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The best deckbuilders on PC

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  1. 1. Hearthstone

    Co-op or multiplayer · Competing against other players · Turn-based combat

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  2. 2. Slay the Spire

    Runs that play out differently every time · Turn-based combat

  3. 3. Balatro

    Pixel art · Runs that play out differently every time

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  1. 4. Inscryption

    2021 19.99 € 96 % positive

    Dark, serious atmosphere · Turn-based combat

  2. 5. Slay the Spire II

    2026 −20 % 22.99 € 18.39 € 12 days left 61 % positive

    Runs that play out differently every time · Turn-based combat

  3. 6. The Bazaar

    2025 free 70 % positive

    Runs that play out differently every time · Build variety

  4. 7. Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

    2018 free 85 % positive

    Co-op or multiplayer · Cards and deck-building

  5. 8. Loop Hero

    2021 14.79 € 92 % positive

    Pixel art · Runs that play out differently every time

  6. 9. Marvel Snap

    2022 free 72 % positive

    Fast pace · Competing against other players

  7. 10. Reigns

    2016 −67 % 2.99 € 0.98 € until tomorrow 87 % positive

    Lots of humour · Choices with consequences

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1 Hearthstone

Co-op or multiplayer

2014 PC

An approachable, charmingly presented collectible card game set in the Warcraft universe, where you build decks and face other players in turn-based duels. Its playful humor, varied modes like Arena and Battlegrounds, and a meta that keeps shifting with each expansion make it stand out.

2 Slay the Spire

Runs that play out differently every time

2019 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 22.99 € 97 % positive

A deckbuilding roguelike in which every run demands new card combinations and strategies.

3 Balatro

Pixel art

2024 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 13.99 € 97 % positive

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.

4 Inscryption

Dark, serious atmosphere

2021 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 96 % positive

A creepy card game played against a shadowy figure in a dark cabin, mixing deckbuilding with escape-room puzzles while constantly breaking its own rules. Beneath the surface lies a surprising, fourth-wall-bending mystery.

5 Slay the Spire II

Runs that play out differently every time

2026 PC, Steam Deck verified −20 % 22.99 € 18.39 € 12 days left 61 % positive

The sequel to the genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder: every run you assemble card and relic synergies and make tense tactical decisions climbing the Spire. New heroes, alternate acts and co-op play open up fresh strategies.

6 The Bazaar

Runs that play out differently every time

2025 PC, Steam Deck verified free 70 % positive

An asynchronous PvP roguelike from Reynad where you buy, upgrade and arrange items on your board in a colorful bazaar, then watch battles resolve automatically. The depth lies entirely in building powerful item synergies for your chosen hero.

7 Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

Co-op or multiplayer

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox free 85 % positive

A free, fast-paced card game set in the Witcher universe where you duel other players online with careful deck building, bluffing and sharp decisions across rounds. Iconic heroes like Geralt and Yennefer and distinct factions give it plenty of tactical variety.

8 Loop Hero

Pixel art

2021 PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 14.79 € 92 % positive

Instead of controlling the hero, you shape the world around his endless loop with cards for monsters, buildings and terrain while managing his gear between auto-battles. An oddly addictive blend of roguelike, base-building and loot optimization wrapped in grim retro pixel art.

9 Marvel Snap

Fast pace

2022 PC, Steam Deck playable free 72 % positive

A very fast Marvel collectible card game where you build a twelve-card deck and fight short, roughly three-minute duels over three changing locations. It thrives on clever combos and the bold "snap" that doubles the stakes.

10 Reigns

Lots of humour

2016 PC, Steam Deck verified −67 % 2.99 € 0.98 € until tomorrow 87 % positive

As a monarch you swipe left or right to accept or reject advisors' requests while balancing the church, people, army and treasury. Every death leads to a new ruler, wrapped in dark humor and surprising twists.

11 Hand of Fate

Melee combat with weapons or fists

2015 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 89 % positive

A mysterious dealer lays out a tarot-card board-game dungeon, and encounters then erupt into real-time, Arkham-style melee brawls. The blend of luck, choices and combat makes every run tell a different story.

12 Legends of Runeterra

Cards and deck-building

2020 PC

A strategic card game set in the League of Legends universe where you combine champions and cards from different regions into clever decks. Its back-and-forth attack and defense system gives each duel real tactical depth.

13 Magic: The Gathering Arena

Competing against other players

2019 PC, Steam Deck playable free 61 % positive

The digital version of the iconic collectible card game: you build decks, cast spells and summon creatures to beat other players in ranked ladders, drafts and constructed formats. Its strategic depth and enormous card pool are the main draw.

