Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 605 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 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.

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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 159,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,887 positive reviews and 3,168 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!

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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 184,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,017 positive reviews and 4,084 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.

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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 2,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,216 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 2097570

4. 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!

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Die in the Dungeon: Origins has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,304 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

5. 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!

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Shogun Showdown 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 5,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,810 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

6. 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.

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Griftlands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder 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

7. 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!

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Shogun Showdown: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 653 positive reviews and 16 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

8. 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.

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Luck be a Landlord 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 10,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,981 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

9. 9 Kings

A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.

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9 Kings has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,101 positive reviews and 627 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 9 Kings on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.74
Release Date 5/23/2025
Franchise Hooded Horse
Developer Sad Socket
Publishers
Steam App Id 2784470

10. Cat God Ranch

Lead hundreds of "wise" little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!

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Cat God Ranch has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,760 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cat God Ranch on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 9/12/2024
Developer CrazyPotato Studio
Publisher CrazyPotato Studio
Steam App Id 2797340

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Balatro steam charts
11,076
2/20/2024
97
$13.49
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Slay the Spire steam charts
17,696
1/23/2019
97
$6.24
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StarVaders steam charts
196
4/30/2025
93
$22.49
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Die in the Dungeon: Origins steam charts
6
12/1/2023
92
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Shogun Showdown steam charts
210
9/5/2024
92
$8.99
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Griftlands steam charts
140
6/1/2021
91
$6.79
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Shogun Showdown: Prologue steam charts
1
4/4/2023
91
Free
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Luck be a Landlord steam charts
218
1/6/2023
91
$4.99
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9 Kings steam charts
3,532
5/23/2025
90
$9.74
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Cat God Ranch steam charts
334
9/12/2024
90
$6.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Shogun Showdown: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). 9 Kings on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Cat God Ranch on Steam. Steam Store.

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