Best Card Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,045 Card Game 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 Game game rankings were last updated on 11/4/2024.
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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 Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,564 positive reviews and 3,628 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 Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,550 positive reviews and 1,372 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. Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Neon White has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,800 positive reviews and 280 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | Angel Matrix |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1533420 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,992 positive reviews and 3,792 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 |
5. TCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
TCG Card Shop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,700 positive reviews and 682 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2024 |
| Developer | OPNeon Games |
| Publisher | OPNeon Games |
| Steam App Id | 3070070 |
6. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,037 positive reviews and 2,482 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 not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,002 positive reviews and 867 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,626 positive reviews and 798 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1102190 |
9. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,560 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,609 positive reviews and 1,563 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 |
More Card Game Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Card Game games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 12,448 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,440 | 2/20/2024 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 6/16/2022 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,770 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,142 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,097 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,962 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 478 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 284 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 354 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 10/7/2019 | 93 | $1.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,367 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 482 | 10/10/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 367 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 5/10/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 9/6/2022 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,197 | 8/10/2021 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Neon White on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Stacklands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.