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

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Harvest cards to raise land from the sea, build settlements and rain fire upon invaders in this survival city-builder with roguelike deckbuilding mechanics. Choose from 4 gods with unique cards, playstyles and abilities to lead their civilisations to victory in strategic run-based gameplay!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 221 reviews
Released: 2024-10-30
Developer: Triplevision Games Limited
Publisher: Fireshine Games
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 66%

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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A society survival game set in a world destroyed by climate change. Explore, scavenge and build a city to unite the clans. Conflicting cultures and limited resources mean you need to make tough choices; have you got what it takes to lead your people into a new era of humanity?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 34.7%, City Builder 27.1%, Resource Management 15%, Survival 11.8%, Strategy 10%

  54. #54 Hadean Tactics
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,857 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.8%, Deckbuilding 17%, Card Game 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Roguelike 10.6%

  55. #55 Terracards
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 744 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Purrfect
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Farm, sell, learn, repeat. Terracards is a tactical roguelike-deckbuilder where you manage your own farm, You'll utilize animals, crops, and structures through cards, transforming them into valuable resources and wealth with each turn. But beware - deplete your funds, and it's game over.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31.8%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, Base Building 11.1%, Resource Management 8.3%, Card Game 8.3%

  56. #56 9 Kings
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 20,576 reviews2025
    Dev: Sad SocketPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.6%, Deckbuilding 20%, Card Game 16.9%, Roguelike 12%, Strategy 7.2%

  57. #57 Emberward
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,607 reviews2024
    Dev: Refic Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.1%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Base Building 15.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.2%, Roguelike 9.4%

  58. #58 Paper Kingdom
    67% matchMixed62% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: obece
    Windows

    Paper Kingdom is a colony management game. Stack cards to gather resources, build structures, explore and fight invaders. Turn a nomadic tribe into an empire.

    Why similar: City Builder 31%, Card Game 22.4%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Survival 13.1%, Strategy 6.8%

  59. #59 Dawnmaker
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 157 reviews2024
    Dev: Arpentor StudioPub: Acram Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dawnmaker is a turn-based city building and deckbuilding game, made by 2 strategy fans. It feels like playing a solo board game. Build luminous cities, optimize your deck and create powerful combinations between buildings and cards to bring life back to a dead world. Play the demo now!

    Why similar: City Builder 31.7%, Card Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Strategy 8%

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