The Best Deckbuilder Games for Mac OS

Update : Dungeon Clawler added at rank #25.
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Dicey Dungeons (2019)

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

Dicey Dungeons is a unique and addictive roguelike game that features charming artwork and a funky soundtrack. The game offers six different classes and throws players into dungeon-crawling adventures where luck and strategy are equally important. With dozens of enemies and an endless replay value, Dicey Dungeons is a must-play for anyone looking for a fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike game with a unique twist.


What we like:
  • Charming and unique visual section
  • Phenomenal soundtrack
  • Simple to learn gameplay loop with enough versatility
  • Lots of replay value
  • Interesting and creative proposal in the deckbuilding roguelike genre
What could be improved:
  • Lack of player agency
  • Heavy reliance on random generation
  • Unsatisfying experience due to lack of meaningful decisions
  • Shallow enemy roster with few chances to augment equipment

  • rogue-like
  • dice
  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • dungeon
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • dungeon-crawler
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • battler

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Black Book (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

In Black Book, you take on the role of a witch named Vasilisa in her quest to revive her lost soulmate by finding the Black Book, an ancient, powerful text. The game features a unique, card-based combat system and a rich storyline inspired by Russian folklore. You'll face challenges, help townsfolk, and battle demons, all while navigating the cultural and historical elements of 1800s Russia.


What we like:
  • Immersive storyline
  • Unique card-based combat system
  • Rich cultural references
  • High-quality artwork
  • Engaging side quests
What could be improved:
  • Lack of tutorials
  • Tricky combat mechanics
  • Occasionally poor character designs
  • And some issues with auto-run feature

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • mythology
  • demons
  • rpg
  • rogue-like
  • fantasy
  • battle

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Griftlands (2021)

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Playstation 4 Mac OS Linux PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Griftlands is a complex deck-building game that takes place on a harsh alien planet where negotiations and battles require strategic use of cards. With three unique campaigns, each offering a distinct narrative and gameplay experience, immerse yourself in lush environments while battling challenging bosses and strategizing negotiations with rivals. The game offers a wholly compelling and unique take on its genre influences, making it highly replayable and memorable.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of RPG mechanics, visual novel-style storytelling, and deck-building roguelike gameplay
  • Variety of characters, deckbuilding strategies, and story options
  • Smooth graphics
  • Compelling narrative
  • Enduringly memorable
What could be improved:
  • High amount of randomness to deal with
  • Sheer number of different elements at play can be tiresome
  • Short campaign lengths and rigid character/plots limit replay value

  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • card
  • battler

4

One Step From Eden (2020)

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Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Linux Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Experience the ultimate genre-blending video game with One Step From Eden. In a post-war world, Eden is the last hope. You can either choose to show mercy or choose destruction while building your strategic deck and battling evolving enemies. With 200+ spells and 100+ game-changing items, each game experience is unique. Play with friends in local co-op or compete in PvP. With full Steam Workshop and mod support, the game keeps going. Can you make it to Eden?


What we like:
  • Solid roguelike gameplay
  • Fun and diverse characters
  • Addictive gameplay loop
  • Great sprite work and animations
  • Entertaining combat mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Late game bosses rely too much on projectile spam
  • Some useless cards and demotivating deaths
  • Certain characters are overpowered
  • Lack of story
  • Frantic pacing

  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • grid
  • card
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • battle
  • game-changing

5

Dune: Imperium (2024)

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

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

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

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Super Bullet Break (2022)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Super Bullet Break is a deck-building roguelike game with addictive gacha mechanics and great fan service featuring over 160 anime girl bullets. The game's unique time management system adds a new layer of depth to the turn-based combat. Although the game can be frustrating at times, it offers highly replayable mechanics that are perfect for short bursts of play or as a time filler over the long term. If you enjoy challenging deck builders with addictive gameplay, Super Bullet Break is definitely worth playing.

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What we like:
  • Addictive gacha mechanics
  • Unique time management system
  • Great fan service
  • Highly replayable mechanics
  • Challenging gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Can be frustrating at times
  • Difficulty curve is uneven
  • Randomization can result in a lousy hand
  • Early levels are disproportionately challenging

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • battler
  • rhythm
  • battle
  • collector
  • creature
  • cute
  • anime
  • dating-sim
  • deck

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Pyrene (2024)

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PC Windows Mac OS

Defeat hellish monsters and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a fast paced roguelike dungeon-crawler. Play with different heroes & spells, collect powerful relics to upgrade your deck while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction.

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  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • card
  • dungeon-crawler
  • mythology
  • lore
  • strategy
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • top-down
  • battler
  • demons
  • hand-drawn

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Peglin (2024)

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Android Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone

Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!


  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • pinball
  • turn-based
  • perma-death
  • pachinko
  • physics
  • dragon
  • replay-value
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • cute
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • boss

9

Mystic Vale (2019)

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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

10

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

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