Best Trading Card Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 522 Trading Card Game 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. Trading Card Game game rankings were last updated on 3/30/2024.
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1. Grimm
The true meaning of the word fear... Once upon a time, fairy tales were valuable cautionary yarns filled with dire warnings and sage advice. However, over time, the stories have become so watered down with cute woodland creatures and happy endings that they have lost their true meaning and purpose. No more!
Grimm holds the #1 spot for "best Trading Card Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,298 positive reviews and 910 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Grimm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/6/2014 |
| Developer | Spicyhorse Games |
| Publisher | Spicyhorse Games |
| Steam App Id | 252150 |
2. Zup! S
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! S has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,289 positive reviews and 380 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 617670 |
3. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,223 positive reviews and 2,359 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
4. Zup! F
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! F has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,920 positive reviews and 230 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 601220 |
5. Zup! Z
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! Z has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,946 positive reviews and 123 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/21/2020 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 1218900 |
6. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,688 positive reviews and 80 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 | 8/25/2022 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
| Developer | Northway Games |
| Publisher | Finji |
| Steam App Id | 1148760 |
7. Zup! 2
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,307 positive reviews and 301 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2016 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 562220 |
8. Zup! 8
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! 8 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,930 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2018 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 799070 |
9. Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,593 positive reviews and 408 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1367550 |
10. Zup! 5
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! 5 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Trading Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,561 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2017 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 645090 |
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 | ??? | 1/6/2014 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/15/2018 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,121 | 6/5/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/11/2019 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/21/2020 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/5/2016 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/22/2018 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 266 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/13/2017 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/11/2018 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 443 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/22/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/23/2023 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 659 | 5/19/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/13/2017 | 86 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/23/2019 | 85 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/4/2019 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Grimm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Zup! S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 16). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Zup! F on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Zup! Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). I Was a Teenage Exocolonist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Zup! 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Zup! 8 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Zup! 5 on Steam. Steam Store.