Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 778 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 2/15/2026.
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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.
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 183,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,357 positive reviews and 3,794 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
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| 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!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,853 positive reviews and 4,737 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 |
3. StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders 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 3,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,654 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
4. Monster Train 2
Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
Monster Train 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,480 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Big Fan Games |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
5. Omelet You Cook
The cozy chaotic cooking roguelike. Assemble omelets for quirky students using ingredients from a conveyor belt. Discover wacky combinations to satisfy the ever-demanding Principal Clucker.
Omelet You Cook 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 955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 942 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 2/8/2026 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
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| Steam App Id | 3205380 |
6. 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!
Cobalt Core 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 4,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,897 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,337 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | ATICO |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2428770 |
8. 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!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,146 positive reviews and 312 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
9. 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 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,367 positive reviews and 897 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 601840 |
10. 9 Kings
A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.
9 Kings has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,499 positive reviews and 1,351 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 Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Sad Socket |
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| Steam App Id | 2784470 |
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| 11,970 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,735 | 1/23/2019 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 234 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,961 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 2/8/2026 | 92 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 147 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 941 | 5/23/2025 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Omelet You Cook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). 9 Kings on Steam. Steam Store.