Free Deckbuilding Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,156 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 7/18/2025.

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1. 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.

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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond holds the #1 spot for "best free Deckbuilding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 34. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,365 positive reviews and 10,914 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.
Publishers
Steam App Id 2584990

2. 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!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,265 positive reviews and 23,031 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!
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 1449850

3. 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!

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Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,950 positive reviews and 7,651 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

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!

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MARVEL SNAP has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,370 positive reviews and 8,710 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.

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KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,455 positive reviews and 11,169 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. 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.

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Idle Cave Miner has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 619 positive reviews and 151 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 Idle Cave Miner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/7/2023
Developer Cold Hours
Publisher Cold Hours
Steam App Id 2289450

7. 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.

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Wizard101 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,843 positive reviews and 1,497 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 Wizard101 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 9/6/2018
Franchise Spiral Games Universe
Developer KingsIsle Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 799960

8. Super Auto Pets

Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

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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 34,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,205 positive reviews and 3,267 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.  War of the Three Kingdoms

《三国杀》是一款拥有沉浸体验感的以三国时代为背景的线上卡牌游戏。玩家可扮演三国时期人物,根据随机抽中的隐藏身份(主公、反贼、忠臣、内奸),通过使用独特的人物技能,合理打出各种类型的手牌,运筹帷幄、智取搏杀,获得自己所属身份的胜利! 《三国杀》将三国历史与桌面游戏结合在一起。以桌面游戏独有的方式向玩家展示了一个个鲜活的三国人物,一段段精彩的三国故事。以身份、势力或阵营等为线索,以卡牌为形式,合纵连横,经过一轮一轮的谋略和动作获得最终的胜利。三国杀集合历史、文学、美术等元素于一身,在中国广受欢迎。

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War of the Three Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 12, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,355 positive reviews and 64,013 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 12/17/2021
Developer 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司
Publisher 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司
Steam App Id 1180320

10. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

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GWENT: The Witcher Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,936 positive reviews and 3,793 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

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.

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