- #1 Yomi 2
97% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent's tendencies. Strategic, turn-based card battling that lets you experience the nuances of fighting games like Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike by a lead designer who worked on both.
Why similar: Card Battler 55.6%, Card Game 26.9%, Strategy 17.6%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that refines the core mechanics of the original with updated visuals and expanded character depth.
- #2 Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 40,651 reviews2023
Dev: Ivy Sly
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based fighting game that captures the intense prediction and footsies of the genre in a unique, spectacle-driven format.
- #3 BattleCON: Online
96% 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: Card Game 38%, Strategy 26.7%, Fighting 19.3% ★, Indie 9%, Board Game 7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact same DNA as Yomi, focusing on tactical positioning and card-based fighting game combat.
- #4 Fantasy Strike
95% matchMixed61% of 2,090 reviews2019
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.
Why similar: Fighting 80.3% ★, Indie 19.7%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined fighting game from the same designer that emphasizes the same core principles of mind games and strategy found in Yomi.
- #5 Fights in Tight Spaces
94% matchVery Positive90% of 3,799 reviews2021
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.
Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Card Game 44.2%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deck-building with tactical martial arts combat, requiring careful positioning and resource management.
- #6 Shogun Showdown
93% 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: Card Game 54%, Strategy 46%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based combat game that relies on spacing, timing, and predicting enemy moves, mirroring the core loop of a fighting game.
- #7 Puzzle Strike
94% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Puzzle Strike is an online deckbuilding puzzle game from David Sirlin, lead designer of Puzzle Fighter HD Remix and creator of the Fantasy Strike universe. Improve your deck (of chips!) as the game unfolds and crush your opponents under a mountain of gems!
Why similar: Strategy 73.1%, Indie 26.9%
Why You'll Like It: Designed by the same creator as Yomi, this game applies fighting game logic to a deck-building puzzle environment.
- #8 Unmatched: Digital Edition
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Unmatched: Digital Edition is a highly asymmetrical game of card-driven battles between epic heroes from story and myth. ⚔️ Witness clashes you've never seen before in duels or team fights. 💥 In battle, there are no equals! 💥
Why similar: Card Battler 47.8%, Card Game 24.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Board Game 13%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical board game that focuses on hero-versus-hero combat using unique decks to simulate distinct fighting styles.
- #9 One Step From Eden
91% 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 57%, Card Game 24%, Strategy 14.1%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, real-time deck-builder that feels like a frantic fighting game with grid-based movement.
- #10 Duelists of Eden
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: Thomas Moon Kang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Why similar: Card Battler 67.5%, Card Game 15.7%, Fighting 11.3% ★, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A real-time combat game that uses deck-building mechanics to create fast-paced, competitive duels.
- #11 Card Hunter
89% matchVery Positive86% of 5,289 reviews2015
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.
Why similar: Card Game 51.4%, Strategy 23.8%, Board Game 21.8%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical card game that emphasizes positioning and character-specific abilities on a grid, much like a tabletop fighting game.
- #12 Missile Cards
89% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2017
Dev: Nathan Meunier
Windows
MISSILE CARDS is an intense turn-based defense card game inspired by the retro Atari classic Missile Command. Arm your defenses and blast away flaming death orbs, nuclear warheads, and other hazards hurtling down from space. High replay and lots of unlockables!
Why similar: Card Battler 60.1%, Card Game 18.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced card-battler that requires quick decision-making and strategic planning to survive incoming threats.
- #13 Age of Rivals
88% matchVery Positive86% of 234 reviews2017
Dev: Dark Inertia StudiosPub: Roboto Games
Windows · Mac
Deep civilization-building strategy in a fast-paced card game! There are many paths to victory in this competitive card drafting game featuring 12 unique characters and hundreds of cards ranging from great pyramids and war elephants to sneaky spies and crafty merchants.
Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Card Game 34.6%, Board Game 17.1%, Indie 13%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive card game that focuses on drafting and strategic counter-play to outmaneuver your opponent.
- #14 Griftlands
85% 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 60.5%, Card Game 25.8%, Strategy 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique negotiation and combat system that relies on deck-building to resolve high-stakes encounters.
