Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 476 Roguelike Deckbuilder 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. Roguelike Deckbuilder game rankings were last updated on 12/12/2024.

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1. 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.

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Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,972 positive reviews and 1,636 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.49 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 $13.49
Release Date 2/20/2024
Franchise Playstack
Developer LocalThunk
Publishers
Steam App Id 2379780

2. 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!

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Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,361 positive reviews and 3,681 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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Steam App Id 646570

3. Cobalt Core

A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

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Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,990 positive reviews and 103 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 11/8/2023
Franchise Brace Yourself Games
Developer Rocket Rat Games
Publisher Brace Yourself Games
Steam App Id 2179850

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!

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Die in the Dungeon: Origins has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,089 positive reviews and 119 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. Shogun Showdown

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

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Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,966 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 9/5/2024
Franchise Gamera Games
Developer Roboatino
Publishers
Steam App Id 2084000

6. 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.

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Griftlands has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,861 positive reviews and 806 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

7. Luck be a Landlord

Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.

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Luck be a Landlord has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,493 positive reviews and 657 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 1/6/2023
Developer TrampolineTales
Publisher TrampolineTales
Steam App Id 1404850

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!

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Vault of the Void has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,461 positive reviews and 190 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. Backpack Battles

A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.

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Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,055 positive reviews and 1,188 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
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Steam App Id 2427700

10. Fights in Tight Spaces

A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.

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Fights in Tight Spaces has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,682 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 12/2/2021
Developer Ground Shatter
Publisher Mode 7
Steam App Id 1265820

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Balatro steam charts
20,793
2/20/2024
97
$13.49
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Slay the Spire steam charts
13,677
1/23/2019
97
$8.49
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Cobalt Core steam charts
73
11/8/2023
93
$19.99
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Die in the Dungeon: Origins steam charts
36
12/1/2023
92
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Shogun Showdown steam charts
203
9/5/2024
92
$14.99
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Griftlands steam charts
53
6/1/2021
92
$19.99
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Luck be a Landlord steam charts
194
1/6/2023
91
$9.99
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Vault of the Void steam charts
34
10/4/2022
89
$17.99
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Backpack Battles steam charts
1,699
3/8/2024
89
$12.99
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Fights in Tight Spaces steam charts
106
12/2/2021
89
$24.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Vault of the Void on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Fights in Tight Spaces on Steam. Steam Store.

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