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Games Like Wildfrost

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Deckbuilding, Roguelike, Strategy, Roguelite.

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Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter…

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 8,624 reviews
Released: 2023-04-12
Developer: Deadpan Games
Publisher: Chucklefish
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 9.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 18.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

Overview

Wildfrost stands out for its unique lane-based tactical combat, charming yet brutal art style, and high-stakes deckbuilding. These recommendations focus on games that emphasize tactical positioning, clever synergy creation, and the challenging 'one more run' loop that defines the genre.

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  1. #1 Monster Train
    97% 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 17.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 15.9%, Card Game 11.1%, Deckbuilding 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features lane-based tactical combat and unit placement that closely mirrors the strategic depth of Wildfrost.

  2. #2 Cobalt Core
    96% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.6%, Card Game 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Deckbuilding 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines lane-based tactical movement with card-based combat and a charming aesthetic similar to Wildfrost.

  3. #3 Slay the Spire
    96% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29%, Card Battler 18.6%, Card Game 14%, Deckbuilding 10.4%, Turn-Based 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive roguelike deckbuilder that provides the essential foundation for the genre's mechanics and progression systems.

  4. #4 Alina of the Arena
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 3,884 reviews2022
    Dev: PINIX
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.9%, Card Game 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Deckbuilding 9%, Difficult 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hex-grid tactical positioning and card-based combat, requiring careful movement to survive encounters.

  5. #5 SpellRogue
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,585 reviews2025
    Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.5%, Card Battler 12.3%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Card Game 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-difficulty tactical experience where dice management replaces traditional energy systems for complex combos.

  6. #6 Trials of Fire
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.5%, Card Battler 15.2%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Card Game 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates tactical movement on a grid with card-based combat, emphasizing party management and positioning.

  7. #7 Vault of the Void
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 2,938 reviews2022
    Dev: Spider Nest Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.2%, Card Battler 16.4%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Card Game 11.8%, Difficult 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep strategic control over your deck and hand, rewarding players who plan their synergies carefully.

  8. #8 Dicefolk
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 990 reviews2024
    Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelite adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.6%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique turn-based tactical system where you control both your units and the enemy's actions through dice and cards.

  9. #9 Shogun Showdown
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,574 reviews2024
    Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.9%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Deckbuilding 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Card Game 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that emphasizes precise positioning and timing, capturing the high-stakes feel of Wildfrost.

  10. #10 Dicey Dungeons
    91% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.8%, Card Battler 19.2%, Deckbuilding 11.5%, Turn-Based 8.1%, Card Game 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a charming aesthetic and clever roguelike mechanics that revolve around managing random outcomes through tactical play.

  11. #11 Across the Obelisk
    90% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.1%, Card Battler 14.8%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Card Game 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A party-based deckbuilder that emphasizes synergy between different character classes and tactical card play.

  12. #12 Hadean Tactics
    89% 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 24.5%, Card Battler 17.2%, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Card Game 11.9%, Roguelike 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends card-battler mechanics with auto-battler positioning for a unique tactical experience.

  13. #13 Backpack Hero
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 8,287 reviews2023
    Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.9%, Card Battler 14.6%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Deckbuilding 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on inventory management as a core deckbuilding mechanic, offering a satisfying puzzle-like progression loop.

  14. #14 Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 4,424 reviews2023
    Dev: Little Leo GamesPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20.8%, Card Battler 14.2%, Turn-Based 11%, Deckbuilding 10.1%, Card Game 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique dice-based system that forces players to balance risk and reward in a way similar to Wildfrost's countdown mechanics.

  15. #15 One Step From Eden
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 7,592 reviews2020
    Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    Why similar: Card Battler 25.2%, Deckbuilding 19.1%, Difficult 16.1%, Card Game 14.9%, Roguelite 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-difficulty deckbuilder that requires quick thinking and tactical movement across a grid.

  16. #16 Roguebook
    86% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.1%, Card Battler 12.9%, Deckbuilding 10.8%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Card Game 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features an exploration-heavy deckbuilding experience with unique mechanics for managing two heroes simultaneously.

  17. #17 DICEOMANCER
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,441 reviews2024
    Dev: 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.8%, Card Battler 21.2%, Card Game 17.6%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Roguelike 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses dice manipulation as a core mechanic to influence card outcomes, offering a fresh take on deckbuilding strategy.

  18. #18 Cross Blitz
    84% 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 21.9%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Card Game 16%, Roguelite 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An RPG-infused deckbuilder that features deep tactical combat and a variety of character-specific mechanics.

