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Games Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 2,228 reviews
Released: 2019-05-31
Developer: Image & Form Games
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

Overview

SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech stands out for its charming, hand-drawn aesthetic and its unique fusion of party-based RPG progression with tactical deckbuilding combat. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize narrative-driven adventures, party management, and strategic card-based mechanics, prioritizing cohesive RPG experiences over pure roguelike loops.

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  1. #1 SteamWorld Heist
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 6,137 reviews2016
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!

    Why similar: Steampunk 35.2%, Turn-Based 34.7%, Robots 7.7%, RPG 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the same charming steampunk universe and tactical turn-based depth as the seed game.

  2. #2 Gordian Quest
    96% 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: Card Battler 19.5%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Card Game 14.4%, Deckbuilding 12.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional party-based RPG mechanics with a robust deckbuilding system.

  3. #3 Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
    96% matchVery Positive80% of 1,413 reviews2021
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 27.3%, Card Battler 23.3%, Card Game 16.6%, Deckbuilding 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar tabletop-inspired aesthetic and turn-based card combat feel.

  4. #4 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 16,944 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 50.4%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Fantasy 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that uses card-based combat to drive its story and character interactions.

  5. #5 Griftlands
    94% 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: Card Battler 26%, Turn-Based 22.5%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Card Game 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a story-driven deckbuilder experience where your choices significantly impact the narrative.

  6. #6 Library Of Ruina
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 41,062 reviews2021
    Dev: ProjectMoon
    Windows
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.

    Why similar: Card Game 19%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Deckbuilding 17.7%, Card Battler 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep, party-based card combat with a strong emphasis on story and unique character builds.

  7. #7 Hand of Fate 2
    93% 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: Card Game 41%, Deckbuilding 36%, RPG 14.5%, Fantasy 4.6%, Indie 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends narrative adventure with card-based mechanics to create a unique, story-rich experience.

  8. #8 Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
    92% matchMostly Positive77% of 267 reviews2024
    Dev: logicalbeat Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are now on Steam with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even easier to play!

    Why similar: Card Battler 19.7%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Card Game 14.7%, Deckbuilding 13.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG experience that centers its entire combat system around managing a deck of cards.

  9. #9 SteamWorld Heist II
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 2,346 reviews2024
    Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Skill-based gunplay meets turn-based tactics in SteamWorld Heist 2! Aim carefully, bounce bullets, and pull off trick shots in high-stakes heists. Choose your crew and utilize 150+ items to navigate real-time naval battles and daring missions in this 30+ hour adventure to stop a deadly water crisis.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 67.8%, RPG 14.5%, 2D 8.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel in the franchise, offering refined turn-based tactics in the same beloved steampunk world.

  10. #10 Deck of Ashes
    91% 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: Card Battler 32.1%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Card Game 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, RPG-infused deckbuilding experience with a focus on tactical combat.

  11. #11 Cross Blitz
    90% 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 28.2%, Deckbuilding 21.4%, Card Game 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, RPG 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A story-driven deckbuilder that leans heavily into RPG elements and character-specific mechanics.

  12. #12 Roguebook
    89% 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: Turn-Based 20.1%, Card Battler 19%, Card Game 15.6%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a unique two-hero party system that requires strategic deck synergy to succeed.

  13. #13 Floppy Knights
    89% 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 24.1%, Turn-Based 20.8%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Card Game 15%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical deckbuilder that uses grid-based movement to add a layer of strategy to its card combat.

  14. #14 Chained Echoes
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
    Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 45.8%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, 2D 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: While not a card-battler, it captures the same charm, party-based structure, and turn-based combat depth.

  15. #15 Deep Sky Derelicts
    88% 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: Card Battler 30.8%, Deckbuilding 20.5%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Card Game 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPG that uses card-based combat to simulate intense tactical encounters.

  16. #16 Sea of Stars
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
    Dev: Sabotage Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 43.7%, Turn-Based Combat 27.8%, RPG 11.2%, 2D 6.4%, Fantasy 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautiful turn-based RPG that shares the vibrant, cartoony art style and party-focused gameplay.

  17. #17 Star Renegades
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,997 reviews2020
    Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 57.8%, Turn-Based Combat 25.8%, RPG 12.4%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a stunning art style and deep, party-based turn-based combat that rewards tactical planning.

  18. #18 Breach Wanderers
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 428 reviews2023
    Dev: Baronnerie Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilders that lets you fine-tune your decks before each run to adapt your strategy on your way to victory. Over 1,200 cards to choose from, ten characters with their own set of unique skills, and dozens of items and missions to evolve your tactics.

    Why similar: Card Battler 27.4%, Deckbuilding 20.1%, Card Game 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Cartoony 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deckbuilder that allows for significant customization of heroes and their card pools.

  19. #19 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: Card Battler 29.6%, Card Game 19.4%, Deckbuilding 19.1%, Turn-Based 17.8%, RPG 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused card-battler that emphasizes class-based deck building and tactical decision-making.

