Rank 01Why this
Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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Shares deck building with Inscryption.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Inscryption.
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Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Inscryption.
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Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Inscryption.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Daniel Mullins Games
- Price: $7.99−60%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 97% of 74,873 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Endless replayability with kaycees mod
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Whimsical
- Deck building
- Narrative twists
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Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Inscryption.
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Why this: Shares roguelike elements with Inscryption.
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Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Inscryption.
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Why this: Shares deck building with Inscryption.
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Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Inscryption.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption.
Balatro
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Inscryption.
Pony Island
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Inscryption.
Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Inscryption.
About Inscryption
The closest matches to Inscryption: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train, Dicey Dungeons, and Pony Island. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Inscryption is your kind of game, the closest matches are Slay the Spire, Balatro and Monster Train — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and whimsical, and single out its deck building and narrative twists. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Inscryption is a 2021 strategy, indie, and adventure game blending deck-building mechanics with roguelike elements, procedural generation, and puzzle-solving in a dark, horror-tinged setting. The game features narrative-twists that unfold as players navigate its card-battling gameplay. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric quality and immersive design, while players describe the experience as whimsical and note that tactical positioning matters significantly during battles. The title achieved a 97% positive rating from over 74,000 Steam reviews and runs in a playable state on Steam Deck. Players also mention endless replayability through Kaycee's Mod, a post-campaign addition that extends the experience beyond the main progression.
About Inscryption: Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Is Inscryption worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 74,873 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 907 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 24 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Endless replayability with kaycees mod
People who play it also play: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train
Frequently asked about Inscryption
Can I run it?
Does Inscryption run on Steam Deck?
Inscryption is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Inscryption cost?
Inscryption is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Inscryption?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Inscryption are Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train.
Who developed Inscryption?
Inscryption was developed by Daniel Mullins Games and published by Devolver Digital.