- #15 Spectromancer
87% matchVery Positive88% of 371 reviews2009
Dev: Apus SoftwarePub: Three Donkeys LLC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!
Why similar: Card Battler 49%, Card Game 22.4%, Strategy 15.5%, Board Game 9.1%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based card-battler that emphasizes elemental strategy and reactive play.
- #16 Hand of Fate 2
86% 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 67.4%, Board Game 16%, Indie 9.5%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends action-RPG combat with card-based mechanics, offering a similar feel of managing resources to overcome physical threats.
- #17 Golem Gates
86% matchVery Positive83% of 120 reviews2018
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Golem Gates blends elements of real-time strategy (RTS) and card battle. Collect cards (called Glyphs) containing your forces and powers. Strategically weave them into a deck to prepare for battle, then unleash them in streamlined, fast-paced battles.
Why similar: Card Battler 50.7%, Strategy 23.6%, Card Game 22.1%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: An RTS-card hybrid that requires tactical deployment and strategic deck management to win battles.
- #18 Slay the Spire
84% 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 57.6%, Card Game 30.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: While a roguelike, its deep focus on card synergy and anticipating enemy patterns makes it a staple for any strategy card game fan.
- #19 Sentinels of the Multiverse
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,655 reviews2014
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've never played a comic book like this! Control a team of heroes battling evil villains across dynamic environments. Play out epic comic book battles come to life in this exciting adaptation of the hit card game.
Why similar: Card Battler 54.2%, Card Game 22.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Board Game 7.8%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative card-battler that focuses on hero-specific decks and complex interactions, similar to Yomi's character-based gameplay.
- #20 The Art of War: Card Game
82% 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: Card Battler 53%, Card Game 26.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Board Game 3.5%, Indie 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired card game that focuses on military strategy and tactical card deployment.
- #21 Martial Arts Brutality
82% matchVery Positive85% of 711 reviews2018
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In this turn based tactical card fighter, you will learn the secrets of Kung Fu, master control of your formidable Chi Energy and perfect the legendary Dim Mak death touch.
Why similar: Strategy 32%, Card Game 32%, Fighting 26% ★, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: A card-based fighting game that focuses on martial arts techniques and tactical combat flow.
- #22 The Spire of Mech Zero
79% matchVery Positive92% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Shane Game
Windows
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 50.8%, Card Game 26.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi deck-builder that emphasizes tactical combat and card synergy in a competitive environment.
- #23 Shards of Infinity
81% matchVery Positive85% of 170 reviews2019
Dev: Temple Gates Games
Windows
Shards of Infinity is the follow-up to the award winning deckbuilding game, Ascension. Build your armies by recruiting allies and champions from four unique factions. Launch surprise attacks on your foes by instantly deploying mercenaries. Unlock limitless power by mastering the Shard of Infinity.
Why similar: Card Battler 70.8%, Strategy 18.4%, Card Game 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced deck-builder that focuses on aggressive play and scaling power, perfect for fans of competitive card games.
- #24 Flower Fight
80% matchMixed63% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: ViatorPub: Dong-bung Company
Windows
Combine numerous characters and cards to create your own party. Explore dungeons to collect cards and defeat enemies. Within dungeons, various foes await. Utilize cards efficiently to achieve victory. Enhance characters with rewards and develop your own strategy.
Why similar: Card Battler 40.7%, Card Game 29.6%, Strategy 26.5%, Indie 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic card-battler that incorporates RPG elements and roguelike progression for deep, replayable combat.
- #25 Ancestory
81% 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 47.2%, Card Game 35.5%, Indie 17.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that utilizes card mechanics to control units and influence the battlefield.
- #26 Astral Towers
79% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Apus Software
Windows · Linux
A turn-based card game mixing strategy and puzzle elements: find approach for each of 78 missions.
Why similar: Card Battler 33.8%, Card Game 26.5%, Strategy 23.5%, Board Game 9%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-strategy hybrid that uses card-based mechanics to overcome challenges and defeat opponents.
