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- Free
- 2022
Games like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder: Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue, Deep Sky Derelicts, Monster Train, Slay the Spire, and Menace from the Deep. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 30)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 03- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder
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- 1Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Black Eye Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 56% of 128 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Card combos expand strategy beyond typical deckbuilding
- Historical figures augment your character like rings from dark souls
- Unique art direction inspired by old german death as knight artwork
- Challenging
- Dark
- Grim
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder at current Steam store prices.
Gordian Quest
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
Hand of Fate
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
Cards of Cthulhu
Why this: Shares card synergy with Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
Aces & Adventures
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
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Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
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Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
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Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
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Why this: Also Card Battler and Card Game, like Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
About Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder
The closest matches to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder: Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue, Deep Sky Derelicts, Monster Train, Slay the Spire, and Menace from the Deep. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue, Deep Sky Derelicts and Monster Train — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, dark and grim, and single out its card synergy and debuff management. 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 Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder: Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld.
Is Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 56% of 128 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 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 11 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Card combos expand strategy beyond typical deckbuilding
- Historical figures augment your character like rings from dark souls
- Unique art direction inspired by old german death as knight artwork
- Vlad the impaler fighting demons in hell
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Great potential, but unfinished. That about sums it up. The deckbuilding mechanics are clever, and the art is very true to theme (if a bit low-res). But what content there is, is pretty shallow. Card balance is questionable - you'll wonder…”
“I'm conflicted since the core game is pretty solid, but this game is flat-out unfinished and I can't recommend it in this state. Animations are janky, where they even exist, menus frequently soft lock, and character improvements are not…”
People who play it also play: Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue, Deep Sky Derelicts, Monster Train
Frequently asked about Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder
Can I run it?
Does Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder run on Steam Deck?
Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder 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 Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder cost?
Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder are Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue, Deep Sky Derelicts, Monster Train.
Who developed Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder?
Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder was developed by Black Eye Games.