  19. #19 Gordian Quest
    85% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20%, Card Battler 15.5%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Card Game 11.3%, Deckbuilding 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical RPG movement with deep deckbuilding, allowing for complex party synergies.

  20. #20 Banners of Ruin
    86% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.8%, Card Battler 13.8%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Deckbuilding 9.9%, Card Game 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical positioning and party management within a card-based combat system.

  21. #21 Breach Wanderers
    83% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.8%, Card Battler 16.2%, Deckbuilding 12.4%, Card Game 10.8%, Perma Death 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike deckbuilder that offers a wide variety of heroes and playstyles for high replayability.

  22. #22 HELLCARD
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,522 reviews2024
    Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

    Why similar: Card Battler 18.9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 16.5%, Deckbuilding 12%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Card Game 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical positioning on a circular battlefield.

  23. #23 Ring of Pain
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
    Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22%, Card Game 21.9%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique card-based dungeon crawler that forces players to make difficult tactical choices with every step.

  24. #24 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 3,291 reviews2024
    Dev: Purple Moss CollectorsPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.7%, Card Battler 15.7%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Card Game 12.9%, Roguelike 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike deckbuilder that uses blackjack-inspired mechanics to create tense tactical battles.

  25. #25 As We Descend
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,106 reviews2025
    Dev: Box DragonPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.9%, Card Battler 16%, Deckbuilding 11.8%, Card Game 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelike deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical decision-making and synergy-heavy card play.

  26. #26 Tainted Grail: Conquest
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
    Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 20.6%, Card Game 19.3%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Card Battler 15.2%, Roguelike 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a darker atmosphere with complex deckbuilding and persistent progression systems.

  27. #27 Monster Train 2
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,245 reviews2025
    Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Big Fan Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.3%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Card Game 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

  28. #28 Floppy Knights
    81% 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 21.3%, Deckbuilding 16.6%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Card Game 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that uses unit summoning and grid movement to create rewarding strategic encounters.

  29. #29 Die in the Dungeon
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,752 reviews2025
    Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.3%, Card Battler 13.6%, Deckbuilding 10.3%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Card Game 9.8%

  30. #30 Beneath Oresa
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,655 reviews2023
    Dev: Broken Spear Inc.Pub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31.6%, Deckbuilding 16.6%, Card Game 15.5%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Roguelike 9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical deckbuilder that features beautiful visuals and a focus on physical positioning during combat.

  31. #31 9 Kings
    75% 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 20.2%, Card Battler 14.5%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Card Game 10.7%, Turn-Based 10%

  32. #32 Decktamer
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,731 reviews2025
    Dev: Horizon EdgePub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Deck-building meets monster catching in this turn-based roguelike. Recruit enemy cards to your party as you dive into the depths of the abyss. Will you kill them or will you tame them?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.6%, Card Battler 19.8%, Card Game 14.5%, Deckbuilding 14.2%, Difficult 7.3%

  33. #33 LONESTAR
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,337 reviews2025
    Dev: Math TidePub: Thermite Games
    Windows · Mac
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    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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.7%, Card Battler 12.8%, Deckbuilding 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%, Perma Death 8.1%

  34. #34 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
    78% 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 30.3%, Turn-Based 23.5%, Card Game 19.9%, Deckbuilding 18%, Colorful 3.7%

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  35. #35 He is Coming
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 3,693 reviews2025
    Dev: ChronoclePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.3%, Card Battler 16%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Card Game 11.9%, Difficult 9%

  36. #36 NEOVERSE
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 3,753 reviews2020
    Dev: Tinogames Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Neoverse is a beautiful, fantastic game consisting of adventures with thrilling challenges. It is a strategic, action, rogue-lite, deck building game that will test the player’s skill. Start an adventure with unique heroes to save the world along various timelines.

    Why similar: Card Battler 24.1%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Card Game 14.8%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished deckbuilder that focuses on high-speed combat and complex combo chains.

  37. #37 Slay the Spire 2
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 97,748 reviews2026
    Dev: Mega Crit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

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  38. #38 FrostBound
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,146 reviews2025
    Dev: Lyra StudioPub: Shelly Technology
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    FrostBound is a roguelike deck-building tower defense set in an endless winter. Build your base, master 500+ cards, and withstand relentless waves to end the eternal frost.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.1%, Card Game 23.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%

  39. #39 Northwind
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: Barking Kitten Interactive
    Windows

    Northwind is a monster-hunting roguelite deckbuilder with a tug-of-war combat twist, card crafting, and a mana management system inspired by Magic: The Gathering.

