Free Deckbuilding Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,123 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 7/7/2025.
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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.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond holds the #1 spot for "best free Deckbuilding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 32. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,674 positive reviews and 10,206 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 |
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!
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 87,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,079 positive reviews and 22,905 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 |
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!
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 20,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,771 positive reviews and 7,502 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!
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 32,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,386 positive reviews and 8,501 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,738 positive reviews and 16,146 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.
6. 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 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,258 positive reviews and 10,926 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 |
7. 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 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 619 positive reviews and 150 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 |
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 34,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,155 positive reviews and 3,262 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. 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 Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,922 positive reviews and 3,792 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,799 positive reviews and 1,483 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 799960 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Deckbuilding games available on Steam.
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| 11,406 | 6/15/2025 | 32 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,071 | 1/19/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,403 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,574 | 8/22/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 866 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 785 | 4/15/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 591 | 12/7/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 570 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 436 | 5/19/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 433 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 376 | 5/19/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 357 | 8/2/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 342 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 12/26/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 280 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 251 | 10/26/2023 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 10/27/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 9/23/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 3/12/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.