Best Card Battler Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated card battler games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free card battler games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Knock on the Coffin Lid
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.
Depersonalization
"May all stories find their best endings." "Depersonalization" is an anthology-style game featuring standalone chapters and diverse story genres. We continuously collect and create a wide variety of stories, ultimately housing them in a library that transcends the flow of time.
Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world.
Resist the succubus—The end of the female Knight
As the lord of the city, will you stick to your faith to resist hard, or choose to surrender to desire? Is it the dawn of hope or the end of despair? In such a tottering city, your choices will determine Celine's fate ——
Figure Adventure
"Figure Adventure" is a trendy game with the theme of hand-made figures, which integrates card cultivation and placement and hang-up gameplay!
Dice & Fold
A turn-based dungeon crawler where your only way of attacking the enemy is by rolling dice. Roll dice to damage enemy cards to FOLD. Inspired by classic Solitaire, in a top-down table and enemies made out of cards, try to beat the dungeon with 35 unique classes. Build your deck, kill monsters.
Heroes Wanted
"Heroes Wanted" immerses you in a world of endless deck-building possibilities. Over a hundred of heroes and items, combined with elements, unleash powerful synergies. SIMPLE, FUN, and ADDICTIVE! Heroes await your call to deliver the ultimate blow to the Demon Lord.
Esports Godfather
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Zet Zillions
Zet Zillions is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where you use your cards to make freakish combinations and explode entire planets. BIG-BADDA-BOOM!
攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】
Siege and Summon is an online turn-based competitive card game set in the Three Kingdoms era. Players can use soldier cards and skill cards to build a deck of cards to challenge powerful players in the world of the tk. NPCs can also fight against other players and form teams to challenge dungeons.
Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Rogue Voltage
The engineering roguelike. Construct your combos by wiring circuits. Build crazy machines to zap the monsters and trigger satisfying chain reactions.
Chrono Ark
Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!
Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay.
Fatermyth
"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.
Dream Tactics
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
CD 2: Trap Master
Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.
.Forty-Five
A perfect mix of card game, rogue-lite, and pure wild west mayhem. Explore an ever-changing map, collect cards, and battle enemies. Cards are Bullets and are loaded into the revolver to gun down enemies. Experience .Forty-Five's innovative gameplay for free!
Bingle Bingle
Bingle Bingle is a 'Roulette Builder' game where you can create your own Roulette. Strategically combine various betting options and unique balls to create synergies, earn extreme scores, and beat the casino.
Duelists of Eden
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Girls of The Tower
This is a Rogue-like game with a combination of JRPG, auto chess, and galgame elements. Players can choose from two different female protagonists to embark on a unique adventure. Additionally, players can recruit followers, strategize their formations, and develop their town!
Ruff Ghanor
Ruff Ghanor is a Deckbuilder game with Roguelite elements, where each collected card represents a crucial action in your journey. Build the perfect deck, strategize, and create powerful synergies as you progress to face your destiny.
Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -
Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". 『Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -』 is a deckbuilding roguelite set in that world! A mysterious mirror world that changes each time it's entered. After countless choices, Yohane chooses...
Most played card battler games on Steam
Take a look at the top card battler games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire! Slay the Spire is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game developed and published by Mega Crit. Released on January 23rd 2019 has received 182,277 reviews of which 178,250 were positive and 4,027 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played card battler game, thanks to its 8,873 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
178,250
4,027
8,873
players
2. MARVEL SNAP
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in! MARVEL SNAP is a free to play, card battler and strategy game developed by Second Dinner Studios and Inc. and published by . Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 31,975 reviews of which 24,533 were positive and 7,442 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,883 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among card battler games based on player count.
7.6
24,533
7,442
2,883
players
3. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards... Inscryption is a card battler, card game and story rich game developed by Daniel Mullins Games and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 131,890 reviews of which 127,792 were positive and 4,098 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,074 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among card battler games based on player count.
9.6
127,792
4,098
1,074
players
4. Shadowverse CCG
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers. Shadowverse CCG is a free to play, card battler and trading card game game developed by Cygames and Inc. and published by Cygames, Inc. and Cygames Korea Inc.. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 14,714 reviews of which 10,839 were positive and 3,875 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 711 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played card battler games.
7.2
10,839
3,875
711
players
5. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion. Skill Legends Royale is a auto battler, strategy and card battler game developed and published by ZGGame. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 2,070 reviews of which 1,603 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 452 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played card battler games.
