The Best Deckbuilder Games - Page 2

Update : Spirit Mancer added at rank #49.
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Monster Train (2020)

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Review score
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Monster Train is a deck building game set in Hell, where you must defend a flame on the Boneshaker train from the forces of the Gilded Wing. With beautifully animated scenes and fantastic voice-overs, you will use monsters and spells to manage two key resources while battling across three floors. Unlock more clans with unique cards and tactics as you level up and make choices between battles that will have a huge impact on your run.


What we like:
  • Engaging balancing act between resources
  • Unique strategies available through unlockable Clans
  • Characters and Artifacts
  • Three separate upgrade paths for each Champion
  • Variety of special events scattered throughout run
What could be improved:
  • May lack variety after long hours of play
  • Could be overwhelming for some players due to complexity

  • card
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • deck
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • battler
  • demons

12

Mystic Vale (2019)

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Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android Mac OS

Mystic Vale is a card game where you restore a poisoned land by creating a powerful deck using a unique card-crafting mechanic. Play against AI or challenge friends and family in cross-platform multiplayer. With beautiful art and intuitive UI, this game is a must-play. Build the ultimate deck and become the hero your land needs.


What we like:
  • Well-balanced deck-building gameplay
  • Great artwork and animations
  • Easy-to-understand UI
  • Play with friends and family
  • Faster gameplay with digital variant
What could be improved:
  • Limited online players
  • Slightly lacking base game content
  • Occasional slow gameplay

  • deckbuilder
  • card

13

Breach Wanderers (2021)

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90
Review score
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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

A fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilders that lets you fine-tune your decks before each run to adapt your strategy on your way to victory. Over 1,000 cards to choose from, ten characters with their own set of unique skills, and dozens of items and missions to evolve your tactics.


  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • battler
  • perma-death
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • character
  • tactical
  • customization

14

Cards and Castles 2 (2023)

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90
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Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Collectible cards spring to life in this wacky Tactical CCG. Assemble a deck to challenge your friends and rivals, and engage in glorious CARD BATTLES! Will you choose fearsome dragons, or the deadly squirrels?


  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • battler
  • vikings
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • movement
  • pvp

15

Fights in Tight Spaces (2021)

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88
Review score
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Get ready to unleash your tactical mind with Fights in Tight Spaces! This deck-building game combines turn-based strategy and brawler elements to create an intense and thrilling experience. With its minimalist art design, varied enemies, and extensive player card options, Fights in Tight Spaces is a must-play for fans of card battlers and roguelike games. Play now and prove your worth!


What we like:
  • Satisfying attack animations
  • Varied movement, ability, and attack cards
  • Lots of enemy types with unique attributes
  • Fast gameplay loop with a decent path mechanic
  • Fun John Wick-style combat with a cool soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Too much information given at the start
  • Some decks seem to be better than others
  • UI not always clear
  • Lack of unique card pools for each starting deck

  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • action-movie
  • fight
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • deck

16

Tanto Cuore (2021)

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Mac OS Android PC Windows

Tanto Cuore is a Japanese deck-building card game where you employ maids to serve you!


  • card
  • foreign
  • deckbuilder
  • japanese
  • lgbtq
  • tabletop
  • board-game
  • anime
  • modern
  • turn-based
  • jrpg
  • pvp
  • romance
  • rpg
  • 2d

17

Cat God Ranch (2024)

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PC Windows

Lead hundreds of "wise" little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!

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  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • auto-battler
  • collector
  • creature
  • resource-management
  • replay-value
  • farming
  • card
  • choices
  • cute
  • management
  • relaxing
  • turn-based

18

Brave's Rage (2022)

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PC Windows Mac OS

Brave's Rage is a challenging roguelite deckbuilding game that features an ATB combat system. Players will have to think critically to build their decks and make strategic decisions in the nick of time. Create your dynamic duo from a total of 9 playable Braves and face 20 different challenge tiers!

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  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • card
  • bullet
  • battler
  • time
  • rpg
  • deck
  • real-time
  • strategy
  • stylized
  • medieval
  • tactical

19

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles (2023)

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Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.


  • rogue-like
  • dice
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • dice-deckbuilder
  • card
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • battler
  • strategy
  • procedural
  • digital
  • replay-value

20

Griftlands (2021)

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Playstation 4 Mac OS Linux PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Griftlands is a complex deck-building game that takes place on a harsh alien planet where negotiations and battles require strategic use of cards. With three unique campaigns, each offering a distinct narrative and gameplay experience, immerse yourself in lush environments while battling challenging bosses and strategizing negotiations with rivals. The game offers a wholly compelling and unique take on its genre influences, making it highly replayable and memorable.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of RPG mechanics, visual novel-style storytelling, and deck-building roguelike gameplay
  • Variety of characters, deckbuilding strategies, and story options
  • Smooth graphics
  • Compelling narrative
  • Enduringly memorable
What could be improved:
  • High amount of randomness to deal with
  • Sheer number of different elements at play can be tiresome
  • Short campaign lengths and rigid character/plots limit replay value

  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • card
  • battler

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