The best deckbuilders on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
Card by card to the perfect deck: games where you discover combos, build synergies and turn any fight with the right hand.
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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.
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.
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.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified13.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 162,769 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Strong soundtrack
Build variety
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.
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.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 136,199 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Turn-based combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
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.
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.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xboxfree85 % positive
Very positive, 27,895 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Competing against other players
Fantasy setting
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.
2021PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.79 €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.
2021PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.79 €92 % positive
Very positive, 33,931 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Loot and gear
Fantasy setting
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.
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.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable19.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 8,016 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Fantasy setting
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.
You battle through floors by playing cards that act as attacks, spells and items, turning every fight into a tactical puzzle of combinations. Its card combat blends with a colorful Disney-inspired fantasy world and an emotional story about Sora, Riku and Kairi.
You battle through floors by playing cards that act as attacks, spells and items, turning every fight into a tactical puzzle of combinations. Its card combat blends with a colorful Disney-inspired fantasy world and an emotional story about Sora, Riku and Kairi.
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.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 17,266 reviews on Steam
Companions and relationships
A party of several characters
Strong character progression
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.
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.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.50 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 19,991 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Fantasy setting
Runs that play out differently every time
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.
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.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 19,095 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Runs that play out differently every time
Turn-based combat
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.
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.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %19.99 € 11.99 € ends today92 % positive
Very positive, 1,362 reviews on Steam
Emotional impact
Turn-based combat
Dark, serious atmosphere
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.
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.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 794 reviews on Steam
Fast pace
Action-packed real-time combat
Fantasy setting
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.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified74 % 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.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified74 % positive
Mostly positive, 11,073 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Fantasy setting
Cards and deck-building
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.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %24.99 € 4.99 € until tomorrow82 % 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.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %24.99 € 4.99 € until tomorrow82 % positive
Very positive, 11,024 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Fantasy setting
Distinctive, stylised art style
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.
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.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified11.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 4,378 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Build variety
Distinctive, stylised art style
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.
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.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified16.79 €93 % positive
Very positive, 13,495 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Distinctive, stylised art style
Dialogue and role-playing
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.
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.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 4,511 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lavish presentation
Fantasy setting
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.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €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.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 1,961 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Distinctive, stylised art style
Turn-based combat
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.
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.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified27.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 5,293 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Choices with consequences
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
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.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 4,480 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
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.
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.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 5,350 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Fantasy setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
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.
Metal Gear Acid blends the series' stealth espionage with turn-based combat driven entirely by cards, which dictate every move and action. An unusual spin-off that puts deck building and careful planning at the center.
Metal Gear Acid blends the series' stealth espionage with turn-based combat driven entirely by cards, which dictate every move and action. An unusual spin-off that puts deck building and careful planning at the center.
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.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 737 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lots of humour
Turn-based combat
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.
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.
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.
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.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable22.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 8,006 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Runs that play out differently every time
Distinctive, stylised art style
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.
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.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified18.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 7,455 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Puzzles and brain teasers
Pixel art
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.
A card-dueling game set in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX universe where you build decks and fight in tag-team duels alongside a partner at a duel academy. The focus is on deckbuilding and tactical card battles with familiar characters from the series.
A card-dueling game set in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX universe where you build decks and fight in tag-team duels alongside a partner at a duel academy. The focus is on deckbuilding and tactical card battles with familiar characters from the series.
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.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified82 % positive
Very positive, 4,593 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
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.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.50 €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.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.50 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 4,502 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
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.
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.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable20.49 €98 % positive
Very positive, 105 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Runs that play out differently every time
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.
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.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 3,771 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Build variety
Fantasy setting
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.
2023PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €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.
2023PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 8,204 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Distinctive, stylised art style
Tactical depth
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.
2018PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playablefree76 % 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.
2018PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playablefree76 % positive
Mostly positive, 7,051 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Cards and deck-building
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.
A tactical Metal Gear spin-off where every action is driven by cards. Turn-based stealth missions with deck management and a cel-shaded look deliver plenty of tactical depth.
A tactical Metal Gear spin-off where every action is driven by cards. Turn-based stealth missions with deck management and a cel-shaded look deliver plenty of tactical depth.
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.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.49 €93 % positive
Very positive, 99 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Historical setting
Dread and tension
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.
2020PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €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.
2020PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 3,275 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Runs that play out differently every time
Pixel art
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.
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.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 8,807 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Runs that play out differently every time
Deep systems to master
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.
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.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 6,295 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Runs that play out differently every time
Turn-based combat
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.