7.5
1,603
467
452
players
6. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time. Monster Train is a card battler, rogue-lite and card game game developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on May 21st 2020 has received 21,868 reviews of which 20,995 were positive and 873 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 446 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played card battler games.
9.4
20,995
873
446
players
7. Infinity Kingdom
Conquer the city, discover the Infinity! Infinity Kingdom is a cartoon-style mmo strategy game. As a resourceful lord, you must defend the land of Norheim against the evil gnomes while protecting yourself from other invading players! Infinity Kingdom is a strategy, 4x and wargame game developed and published by YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.. Released on July 01st 2021 has received 744 reviews of which 463 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played card battler games.
6.1
463
281
253
players
8. Deck of Haunts
Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare. Deck of Haunts is a rogue-lite, deckbuilding and base-building game developed by Mantis and published by DANGEN Entertainment and Game Source Entertainment. Released on May 07th 2025 has received 446 reviews of which 384 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 218 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played card battler games.
8.0
384
62
218
players
9. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is an online DBG which contains a PVE mode called Uncharted Realms and a PVP mode. Every game is a deck building from scratch. Players can have stronger decks by changing cards, and then build more powerful routines to defeat all opponents to win. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is a free to play, card battler and strategy game developed by Darksun Studio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on January 21st 2024 has received 6,132 reviews of which 4,531 were positive and 1,601 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 195 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played card battler games.
7.2
4,531
1,601
195
players
10. Auto Chess
Original Auto Chess Auto Chess is a strategy, auto battler and card battler game developed and published by Chengdu longyuan Network Technology Co.Ltd. Released on December 07th 2022 has received 790 reviews of which 526 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 177 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played card battler games.
6.4
526
264
177
players
Best deals on card battler games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of card battler games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted card battler games.
1. WARCANA
WARCANA is a fantasy inspired base defence, RTS game with a deck-building mechanic. Face hundreds of thousands of unrelenting monsters in a battle royale between 30 other mighty magicians. Build your deck. Prepare your defences. Summon your armies. Survive the onslaught. Be the last one standing. WARCANA is a strategy, card game and card battler game developed by 1000 Orks and published by Team17. Released on August 29th 2024 has received 444 reviews of which 295 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for card battler category.
6.4
295
149
-99%
16.99€
0.32€
2. Zoeti
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land. Zoeti is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game developed by Dusklight CO. and LTD. and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 403 reviews of which 264 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in card battler games.
6.3
264
139
-99%
19.50€
0.36€
3. Black Book
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures. Black Book is a card battler, turn-based tactics and female protagonist game developed by Morteshka and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 6,021 reviews of which 5,575 were positive and 446 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in card battler games.
9.0
5,575
446
-98%
24.99€
0.73€
4. SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards! SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is a card battler, turn-based and card game game developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on May 31st 2019 has received 2,059 reviews of which 1,787 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for card battler games.
8.3
1,787
272
-98%
24.99€
0.62€
5. Ancient Enemy
Ancient Enemy is an RPG card battler set in a crumbling world where the forces of evil have already won. Blast distorted enemies with a satisfying range of spells and abilities. Journey into a scarred wilderness and draw power and hope from the landscape to defeat the deadliest foe of all! Ancient Enemy is a crpg, puzzle and card battler game developed and published by Grey Alien Games. Released on April 09th 2020 has received 490 reviews of which 435 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for card battler games.
8.3
435
55
-98%
16.49€
0.46€
6. Banners of Ruin
Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways. Banners of Ruin is a roguelike deckbuilder, rogue-like and card battler game developed by MonteBearo and published by Goblinz Publishing and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 3,053 reviews of which 2,421 were positive and 632 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for card battler games.
7.7
2,421
632
-98%
17.99€
0.45€
7. Super Bullet Break
Save the world of online multiplayer games from a rogue AI in this deck-building strategy roguelite! Collect more than 160 cute and colourful Bullets as you move through maps based on iconic game genres and defeat enemies in challenging turn-based combat. Super Bullet Break is a anime, turn-based tactics and card battler game developed by BeXide Inc. and published by PQube. Released on August 12th 2022 has received 398 reviews of which 322 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for card battler games.
