Best Card Battler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,499 Card Battler games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 game on Steam" 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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| 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 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,262 positive reviews and 3,797 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Card Battler 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 |
5. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,656 positive reviews and 801 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Monster Train on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1102190 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,693 positive reviews and 1,564 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ROUNDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 1557740 |
7. DICEOMANCER
DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.
DICEOMANCER has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,972 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/10/2024 |
| Developer | 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 2501600 |
8. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,229 positive reviews and 1,875 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Library Of Ruina on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2021 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1256670 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Card Battler 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Card Battler 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Card Battler games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 13,367 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,824 | 2/20/2024 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,456 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,531 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 589 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 235 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 642 | 10/10/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,293 | 8/10/2021 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,199 | 1/12/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 3/26/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 5/17/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 6/24/2020 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 8/9/2024 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/25/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 8/10/2021 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 8/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 10/4/2022 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Stacklands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). DICEOMANCER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Library Of Ruina 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.