Games like Phobies
If Phobies is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gridholm, Dragon Evo and Flawed Tactics — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Phobies: Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory!
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Steam players who put hours into Phobies also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Gridholm
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Top pick for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
A tactical card battler where positioning wins games. Deploy cards on a 5x5 grid, move them like chess pieces, and control the throne. Use terrain and cast powerful spells. 200+ cards across four factions. Play Roguelike Deckbuilder, Draft, or Ranked Multiplayer. Think-to-win never pay-to-win.
Dragon Evo
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Second-strongest match for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
A fantasy themed card game and deckbuilder with elements from RPGs and strategy games. Manage resources, utilize strategic placement and use additional building cards, event cards and action cards to win. Single player, online ranked or unranked - play with or without your friends.
Flawed Tactics
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Third-strongest match for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
The autobattler where the market IS the balance patch. Buy and evolve minions, cast spells, create powerful relics — but watch the ticker. Every purchase you make changes the economy for everyone. No permanent metas. No overpowered favorites. Just tactics, and flawed ones at that.
Kamigami: Clash of the Gods
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Shares a challenging mood with Phobies.
Ranked #4 for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
Easy to play, hard to master, join this adventure on an unique card game where you are able to do everything you ever wanted. Collect cards, build your decks, play offline on history mode, challenge your friends online or take on the world in a ranked system!
Grid Tactics: Duel
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Ranked #5 for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
Grid Tactics: Duel is a competitive card game built on an 8×8 grid. Every move is about positioning, timing, and resource trade-offs. With limited resources, choose when and where to play—set up or apply pressure. Each placement reshapes the board. Win through deckbuilding and precise execution.
Tank General
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Ranked #6 for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
Tank General, a World War II-themed card game with unique gameplay mechanics, deep tactical combat, and an easy entry level. Build your deck, battle against humans and AI, complete campaigns and raids, and explore new cards and headquarters!
Dfiance: Dominance
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Ranked #7 for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
Three worlds at war. One card game built for every playstyle - grind ranked, run casual mode, crush bots, or go straight for tournament glory. Build and evolve your deck, trade cards with real players. Free to play. Your dominance starts now.
Excava
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Ranked #8 for Phobies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
Uncover forgotten relics and ancient creatures as you outsmart your opponent in this strategic archaeological card game. Excava, where the past is your greatest weapon.
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Terraria
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Shares a challenging mood with Phobies.
Reviewers of Phobies cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Phobies.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Hand of the Gods
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Reviewers of Phobies cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Phobies.
Command the Gods, strategically position your forces, and unleash divine powers to defeat your foes in the new turn-based strategy CCG from the makers of SMITE and Paladins!
Duelyst
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phobies.
Reviewers of Phobies cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Phobies.
The depth of CCG meets the strategy of tabletop gaming in Duelyst! Every choice matters, from your General and deck to positioning on the 9x5 battleboard. Competitive head-to-head turn-based battles at its best!
Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series
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Reviewers of Phobies cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Episode 1 is now FREE - for a limited time! In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named 'Jesse,' you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond.
Minecraft Legends
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Shares a challenging mood with Phobies.
Reviewers of Phobies cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Phobies.
Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, a new action strategy game. Explore a gentle land of rich resources and lush biomes on the brink of destruction. The ravaging piglins have arrived, and it’s up to you to inspire your allies and lead them in strategic battles to save the Overworld!
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Frequently asked about Phobies
- Does Phobies work on Steam Deck?
- Phobies is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- Is Phobies free to play?
- Yes — Phobies is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does Phobies have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Phobies supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
- What games are most similar to Phobies?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Phobies are Gridholm, Dragon Evo, Flawed Tactics.
- Who developed Phobies?
- Phobies was developed by Phobies Holdings Inc..
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