(Pc & Mobile) multi-player online card game (CCG). The game has five factions and about 500 magic cards to choose from, filled with infinite possibilities of deep strategy combinations. Players can build their decks with their own preferences to compete with others.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.1%, Card Battler 22%, Card Game 12.6%, Board Game 12.3%, Trading Card Game 10.2% ★
- #56 Zet Zillions
64% matchVery Positive89% of 728 reviews2024
Dev: OTA IMON StudiosPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Zet Zillions is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where you use your cards to make freakish combinations and explode entire planets. BIG-BADDA-BOOM!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 23.6%, Card Battler 20.8%, Card Game 15.4%, Space 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%