Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 607 Roguelike Deckbuilder games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Roguelike Deckbuilder game rankings were last updated on 7/3/2025.
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1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Roguelike Deckbuilder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,781 positive reviews and 3,187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
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| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
2. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,504 positive reviews and 4,106 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
3. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,874 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
4. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,094 positive reviews and 889 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Monster Train on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1102190 |
5. StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,354 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
6. DICEOMANCER
DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.
DICEOMANCER has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,664 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DICEOMANCER on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamirror Games |
| Developer | 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy Studio |
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| Steam App Id | 2501600 |
7. ROUNDS
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
ROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,409 positive reviews and 1,787 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ROUNDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 1557740 |
8. Emberward
Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this engaging roguelite tower defense game!
Emberward has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,724 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Emberward on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2459550 |
9. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,477 positive reviews and 127 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
10. Monster Train 2
Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
Monster Train 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,106 positive reviews and 213 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
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| 16,185 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,249 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 309 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 296 | 4/30/2025 | 94 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 10/9/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 834 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 6/25/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,896 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,630 | 5/23/2025 | 90 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 5/27/2025 | 90 | $9.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 6/28/2023 | 90 | $8.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 9/12/2024 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). DICEOMANCER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Emberward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.