14 Marvel's Midnight Suns

Companions and relationships

2022 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 59.99 € 82 % positive

A Marvel tactical RPG where combat is driven by card play instead of dice, as you lead a team of heroes with your own custom Hunter against Lilith. Between missions you build friendships with the heroes at the Abbey, which feeds back into combat and progression.

15 Monster Train

Runs that play out differently every time

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 24.50 € 95 % positive

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.

16 Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

Pixel art

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.99 € 96 % positive

A fast-paced turn-based deckbuilder roguelite set in the Vampire Survivors universe, where you crawl through dungeons and chain huge card combos with the Turboturn mechanic.

17 Death Howl

Turn-based combat

2025 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified −40 % 19.99 € 11.99 € ends today 92 % positive

A grieving mother travels the spirit world to bring back her son. Grid-based turn-based fights combined with deck building are tricky and recall the punishing nature of soulslikes.

18 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die

Runs that play out differently every time

2025 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 24.99 € 85 % positive

A fast-paced roguelite action adventure set in the gothic, storybook-like realm of Random, where Queen Aleksandra fights alongside her living die Fortune. Dice-driven chance reshapes combat and abilities in every run.

19 The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Cards and deck-building

2017 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 74 % positive

A collectible card game set in the Elder Scrolls universe where you build decks from familiar characters, creatures and spells. Its two-lane board adds tactical decisions about positioning and tempo.

20 Armello

Competing against other players

2015 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified −80 % 24.99 € 4.99 € until tomorrow 82 % positive

Armello blends board game, card battles and RPG elements: as an animal hero you scheme, fight and roll dice to claim the throne of a decaying kingdom. Its storybook look and swingy turns keep every match tense.

21 Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike

Runs that play out differently every time

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 11.99 € 82 % positive

A coin-pusher arcade machine meets roguelike deckbuilding: you combine special coins and items into satisfying chain reactions, spin the lucky wheel, and shake the machine until the coins fall.

22 Griftlands

Choices with consequences

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 16.79 € 93 % positive

A deckbuilding roguelike set in a shabby sci-fi world where you both fight and negotiate using separate card decks. Three distinct character campaigns and meaningful choices make each run play out differently.

23 Spam

Competing against other players

2026 PC, Steam Deck playable free 74 % positive

A fantasy card battler where you craft your own strategies from collected cards and test them in dynamic online duels against players worldwide. Each win unlocks new cards and widens your options.

24 Lost in Random

Distinctive, stylised art style

2021 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 29.99 € 88 % positive

A dark fairy tale with a Tim Burton-like look: as Even you travel with your living die Dicey through a kingdom ruled by dice rolls. Combat blends real-time action with a card system, where you roll the die to freeze time and play cards from your hand.

25 Echo Generation 2

Sci-fi setting

2026 PC, Xbox, Steam Deck verified 22.99 €

A sci-fi deckbuilding RPG where you gather a crew, build card decks and fight your way across the stars to get home. It likely carries over the charming, stylized look and tone of its predecessor.

26 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

A party of several characters

2019 PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 24.99 € 87 % positive

A charming card-based RPG where you guide a party of heroes through hand-drawn levels and build decks to play in turn-based battles. The mix of card game and JRPG is accessible, stylish and lighthearted.

27 Hand of Fate 2

Fantasy setting

2017 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 27.99 € 84 % positive

A blend of card game and action combat: a mysterious Dealer lays out encounters on a table, and you play through them as a tabletop adventure. Your choices and the luck of the draw shape the real-time brawls that follow.

28 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist

Cards and deck-building

2015 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 83 % positive

A digital Yu-Gi-Oh! card game where you duel characters from across the anime's history or other players online with your own custom decks. It also offers formats like Battle Pack Draft and Sealed Play, plus replays of iconic series duels.

29 Black Book

Dark, serious atmosphere

2021 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 24.99 € 93 % positive

Black Book blends card-based turn-based battles with an adventure steeped in Slavic folklore. As the young sorceress Vasilisa you face demons and spirits, guided through a dark, story-driven tale set in a haunted village world.

30 Artifact

Competing against other players

2018 PC, Steam Deck playable free 47 % positive

A complex digital card game from Richard Garfield and Valve set in the Dota 2 universe, where you fight across three lanes at once and must answer every opponent move. It offers great tactical depth and a strong PvP focus.

31 Etherlords II

Fantasy setting

2003 PC 84 % positive

Etherlords II blends hero exploration on a fantasy map, reminiscent of Heroes of Might and Magic, with turn-based card duels where you summon creatures and cast spells. Five campaigns offer plenty of tactics and hero development.

