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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Ironclad Tactics
Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!
Runespell: Overture
This role-playing game, set in an alternate medieval Europe, combines poker mechanics with power ups and collectible cards.
Spectromancer
A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!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 April 30th 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 145,148 reviews of which 142,287 were positive and 2,861 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 16,423 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
142,287
2,861
16,423
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 trading card game game developed and published by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 18,192 reviews of which 11,595 were positive and 6,597 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 7,868 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
6.3
11,595
6,597
7,868
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 179,761 reviews of which 175,822 were positive and 3,939 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 7,834 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
9.7
175,822
3,939
7,834
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 130,563 reviews of which 126,524 were positive and 4,039 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 805 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.6
126,524
4,039
805
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 difficult game developed and published by ProjectMoon. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 33,856 reviews of which 31,847 were positive and 2,009 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 703 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.2
31,847
2,009
703
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 8,056 reviews of which 6,595 were positive and 1,461 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 550 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.0
6,595
1,461
550
players
7. 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 15,834 reviews of which 13,241 were positive and 2,593 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 548 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.2
13,241
2,593
548
players
8. 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 21,659 reviews of which 20,799 were positive and 860 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 525 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.4
20,799
860
525
players
9. SpellRogue
SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world. SpellRogue is a deckbuilding, dice and roguelike deckbuilder game developed by Guidelight Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing. Released on April 24th 2025 has received 1,037 reviews of which 904 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 520 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.3
904
133
520
players
10. 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 35,819 reviews of which 34,092 were positive and 1,727 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 462 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.3
34,092
1,727
462
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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted deckbuilding games.
1. 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. Griftlands is a card battler, rogue-lite and deckbuilding game developed and published by Klei Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2021 has received 13,905 reviews of which 13,050 were positive and 855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for deckbuilding category.
9.1
13,050
855
-94%
17.67€
1.06€
2. 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 3,077 reviews of which 2,765 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in deckbuilding games.
8.6
2,765
312
-94%
20.00€
1.20€
3. Heretic's Fork
Dear candidate, we are pleased to invite you to take up the position of manager of Hell. You will punish sinners by using our deck-building computer system to construct hellish towers capable of keeping the endless hordes of the underworld in check. Best of luck! Heretic's Fork is a deckbuilding, tower defense and arcade game developed by 9FingerGames and published by Ravenage Games. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 3,526 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 506 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in deckbuilding games.
8.3
3,020
506
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist
Relive past Dueling glory against Yu-Gi-Oh! characters from the past and present! Compete against other players online with your custom deck, then challenge them in Battle Pack Draft and Sealed Play! Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist is a card game, card battler and deckbuilding game developed by Other Ocean Interactive and published by KONAMI. Released on December 07th 2016 has received 4,782 reviews of which 4,031 were positive and 751 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
8.2
4,031
751
-85%
20.40€
3.06€
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 11,942 reviews of which 9,532 were positive and 2,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
7.8
9,532
2,410
-85%
22.99€
3.44€
6. Blood Card
This card game combines elements of roguelike and deckbuilding. During the game, you shall strive ahead, gathering cards to build a unique deck and use it to defeat the enemies getting in your way. You will have to choose between escaping or try to defeat Death, who is relentlessly pursuing you. Blood Card is a card battler, roguelike deckbuilder and card game game developed and published by Pixel Cattle Games. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 706 reviews of which 573 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
7.7
573
133
-80%
12.49€
2.49€
7. Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero. Loop Hero is a tactical, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed by Four Quarters and published by Devolver Digital. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 34,523 reviews of which 32,096 were positive and 2,427 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
9.1
32,096
2,427
-79%
14.95€
3.14€
8. One Step From Eden
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden. One Step From Eden is a action roguelike, difficult and rogue-lite game developed by Thomas Moon Kang and published by Humble Games and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on March 26th 2020 has received 7,410 reviews of which 6,920 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
9.0
6,920
490
-77%
19.70€
4.53€
9. 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 3,781 reviews of which 3,199 were positive and 582 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
8.2
3,199
582
-77%
19.57€
4.50€
10. Dungeon Drafters
Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world. Dungeon Drafters is a tactical rpg, deckbuilding and mystery dungeon game developed by Manalith Studios and published by DANGEN Entertainment. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 703 reviews of which 527 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for deckbuilding games.
7.2
527
176
-77%
24.70€
5.68€
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 April 30th 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 trading card game game developed and published by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 18,192 reviews of which 11,595 were positive and 6,597 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 7,868 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.3
11,595
6,597
7,868
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 8,056 reviews of which 6,595 were positive and 1,461 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 550, this deckbuilding game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free deckbuilding games on Steam.
8.0
6,595
1,461
550
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 14,672 reviews of which 10,811 were positive and 3,861 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 352, this deckbuilding game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.2
10,811
3,861
352
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 1,384 reviews of which 1,107 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 332 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.7
1,107
277
332
players
5. 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 453 reviews of which 297 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 322 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.3
297
156
322
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 777 reviews of which 528 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 217 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
6.6
528
249
217
players
7. 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 1,759 reviews of which 1,368 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 179 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.5
1,368
391
179
players
8. 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 1,901 reviews of which 1,638 were positive and 263 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 138 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
8.2
1,638
263
138
players
9. 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 6,933 reviews of which 5,370 were positive and 1,563 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 134 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free deckbuilding games on Steam.
7.6
5,370
1,563
134
players
10. 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
"Night of the Full Moon" is a stand-alone roguelike card game. Take adventure into Black Forest. Random event, random plot leads to different endings. 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) is a card game, free to play and strategy game developed and published by Giant Games. Released on July 25th 2019 has received 10,370 reviews of which 8,610 were positive and 1,760 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free deckbuilding games on Steam.
8.1
8,610
1,760
100
players