The Best Deckbuilder Games - Page 3

Update : Monster Train 2 added at rank #1.
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Monster Train (2020)

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Review score
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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Android j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone)

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
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • battler
  • demons

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Gordian Quest (2022)

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81
Review score
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early access PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch j Playstation 5

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

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Heretic's Fork (2023)

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80
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows j

Dear candidate, we are pleased to invite you to take up the position of manager of Hell. You will punish sinners by using our deck-building computer system to construct hellish towers capable of keeping the endless hordes of the underworld in check. Best of luck!

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  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • auto-battler
  • card
  • perma-death
  • tower-defense
  • bullet-hell
  • demons
  • top-down
  • arena
  • pixel
  • tactical
  • 2d
  • arcade

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Backpack Hero (2023)

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Linux IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch web browser PC Windows Mac OS j

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!


  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • management
  • inventory
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • moddable
  • backpack
  • battler
  • procedural
  • building
  • replay-value
  • choices

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ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER (2025)

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PC Windows

Your house needs a deck. You have a hammer. Freedom is $1,000,000.

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  • time-management
  • clicker
  • building
  • deckbuilder
  • life
  • simulation
  • job
  • rhythm
  • rogue-like
  • economy
  • surreal
  • crafting
  • management
  • funny
  • physics

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Kaya's Prophecy (2025)

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80
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PC Windows

Kaya’s Prophecy is a unique card based village builder! establish your village, gather resources, and craft tools and buildings in a vibrant world. Explore and combat various challenges and other groups in this colourful, deck-builder while appeasing your god to earn his favour.

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  • card
  • colony
  • rogue-like
  • resource-management
  • city-building
  • deckbuilder
  • management
  • building
  • turn-based
  • exploration
  • stylized
  • strategy
  • simulation
  • tactical
  • cute

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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

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Knock on the Coffin Lid (2024)

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j Playstation 5 Mac OS PC Windows

Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

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  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • fantasy
  • turn-based
  • mouse
  • battler
  • dark
  • zombies
  • dungeon-crawler
  • replay-value

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Mahokenshi (2023)

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PC Windows

Embark on an adventure in Mahokenshi, a magical game that lets you take on the role of a samurai wielding blade and magic to protect the Celestial Islands from powerful foes. With over 200 beautifully illustrated cards, vibrant 3D maps, and fully animated battles, Mahokenshi offers endless opportunities to evolve your playstyle and strategy in pursuit of peace for the world. Join the adventure now!


What we like:
  • Fun to play
  • Nicely implemented heroes
  • Multiple ways to play
What could be improved:
  • Lack of controllable save feature
  • Lack of focus and story

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • deck
  • tabletop
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • battler
  • hex
  • board-game
  • demons
  • arts
  • building

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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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