Best Deckbuilding 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 deckbuilding games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free deckbuilding games are available at the bottom of the page.
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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!
暖雪 Warm Snow
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Crystal Clash
Crystal Clash is a mix of Lane Battles and Deckbuilding - with action-packed tug-of-war strategy, just like your favorite RTS mods from back in the day! :) Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies!
Fights in Tight Spaces
A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards.
Gloomhaven
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
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...
Pawnbarian
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Erannorth Chronicles
Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.
Lost in Random™
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Tavern of Gods
"Tavern of Gods" is a roguelite auto battle game. Players collect hero skills, followers, and equipment to form various builds to fight with random monsters. Unlock new heros, follower traits and equipment suits, then you can experience more different builds next time.
Library Of Ruina
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
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.
Creatures of Aether
Creatures of Aether is a free-to-play card battler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Play PvP ladder matches or PvE dungeons as you construct a deck with powerful elemental abilities.
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.
Roguebook
Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!
Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.
Tainted Grail: Conquest
A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.
Causa, Voices of the Dusk
Causa, Voices of the Dusk is an intriguing turn-based strategy card game with innovative game mechanics. Sacrifice cards to raise your Cause, and bring them back later for unexpected powerful plays. Prove your abilities in battle and draft your way to Victory in extremely challenging campaigns.
SNKRX
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.
Trials of Fire
A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!
Most played deckbuilding games on Steam
Take a look at the top deckbuilding games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
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 card game, roguelike deckbuilder and rogue-like game developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack. 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 deckbuilding game, thanks to its 16,904 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
150,524
3,042
16,904
players
2. 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 strategy, card game and free to play game developed and published by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 19,465 reviews of which 12,323 were positive and 7,142 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 11,697 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
6.3
12,323
7,142
11,697
players
3. 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. While seeing 8,873 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
9.7
178,250
4,027
8,873
players
4. 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. With 1,074 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.6
127,792
4,098
1,074
players
5. Library Of Ruina
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book. Library Of Ruina is a story rich, card game and strategy game developed and published by ProjectMoon. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 34,509 reviews of which 32,471 were positive and 2,038 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 878 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.2
32,471
2,038
878
players
6. Wizard101
Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG. Wizard101 is a colorful, mmorpg and pvp game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on September 06th 2018 has received 8,196 reviews of which 6,721 were positive and 1,475 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 725 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.0
6,721
1,475
725
players
7. ROUNDS
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. ROUNDS is a multiplayer, fighting and local multiplayer game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2021 has received 36,658 reviews of which 34,893 were positive and 1,765 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 713 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.3
34,893
1,765
713
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
7.2
10,839
3,875
711
players
9. Peglin
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! Peglin is a deckbuilding, rogue-lite and rogue-like game developed by Red Nexus Games Inc. and published by Red Nexus Games Inc. and IndieArk. Released on August 27th 2024 has received 15,993 reviews of which 13,369 were positive and 2,624 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 529 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.2
13,369
2,624
529
players
10. Marvel's Midnight Suns
FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats. Marvel's Midnight Suns is a superhero, turn-based tactics and deckbuilding game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on December 01st 2022 has received 21,874 reviews of which 17,871 were positive and 4,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 521 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.0
17,871
4,003
521
players
Best deals on deckbuilding games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of deckbuilding games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted deckbuilding games.
1. Beneath Oresa
Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage. Beneath Oresa is a roguelike deckbuilder, deckbuilding and card game game developed by Broken Spear Inc. and published by Goblinz Publishing. Released on September 27th 2023 has received 1,437 reviews of which 1,116 were positive and 321 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for deckbuilding category.
7.5
1,116
321
-99%
21.99€
0.35€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in deckbuilding games.
6.4
295
149
-99%
16.99€
0.32€
3. Moonstone Island
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training! Moonstone Island is a creature collector, deckbuilding and 2d game developed by Studio Supersoft and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 20th 2023 has received 3,857 reviews of which 3,257 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in deckbuilding games.
