Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 636 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 8/15/2025.
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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 165,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,611 positive reviews and 3,363 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 |
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 187,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,885 positive reviews and 4,189 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,628 positive reviews and 51 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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| Publishers | |
| 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 6,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,934 positive reviews and 249 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 | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,558 positive reviews and 136 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,312 positive reviews and 124 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 |
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 5,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,200 positive reviews and 243 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 |
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 14,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,218 positive reviews and 886 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 |
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 10,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,090 positive reviews and 709 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 |
10. Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2 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 889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 842 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2022 |
| Franchise | Blazing Planet Studio |
| Developer | Blazing Planet Studio |
| Publisher | Blazing Planet Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1573630 |
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| 12,601 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,300 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 4/30/2025 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,844 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 254 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 121 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/30/2022 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2 on Steam. Steam Store.