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 October 31st 2025. Want to explore even more deckbuilding titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best deckbuilding 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 deckbuilding game, thanks to its 9,149 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
150,524
3,042
9,149
players
2. 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. While seeing 8,383 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
9.7
178,250
4,027
8,383
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 23,159 reviews of which 14,424 were positive and 8,735 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 8,000 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
6.2
14,424
8,735
8,000
players
4. The Bazaar
The Bazaar is a fast-paced multiplayer Roguelike where every run is a new puzzle. Choose from unique heroes, uncover powerful combos, and outwit your opponents in a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace. Play at your own pace while discovering endless ways to win. The Bazaar is a game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2025 has received 4,595 reviews of which 3,724 were positive and 871 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,925 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
7.9
3,724
871
1,925
players
5. 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 1,270 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.6
127,792
4,098
1,270
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,088 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.2
32,471
2,038
1,088
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . 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 994 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.0
6,721
1,475
994
players
8. Decktamer
Deck-building meets monster catching in this turn-based roguelike. Recruit enemy cards to your party as you dive into the depths of the abyss. Will you kill them or will you tame them? Decktamer is a game developed and published by . Released on October 27th 2025 has received 341 reviews of which 276 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 918 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
7.6
276
65
918
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 653 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.3
34,893
1,765
653
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 531 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.2
13,369
2,624
531
players
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