The Best Deckbuilder Games

Update : Tamarak Trail added at rank #44.
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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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Die in the Dungeon: PROLOGUE (2023)

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PC Windows

Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.

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  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • battler
  • card
  • choices
  • tactical
  • pixel
  • turn-based

3

Arrow a Row (2023)

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PC Windows

Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.


  • rogue-like
  • loot
  • archery
  • deckbuilder
  • bullet-hell
  • swordplay
  • shooter
  • top-down
  • strategy
  • dragon
  • linear
  • relaxing
  • 3d
  • cartoony

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Dicey Dungeons (2019)

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

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

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Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android

Though most of the gameplay should feel familiar, the ability to combine RPG class mechanics into deck building, weapons, enchantments and its unique energy system are exciting additions to the card game genre!. Use your deck building skills to slay monsters and explore the darkest depths of a desperate world through handcrafted illustrations, dialogue and shape its future through your choices.

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  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • strategy
  • stealth
  • mystery
  • endless
  • tactical

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SNKRX (2021)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.


  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • top-down
  • shooter
  • shoot-em-up
  • replay-value
  • pve
  • arena
  • action
  • arcade
  • abstract

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Luck be a Landlord (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Luck Be A Landlord is a thrilling game where luck is everything. As the player, you have one coin left and your landlord is knocking at your door. You insert the coin into a slot machine and hope for the best - it's a roguelite game which means each time is different. You can add symbols and items to the machine to create interesting build strategies. With a terrible landlord to defeat and a dog to pet, this game is a must-play for anyone who loves a challenge.


What we like:
  • Well designed game
  • Interesting upgrades
  • Relaxing
  • Modern day Solitaire
What could be improved:
  • No meta progression
  • Pure luck, no way to influence runs
  • Not a true roguelite
  • Can fuel gambling addiction

  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • gambling
  • auto-battler
  • capitalism
  • procedural
  • resource-management

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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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Relapse (2022)

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PC Windows

Relapse is a card-based game where you go on a crusade to lift mankind's curse. You get to draw ability cards and use them as long as your action points allow you to. In addition, you get allies to help you in your battles, but beware of environmental hazards that might change your course. There are over 170 unlockables and 240+ cards to choose from. Will you claim victory? Join the quest and find out! Made by a solo developer, who's always open to suggestions and feedback.

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What we like:
  • Affordable price
  • Fun and casual gameplay
  • Responsive developer who fixes bugs quickly
  • Unique classes and synergies
  • Good meta progression system
What could be improved:
  • Some graphics and design elements need more polish
  • Starting deck can be boring
  • Limited options for starting a fresh run
  • Mixed reviews on difficulty

  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • card
  • battler
  • character
  • strategy
  • combat
  • customization
  • tactical

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ROUNDS (2021)

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Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.


  • 2d
  • card
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deckbuilder
  • battler
  • rogue-like
  • pvp
  • party
  • multiplayer
  • scroller
  • fight
  • twin-stick
  • platform
  • local
  • physics

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