7.6
322
76
-98%
19.99€
0.59€
8. Deck of Ashes
Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse? Deck of Ashes is a card battler, rpg and indie game developed by AYGames and published by ESDigital Games. Released on June 09th 2020 has received 1,047 reviews of which 756 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for card battler games.
7.0
756
291
-98%
19.99€
0.56€
9. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles is a dice, roguelike deckbuilder and card battler game developed by Little Leo Games and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 4,129 reviews of which 3,793 were positive and 336 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for card battler games.
8.8
3,793
336
-97%
24.50€
0.92€
10. Iris and the Giant
Iris and The Giant is a fusion of the CCG, RPG and roguelike genres. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Dive into a melancholic and gripping adventure, filled with cute monsters and buried memories. Ready to face your inner demons? Iris and the Giant is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game developed by Louis Rigaud and published by Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited and Mugen Creations. Released on February 27th 2020 has received 1,246 reviews of which 1,105 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for card battler games.
8.4
1,105
141
-97%
14.99€
0.57€
Free card battler games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play card battler games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play card battler games.
1. MARVEL SNAP
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in! MARVEL SNAP is a free to play, card battler and strategy game developed by Second Dinner Studios and Inc. and published by . Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 31,975 reviews of which 24,533 were positive and 7,442 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,883 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free card battler games on Steam.
7.6
24,533
7,442
2,883
players
2. Shadowverse CCG
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers. Shadowverse CCG is a free to play, card battler and trading card game game developed by Cygames and Inc. and published by Cygames, Inc. and Cygames Korea Inc.. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 14,714 reviews of which 10,839 were positive and 3,875 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 711, this card battler game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free card battler games on Steam.
7.2
10,839
3,875
711
players
3. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion. Skill Legends Royale is a auto battler, strategy and card battler game developed and published by ZGGame. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 2,070 reviews of which 1,603 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 452, this card battler game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free card battler games on Steam.
7.5
1,603
467
452
players
4. Infinity Kingdom
Conquer the city, discover the Infinity! Infinity Kingdom is a cartoon-style mmo strategy game. As a resourceful lord, you must defend the land of Norheim against the evil gnomes while protecting yourself from other invading players! Infinity Kingdom is a strategy, 4x and wargame game developed and published by YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.. Released on July 01st 2021 has received 744 reviews of which 463 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 253 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free card battler games on Steam.
6.1
463
281
253
players
5. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is an online DBG which contains a PVE mode called Uncharted Realms and a PVP mode. Every game is a deck building from scratch. Players can have stronger decks by changing cards, and then build more powerful routines to defeat all opponents to win. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is a free to play, card battler and strategy game developed by Darksun Studio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on January 21st 2024 has received 6,132 reviews of which 4,531 were positive and 1,601 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 195 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free card battler games on Steam.
7.2
4,531
1,601
195
players
6. Auto Chess
Original Auto Chess Auto Chess is a strategy, auto battler and card battler game developed and published by Chengdu longyuan Network Technology Co.Ltd. Released on December 07th 2022 has received 790 reviews of which 526 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 177 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free card battler games on Steam.
6.4
526
264
177
players
7. Eternal Card Game
Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity. Eternal Card Game is a free to play, card game and card battler game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 6,953 reviews of which 5,384 were positive and 1,569 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 107 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free card battler games on Steam.
7.6
5,384
1,569
107
players
8. Star Realms
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards! Star Realms is a deckbuilding, strategy and card battler game developed and published by Wise Wizard Games and LLC. Released on March 08th 2016 has received 2,069 reviews of which 1,793 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free card battler games on Steam.
8.3
1,793
276
53
players
9. Fairytale Fables
Dive into a fantastical autobattler where fairytales and legends collide! Choose your hero and assemble your team of characters, items and treasures to outwit opponents in strategic battles where positioning matters. Will you be the last one standing in this enchanted PvP arena? Fairytale Fables is a strategy, auto battler and pvp game developed and published by Fairytale Software CaWa GmbH. Released on December 23rd 2023 has received 335 reviews of which 289 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free card battler games on Steam.
8
289
46
42
players
10. Space Travel Idle
If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you. Space Travel Idle is a early access, card battler and programming game developed by Ayatsuji_San and published by Spaceive. Released on September 22nd 2020 has received 529 reviews of which 335 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free card battler games on Steam.
6.1
335
194
33
players