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 July 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 12,965 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
150,524
3,042

12,965
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 game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 20,858 reviews of which 13,096 were positive and 7,762 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 12,666 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among deckbuilding games based on player count.
6.2
13,096
7,762

12,666
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 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 7,631 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

7,631
players

4. 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 916 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.2
32,471
2,038

916
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 866 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

866
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 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 702 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

702
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 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 630 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

630
players

8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2021 has received 34,659 reviews of which 32,214 were positive and 2,445 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 449 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
9.1
32,214
2,445

449
players

9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 439 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
8.0
17,871
4,003

439
players

10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 01st 2024 has received 2,265 reviews of which 1,816 were positive and 449 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 424 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played deckbuilding games.
7.7
1,816
449

424
players