Rank 01Why this
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Games like Shogun Showdown
- 39 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Shogun Showdown also play
The closest matches to Shogun Showdown: StarVaders, LONESTAR, Wildfrost, Monster Train, and Backpack Hero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Into the Breach
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
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Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Shogun Showdown.
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The Last Spell
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Strategy RPG, like Shogun Showdown.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Roboatino
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 3,371 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Each character has a unique special move to master
- Pixel art and animations have satisfying impact
- Simple mechanics hide deep strategic possibilities
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Shogun Showdown
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Fights in Tight Spaces
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Shogun Showdown.
Knights in Tight Spaces
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Shogun Showdown.
XCOM® 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shogun Showdown.
Rift Wizard 2
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Turn-Based Combat, like Shogun Showdown.
The Land Beneath Us
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Turn-Based Combat, like Shogun Showdown.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shogun Showdown at current Steam store prices.
Crown Trick
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
Inkbound
Why this: Also Strategy RPG and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Shogun Showdown.
Pathway
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Strategy RPG, like Shogun Showdown.
Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Shogun Showdown, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares relic collection with Shogun Showdown.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Deckbuilding, like Shogun Showdown.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Shogun Showdown.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Turn-Based Combat, like Shogun Showdown.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shogun Showdown.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
StarVaders
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
LONESTAR
Why this: Shares relic collection with Shogun Showdown.
Wildfrost
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Shogun Showdown.
Into the Breach
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Shogun Showdown.
Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Shogun Showdown.
The Last Spell
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Strategy RPG, like Shogun Showdown.
About Shogun Showdown
The closest matches to Shogun Showdown: StarVaders, LONESTAR, Wildfrost, Monster Train, and Backpack Hero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shogun Showdown is your kind of game, the closest matches are StarVaders, LONESTAR and Wildfrost — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its character special moves and cooldown 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.
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based tactical roguelite developed by Roboatino and published by Goblinz Publishing and Gamirror Games, released in 2024 at 14.99 USD. Players manage tile-based movement, character-specific special moves with cooldowns, and strategic positioning effects while collecting relics against procedural enemy spawns. Reviewers note the simple mechanics hide deep strategic possibilities, with each character offering a unique special move to master. The pixel-art and animations have satisfying impact according to players, who describe the tile-based movement as fast-paced despite the turn-based format. Weapon upgrades require planning multiple turns ahead, creating a contemplative yet challenging experience. Players also describe the aesthetic as atmospheric and retro. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and offers a long solo session for those seeking a demanding strategic experience, holding a 97% positive rating from 3371 Steam reviews.
About Shogun Showdown: Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Is Shogun Showdown 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 3,371 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Each character has a unique special move to master
- Pixel art and animations have satisfying impact
- Simple mechanics hide deep strategic possibilities
- Tile based movement feels fast paced despite turn based combat
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Fun at first but just not that enjoyable. The progression is way too slow and the only viable play style is stacking upgrades on a couple card and selling the rest since you simply won't have enough money without sacrificing. The upgrades…”
“I've played a fair amount of this game and want to love it, but not being able to see what weapons do before you unlock them really makes it into a slog the further you get since you cannot deactivate any of them. This puts you in a…”
People who play it also play: StarVaders, LONESTAR, Wildfrost
Frequently asked about Shogun Showdown
Can I run it?
Is Shogun Showdown verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shogun Showdown 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 Shogun Showdown cost?
Shogun Showdown is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shogun Showdown?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shogun Showdown are StarVaders, LONESTAR, Wildfrost.
Who developed Shogun Showdown?
Shogun Showdown was developed by Roboatino and published by Goblinz Publishing, Gamirror Games.