32 Guild of Dungeoneering

Lots of humour

2015 PC, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 76 % positive

You never control the hero directly; instead you play cards to build the dungeon around him, placing rooms, monsters, traps and loot. Combat resolves via card choices, wrapped in a charming doodle art style, quirky humor and a funny narrated soundtrack.

33 Inkulinati

Distinctive, stylised art style

2024 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 24.99 € 86 % positive

A tactics game styled after medieval manuscripts: you draw animals and creatures onto the parchment and send them into turn-based duels. The hand-drawn look and bawdy humor make it distinctive.

34 Warcana

Competing against other players

2024 PC, Steam Deck playable −75 % 16.99 € 4.24 € 5 days left 62 % positive

A fantasy real-time strategy game with deck-building where you are one of 30 mages fortifying your base, summoning armies and surviving huge monster waves to be the last one standing.

35 Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Strong, story-driven narrative

2013 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

You play Sora in a card-driven battle system where every card becomes an attack, spell or summon, and clever deck combinations decide the fights. It is a full remake of the Game Boy Advance original, bringing its story of memory and identity to consoles with new enemy cards and extra content.

36 Minion Masters

Fast pace

2019 PC, Xbox free 89 % positive

A fast real-time card strategy game where you pick a Master, build a deck of minions and spells, and fight short matches against other players or in co-op. Easy to learn, tactically deep to master.

37 Shadowverse

Competing against other players

2016 PC, Steam Deck playable 73 % positive

A competitive anime-styled collectible card game where you build class-based fantasy decks and summon creatures. Its follower evolution mechanic and richly illustrated cards set it apart.

38 Book of Demons

Runs that play out differently every time

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 22.99 € 91 % positive

A Diablo homage rendered as a paper pop-up book, where you clear dungeons beneath a cathedral using a deck of spell and item cards. You can choose dungeon length before each run, and it has a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.

39 Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny

Turn-based combat

2003 PC

The first Yu-Gi-Oh! game on PC adapts the trading card game with about 155 early-era cards. You duel famous opponents as Yugi while learning summoning, tributes and the core rules.

40 Backpack Hero

Runs that play out differently every time

2023 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 18.99 € 85 % positive

A roguelike where packing your backpack is the puzzle: item placement, adjacency and synergies determine your offense and defense in turn-based fights. Each run brings new builds and routing decisions across the map.

41 Magic Duels

Cards and deck-building

2015 PC, Xbox 71 % positive

A digital version of the Magic: The Gathering card game featuring duels, deck building and a growing card library. Tactical depth and strategic decisions are central, played against the AI or other players.

42 Magic: The Gathering

Cards and deck-building

1997 PC

This 1997 Magic adaptation pairs card duels with an overworld adventure in the plane of Shandalar. You collect cards, refine your deck and defeat wizards of the five colors before a villain grows too powerful.

43 Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers

Cards and deck-building

2013 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified 82 % positive

An accessible digital take on Magic: The Gathering where you play a Planeswalker, build decks from unlocked booster packs and fight tactical card duels against the AI or other players. A tutorial and a short campaign against Chandra ease newcomers in.

44 I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

Choices with consequences

2022 PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 24.50 € 96 % positive

You grow up on an alien colony world, shaping skills, friendships and romances over ten years through a card-based system. Nearly every decision reshapes your story and the colony's future.

45 Burn With Me

Dark, serious atmosphere

2026 PC, Steam Deck playable 13.99 € 92 % positive

A story-driven deckbuilder with an occult mystery mood where card placement creates synergies. To summon your personal demon, you permanently burn your cards and your soul.

46 Curse of Resthaven

Dark, serious atmosphere

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable 20.49 € 98 % positive

A narrative roguelite where you run a cursed island while investigating your niece's disappearance. Card-based expeditions, interrogations and trading drive the dark mystery as the next cataclysm looms.

47 Deck of Haunts

Cards and deck-building

2025 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.50 € 84 % positive

You play a malevolent haunted house, luring in humans, playing cards against their fears, and expanding your mansion to drain ever more essence.

48 Dungeon Clawler

Runs that play out differently every time

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 14.99 € 88 % positive

A roguelike deckbuilder where you fight by plucking weapons and items out of a claw machine. Blending claw-game dexterity with deck construction makes for unusual, ever-changing runs.

49 Into the Grid

Sci-fi setting

2025 PC, Steam Deck playable 14.99 € 83 % positive

A cyberpunk roguelike deckbuilder where you play a hacker, building a deck of programs and fighting through cyberspace against powerful corporations.