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.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified20.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 3,585 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Runs that play out differently every time
Puzzles and brain teasers
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.
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.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 6,051 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fast pace
Action-packed real-time combat
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.
A turn-based card battler set in the Digimon universe, where you win duels with partner decks like Veemon and keep improving your deck. Strategic card management meets collecting fun for fans of the franchise.
A turn-based card battler set in the Digimon universe, where you win duels with partner decks like Veemon and keep improving your deck. Strategic card management meets collecting fun for fans of the franchise.
A hex-based turn-based survival strategy game set in a Slavic mythology world. You manage a village, gather resources, send out expeditions, and resolve fights and events through cards and dice.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 3,329 reviews on Steam
Resources and survival
Fantasy setting
Economy and management
A hex-based turn-based survival strategy game set in a Slavic mythology world. You manage a village, gather resources, send out expeditions, and resolve fights and events through cards and dice.
A roguelike deckbuilder where you guide two heroes through a magical book, uncovering the map tile by tile and building powerful combos from cards and relics. Each run feels different thanks to randomization and hero pairings.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 3,491 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Turn-based combat
Build variety
A roguelike deckbuilder where you guide two heroes through a magical book, uncovering the map tile by tile and building powerful combos from cards and relics. Each run feels different thanks to randomization and hero pairings.
An accessible digital take on the Magic: The Gathering card game, where you duel AI or human opponents with prebuilt decks in tactical matches. A good entry point to learning Magic's rules.
An accessible digital take on the Magic: The Gathering card game, where you duel AI or human opponents with prebuilt decks in tactical matches. A good entry point to learning Magic's rules.
2023PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €84 % positive
A cozy life-sim adventure across floating sky islands where you collect spirits, brew potions, build friendships and duel in card-based battles. The huge island world invites relaxed exploration.
2023PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €84 % positive
Very positive, 4,122 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Cosy, great for unwinding
Open world
A cozy life-sim adventure across floating sky islands where you collect spirits, brew potions, build friendships and duel in card-based battles. The huge island world invites relaxed exploration.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €81 % positive
A blackjack roguelike where you build a deck out of quirky cards and gamble your way through a seedy tavern full of addicted opponents. Risk, luck and clever deck synergies decide every round.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €81 % positive
Very positive, 3,071 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Pixel art
Lots of humour
A blackjack roguelike where you build a deck out of quirky cards and gamble your way through a seedy tavern full of addicted opponents. Risk, luck and clever deck synergies decide every round.
2025PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified21.55 €97 % positive
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.
2025PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified21.55 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 3,827 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Runs that play out differently every time
Pixel art
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.
A story-heavy card-and-dice strategy game where you run a mysterious library, defeating guests and turning them into books. Deep deckbuilding and clash-based duels carry a dark, layered narrative.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 41,612 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lore and world history
A party of several characters
A story-heavy card-and-dice strategy game where you run a mysterious library, defeating guests and turning them into books. Deep deckbuilding and clash-based duels carry a dark, layered narrative.
A dark, turn-based fantasy adventure with card and board game elements, where a man risen from the land of the dead seeks the way home. Roguelike runs and tangled plot threads meet tactical decision-making.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified20.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 2,741 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Fantasy setting
Runs that play out differently every time
A dark, turn-based fantasy adventure with card and board game elements, where a man risen from the land of the dead seeks the way home. Roguelike runs and tangled plot threads meet tactical decision-making.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.50 €86 % positive
A cooperative roguelike deckbuilder where you delve into paper dungeons solo, with AI companions, or with other players, fighting tactical card battles against demonic armies and the Archdemon.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.50 €86 % positive
Very positive, 3,390 reviews on Steam
Playing together in co-op
Co-op or multiplayer
Fantasy setting
A cooperative roguelike deckbuilder where you delve into paper dungeons solo, with AI companions, or with other players, fighting tactical card battles against demonic armies and the Archdemon.
2023PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €95 % positive
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder where your crewed ship fights on a single axis, dodging missiles and lining up cannon shots. A funny time-loop story and plenty of crew and card combos keep each run fresh.
2023PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 4,124 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Pixel art
Lots of humour
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder where your crewed ship fights on a single axis, dodging missiles and lining up cannon shots. A funny time-loop story and plenty of crew and card combos keep each run fresh.
A roguelike deckbuilder where you stock a slot machine with symbols and chain synergies to pay the rent each cycle. Dry humor and addictive combos blend luck with careful planning.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 10,265 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Runs that play out differently every time
Lots of humour
A roguelike deckbuilder where you stock a slot machine with symbols and chain synergies to pay the rent each cycle. Dry humor and addictive combos blend luck with careful planning.
