Free Card Battler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,081 Card Battler games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Card Battler game rankings were last updated on 10/1/2025.
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1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel holds the #1 spot for "best free Card Battler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,481 positive reviews and 24,218 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
2. Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,174 positive reviews and 8,513 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Magic: The Gathering Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/23/2023 |
| Developer | Wizards of the Coast LLC |
| Publisher | Wizards of the Coast LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2141910 |
3. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,112 positive reviews and 15,925 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
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| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
4. Lust Goddess
Lust Goddess is a hot and thrilling collectible card game, in which you will assemble your unique squad of sexy mercenary girls. Earn their love and trust, and they will show you their gratitude by bringing your wildest and lewdest fantasies to life!
Lust Goddess has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,127 positive reviews and 4,911 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lust Goddess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/21/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2808930 |
5. MARVEL SNAP
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in!
MARVEL SNAP has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,512 positive reviews and 9,040 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MARVEL SNAP on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/22/2023 |
| Developer | Second Dinner Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Nuverse |
| Steam App Id | 1997040 |
6. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,872 positive reviews and 190 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
7. Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters
A social multiplayer incremental idle rpg with clans, PvP arenas, a wonderful 3d fantasy world with a story/missions and much more.
Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2024 |
| Developer | Towards Mars Limited |
| Publisher | Towards Mars Limited |
| Steam App Id | 842980 |
8. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.
Skill Legends Royale has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,793 positive reviews and 571 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Skill Legends Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,097 positive reviews and 3,823 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/19/2020 |
| Franchise | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 1284410 |
10. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay.
Starward has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Card Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,450 positive reviews and 918 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Starward on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/25/2024 |
| Developer | Game Blender |
| Publisher | 盛天游戏 |
| Steam App Id | 2764370 |
More Free Card Battler Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Card Battler games available on Steam.
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| 10,125 | 1/19/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,139 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,395 | 6/15/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,238 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,077 | 8/22/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,931 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,294 | 10/30/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 797 | 11/5/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 643 | 5/19/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 534 | 4/25/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 522 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 517 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 516 | 8/1/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 508 | 7/26/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 443 | 11/28/2018 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 379 | 12/6/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 12/26/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 329 | 7/1/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 10/28/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 307 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Skill Legends Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.