- #1 The Art of War: Card Game
96% 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: Strategy 94.6%, Indie 5.4%
- #2 Re-O-Ri
95% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Get Out Games
Windows
Do you have what it takes to become the next Re-O-Ri? Battle to claim the title of “King of Kings” in this turn-based single and multiplayer strategy VR card game!
Why similar: Strategy 69.8%, Indie 30.2%
- #3 War of Omens Card Game
94% matchVery Positive86% of 699 reviews2019
Dev: Fifth Column Games
Windows · Mac
War of Omens is a CCG with a unique Deckbuilder combat system and deep strategy. Set in a masterfully crafted dark fantasy world, it features fast, strategic battles with 4 distinct factions and over 20 heroes. Challenge the online ladder, conquer the story mode, or compete in a cross faction draft!
Why similar: Strategy 70.4%, Indie 29.6%
- #4 KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
91% matchMixed69% of 47,196 reviews2020
Dev: 1939 Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #5 Runewards: Strategy Card Game
92% matchMixed55% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: ReaverGames
Windows
Runewards is a free-to-play competitive strategy card game pitting you against other players in an epic duel of wits and tactics. Runewards is a game about anticipating your opponent's moves and out-smarting your foe in any way you can. The game is easy to learn but hard to master.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #6 Rhombus Legends
90% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Freeway Interactive
Windows
A unique spatial battle system for card games. Unite with friends for clan wars, explore the dungeons and search world map for Bosses. Magical power awaits you!
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #7 Dfiance
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 167 reviews2025
Dev: Dfiance
Windows · Mac
Free-to-play PvP card game where strategy meets battlefield tactics. Build your deck, outsmart rivals, and dominate in fast-paced, tactical duels.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #8 HoCWar
89% matchMixed56% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: HoCWar
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Immerse yorself into the harsh world of ruthless card battles!
Why similar: Strategy 92.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #9 World of Myths
88% matchVery Positive84% of 308 reviews2019
Dev: Rebellious Software
Windows
Take control of the battle, crush the opponent’s temples and rise to victory in a card game where the usual tactics don't work. Pledge loyalty to your favorite Mythology. Bring back the glory of the ancient Gods or become a God yourself.
Why similar: Strategy 70.5%, Indie 29.5%
- #10 Hobs
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,170 reviews2019
Dev: Teneke Kafalar
Windows
Hobs is a turn based card game which you can try different strategies to beat your opponent. Find best deck for your strategy, buy new heros, try different strategies and try to place to the top.
Why similar: Strategy 71.7%, Indie 28.3%
- #11 Grace of Zordan
86% matchMixed56% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Cybergrotex
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Tactical-strategic turn-based card game, the key focus is on the player's ability to assess the situation and control the battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy 70%, Indie 30%
- #12 Tuggowar
82% 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: Strategy 100%
- #13 Soul of War: Legions
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: Fantasy War Studio
Windows
"SoulofWar" is a strategy deck-building game with twists. It features 8-player PvP battles where you strategically outplay your opponents. It introduces a fresh auto chess gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 77%, Indie 23%
- #14 Trenches of War
84% matchVery Positive90% of 91 reviews2017
Dev: Vashta Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trenches of War is a fast-paced World War I-inspired strategy game. Battle through the Alps by spawning units and capturing trenches, barracks, and factories. Cross rivers that rise when it rains. Use or destroy bridges and cornfields that may aid or deter your maneuvers.
Why similar: Strategy 70%, Indie 30%
- #15 Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
82% 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: Strategy 100%
- #16 Warhammer Combat Cards
81% matchMixed55% of 646 reviews2021
Dev: Well Played GamesPub: The Phoenix Lighthouse GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Build a powerful army of cards from your favourite faction in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and battle other players in fast-paced, turn based online combat! In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #17 Warlords of the Deck
78% matchMixed71% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Legion Forge Games
Windows
We've fused Card Gaming with the Battle of Total War to create the ultimate multiplayer strategy game. Combine a unique deck from different factions, rally your legions, and charge to defeat all your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #18 Epic Arena
81% matchMixed64% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: Shadow Masters
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Epic Arena is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game. Pick one of three completely different teams and outwit your opponent in epic back-and-forth matches. Flex your tactical muscles in time-limited Blitz mode matches or take your time in turn-by-turn duels.
Why similar: Strategy 76%, Indie 24%
- #19 Castlehold
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: 5TH Cell
Windows
Castlehold is an innovative competitive strategy game, featuring the new Active Resource Control (ARC) System. Build your Army, lead your troops into Battle and see how you stack up against your opponent in fast-paced, strategic combat.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #20 Bare Metal
80% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: Michael McCartneyPub: Blue Mana
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A fast-paced tug-of-war game.
Why similar: Strategy 68.1%, Indie 31.9%
- #21 Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge
77% matchMixed50% of 3,342 reviews2024
Dev: Everguild Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A free-to-play digital collectible card game set in the 41st millennium, Warpforge brings together the major factions of the Warhammer 40,000 universe as digital cards for players to collect and do battle with in brutal and fast-paced skirmishes.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #22 Prominence Poker
78% matchVery Positive84% of 8,443 reviews2016
Dev: Pipeworks Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Welcome to Prominence Poker, a card game that pits players from around the world against each other – and devious AI – to build the rep, prestige, and bankroll needed to be, and beat, the best of the best.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #23 Ancestory
79% matchMixed57% of 61 reviews2015
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Turn-based strategy meets card game! Outwit your opponent on multiple different battlefields with cunning strategies. Build your own decks made of underworldly minions and powerful spells!
