The Best Deckbuilder Games - Page 2

Update : Tamarak Trail added at rank #15.
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Dune: Imperium (2023)

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early access PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Android IOS iPhone Mac OS

The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.


  • deckbuilder
  • board-game
  • card
  • space
  • grand-strategy
  • political
  • military
  • tabletop
  • dystopian
  • simulation
  • lore
  • strategy
  • economy
  • sci-fi
  • futuristic

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Trials of Fire (2021)

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PC Windows

Trials of Fire is a strategic deck-building rogue-like set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world with addictive gameplay and a wide range of options. You'll control a band of adventurers and travel the world, encountering obstacles, shops, side-quests, and combat encounters. The combat system is hex-based, with players and opponents using ability cards and equipment for actions that require varying willpower. The game has high replayability with pre-generated campaigns, randomly generated content, and multiple classes to choose from.


What we like:
  • Hex-based grid combat with well-designed interface
  • Resource management adds depth to gameplay
  • Open world with side quests, equipment, levels, traits, and multiple characters to control
  • Multiple campaigns with high replayability
  • Multiple classes to choose from with unique builds and equipment
What could be improved:
  • Inconsistent card draws make planning difficult
  • No long-term strategic thinking
  • A tedious initial grind until the player unlocks new classes and cards.

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • deck
  • rpg
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • strategy
  • grid
  • battle
  • hex
  • battler
  • board-game

13

Monster Train (2020)

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90
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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Monster Train is a deck building game set in Hell, where you must defend a flame on the Boneshaker train from the forces of the Gilded Wing. With beautifully animated scenes and fantastic voice-overs, you will use monsters and spells to manage two key resources while battling across three floors. Unlock more clans with unique cards and tactics as you level up and make choices between battles that will have a huge impact on your run.


What we like:
  • Engaging balancing act between resources
  • Unique strategies available through unlockable Clans
  • Characters and Artifacts
  • Three separate upgrade paths for each Champion
  • Variety of special events scattered throughout run
What could be improved:
  • May lack variety after long hours of play
  • Could be overwhelming for some players due to complexity

  • card
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • deck
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • battler
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • demons

14

Gordian Quest (2022)

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early access PC Windows Playstation 5 j Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Gordian Quest is a deckbuilder RPG that draws inspiration from old-school RPGs and Dungeons & Dragons. The game features addictive gameplay and endless replayability with multiple play modes. With an aesthetically pleasing art style, and unique heroes to choose from, this game is a must-play for deck-builder and RPG lovers.


What we like:
  • Engaging mix of roguelite, deckbuilder, and classic Dungeons & Dragons
  • Ten unique and customizable heroes with four starting decks each
  • Addictive gameplay and endless replayability with multiple play modes
  • Aesthetically pleasing hand-drawn art style
  • Boldly blazes its own trail
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty curve can spike unexpectedly and may require grinding
  • Repetitive gameplay loopLack of variety in some battles
  • Universe with limited appeal and lack of major gameplay innovations
  • Experimentation can be a problem during single-player campaign

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • battler
  • dragon
  • dungeon
  • rogue-like
  • combat

15

Tamarak Trail (2024)

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j Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

In this deck-building roguelike, you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails - full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.


  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • battler
  • dice
  • card
  • hand-drawn
  • dungeon-crawler
  • replay-value
  • strategy
  • procedural

16

The Knight Witch (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5

The Knight Witch is a Metroid Vania shoot 'em up with spell casting and rogue lite elements. You take control of Rayne, a former Knight Witch trainee on a mission to save her town from an evil emperor's revived golem army. Experience the thrill of battle as you level up and choose between "Knight" and "Witch" skill sets to customize your playstyle.


What we like:
  • Non-linear and utility gated map exploration
  • 360 degree aiming system
  • Accessible shooting mechanics
  • Card system for spell casting
  • Rogue lite elements like hidden bosses and ambushes
  • Armor purchasing with durability and perks
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty of bosses/ambushes not always consistent or explained in game

  • card
  • twin-stick
  • bullet-hell
  • deckbuilder
  • metroidvania
  • shooter
  • battler
  • shoot-em-up
  • exploration
  • boss
  • hand-drawn
  • choices
  • boss-fight
  • fight
  • action-adventure

17

Mystic Vale (2019)

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90
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android Mac OS

Mystic Vale is a card game where you restore a poisoned land by creating a powerful deck using a unique card-crafting mechanic. Play against AI or challenge friends and family in cross-platform multiplayer. With beautiful art and intuitive UI, this game is a must-play. Build the ultimate deck and become the hero your land needs.


What we like:
  • Well-balanced deck-building gameplay
  • Great artwork and animations
  • Easy-to-understand UI
  • Play with friends and family
  • Faster gameplay with digital variant
What could be improved:
  • Limited online players
  • Slightly lacking base game content
  • Occasional slow gameplay

  • deckbuilder
  • card

18

Floppy Knights (2022)

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Mac OS Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

Join Phoebe in the fun and quirky world of Floppy Knights, a unique combination of card game and tactical gameplay. With cute art style, lively music, and endless possibilities, mix and match your snazzy card combos to make a winning strategy. Complete odd jobs and battle on a grid to save up enough cash to move out of her parents' place. Will you lead your Knights to victory?

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What we like:
  • Unique combination of card game and tactical gameplay
  • Cute art style and lively music
  • Plenty of challenge levels to provide extra gameplay
  • Accessible to those not experienced in deck building games
  • Well-crafted world and characters.
What could be improved:
  • No mid-game saving or undo button, requiring starting from the beginning
  • Slow game speed with no option to increase speed
  • Shallow card play compared to similar games

  • turn-based
  • card
  • tactical
  • deckbuilder
  • battler
  • strategy
  • family-friendly

19

HEROish (2022)

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75
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Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Mac OS Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

HEROish is a fun, easy-to-pick-up MOBA-style deck-building game with plenty of variety and unique characters. The game offers three entertaining campaigns that will have you replaying and experimenting with different characters. The multiplayer can be repetitive, but it's still a great game for short gameplay sessions that's sure to keep you entertained.

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What we like:
  • Variety in castle defense missions
  • Unique characters and environments
  • Replayability and short gameplay sessions
  • Customizable decks for online play
  • Bite-sized matches
What could be improved:
  • UI is designed for mobile, not desktop play
  • Multiplayer can be repetitive
  • Slowed pace due to increased difficulty
  • Some grinding is required to level up and upgrade cards
  • Limited gameplay variety outside of deck-building and castle defense

  • deckbuilder
  • collectathon
  • scroller
  • pve
  • pvp
  • strategy
  • competitive
  • moba
  • 3d
  • controller-support
  • real-time
  • card
  • fantasy
  • stylized
  • multiplayer

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Ash of Gods: The Way (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Plan and execute the perfect strategy to emerge victorious from each hand crafted battle in this turn-based tactical battle game. Every fight has different rules and objectives. Prepare your force with the right characters, spells and items to conquer every foe!


  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • choices
  • nonlinear
  • battler
  • isometric
  • story
  • medieval
  • strategy

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