Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 605 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 7/3/2025.
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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 159,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,015 positive reviews and 3,169 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 |
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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 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,179 positive reviews and 4,086 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 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 | $6.24 |
| 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,265 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 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 | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
4. 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,464 positive reviews and 125 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
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 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,305 positive reviews and 123 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 |
6. 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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,913 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 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 | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,813 positive reviews and 209 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,141 positive reviews and 873 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,986 positive reviews and 705 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2023 |
| Developer | TrampolineTales |
| Publisher | TrampolineTales |
| Steam App Id | 1404850 |
10. 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 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,775 positive reviews and 1,435 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2025 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
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| 13,598 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,104 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 315 | 4/30/2025 | 94 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 3,976 | 5/21/2025 | 92 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 173 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 208 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,072 | 6/13/2025 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.