  20. #20 Aces & Adventures
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 3,360 reviews2023
    Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding RPG with poker-powered combat. Craft your deck, combining poker hands with powerful ability cards. Journey through 13 fully-voiced campaigns to save the Life Tree, or tackle procedurally-generated runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other.

    Why similar: Card Battler 28.2%, Deckbuilding 26.2%, Card Game 25.5%, Fantasy 6.2%, RPG 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven card game that uses poker-based mechanics to resolve combat encounters.

  21. #21 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: Card Battler 26.6%, Turn-Based 26.1%, Card Game 19.2%, Deckbuilding 18.1%, RPG 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a party of characters with unique decks in a tactical, turn-based environment.

  22. #22 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 709 reviews2023
    Dev: D20Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    Why similar: Card Battler 23%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, Deckbuilding 16.4%, Card Game 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%

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    82% matchMixed53% of 87 reviews2024
    Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.
    Windows

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    Why similar: Card Battler 28.1%, Turn-Based 24.5%, Card Game 21.5%, Deckbuilding 18.4%, RPG 4.1%

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  24. #24 Dungeon: Faster & Deadlier
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Card Battler 28%, Card Game 22.2%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Magic 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that emphasizes quick, tactical combat encounters within a fantasy setting.

  25. #25 Dark Quest 3
    81% matchMostly Positive76% of 270 reviews2023
    Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
    Windows

    A rogue-lite tabletop that mixes card based exploration with turn based combat. Create your party, draw adventure cards, roll dice and fight monsters to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, Card Game 15%, Deckbuilding 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that utilizes card-based mechanics to manage party abilities and combat.

  26. #26 Poker Quest: Swords and Spades
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 707 reviews2022
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Poker Quest is a fantasy roguelike where players use a standard 52-card deck to take on fierce enemies in epic battles. Featuring over 20 unique heroes, thousands of items, and deep gameplay that will test even the most experienced players.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24.3%, Card Battler 23.2%, Card Game 20.2%, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the card-battler genre that uses poker hands to determine combat outcomes.

  27. #27 Deathless. The Hero Quest
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 983 reviews2024
    Dev: 1C Game StudiosPub: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Card Battler 22.4%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Card Game 17.2%, Deckbuilding 17%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%

  28. #28 Cardaclysm
    80% matchMixed66% of 561 reviews2021
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Card Battler 43.3%, Card Game 27.8%, RPG 10%, Deckbuilding 8.5%, Turn-Based 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused card-battler where you collect creatures and spells to build your deck.

  29. #29 Zoeti
    79% 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: Turn-Based 23.5%, Card Battler 23.2%, Card Game 17.2%, Deckbuilding 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

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  30. #30 Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 205 reviews2025
    Dev: Crimson Herring StudiosPub: Zugalu Entertainment
    Windows

    A Victorian Steampunk Roguelite Deckbuilder. Choose from four characters with unique cards and abilities. Customize your deck and character as you investigate a mysterious plague. Battle corrupted beasts and bosses in turn-based combat to unlock powerful relics and enchanted tarot cards.

    Why similar: Card Battler 21.4%, Card Game 17.8%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Steampunk 10.9%

  31. #31 Journey to the West
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,700 reviews2023
    Dev: Z Studio
    Windows · Mac
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    Why similar: Card Battler 27.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Card Game 14.9%, Deckbuilding 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%

  32. #32 Arcanium: Rise of Akhan
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2022
    Dev: Supercombo, Inc.Pub: Rogue Games, Inc.
    Windows
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    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!

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  33. #33 Museum Mystery: Deckbuilding Card Game
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2024
    Dev: ST Stepanov Ivan AndreevichPub: Recently Played
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    Museum Mystery is a deck-building, story-driven roguelite adventure where museum exhibits come to life, wreaking chaos. Explore halls from different eras, battle works of art, collect your own deck of artifacts, and solve the mystery!

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  34. #34 The Spire of Mech Zero
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 146 reviews2024
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    A lite roguelike card deck building game inspired by Slay the Spire. You can experience battles of robots with cards and components! Try to conquer the spire with one perfect run, every choice matters!

    Why similar: Card Battler 36.5%, Deckbuilding 30.5%, Card Game 27.4%, Fantasy 4.4%, Indie 0.8%

  35. #35 A Long Way Down
    78% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    A deck-building roguelite RPG set in a dark and tormented world. Assemble your party and use your cards to survive, fight and build your way through a dark maze of monsters orchestrated by an evil mastermind. Your choices will lead you to judgement.

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  36. #36 Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 213 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  37. #37 Ironclad Tactics
    78% matchMixed69% of 621 reviews2013
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  38. #38 Novus Orbis
    73% 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!

