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Games Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Singleplayer, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat.

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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 2,255 reviews
Released: 2019-05-31
Developer: Image & Form Games
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.1 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 6,167 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 34.9%, Robots 7.7%, RPG 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%

    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 5,961 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: Turn-Based 19.3%, Card Battler 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Card Game 14.3%, Deckbuilding 12.3%

    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 1,424 reviews2021
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 27.7%, Card Battler 23.1%, Card Game 16.5%, Deckbuilding 10.4%, 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 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 49.8%, RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%, 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 14,364 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 25.8%, Turn-Based 22.9%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, 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 42,198 reviews2021
    Dev: ProjectMoon
    Windows
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 53.9 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 18.9%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Card Battler 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%

    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 5,769 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 41%, Deckbuilding 35.7%, RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 4.7%, 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 279 reviews2024
    Dev: logicalbeat Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 19.5%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Card Game 14.6%, Deckbuilding 13.4%

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

  9. #9 Cross Blitz
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,604 reviews2025
    Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.9 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 28.1%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Card Game 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, RPG 6.9%

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

  10. #10 SteamWorld Heist II
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 2,406 reviews2024
    Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 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 68.1%, RPG 14.4%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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

  11. #11 Deck of Ashes
    91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,064 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 31.9%, Deckbuilding 19%, Turn-Based 16.7%, 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.

  12. #12 Roguebook
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 4,468 reviews2021
    Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Nacon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 20.5%, Card Battler 18.8%, Card Game 15.6%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, 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 404 reviews2022
    Dev: Rose City Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 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 23.9%, Turn-Based 21.2%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, 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 7,860 reviews2022
    Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 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 46.1%, RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, 2D 2.6%

    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 2,867 reviews2018
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    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 30.6%, Deckbuilding 20.3%, Turn-Based 17.9%, 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 14,463 reviews2023
    Dev: Sabotage Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 20.2 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 43.8%, Turn-Based Combat 27.9%, RPG 11.2%, 2D 6.3%, 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 3,025 reviews2020
    Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 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 58.1%, Turn-Based Combat 25.6%, RPG 12.4%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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

  18. #18 Card Quest
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 375 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 29.4%, Card Game 19.4%, Deckbuilding 18.8%, Turn-Based 18.1%, RPG 7%

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

  19. #19 Breach Wanderers
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 441 reviews2023
    Dev: Baronnerie Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 27.3%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Card Game 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Cartoony 6.8%

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

  20. #20 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 736 reviews2023
    Dev: D20Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 22.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Deckbuilding 16.2%, Card Game 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical grid-based movement with card-based combat for a deep strategic experience.

  21. #21 Banners of Ruin
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,191 reviews2021
    Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Turn-Based 26.6%, Card Battler 26.5%, Card Game 19.1%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, 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 Aces & Adventures
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2023
    Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 28.1%, Deckbuilding 26%, Card Game 25.7%, Fantasy 6.3%, RPG 6.2%

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    82% matchMixed52% of 88 reviews2024
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    Windows

    This game combines roguelike-style deckbuilding with SRPGs to create an all-new experience! Follow Vel as she leads the Clausewitz Battalion into battle against Fahftania and the Hellmuth Brigade. Collect 100 different cards to build the strongest deck and fight enemies on a map shrouded in mist.

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Card Battler 27.9%, Card Game 22.2%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Magic 6.3%

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

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    81% matchMixed64% of 508 reviews2023
    Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.9%, Card Battler 23.1%, Card Game 17.1%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses poker-hand combinations to drive its turn-based combat system in a fantasy world.

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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,012 reviews2024
    Dev: 1C Game StudiosPub: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 270 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Card Game 14.8%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

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  28. #28 Poker Quest: Swords and Spades
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 718 reviews2022
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.4%, Card Battler 22%, Card Game 20.7%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

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  29. #29 Cardaclysm
    80% matchMixed66% of 566 reviews2021
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows
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    Why similar: Card Battler 43.1%, Card Game 27.8%, RPG 10.1%, Deckbuilding 8.4%, Turn-Based 7.5%

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

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    76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,700 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    77% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2025
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    79% matchMixed69% of 625 reviews2013
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    76% matchVery Positive83% of 184 reviews2024
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  35. #35 A Long Way Down
    77% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2020
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    74% matchVery Positive92% of 147 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  39. #39 Card City Nights
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,003 reviews2014
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,249 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
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    71% matchVery Positive87% of 106 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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  45. #45 Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 251 reviews2026
    Dev: Wanderlost Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    What if you combine the best of story-driven RPGs with the strategic decision-making of cardgames? Dawncaster was created to answer that question, containing over 1100 handcrafted cards and over 100 unique challenges designed by veterans of the cardgame genre.

    Why similar: Card Battler 23.3%, Deckbuilding 21%, Card Game 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 10.8%

  46. #46 Pirates Outlaws
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 751 reviews2020
    Dev: Fabled Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.

    Why similar: Card Battler 24%, Turn-Based 22.7%, Card Game 18.3%, Deckbuilding 13%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%

  47. #47 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
    Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 39.7%, Turn-Based 23.8%, RPG 19.3%, Fantasy 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

  48. #48 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 825 reviews2017
    Dev: Grey Alien GamesPub: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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 23.6%, Turn-Based 23.5%, Card Game 16.3%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%

  49. #49 CARD QUEST
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 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 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Magic 9.3%, Card Game 7.8%

  50. #50 One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 359 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%, Card Game 22.3%, Deckbuilding 13.6%, Cartoony 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

  51. #51 Slay the Spire
    67% 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 31.8%, Card Game 24.4%, Turn-Based 22.6%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, RPG 1.3%

  52. #52 Oaken
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 382 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 29.1%, Turn-Based 24.9%, Deckbuilding 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Fantasy 5.2%

  53. #53 Hand of Fate
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 10,646 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 40.4%, Card Game 39.3%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 5.7%, Adventure 1.6%

  54. #54 Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 892 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 25.3%, Card Battler 25.2%, Cartoony 7.4%, RPG 7.3%

  55. #55 Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 211 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%, Card Game 24.1%, Deckbuilding 19.5%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Adventure 2.4%

  56. #56 Solitairica
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 568 reviews2016
    Dev: Righteous Hammer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 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 33.8%, Card Game 21.2%, Turn-Based 19.4%, Deckbuilding 15.7%, RPG 6%

  57. #57 Mori Carta
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 84 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 30.9%, Card Game 21.7%, Deckbuilding 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Fantasy 5.5%

  58. #58 Chrono Ark
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 13,523 reviews2024
    Dev: Al Fine
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 27.4 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 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Card Battler 16.5%, Turn-Based 12.9%, RPG 11.9%

  59. #59 Dragon Eclipse
    67% matchMixed65% of 247 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: Card Battler 25.9%, Turn-Based 25.6%, Card Game 19.4%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Colorful 3.4%

  60. #60 Dungeon Drafters
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 759 reviews2023
    Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Card Game 31.2%, Deckbuilding 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 22%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 7.1%

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