8.2
3,257
600
-98%
19.50€
0.52€
4. Roguebook
Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook! Roguebook is a rpg, indie and card game game developed by Abrakam Entertainment SA and published by Nacon. Released on June 17th 2021 has received 3,856 reviews of which 3,231 were positive and 625 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
8.1
3,231
625
-98%
24.99€
0.57€
5. Book of Demons
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself! Book of Demons is a dungeon crawler, roguelike deckbuilder and hack and slash game developed and published by Thing Trunk. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 11,952 reviews of which 9,539 were positive and 2,413 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
7.8
9,539
2,413
-98%
22.99€
0.60€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
7.6
322
76
-98%
19.99€
0.59€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
7.0
756
291
-98%
19.99€
0.56€
8. Nowhere Prophet
Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world. Nowhere Prophet is a rogue-like, deckbuilding and card game game developed by Sharkbomb Studios and published by No More Robots. Released on July 19th 2019 has received 1,120 reviews of which 803 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
6.9
803
317
-98%
20.99€
0.52€
9. Aces & Adventures
Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding RPG with poker-powered combat. Craft your deck, combining poker hands with powerful ability cards. Journey through 13 fully-voiced campaigns to save the Life Tree, or tackle procedurally-generated runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other. Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding, adventure and card game game developed by Triple.B.Titles and published by Yogscast Games. Released on February 23rd 2023 has received 3,127 reviews of which 2,807 were positive and 320 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
8.6
2,807
320
-97%
19.50€
0.73€
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 deckbuilding games.
8.4
1,105
141
-97%
14.99€
0.57€
Free deckbuilding games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play deckbuilding games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play deckbuilding games.
1. 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 strategy, card game and free to play game developed and published by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 19,465 reviews of which 12,323 were positive and 7,142 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 11,697 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.3
12,323
7,142
11,697
players
2. Wizard101
Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG. Wizard101 is a colorful, mmorpg and pvp game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on September 06th 2018 has received 8,196 reviews of which 6,721 were positive and 1,475 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 725, this deckbuilding game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free deckbuilding games on Steam.
8.0
6,721
1,475
725
players
3. 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 deckbuilding game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.2
10,839
3,875
711
players
4. BAPBAP
Join BAPBAP, the Roguelike Party game where no two matches are ever the same. Round up your homies, pick a character, and build a giga-unfair build that'll make them hate you - then do it all over again! BAPBAP is a early access, pvp and deckbuilding game developed and published by BAP HQ. Released on March 12th 2025 has received 1,856 reviews of which 1,484 were positive and 372 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 368 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.7
1,484
372
368
players
5. 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. Morimens is a free to play, strategy and lovecraftian game developed and published by B.I.A.V. Studio. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 1,959 reviews of which 1,544 were positive and 415 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 249 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.6
1,544
415
249
players
6. 火焰征程
A classic turn-based strategy card game that allows players to collect various creature cards and skill cards through quests, upgrades, and trading. Players can select their favorite cards to craft a unique deck for battles, immersing themselves in the excitement of strategic gameplay! 火焰征程 is a trading card game, deckbuilding and strategy game developed and published by Starlight Games. Released on October 25th 2023 has received 785 reviews of which 535 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 164 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.6
535
250
164
players
7. Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation. Dominion is a deckbuilding, card game and board game game developed and published by Temple Gates Games. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,928 reviews of which 1,663 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 159 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
8.3
1,663
265
159
players
8. Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions
A card battler based in the rich universe of the Horus Heresy, the origin story of Warhammer 40,000. Play through epic single-player campaigns, take part in draft tournaments based on famous battles, or build your own unstoppable deck and compete in fast and epic duels against players worldwide. Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions is a deckbuilding, card game and free to play game developed and published by Everguild Ltd.. Released on March 28th 2019 has received 2,917 reviews of which 1,815 were positive and 1,102 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 128 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.1
1,815
1,102
128
players
9. Kings Call
Collect an array of creature and skill cards through quests, upgrades and trading, and craft your ultimate deck by choosing your favorite cards and prepare for epic battles. Dive into the exhilaration of strategic gameplay and let your inner tactician shine to outsmart your opponents! Kings Call is a trading card game, deckbuilding and pvp game developed and published by Starlight Games. Released on December 25th 2023 has received 468 reviews of which 308 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 127 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.3
308
160
127
players
10. 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 #10 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.6
5,384
1,569
107
players