Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 715 Roguelike Deckbuilder games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. 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 11/26/2025.
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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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,522 positive reviews and 3,608 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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 192,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,331 positive reviews and 4,324 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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,994 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,694 positive reviews and 1,912 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ROUNDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 1557740 |
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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,693 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| 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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,324 positive reviews and 127 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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,752 positive reviews and 281 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| 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 Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,299 positive reviews and 894 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. Shogun Showdown: Prologue
Fight the army of the Shogun in this free version of Shogun Showdown, 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: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shogun Showdown: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2316330 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,386 positive reviews and 747 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 |
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| 7,262 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,254 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 555 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Shogun Showdown: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.