Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 476 Roguelike Deckbuilder games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 12/14/2024.
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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.
Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Roguelike Deckbuilder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,512 positive reviews and 1,660 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!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 646570 |
3. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,732 positive reviews and 810 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Monster Train on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1102190 |
4. DICEOMANCER
DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.
DICEOMANCER has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,346 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/10/2024 |
| Developer | 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 2501600 |
5. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,585 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
6. ROUNDS
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
ROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,221 positive reviews and 1,600 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ROUNDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 1557740 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,993 positive reviews and 102 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 |
8. Emberward
Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this engaging roguelite tower defense game!
Emberward has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,821 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Emberward on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
| Developer | ReficGames |
| Publisher | ReficGames |
| Steam App Id | 2459550 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,968 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Roguelike Deckbuilder games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 21,545 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,253 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 422 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 372 | 10/10/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 309 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,394 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 6/25/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 9/13/2024 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/17/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 1/10/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 6/29/2023 | 89 | $8.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/16/2022 | 89 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). DICEOMANCER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Emberward 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.