Free Deckbuilding Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,858 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 3/21/2025.
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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 83,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,695 positive reviews and 21,268 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 17,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,141 positive reviews and 6,330 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. 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 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,024 positive reviews and 8,793 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 |
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 31,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,053 positive reviews and 7,425 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. 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。
War of the Three Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 11, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,651 positive reviews and 59,359 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,738 positive reviews and 16,118 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.
7. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is an online DBG which contains a PVE mode called Uncharted Realms and a PVP mode. Every game is a deck building from scratch. Players can have stronger decks by changing cards, and then build more powerful routines to defeat all opponents to win.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,413 positive reviews and 1,565 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Darksun Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1948800 |
8. Shadowverse CCG
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,787 positive reviews and 3,848 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadowverse CCG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/28/2016 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 453480 |
9. UNLIGHT:Revive
This is a story-centered competitive training card game.
UNLIGHT:Revive has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 680 positive reviews and 605 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 UNLIGHT:Revive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Publisher | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Steam App Id | 3247080 |
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 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Deckbuilding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 510 positive reviews and 123 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Hours |
| Publisher | Cold Hours |
| Steam App Id | 2289450 |
More Free Deckbuilding Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Deckbuilding games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 18,878 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,297 | 5/23/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,957 | 4/15/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,982 | 8/22/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,883 | 12/17/2021 | 11 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,044 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 846 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 838 | 10/28/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 823 | 12/6/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 784 | 12/8/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 578 | 5/19/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 438 | 7/25/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 429 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 417 | 2/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 3/12/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 248 | 8/2/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 245 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 3/25/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 9/23/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Shadowverse CCG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). UNLIGHT:Revive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.