The Best Deckbuilder Games - Page 3

Update : Monster Train 2 added at rank #1.
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Kaya's Prophecy (2025)

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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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Heretic's Fork (2023)

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80
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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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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

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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

25

Matchmaking Inc. (2025)

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PC Windows

A young single man returns to his hometown and takes over the family's matchmaking business. Matchmaking Inc. is a modern-themed RPG designed for men that combines gameplay elements of simulation management and text adventure.

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  • dating-sim
  • word
  • deckbuilder
  • time-management
  • multiple-endings
  • romance
  • choices
  • psychological
  • sandbox
  • top-down
  • horror
  • management
  • pixel
  • card
  • story

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Backpack Hero (2023)

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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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Monster Train (2020)

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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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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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Card Hog (2020)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

Get ready to explore the dungeon in Card Hog, where you can choose your own hog and battle enemies with a variety of weapons and magic. With multiple game modes, dozens of enemies and bosses to fight, and over 100 cards to discover, there's no shortage of adventure. Show your creativity by customizing your hog's outfit and enjoy local multiplayer modes while the online mode is on the way. With more content and updates on their way, join the Early Access journey and experience the exciting world of Card Hog today.


What we like:
  • Casual and quick gameplay
  • Unique concept of being a card inside a grid of cards
  • Lots of different modes to play
  • Devs are active and listen to player feedback
  • Simple design and easy to understand gameplay
What could be improved:
  • May require a lot of grinding to unlock everything
  • Boss fights can feel too easy
  • No multiplayer mode yet

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deckbuilder
  • battler
  • card
  • rogue-like
  • semi-casual
  • dungeon
  • strategy
  • funny
  • dungeon-crawler

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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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