Best Card Battler Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,499 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 11/20/2024.
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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 168,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,746 positive reviews and 3,634 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,864 positive reviews and 1,386 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 25,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,170 positive reviews and 878 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2022 |
| Franchise | sokpop |
| Developer | Sokpop Collective |
| Publisher | Sokpop Collective |
| Steam App Id | 1948280 |
4. 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,677 positive reviews and 114 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,845 positive reviews and 801 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 |
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 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,819 positive reviews and 479 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 | 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 3,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,208 positive reviews and 197 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. Vault of the Void
Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!
Vault of the Void has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,448 positive reviews and 189 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2022 |
| Developer | Spider Nest Games |
| Publisher | Spider Nest Games |
| Steam App Id | 1135810 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Card Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,281 positive reviews and 304 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 |
10. Die in the Dungeon: PROLOGUE
Fight your way through an unexplored dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike focused on dice combinations! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with synergies, and risk it all hoping for a good roll.
Die in the Dungeon: PROLOGUE 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 453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 431 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 1/12/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | DitD Team |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2214080 |
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| 13,367 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,824 | 2/20/2024 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,531 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 3/26/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 6/24/2020 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 10/4/2022 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 10/13/2022 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/12/2023 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Stacklands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). One Step From Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Last Evil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Vault of the Void on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Alina of the Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Die in the Dungeon: PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.