Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 348 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 5/16/2024.
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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 Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,258 positive reviews and 3,336 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 |
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 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,757 positive reviews and 1,018 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
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!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,234 positive reviews and 79 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,037 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 6/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
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| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
5. 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 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,970 positive reviews and 93 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 |
6. 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.
Luck be a Landlord has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,813 positive reviews and 597 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 |
7. 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.
Fights in Tight Spaces has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,476 positive reviews and 182 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 |
8. Ring of Pain
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.
Ring of Pain has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,084 positive reviews and 371 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
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| Publisher | Humble Games |
| Steam App Id | 998740 |
9. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,181 positive reviews and 833 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. 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 #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,138 positive reviews and 292 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1668690 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 9,347 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,458 | 2/20/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 6/27/2023 | 92 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 12/2/2021 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 10/15/2020 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,058 | 3/8/2024 | 88 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/13/2022 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Fights in Tight Spaces on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Ring of Pain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Alina of the Arena on Steam. Steam Store.