Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 636 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 8/15/2025.
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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 165,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,611 positive reviews and 3,363 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| 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 187,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,885 positive reviews and 4,189 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 4,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,940 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 22,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,206 positive reviews and 896 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 2,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,628 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,143 positive reviews and 1,829 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 1557740 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,778 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| 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 |
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 2,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,893 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2459550 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,934 positive reviews and 249 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
10. 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 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,558 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
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| 12,494 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,270 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 316 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 228 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 4/30/2025 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 835 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 10/9/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 194 | 6/25/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,010 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 254 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 6/7/2025 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/27/2025 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,416 | 5/23/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 6/28/2023 | 90 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). DICEOMANCER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Emberward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.