Best Card Battler Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,164 Card Battler games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Card Battler game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Card Battler Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,258 positive reviews and 3,336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,757 positive reviews and 1,018 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
3. Stacklands
Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. 🃏 For example, dragging a Villager card on top of a Berry Bush card will spawn Berry cards which the villagers can eat to survive. 🃏 Play your cards right and expand your village!
Stacklands has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,428 positive reviews and 792 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2022 |
| Franchise | sokpop |
| Developer | Sokpop Collective |
| Publisher | Sokpop Collective |
| Steam App Id | 1948280 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,621 positive reviews and 777 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 601840 |
5. Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Die in the Dungeon: Origins has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,970 positive reviews and 93 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | ATICO |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2428770 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,704 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2020 |
| Developer | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 960690 |
7. Last Evil
Last Evil is a rogue-like strategy card game with mature contents. You have to go down to the deepest dungeon and wake up the Great Demon. Collect powerful spells, defeat those who are blocking your way and collect their essences to explore the dungeon.
Last Evil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,122 positive reviews and 191 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/24/2020 |
| Developer | Flametorch |
| Publisher | Critical Bliss |
| Steam App Id | 823910 |
8. 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.
Tainted Grail: Conquest has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,442 positive reviews and 637 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/27/2021 |
| Franchise | Awaken Realms |
| Developer | Questline |
| Publisher | Awaken Realms |
| Steam App Id | 1199030 |
9. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,181 positive reviews and 833 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
10. Alina of the Arena
A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!
Alina of the Arena has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,138 positive reviews and 292 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | PINIX games |
| Developer | PINIX |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1668690 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 10,095 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,139 | 2/20/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 3/26/2020 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 6/24/2020 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 5/27/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,266 | 3/8/2024 | 88 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 10/13/2022 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Stacklands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). One Step From Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Last Evil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Tainted Grail: Conquest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Alina of the Arena on Steam. Steam Store.