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2024USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified97 % positive13.99 €

An addictive poker roguelike where Jokers, card upgrades and wild synergies push your scores to absurd heights. Every run plays differently, and the hunt for the perfect build never gets old.

  • Cards and deck-building
  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Build variety
  • Turn-based combat

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In short: Games like Balatro

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Balatro special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Shogun Showdown

92 %Match

2024USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified95 % positive14.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Balatro: cards and deck-building, runs that differ every time as well as lots of builds to try.

A turn-based tactical roguelike set in feudal Japan where you manage positioning, attack order and upgradeable ability tiles on a narrow lane. Every turn feels like a small puzzle, and strong combos decide whether you reach the Shogun.

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Monster Train

Cards and deck-building

A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend a hellish train across three floors against heavenly armies. Clever clan pairings and powerful synergies make every run feel different.

Monster Train 2

Cards and deck-building

A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend your Pyre across a three-floor train against waves of heavenly foes. New clans, factions and modes bring deep combo-driven strategy and high replayability.

Ring of Pain

Cards and deck-building

A dark roguelike where you pick through rings of cards holding enemies, items and traps in a carefully planned order. Every move is a gamble over sequencing, health and gear, with many unlockable characters and builds.

Fights in Tight Spaces

Turn-based combat

A tactical deckbuilding roguelike where you plan action-movie-style brawls in cramped spaces. Smart positioning, environmental tricks and clever card combos let you take down enemies in cinematic fashion.

StarVaders

Cards and deck-building

StarVaders blends a deckbuilding roguelike with grid-based tactical combat. You pilot a mech against an alien invasion and hunt for powerful card combos, with every run shaped by a different build.

Nitro Kid

Cards and deck-building

A roguelike deckbuilder soaked in neon 80s synthwave style, where you pick an agent, build card combos and climb the floors of a tower. The custom-composed synthwave soundtrack defines its mood.

Alina of the Arena

Cards and deck-building

A turn-based roguelite where you play a gladiator building a card deck and fighting on hex grids. Positioning, dodges and knockbacks turn each battle into a tactical puzzle, blending Slay the Spire with Into the Breach.

One Step From Eden

Cards and deck-building

A real-time roguelike deckbuilder where you dodge enemy attacks on a small grid while casting spells from your deck. You combine artifacts and spells into powerful builds, with optional co-op.

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