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  40. #40 StarVaders
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,970 reviews2025
    Dev: PengonautsPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.9%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Card Battler 12.5%, Card Game 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%

  41. #41 Emberward
    72% 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: Deckbuilding 21.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 18.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Base Building 11.9%, Roguelike 11.8%

  42. #42 Griftlands
    73% 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.

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  43. #43 Cubic Cosmos
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 670 reviews2025
    Dev: Inkstone AtelierPub: Lilith Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Cubic Cosmos is a thrilling fast-paced roguelike card game. You have been trapped in a deadly game. One wrong move could see you reduced to a plaything of the goddess. Can you free yourself from the endless cycle and escape your fate?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.7%, Card Battler 18.9%, Card Game 15.9%, Deckbuilding 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%

  44. #44 Tower Tactics: Liberation
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,229 reviews2023
    Dev: asraworks
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.9%, Card Battler 19.7%, Card Game 13.7%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Roguelike 8.3%

  45. #45 Inkbound
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 3,952 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiny Shoe
    Windows
    Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 13.7%

  46. #46 Circadian Dice
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 594 reviews2022
    Dev: Shuffle Up Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! Use 10 different heroes and 60 game-warping relics to take on 13 hand-crafted scenarios, in runs that take 10-30 minutes. Lots of secrets and unlocks to discover!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.4%, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Card Battler 11.1%, Card Game 8.6%

  47. #47 Aethermancer
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
    Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.9%, Perma Death 18.1%, Difficult 17%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.4%

  48. #48 Loop Hero
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 36,055 reviews2021
    Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.7%, Card Game 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.7%

  49. #49 My Card Is Better Than Your Card!
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,057 reviews2025
    Dev: Utu Studios
    Windows

    Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 23.8%, Card Battler 16.9%, Card Game 15.2%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Roguelike 8.3%

  50. #50 Fate Hunters
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 871 reviews2019
    Dev: Tower Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fate Hunters is a hardcore mix of strategy card battles and a roguelike adventure. Build your deck, explore the dangerous dark fantasy world and face fearsome foes! Risk your life to get powerful treasures!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32.6%, Card Battler 19.9%, Card Game 13.2%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Roguelite 5.8%

  51. #51 Balatro
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 187,446 reviews2024
    Dev: LocalThunkPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 24.5%, Card Game 14.3%, Deckbuilding 12%, Card Battler 10%, Turn-Based 8.6%

  52. #52 Stacklands
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,013 reviews2022
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. 🃏 For example, dragging a Villager card on top of a Berry Bush card will spawn Berry cards which the villagers can eat to survive. 🃏 Play your cards right and expand your village!

    Why similar: Card Battler 31.5%, Card Game 28.1%, Deckbuilding 15.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Strategy 4.9%

  53. #53 Chrono Ark
    66% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 51.5%, Card Game 9.2%, Card Battler 8.7%, Roguelite 6.9%, Difficult 5.6%

  54. #54 Dragon Eclipse
    69% matchMixed67% of 228 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.3%, Card Battler 15%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Card Game 11%, Deckbuilding 10.9%

  55. #55 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
    67% 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 23.6%, Deckbuilding 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Card Game 12.8%, Roguelike 10.9%

  56. #56 Pirates Outlaws
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 746 reviews2020
    Dev: Fabled Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.6%, Card Battler 15.1%, Card Game 11.3%, Turn-Based 11%, Deckbuilding 8.7%

  57. #57 Indies' Lies
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 781 reviews2023
    Dev: Fun Square GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A roguelike deck-building game where you craft a deck, spark talents, discover runes, and assemble your team with partners' cards! Play unique stories for every character and explore a world caught in the clash of gods. New Puppeteer DLC just released!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.7%, Card Battler 15.1%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Deckbuilding 11.2%, Card Game 11%

  58. #58 Frost
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2016
    Dev: Jérôme BodinPub: Le Studio des Ténèbres
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Frost is a Survival solo Card game. Inspired by deck-building board games like Dominion, Ascension and the like, it's an unique take on the genre as it puts you in charge of a group of people struggling against a restless, lethal storm.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.1%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Card Game 15.6%, Card Battler 14.8%, Turn-Based 13.4%

  59. #59 Journey to the Void
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2026
    Dev: RuneHeads
    Windows · Mac

    Prepare to fend off attacks from all directions in this hybrid strategy roguelite deck builder. On your journey through varied grid-based biomes, battle unique foes and make tough moral choices to restore a corrupted land and decide the fate of your world.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 20%, Card Battler 15.1%, Deckbuilding 11.6%, Card Game 11.4%, Turn-Based 9.4%

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