A cooperative deckbuilding roguelite where you lead a party of four heroes, gather cards and push through battles and events on a branching map. Playable solo or with friends, with plenty of room for synergies and builds.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 10,740 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Playing together in co-op
Co-op or multiplayer
A cooperative deckbuilding roguelite where you lead a party of four heroes, gather cards and push through battles and events on a branching map. Playable solo or with friends, with plenty of room for synergies and builds.
A turn-based tactical RPG where card decks and craftable dice determine which attacks and abilities you can use in battle. A band of thieves drives a linear, story-focused fantasy tale.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified17.99 €69 % positive
Mixed, 351 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Tactical depth
A turn-based tactical RPG where card decks and craftable dice determine which attacks and abilities you can use in battle. A band of thieves drives a linear, story-focused fantasy tale.
You build your own decks from a large card pool and face off in turn-based duels with characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. The Tag Force series adds tag-team duels that give tactics an extra layer.
You build your own decks from a large card pool and face off in turn-based duels with characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. The Tag Force series adds tag-team duels that give tactics an extra layer.
A roguelike deckbuilder where card choices combine with positioning on the battlefield. You descend into the city of Oresa, building a deck from cards, upgrades and artifacts to defeat your foes.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified21.99 €78 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,136 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Build variety
Cards and deck-building
A roguelike deckbuilder where card choices combine with positioning on the battlefield. You descend into the city of Oresa, building a deck from cards, upgrades and artifacts to defeat your foes.
2022PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable7.79 €80 % positive
Floppy Knights blends grid-based turn-based tactics with card game mechanics: you build decks, summon knights from floppy disks, and solve battles almost like small puzzles. Its bright, witty style and charming characters set it apart.
2022PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable7.79 €80 % positive
Very positive, 292 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Lots of humour
A party of several characters
Floppy Knights blends grid-based turn-based tactics with card game mechanics: you build decks, summon knights from floppy disks, and solve battles almost like small puzzles. Its bright, witty style and charming characters set it apart.
A tactical deckbuilding roguelike where you lead a band of followers across a ruined wasteland as a prophet. You juggle supplies, morale and card choices while fighting positional battles on a grid.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified20.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 722 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Runs that play out differently every time
Turn-based combat
A tactical deckbuilding roguelike where you lead a band of followers across a ruined wasteland as a prophet. You juggle supplies, morale and card choices while fighting positional battles on a grid.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable4.99 €86 % positive
A roguelike card game fused with city building: as an AI you place districts, satisfy the needs of citizens and balance rival factions. Metadata is sparse, so this rating is cautious.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable4.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 644 reviews on Steam
Economy and management
Runs that play out differently every time
Cards and deck-building
A roguelike card game fused with city building: as an AI you place districts, satisfy the needs of citizens and balance rival factions. Metadata is sparse, so this rating is cautious.
Deckbuilders reward the moment when a handful of ordinary cards click into something much stronger than the sum of its parts. The genre splits into a few camps: competitive card games where you build a deck and face other players, roguelike runs where you assemble a deck from scratch each attempt, and oddities that borrow cards for something else entirely. Knowing which camp you want is the quickest way to choose.
If you like solo runs with a steep learning curve, start with Slay the Spire. It is tagged Difficult and combines turn-based combat with roguelike structure, so every run teaches you something. Slay the Spire II keeps that formula, though it is listed for PC only. Balatro swaps fantasy battles for a stylish pixel art take on building scoring hands, and it is a good pick if you want short, absorbing sessions. Inscryption suits players who want mystery, puzzles and a psychological horror mood around the cards.
For head-to-head play, Hearthstone and Marvel Snap are both multiplayer and colorful, and Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is the one to try if you prefer a fantasy setting with a more stylish look. Check the platform lists before buying: Hearthstone and Marvel Snap are PC only here, while Slay the Spire, Balatro and Inscryption also cover PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best deckbuilder for beginners?
Slay the Spire is a classic starting point, though it is tagged Difficult, so expect to lose a few runs. Hearthstone is a gentler entry if you prefer a colorful, turn-based multiplayer game.
Which deckbuilders are roguelikes?
Slay the Spire, Slay the Spire II, Balatro, Inscryption, Loop Hero and The Bazaar are all tagged Roguelike. Each run gives you a new set of choices, so no two attempts play the same way.
Which deckbuilders can I play on Nintendo Switch?
Slay the Spire, Balatro, Inscryption and Loop Hero are all listed for Nintendo Switch. Balatro is a good choice for short sessions, and Inscryption suits you if you want a mystery with its cards.
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