50 Crown Gambit

Turn-based combat

2025 PC, Steam Deck playable 17.99 € 93 % positive

A dark fantasy game where you pick the next sovereign through card-driven battles and visual-novel-style dialogue. Turn-based fights and multiple endings encourage replays.

51 Winnie's Hole

Runs that play out differently every time

2026 PC, Steam Deck verified 16.00 € 94 % positive

You play as a virus inside Winnie's body and mind, capturing and mutating cells to build a deck for combo-driven battles. A dark yet charming roguelite deckbuilder about being seen as a monster.

52 Toads of the Bayou

Turn-based combat

2024 PC, Steam Deck playable 9.99 € 71 % positive

Turn-based tactics meets roguelike deckbuilding as you lead a band of toads through a cursed bayou against Baron Samedi, growing a settlement and chaining card synergies.

53 Wildfrost

Runs that play out differently every time

2023 PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 83 % positive

A tactical roguelike deckbuilder where you lead a band of companions across a frozen tundra. Card countdown timers make combat a puzzle of careful sequencing, wrapped in a charming, quirky art style.

54 Eternal Card Game

Cards and deck-building

2018 PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable free 76 % positive

A free-to-play collectible card game where you duel opponents with decks built from fantasy-flavored cards. It blends Magic-style resource play with deep deckbuilding strategy and offers cross-platform play.

55 Etherlords

Turn-based combat

2001 PC 43 % positive

Etherlords blends turn-based hero strategy with collectible-card-style duels: you roam the map with your hero and settle battles using spell decks built around four distinct magical races.

56 Duelyst

Pixel art

2016 PC 82 % positive

Duelyst blends collectible card play with grid-based tactical strategy: you summon units, cast spells and maneuver your General across a battlefield in quick 1v1 duels. Its pixel-art style and emphasis on positioning set it apart from conventional card games.

57 9 Kings

Runs that play out differently every time

2026 PC, Steam Deck verified −50 % 19.99 € 9.99 € 12 days left 92 % positive

A fast-paced roguelike where you build up a kingdom and fight large battles against rival kings. The appeal lies in discovering and stacking overpowered build combinations across runs.

58 The Killing Stone

Dark, serious atmosphere

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified 19.49 € 93 % positive

A deckbuilding card battler set in 17th-century folk horror, where you cleanse a cursed family's sins by outplaying demons and ultimately the Devil himself in card duels.

59 Ring of Pain

Runs that play out differently every time

2020 PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 91 % positive

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.

60 Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Kaiba the Revenge

Cards and deck-building

2004 PC

A PC Yu-Gi-Oh! card duelling game where you build decks from 466 cards and fight turn-based matches against characters from the series, including Kaiba.

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What matters: Deckbuilders

Deckbuilders reward the moment a handful of cards click together into something stronger than the sum of its parts. On PC the genre splits into two main camps: solo roguelike runs where you build a new deck every time, and competitive multiplayer card games where you collect and tune a deck over weeks. Which one suits you depends on whether you want a self-contained challenge or a long-term hobby against other people.

If you prefer solo play, Slay the Spire is the classic starting point. It combines turn-based combat with a roguelike structure and carries a Difficult tag, so expect to lose a few runs while you learn. Slay the Spire II is a PC-only follow-up in the same style. Balatro takes a different angle with pixel art and a stylish look, while Inscryption mixes deckbuilding with horror, puzzles and mystery, which makes it a good pick if you want a story rather than pure number crunching.

For multiplayer, Hearthstone is colorful and fantasy-themed, Marvel Snap suits a Sci-Fi, Marvel-flavored setting, and Legends of Runeterra is another colorful fantasy option. Gwent: The Witcher Card Game offers a stylish take on the same idea. When choosing, think about how much difficulty you want, whether you want to play against others, and whether the art style and theme will keep you interested for many hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best deckbuilder for beginners on PC?

Hearthstone is a colorful, turn-based entry point if you want to play against others. For solo play, Slay the Spire is the genre standard, though it is tagged Difficult, so expect a learning curve.

Which PC deckbuilders are best for playing solo?

Slay the Spire, Slay the Spire II, Balatro and Inscryption are all roguelike deckbuilders you can play alone. Hand of Fate and Loop Hero also blend deckbuilding with other genres if you want something different.

Which deckbuilders on PC have multiplayer?

Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, Legends of Runeterra, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game and The Bazaar are all tagged Multiplayer. They suit players who want to compete with a deck they build themselves.

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