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Games like Cards Survivors

If Cards Survivors is your kind of game, the closest matches are One Step From Eden, Ratropolis and Vault of the Void — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Cards Survivors: Cards Survivors is a unique mix of card games, action games and roguelikes. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and survive as long as you can!

2024Strategy4.99 USDWindowsby Family Devs
Cards Survivors — Steam game cover

Players who liked Cards Survivors also play

Steam players who put hours into Cards Survivors 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.

  1. One Step From Eden

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Ratropolis

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation7.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Vault of the Void

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    2022StrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Balatro

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    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 ↗
  7. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Cards Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cards Survivors at current Steam store prices.

  1. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Majesty Gold HD

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

    2009StrategySimulation2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Bomber Crew

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~52% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!

    2017StrategySimulation2.39 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Turmoil

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

    2006Strategy0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Party Hard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Cards Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Family Devs

Other recommendable Steam games by Family Devs, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Harvest Days: My Dream Farm

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Escape the stress of the big city and enjoy the country life. Take care of your farm, explore the open game world and create your farming paradise. Take care of your animals, cultivate the fields, produce useful and decorative items and build your dream ranch.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Triton Survival

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Triton Survival is an open world survival game about exploration, construction, engineering, and fighting on planets. Embark on this interstellar adventure and conquer the galaxy. Are you ready?

    2025ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cards and Guns

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Cards and Guns is a top-down arena shooter roguelite, where you’ll have to defeat hordes of creatures. Choose from a variety of cards and upgrades to create unique builds and survive to the end.

    2024ActionIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Viking Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Embark on an epic journey through the realms of Viking Survivors, a heart-pounding action roguelite that pits you against relentless hordes of monstrous foes. Unleash the true power of a Viking warrior as you slay enemies, learn potent skills, and forge your own path to victory.

    2024Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Cards and Towers

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    A roguelike deckbuilder fused with real-time tower defense. Craft your deck, protect your base, slay endless enemies, and survive as long as you can.

    2025StrategyCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Beastkeepers

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Beastkeepers is your creature taming adventure at the bottom of the screen. Breed and train powerful creatures, battle enemies, and earn coins. Use them to unlock new creatures, upgrades, and decorations. Grow stronger and progress endlessly!

    2026IndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Spin Royale

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Spin Royale is a bottom-of-screen idle game where your slot machine spins and earns money automatically. Collect rare symbols, upgrade powerful items, and climb the global leaderboard in this endless progression experience!

    2026IndieCasual4.79 USDSteam ↗
  8. Gachamon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Family Devs, the studio behind Cards Survivors.

    Gachamon is a cozy idle clicker where gacha meets multitasking. Collect creatures, earn coins, and climb the ranks — all from the bottom of your screen!

    2026IndieCasual4.79 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. One Step From Eden

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Vault of the Void

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    2022StrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Balatro

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    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 ↗
  5. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Cards Survivors.

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Cards Survivors

How much does Cards Survivors cost?
Cards Survivors is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cards Survivors?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cards Survivors are One Step From Eden, Ratropolis, Vault of the Void.
Who developed Cards Survivors?
Cards Survivors was developed by Family Devs.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Cards Survivors.

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