Rank 01Games like Card Shark
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Card Shark also play
The closest matches to Card Shark: Pentiment, Inscryption, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Sultan's Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Card Shark.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Also Narration and Historical, like Card Shark.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Sunshine Shuffle
Why this: Also Gambling and Card Game, like Card Shark.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Nerial
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 893 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- 18th century french aristocratic intrigue
- Art style captures historical essence
- Hypnotic precision based minigames
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Hypnotic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Card Shark at current Steam store prices.
Gerda: A Flame in Winter
Why this: Also Narration and Historical, like Card Shark.
All in Abyss: Judge the Fake
Why this: Also Gambling and Card Game, like Card Shark.
Hand of Fate 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Card Shark.
Overboard!
Why this: Also Historical and Interactive Fiction, like Card Shark.
Crown Gambit
Why this: Also Card Game and Interactive Fiction, like Card Shark.
A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why this: Also Stealth and Historical, like Card Shark.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Pentiment
Why this: Also Historical and Interactive Fiction, like Card Shark.
Return of the Obra Dinn
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Card Shark.
More from Nerial
Other recommendable Steam games by Nerial, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Reigns
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Card Shark.
Reigns: Her Majesty
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Card Shark.
Reigns: Game of Thrones
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Card Shark.
Reigns: Three Kingdoms
Why this: Also Historical and Card Game, like Card Shark.
Orwell's Animal Farm
Why this: Also Narration and Interactive Fiction, like Card Shark.
About Card Shark
The closest matches to Card Shark: Pentiment, Inscryption, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Sultan's Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Card Shark is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pentiment, Inscryption and Where the Water Tastes Like Wine — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and hypnotic, and single out its permadeath mode and sleight of hand minigames. 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.
About Card Shark: Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards.
Is Card Shark worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 893 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 18th century french aristocratic intrigue
- Art style captures historical essence
- Hypnotic precision based minigames
- Mastering real card cheating techniques
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“1. Most of the tricks/minigames are poorly explained, or the explanations are confusing. 2. Playing on PC with a mouse is a nightmare; the game doesn't register many movements and interactions.”
People who play it also play: Pentiment, Inscryption, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
Frequently asked about Card Shark
Can I run it?
Is Card Shark verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Card Shark is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Card Shark cost?
Card Shark is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Card Shark?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Card Shark are Pentiment, Inscryption, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine.
Who developed Card Shark?
Card Shark was developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital.