Most Played Card Game Games on Steam
Take a look at the top card game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 19th 2025. Want to explore even more card game titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best card game games.
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1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. Balatro is a game developed and published by . Released on February 20th 2024 has received 153,566 reviews of which 150,524 were positive and 3,042 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 game game, thanks to its 14,220 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
150,524
3,042
14,220
players
2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a game developed and published by . Released on January 18th 2022 has received 88,201 reviews of which 65,213 were positive and 22,988 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 11,568 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among card game games based on player count.
7.3
65,213
22,988
11,568
players
3. Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG! Magic: The Gathering Arena is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 20,566 reviews of which 12,932 were positive and 7,634 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 9,291 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among card game games based on player count.
6.2
12,932
7,634
9,291
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 8,338 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played card game games.
9.7
178,250
4,027
8,338
players
5. Monster Train 2
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. Monster Train 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 21st 2025 has received 3,664 reviews of which 3,505 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 2,969 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played card game games.
9.2
3,505
159
2,969
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 33,050 reviews of which 24,363 were positive and 8,687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 2,477 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played card game games.
7.3
24,363
8,687
2,477
players
7. Alpha League HD
Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a game developed and published by . Released on February 14th 2025 has received 892 reviews of which 799 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,216 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played card game games.
8.5
799
93
2,216
players
8. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold! Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,630 reviews of which 36,345 were positive and 7,285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,613 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played card game games.
8.2
36,345
7,285
1,613
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 977 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played card game games.
9.6
127,792
4,098
977
players
10. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a game developed and published by . Released on April 15th 2020 has received 38,679 reviews of which 28,543 were positive and 10,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 953 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played card game games.
7.3
28,543
10,136
953
players