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Games like Yamafuda! 2nd station

Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to Yamafuda! 2nd station for fans of strategy, indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Yamafuda! 2nd station also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Yamafuda! 2nd station: A fun, easy game where you climb mountains using a deck of cards and special gear you build along the way. Go and reach the summit!

2021StrategyIndieCasual6.49 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby KPC
Yamafuda! 2nd station — Steam game cover
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Players who liked Yamafuda! 2nd station also play

Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    The Valley: XuGu — Steam game cover

    The Valley: XuGu

    Top pick for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    The Valley:XuGu is a casual deck-building roguelike game that blends Taoist alchemy with cyber technology. Players can combine herbs based on their grades and elemental attributes to create unique alchemy recipes and refine distinct elixirs. These pills can help those who enter Xugu.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.79 USDSteam ↗
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    Sunset Routes — Steam game cover

    Sunset Routes

    Second-strongest match for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.

    2022StrategyIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Calamity Eliminator — Steam game cover

    Calamity Eliminator

    Third-strongest match for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Calamity Eliminator is an anime-styled roguelike single-player deck-building game.You play as a member of the Existence Management Company, using the Calamity Eliminator to lead pioneers and Valkyries to save the day on a planet that has been struck by disaster.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Dollar King — Steam game cover

    Dollar King

    Ranked #4 for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Cute & cool cat politicians battle in this deck-building game! Play unlimited against players worldwide in this online two-player game! Win by collecting more votes than your opponent using a variety of cards!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Groob — Steam game cover

    Groob

    Ranked #5 for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure, mastering tactical deck-building and intricate strategies as you explore unknown dungeons. Build your powerful deck, adapt to changing enemies, and utilize cards and items for victory.

    2023StrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    我的人生 — Steam game cover

    我的人生

    Ranked #6 for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    This is a wild and unpredictable life simulator, filled with laughter, banter, and endless possibilities. A strategy game that blends deck-building roguelike mechanics with Luck Be a Landlord-style gameplay. Shape your own life story from 400+ unique events and a deck of 380+ cards!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Happy Poker — Steam game cover

    Happy Poker

    Ranked #7 for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Dou Di Zhu + LTK + Roguelike = Happy Poker! A roguelike card strategy game inspired by Dou Di Zhu. Build custom decks, use rule cards to upgrade your hand, and strategize discards for explosive damage! With dozens of spell cards and relics, every game is a fresh, exciting challenge!

    2025StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Slay the Spire — Steam game cover

    Slay the Spire

    Ranked #8 for Yamafuda! 2nd station fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yamafuda! 2nd station at current Steam store prices.

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    The Valley: XuGu — Steam game cover

    The Valley: XuGu

    Priced ~57% under Yamafuda! 2nd station on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    The Valley:XuGu is a casual deck-building roguelike game that blends Taoist alchemy with cyber technology. Players can combine herbs based on their grades and elemental attributes to create unique alchemy recipes and refine distinct elixirs. These pills can help those who enter Xugu.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.79 USDSteam ↗
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    Sunset Routes — Steam game cover

    Sunset Routes

    Priced ~85% under Yamafuda! 2nd station on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.

    2022StrategyIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Dollar King — Steam game cover

    Dollar King

    Priced ~69% under Yamafuda! 2nd station on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Cute & cool cat politicians battle in this deck-building game! Play unlimited against players worldwide in this online two-player game! Win by collecting more votes than your opponent using a variety of cards!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Groob — Steam game cover

    Groob

    Priced ~69% under Yamafuda! 2nd station on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure, mastering tactical deck-building and intricate strategies as you explore unknown dungeons. Build your powerful deck, adapt to changing enemies, and utilize cards and items for victory.

    2023StrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Happy Poker — Steam game cover

    Happy Poker

    Priced ~54% under Yamafuda! 2nd station on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Dou Di Zhu + LTK + Roguelike = Happy Poker! A roguelike card strategy game inspired by Dou Di Zhu. Build custom decks, use rule cards to upgrade your hand, and strategize discards for explosive damage! With dozens of spell cards and relics, every game is a fresh, exciting challenge!

    2025StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yamafuda! 2nd station

Does Yamafuda! 2nd station run on Steam Deck?
Yamafuda! 2nd station 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 Yamafuda! 2nd station cost?
Yamafuda! 2nd station is listed on Steam at 6.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Yamafuda! 2nd station?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yamafuda! 2nd station are The Valley: XuGu, Sunset Routes, Calamity Eliminator.
Who developed Yamafuda! 2nd station?
Yamafuda! 2nd station was developed by KPC.

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