The Best Rogue-like-deckbuilder Games for Mac OS

Update : Into The Depths added at rank #13.
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Monster Train 2 (2025)

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

Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.


  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • demons
  • boss

2

Luck be a Landlord (2023)

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

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
  • capitalism
  • auto-battler
  • procedural
  • resource-management

3

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

4

Vault of the Void (2022)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

Vault of the Void is a challenging card-based game that rewards improvement. You build a deck and navigate a hex-based grid to defeat enemies. With a variety of mechanics to master and cards to upgrade, the game offers complexity and depth. Although it may be overwhelming for newcomers, players familiar with deck building will find much to love in Vault of the Void.

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What we like:
  • Strong base mechanics that expand with classes and modes
  • Great rogue-like deck builder
  • Fun card game with synergies and character builds
  • Lots of unlocks and visual rewards
  • Flexibility of deck swapping and mana mechanic
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve
  • Lack of narrative
  • Overwhelming for newcomers

  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • card
  • rogue-like
  • low-rng
  • deckbuilder
  • battler
  • choices
  • procedural

5

Vivid Knight (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone Android

Join Crystal Princess Amelie on her quest to defeat the Black Witch and free her friends from jewel prisons in Vivid Knight, a dungeon-crawler game with auto-chess mechanics. Build a team of up to six fighters, collect powerful jewels, and activate unique symbol abilities to help you defeat monsters and progress through the dungeon. The game's cute anime-style graphics make it an enjoyable adventure for any player looking for a fun and replayable game.

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What we like:
  • No microtransactions
  • Fun and colorful graphics
  • Allows for a lot of different party approaches
  • Wide pool of unlockable characters and items
  • Unique gameplay mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Bonuses and debuffs hard to understand at first
  • Limited movement points may be frustrating
  • Dungeons may not be too difficult for seasoned roguelike players

  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • auto-battler
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • choices
  • inventory
  • management
  • strategy
  • deckbuilder
  • anime
  • replay-value
  • party-building
  • cute
  • medieval

6

Crush the Industry (2025)

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Mac OS PC Windows

Work your way to the top of a cutthroat game studio in this retro roguelike deckbuilder! Crush the Industry features strategic combat with a unique twist and deep replayability.

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  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • battler
  • deckbuilder
  • psychedelic
  • card
  • retro
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • humor
  • pixel
  • replay-value

7

9 Kings (2025)

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PC Windows Android Mac OS Linux

A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.

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  • rogue-like
  • card
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deckbuilder
  • mouse
  • battler
  • turn-based
  • kingdom
  • procedural
  • strategy
  • dungeon-crawler
  • replay-value
  • buildings

8

Monster Battles (2025)

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IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows

Gather your monster squad and fight in Monster Battles! Dive into this inventory management auto-battler. Collect, combine, and strategize with your monsters. The same-race monsters get powerful buffs, and monsters can fuse and evolve. Discover endless possibilities and build your ultimate squad!

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  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • auto-battler
  • inventory
  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • management
  • pvp
  • hand-drawn
  • tactical
  • asynchronous
  • strategy

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Gods vs Horrors (2025)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone Android Linux PC Windows

A drafting roguelike focused on synergies, scaling, and positioning. Recruit Gods from different mythologies, buff and upgrade them, arrange them in perfect formation, and defend the Earth from cosmic horrors!

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  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • drafting
  • battler
  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • mythology
  • auto-battler
  • strategy
  • replay-value
  • procedural

10

Poker Quest: Swords and Spades (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS

In Poker Quest: Swords and Spades, you battle through a world full of monsters using a standard deck of cards to empower your items in combat. Discover thousands of unique items and hundreds of monsters in a procedurally generated, high-fantasy world. Choose from over 20 unique heroes, each with their own equipment and abilities. Daily runs, challenge runs, mini-games, and even casinos add to the excitement. It's a fantasy RPG that feels like a deck-builder, but with a novel set of game mechanics centered around playing cards.

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What we like:
  • Loads of content
  • Great mix of decision making and poker
  • Well-designed meta game
  • Replayable
  • Deeper gameplay than it appears
What could be improved:
  • High degree of randomness can make runs feel repetitive
  • Modworkshop still in beta
  • Limited game format
  • Poor balance
  • Lack of character variety

  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • battler
  • card
  • medieval
  • turn-based
  • procedural
  • mouse
  • rpg
  • strategy

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