Free Deckbuilding Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,726 Deckbuilding 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 Deckbuilding game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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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 Deckbuilding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 74. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,264 positive reviews and 19,988 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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| Publishers | |
| 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 63, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,283 positive reviews and 5,794 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. Alpha League
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 10 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Alpha League has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 808 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Alpha League on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developer | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Publisher | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2684500 |
4. 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 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,559 positive reviews and 7,264 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 |
5. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,887 positive reviews and 7,844 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/15/2020 |
| Developer | 1939 Games |
| Publisher | 1939 Games |
| Steam App Id | 544810 |
6. UNLIGHT:Revive
This is a story-centered competitive training card game.
UNLIGHT:Revive has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 556 positive reviews and 522 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/7/2024 |
| Developer | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Publisher | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Steam App Id | 3247080 |
7. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,717 positive reviews and 16,110 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
8. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,211 positive reviews and 3,146 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/24/2021 |
| Developer | Team Wood Games |
| Publisher | Team Wood Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714040 |
9. Wizard101
Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG.
Wizard101 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,373 positive reviews and 1,412 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 Wizard101 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 799960 |
10. Idle Cave Miner
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.
Idle Cave Miner has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Cave Miner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Hours |
| Publisher | Cold Hours |
| Steam App Id | 2289450 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Deckbuilding games available on Steam.
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| 13,888 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,014 | 5/23/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,149 | 2/23/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,625 | 8/22/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,312 | 4/15/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 936 | 12/7/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 806 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 748 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 733 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 728 | 12/8/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 532 | 11/28/2018 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 495 | 5/19/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 468 | 10/28/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 465 | 8/2/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 349 | 9/23/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 316 | 7/25/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 313 | 12/17/2021 | 11 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 289 | 10/26/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 275 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 208 | 3/25/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Alpha League on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). UNLIGHT:Revive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.