Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 654 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 9/10/2025.
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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 168,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,815 positive reviews and 3,428 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 188,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,257 positive reviews and 4,220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| 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 4,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,964 positive reviews and 96 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 22,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,242 positive reviews and 897 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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,756 positive reviews and 60 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 38,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,473 positive reviews and 1,843 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 4,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,827 positive reviews and 161 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 3,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,949 positive reviews and 83 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 6,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,182 positive reviews and 270 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| 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 3,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,586 positive reviews and 137 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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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Roguelike Deckbuilder games available on Steam.
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| 9,612 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,510 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 237 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 466 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 10/9/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 6/25/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,546 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/7/2025 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 263 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,304 | 5/23/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 5/27/2025 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 6/28/2023 | 90 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). 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, September 5). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). DICEOMANCER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). Emberward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 11). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 7). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.