- #27 War of Omens Card Game
78% 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: Card Game 46.9%, Strategy 39.1%, Indie 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced deck-builder with a focus on resource management and aggressive combat tactics.
- #28 Trials of Fire
77% 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: Card Battler 54.9%, Card Game 22.7%, Board Game 11.2%, Strategy 11.2%
- #29 Through the Ages
77% matchVery Positive91% of 2,310 reviews2018
Dev: CGE Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
Why similar: Card Game 45.7%, Strategy 29.3%, Board Game 25%
- #30 Root
76% matchVery Positive90% of 5,196 reviews2020
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!
Why similar: Card Game 33.6%, Strategy 29.2%, Board Game 28.4%, Indie 8.8%
- #31 Beneath Oresa
75% 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: Card Game 58.8%, Strategy 32.7%, Indie 8.4%
- #32 Wagers of War
78% matchMixed57% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Jumb-O-Fun Games Inc
Windows
Jump into a competitive battleground as you face off against your opponent in rounds of war. Based on the classic card game War, battle head-to-head as you work to anticipate your opponent’s next move while making gains to outsmart them and bring home the victory.
Why similar: Strategy 72.2%, Indie 27.8%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive card game that focuses on bluffing and strategic betting, mirroring the mind games of Yomi.
- #33 Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
76% matchVery Positive89% of 1,680 reviews2014
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 320.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is now available for your PC and Mac, complete with 9 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory. Conceived and designed by Justin Gary, Ascension will provide hours of engaging and strategic game play for enthusiasts and experienced gamers alike.
Why similar: Card Battler 51.5%, Card Game 24.3%, Board Game 13.1%, Strategy 11.1%
- #34 Vanguard Exiles
73% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: The Tea Division
Windows
Blending deep board game strategy with auto-battling mastery, and designed by Richard Garfield (creator of Magic: The Gathering), lead your Squads over an ever-changing dieselpunk battlefield where no two games are ever the same. Think ahead, adapt fast, outwit your opponent and claim victory.
Why similar: Card Battler 51.7%, Card Game 22.6%, Strategy 14.5%, Board Game 11.3%
- #35 Duelyst II
74% 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: Card Battler 48%, Card Game 22.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Board Game 11.3%, Indie 3.7%
- #36 Armello
74% matchVery Positive82% of 15,967 reviews2015
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Why similar: Card Game 47.1%, Board Game 26.5%, Strategy 26.4%
- #37 Fights in Tight Spaces (Prologue)
73% matchVery Positive94% of 819 reviews2020
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Play the first mission of Fights in Tight Spaces for free! A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling fight sequences in action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Full game OUT NOW.
Why similar: Card Game 42.7%, Strategy 28.7%, Fighting 28.6% ★
- #38 Cherry Tree High Girls' Fight
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: 773Pub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cherry Tree High Girls' Fight is a strategic turn-based card battle fighting girl raising simulator where you play the role of the new coach in the circuit. Train your team to become #1 among all of the rival schools!
Why similar: Card Battler 76.2%, Card Game 16.6%, Indie 7.2%
- #39 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
73% 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 56.9%, Card Game 27.4%, Strategy 15.6%
- #40 One Turn Kill
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,141 reviews2026
Dev: DenDenPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
One Turn Kill is a PvE card game where card drawing and deck control are the keys to victory. Engage in battles limited to a single turn for an exhilarating, suspenseful experience.Join the protagonist in a pixel art wasteland to face off with the strongest of enemies and see what story awaits.
Why similar: Card Battler 45.7%, Card Game 32.5%, Strategy 21.8%
- #41 Gordian Quest
70% 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 52%, Card Game 27%, Strategy 15.6%, Indie 5.4%
- #42 Breach Wanderers
70% 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 56.6%, Card Game 26.8%, Strategy 12.7%, Indie 3.9%
- #43 Prismata
70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,210 reviews2018
Dev: Lunarch Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.
Why similar: Card Battler 50.5%, Card Game 25%, Strategy 18.7%, Indie 5.9%
- #44 Rival Books of Aster
69% 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 45.1%, Card Game 38.4%, Indie 16.6%
- #45 NOVEMS
67% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: MediaLabGames
Windows
Cut open your destiny with 9 cards! Master strategy in a turn-based roguelike auto-battler. Collect cards and survive battles by utilizing 'placement' and 'linking' mechanics.