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  39. #39 Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2022
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows

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  40. #40 Demon's Mirror
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows

    Step into the Demon’s Mirror and enter a fantastical, nightmarish world in this roguelike deckbuilder! Strategy meets the arcane in a unique fusion of deck-building and chain-3 mechanics. Can you face your demons and come out unscathed?

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  41. #41 Trials of Fire
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  42. #42 Pirates Outlaws
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 746 reviews2020
    Dev: Fabled Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  43. #43 Slay the Spire
    70% 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 32%, Card Game 24.5%, Turn-Based 22.2%, Deckbuilding 17%, RPG 1.3%

  44. #44 Pyre
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 9,247 reviews2017
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.8%, RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%

  45. #45 Union of Gnomes
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 347 reviews2025
    Dev: HoolignomesPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Onwards to revolution in this challenging deck-building roguelite. Free your gnome comrades, assemble your squad, mind wieners (supplies), slay the slavers, and take down the fiercest of them all – Snow White! FREEDOM TO GNOMES!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.4%, Card Battler 19.8%, Card Game 16%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%

  46. #46 Oaken
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 377 reviews2023
    Dev: Laki StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!

    Why similar: Card Battler 29.4%, Turn-Based 24.5%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Fantasy 5.2%

  47. #47 One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 358 reviews2023
    Dev: Ankama StudioPub: Ankama Games
    Windows · Mac

    One More Gate is a rogue-lite deck-builder that combines exploration and turn-based strategic combat. Head out to discover fantastic places, master the power of Wakfu to create destructive card combos, and defeat all those who would stand in your way!

    Why similar: Card Battler 30.1%, Card Game 22.4%, Deckbuilding 13.7%, Cartoony 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%

  48. #48 CARD QUEST
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: MEOW STORE GAME
    Windows · Mac

    《CARD QUEST》 is a game themed around the image of cats, featuring a rich combination of elemental schools, random equipment upgrades and breakthroughs, unique core gameplay for each chapter, and various random events.

    Why similar: Card Battler 33.8%, Deckbuilding 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Magic 9.2%, Card Game 7.8%

  49. #49 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 824 reviews2017
    Dev: Grey Alien GamesPub: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

    Why similar: Card Battler 23.8%, Turn-Based 23.1%, Card Game 16.4%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%

  50. #50 Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 189 reviews2026
    Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
    Windows

    A story-driven adventure featuring card battles, multiple-choice dialogue, and funny characters! A friendship to mend, and a cast of opponents to beat, each with a uniquely built deck. But you're in luck… yours is all ducks!

    Why similar: Card Battler 32.1%, Card Game 24.2%, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Adventure 2.4%

  51. #51 Hand of Fate
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 10,633 reviews2015
    Dev: Defiant Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 40.8%, Card Game 39.2%, RPG 9.4%, Fantasy 5.6%, Adventure 1.5%

  52. #52 Solitairica
    71% 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: Card Battler 33.9%, Card Game 21.2%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, RPG 5.9%

  53. #53 Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
    68% 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: Card Game 29.3%, Deckbuilding 25.5%, Card Battler 25.2%, Cartoony 7.3%, RPG 7.2%

  54. #54 Mori Carta
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 83 reviews2024
    Dev: Nevergreen Games
    Windows · Mac

    Mori Carta is a handless deckbuilding roguelike. Choose left or right on every card to adventure through stories. Simple decisions lead to rich and rewarding gameplay. Four dramatically different characters with their own unique card sets, more than 1000 playable cards, over 185 unique enemies.

    Why similar: Card Battler 31%, Card Game 21.7%, Deckbuilding 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Fantasy 5.4%

  55. #55 SteamWorld Dig 2
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,836 reviews2017
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

    Why similar: Steampunk 60.2%, Robots 12.6%, 2D 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Adventure 5.6%

  56. #56 Chrono Ark
    64% 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: Card Game 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, Card Battler 16.7%, Turn-Based 12.9%, RPG 12%

  57. #57 Dicey Dungeons
    66% 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 35.7%, Deckbuilding 20.2%, Turn-Based 19%, Card Game 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

  58. #58 Dark Quest 2
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 653 reviews2018
    Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 63.9%, RPG 19%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Fantasy 5.2%, Adventure 2.6%

  59. #59 SteamWorld Dig
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 10,641 reviews2013
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

    Why similar: Steampunk 64.3%, Robots 19.6%, 2D 5.1%, Adventure 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%

  60. #60 Inkborn
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 84 reviews2025
    Dev: Acram Digital
    Windows · Mac

    Inkborn is a roguelike deckbuilder with a card system built around chaining Glyph-based combos. Sequence your cards in tactical combat to unleash impactful effects. Customize your Skill Tree before each run, evolve new abilities and uncover the hidden story of a world folded in ink, metal and paper.

    Why similar: Card Battler 25.2%, Turn-Based 24.6%, Card Game 19.8%, Deckbuilding 18.1%, RPG 4.6%

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