Why similar: Strategy 70%, Indie 30%
- #24 Rival Books of Aster
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Games by Stitch
Windows · Mac
Rival Books of Aster is a strategy deck building game that features over 140 hand illustrated spells that you can use to build custom decks and go head to head against other players. Each spell is also a page in a living story book that translates itself and reveals its secrets as you play the game.
Why similar: Strategy 70%, Indie 30%
- #25 War of Dots
70% matchVery Positive82% of 4,056 reviews2026
Dev: TeaAndPython
Windows
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
Why similar: Strategy 90.1%, Indie 9.9%
- #26 Mindbug Online
72% 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: Strategy 100%
- #27 Duelyst II
73% 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: Strategy 77.6%, Indie 22.4%
- #28 Death or Glory
72% 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: Strategy 100%
- #29 Wildcard
70% matchMixed64% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: The Wildcard Alliance
Windows
Wildcard is a 2v2 Collectible Card Action Game (CCAG) fusing strategic deck-building with dynamic arena combat. Summon creatures, coordinate with teammates, and outplay rivals in fast-paced battles!
Why similar: Strategy 85.1%, Indie 14.9%
- #30 Future Wars
77% matchMostly Negative30% of 310 reviews2010
Dev: Radon Labs
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Battle it out on the proving grounds and get ready for Future Wars. Similar to classic titles such as Advance Wars and Battle Isle, the game takes strategy gaming away from the micro-management overkill that it has become and using simple, proven rock-paper-scissors principles, reopens the genre to everyone.
Why similar: Strategy 91.8%, Indie 8.2%
- #31 Divided We Fall: Play For Free
74% matchMixed55% of 251 reviews2017
Dev: KAVA Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Unite and fight your way to victory! Divided we Fall is a strategic close-combat multiplayer game that emphasizes the importance of building an effective cohesive squad and executing well thought-out tactics on the battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy 73.8%, Indie 26.2%
- #32 Magic Nations - Card Game
73% matchMixed70% of 116 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Bit Games SA
Windows · Mac
Jump into a fantasy world of the Magic Nations - turn-based strategy card battle game. Grab your card deck and fight against opponents from all over the world. The gameplay is based on tactics and adapting your game to battlefield conditions. Collect, sell, expand.
Why similar: Strategy 70.6%, Indie 29.4%
- #33 Creatures of Aether
70% 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: Strategy 86.6%, Indie 13.4%
- #34 BattleCON: Online
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Level 99 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this deeply strategic, full-information battle card game, choose your fighter from a diverse roster of spell-slinging duelists, tag-teaming werewolves, time-traveling boxers, dimensional knights, and more!
Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, Indie 28.2%
- #35 Cards of Eternity: The Wheel of Time
67% matchMixed55% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: Aether Games Inc.
Windows
Cards of Eternity: The Wheel of Time is a strategic card game where players harness iconic characters, creatures, and the mystical forces of the One Power from the legendary fantasy world. Build decks, master unique abilities, and outplay opponents in dynamic, lore-rich battles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 Myths and Legends - Card Game
69% matchMixed59% of 606 reviews2019
Dev: Salo
Windows · Mac
Battle other Guardians leading your favorite mythological, historical and literary characters in this adaptation of the popular TCG game Myths and Legends. Collect the cards, build the perfect strategy and crush your enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 72.3%, Indie 27.7%
- #37 Palace of Cards
69% matchMixed68% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Spiele-Palast GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Play cards online with other players from around the world and choose from 6 unique games: Rummy, Solitaire, Mau-Mau (Crazy Eights), Skat, Sheepshead & Doppelkopf. Each game comes with its own community, league systems, clubs, statistics & insights, and much more. Play now, for free!
Why similar: Strategy 72.9%, Indie 27.1%
- #38 Tactical Control
68% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2019
Dev: Hellride Games
Windows
Tactical Control: the 7-minute wargame. Simplified strategy with minimalist graphics and quick, intense games. Play short matches against random opponents. Fight tense battles of stealth, anticipation and surprise. Win with strategy, deception and cleverness, not with reflexes and clicking speed.
Why similar: Strategy 70%, Indie 30%
- #39 Ortus Regni
68% matchVery Positive83% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Jon Sudbury Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Ortus Regni is a new and novel card game inspired by the late Anglo-Saxon period of English history. The Late Anglo-Saxon era in English history is a time of warring Earls. Minor kings all, they claim whatever lands they can. All the while, the Vikings roam not just the sea, but the land.
Why similar: Strategy 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #40 The Lost Glitches
63% matchMostly Positive74% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Honig Studios GmbHPub: Mimunga LLC
Windows · Mac
The Lost Glitches is a tactical card battler designed for instant action. Jump into short, clean PvP battles with 5 free complete starter decks. It’s easy to start, but deep when you want it, master the 5-slot battlefield, unlock skills, and go deeper at your own pace.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #41 Favor Chess
69% matchMixed62% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Javissoft
Windows · Mac
Assemble your own unique chess army to use against your foes. Use new strategies and pieces to compete against players around the globe in a game of pure skill, where cleverness and adaptation are rewarded.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 Mage Noir - Infinity
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 154 reviews2022
Dev: Double Combo Games
Windows
Mage Noir is a strategy card game. Become true Mages and fight with the power of the elements. Craft your spells and make good use of the shared Mana pool to defeat your opponent.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #43 Competitive Checkers
63% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: SGS Games
Windows
Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a Checkers champion?
Why similar: Strategy 85%, Indie 15%