Why similar: Card Game 51.5%, Strategy 42%, Indie 6.5%
- #46 Longsword - Tabletop Tactics
72% matchMixed55% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: Zero Sum Games
Windows
Longsword is a game of hardcore turn-based tactical combat. Build decks of spells and miniatures to fight against humans or the AI in skirmishes and campaigns. Earn cards through play or just pay once for the whole set.
Why similar: Board Game 43.4%, Card Game 27.8%, Strategy 23.5%, Indie 5.3%
- #47 World of Myths
69% 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: Card Game 36.2%, Card Battler 36.2%, Strategy 20.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #48 Pick a Hero
71% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Card drafting strategy
Why similar: Strategy 74%, Indie 26%
- #49 Crunch Time!
71% matchMixed53% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: David Teruel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Crunch Time! is a fresh and innovative card game with a touch of humour, based on videogame development, in which you'll have to manage your own company, and complete the best and biggest projects before your opponent.
Why similar: Strategy 73.1%, Indie 26.9%
- #50 Puzzline
66% matchVery Positive99% of 177 reviews2022
Dev: Aineko Games
Windows · Mac
Puzzline is a 2-4 player board game connecting cards like a puzzle! Each card has a unique effect. Play them strategically and get the victory! Online play is also supported!
Why similar: Card Battler 45.9%, Card Game 24.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Board Game 11%, Indie 5.5%
- #51 Card City Nights
68% matchVery Positive88% of 999 reviews2014
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Card City Nights is not a traditional card-trading game. It's an adventure game with zany characters to meet and weird locations to explore. In the center is our new card battle system that breaks away from the fantasy TCG mold with connecting cards to form combos.
Why similar: Card Battler 62.3%, Card Game 31.3%, Indie 4.6%, Strategy 1.8%
- #52 Zero Division
66% matchVery Positive87% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Robot Cat LimitedPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A roguelite deckbuilder crossed with a CCG, set in a dark cyberpunk world. You will lead a three-man squad against competing factions fighting among the ashes of a world-wide war. Each operator comes with a unique deck that can be customized and augmented.
Why similar: Card Battler 54.5%, Card Game 26.3%, Strategy 12.1%, Board Game 7%
- #53 Astral Masters
67% matchVery Positive90% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: Apus Software
Windows
Can you make a super mage? Play Astral Masters and explore your strategic thinking in a wide variety of matches with sneaky mages who know secrets. Elaborately themed environments, artful murals and vignettes will surprise you!
Why similar: Card Battler 34.8%, Card Game 29.1%, Strategy 26.2%, Board Game 7.1%, Indie 2.7%
- #54 Aotenjo: Infinite Hands
64% matchVery Positive88% of 1,064 reviews2025
Dev: XO CatPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Mahjong Roguelike. Aotenjo: Infinite Hands is an deckbuilder where you will use Mahjong styles all over the world to beat innate threats, play different Patterns and combos, reach the "bottom" of Aotenjo, and discover ancient secrets....
Why similar: Card Game 55.9%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 1.8%
- #55 Nitro Kid
65% matchVery Positive89% of 537 reviews2022
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Synthwave roguelike deckbuilder set in the neon 80's. Pick your agent. Build your deck. Hit card combos and fight through the floors of INFINITY tower. Featuring 30+ fresh Synthwave tracks by LudoWic, Tonebox and Jules Reves.
Why similar: Card Battler 54.9%, Card Game 25.1%, Strategy 12.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #56 Rune Coliseum
63% matchVery Positive88% of 892 reviews2024
Dev: Rafale Software
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A deck-building roguelike game with unique semi-real-time combat system. Step into the shoes of an ancient gladiator and do your best to survive in the coliseum. Combine various skills and equipment, develop your own fighting style, and defeat all the enemies to become the next champion!
Why similar: Card Battler 44.4%, Card Game 22.5%, Fighting 17.1% ★, Strategy 16%