Deckbuilder
21 storiesMany examples use branching routes, procedural battles and run-based resets, although permanent unlocks may widen future choices. This page covers archetypes, drafting decisions, combo engines, difficulty, balance, route planning and how randomness can reward adaptation without replacing strategy.
Crownbreakers Brings Tactical Card Combat to Steam
Sharkbomb Studios and Firesquid have shown a new Crownbreakers trailer at the Game Devs of Color Expo. A Steam demo is now live, and press and creators can request Alpha keys.
Frost 2 Brings Its Frozen Survival Deckbuilder Back
Jérôme Bodin has revealed Frost 2 for PC with a new trailer and Steam page. The sequel keeps the frozen survival deckbuilder at its core, then adds evolving cards, lasting wounds and dice, though independent confirmation of the project and its planned Kickstarter remains limited.
Piroker sets pirate poker battles ahead of Steam playtest
HABBY.FUN has released a cinematic trailer for Piroker, a pirate poker roguelike coming to Steam with an exclusive playtest and an eight-player free-for-all. PC Gamer reports a planned Steam launch on 21 October, while SteamDB still lists the project as prerelease.
Dice of Kalma surpasses one million downloads on Steam and mobile
Pepperbox Studios has confirmed that Dice of Kalma has reached over one million downloads across Steam, iOS and Android, with new updates and an animated lore series now available for players
Golden Swirl launches on Steam with real-time deckbuilding combat
Golden Swirl is now available on Steam, offering a hybrid of deckbuilding and real-time action for PC players. The game features tactical movement, customisable builds and a dynamic dark fantasy setting
Oaks vs Orcs brings forest kingdom defence to PC in 2027
Chaos Theory Games has announced Oaks vs Orcs for PC, a strategy autobattler where players build and defend a living forest kingdom against orc invaders. The game is set for a 2027 release and features card drafting, river mechanics and evolving terrain
New Science nears 50000 player-created cards before full release
New Science is on track to hit 50000 unique player-created cards this month as its AI-driven combination system continues to generate hundreds of new discoveries daily ahead of its full Steam launch in March 2027
Dice A Million launches major update and expands to new platforms
Dice A Million has rolled out its v1.1 Uncommon Shapes update while launching on PlayStation Xbox Mac and mobile platforms. The patch introduces new dice rings and gameplay systems for both new and returning players
Champion of Lore Demo Arrives on Steam 1 September with Tactical Deckbuilding
Round 2 Games has announced that Champion of Lore, a tactical turn-based deckbuilder inspired by Latin American mythology, will launch its free public demo on Steam from 1 September, offering players a first look at its card-driven combat
Kinghold Demo Brings Real-Time Tower Defence Twist to Steam
Barkitect has launched a playable demo for Kinghold, a real-time tower defence roguelite where players control the king as both hero and spawn point. The full release is planned for Q1 2027 with expanded content and maps
SlotsNStocks Demo Now Playable on Steam Ahead of 2026 Launch
SlotsNStocks, a deckbuilding slot machine roguelike, has released a public demo on Steam. Players can draft symbols, manipulate market odds and test their strategies before the full game arrives in Q4 2026
Overtrick Release Date Set for August 2026 on Steam
Overtrick, a trick-taking roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Bridge and set in 1920s high society, has been officially scheduled for release on Steam in August 2026, with multiple game modes and a launch discount confirmed
Feed the Scorchpot launches on Steam with tabletop-inspired roguelike gameplay
Moravian Games and Indieformer have released Feed the Scorchpot on PC via Steam, offering a dice-driven roguelike where players must survive a two-decade pact with a dragon. The game features over 80 recipes, 50 buildings and 20 dice types
HELLCARD II Steam Playtest Opens for PC Players with Four-Player Co-op
Skystone Games and Thing Trunk have launched the public Steam playtest for HELLCARD II, a cooperative roguelike deckbuilder for up to four players, offering early access to new features and tactical card battles ahead of release
Relief Receives Major Update and Discount Ahead of One-Month Mark
Urban fantasy roguelike Relief has been updated with UI, gameplay and balance improvements, as developer Billiontail and publisher 2P Games mark the game's first month on Steam with a 35% discount
Wingspan Pocket condenses engine-building into a fast, accessible card game
Wingspan Pocket reimagines the acclaimed board game as a streamlined card experience, retaining core engine-building mechanics while reducing complexity and play time for both new and returning players
Gambeat brings chess roguelike deckbuilding to Steam with a twist
Odd Dog Games has announced Gambeat, a chess-inspired roguelike deckbuilder now live on Steam, where players compete for points using customisable pieces and over 200 stickers for tactical variety
Wingspan Bird Pack: Additional Asian Avians launches on all platforms
Wingspan Digital expands with the release of Bird Pack: Additional Asian Avians, adding 25 new fan-designed bird cards and an exclusive player portrait across all major platforms
Magic: The Gathering Reveals First Hobbit Set Cards and Release Dates
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled three new cards from The Hobbit crossover set for Magic: The Gathering, confirming release dates for both paper and digital platforms and highlighting the set's focus on Middle-earth themes
Riftbound Vendetta Expansion Brings New Keywords and Global Launch
League of Legends Riftbound's Vendetta set arrives 31 July, introducing new mechanics, global English and Chinese release, and fresh deck-building options for the competitive TCG scene
Hard Edge War Zone launches on Steam with 4v4 tactical card battles
SUNSOFT has released Hard Edge War Zone, a real-time tactical card game set in the Hard Edge universe, now available on Steam with a launch discount and online multiplayer for up to eight players