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Games like Commander Quest

If Commander Quest is your kind of game, the closest matches are Perfect Teams, Hadean Tactics and Slay the Spire — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its endless fun card mutating, challenging and immersive. 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 Commander Quest: Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.79 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Flyway Games, Inc.
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Steam players who put hours into Commander Quest 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. Perfect Teams

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Perfect Teams is a Rogue Like deckbuilder in which you have to assemble a team of three characters, each one with unique cards and unique powers, to explore different universes and fight the corruption caused by the fusion. What will be your Perfect Team ?

    2024StrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Hadean Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, procedural generation and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Second-strongest match for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    2023StrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, procedural generation and an immersive mood with Commander Quest.

    Third-strongest match for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    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 ↗
  4. Dicey Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Ranked #4 for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

    2019StrategyIndie3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Pawnbarian

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Ranked #5 for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!

    2021StrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Across the Obelisk

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Commander Quest.

    Ranked #6 for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Knock on the Coffin Lid

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Ranked #7 for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure16.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Cat God Ranch

    WHY THIS

    Shares character unlocks, deck building, roguelite and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Ranked #8 for Commander Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Lead hundreds of "wise" little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Commander Quest

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.

  1. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, procedural generation and an immersive mood with Commander Quest.

    Reviewers of Commander Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    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 ↗
  2. Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Reviewers of Commander Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Commander Quest.

    Play with friends or AI as you travel across fantastic planes to take on new encounters & opponents. Magic 2013 features ten customizable decks, individual records, new items & more!

    2012StrategySteam ↗
  3. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Reviewers of Commander Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Commander Quest.

    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 ↗
  4. Warpips

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Commander Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie16.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Commander Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Slay the Spire 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, build variety and an immersive mood with Commander Quest.

    Reviewers of Commander Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~62% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Commander Quest.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~52% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Commander Quest.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~62% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~49% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~62% under Commander Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Commander Quest.

    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 ↗
  2. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Commander Quest.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Commander Quest.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Commander Quest.

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Commander Quest.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  8. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Commander Quest.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Hadean Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, procedural generation and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    2023StrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, procedural generation and an immersive mood with Commander Quest.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    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 ↗
  3. Dicey Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

    2019StrategyIndie3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Pawnbarian

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!

    2021StrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Knock on the Coffin Lid

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a challenging mood with Commander Quest.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander Quest.

    Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure16.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Commander Quest

Does Commander Quest run on Steam Deck?
Commander Quest 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 Commander Quest cost?
Commander Quest is listed on Steam at 7.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Commander Quest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Commander Quest are Perfect Teams, Hadean Tactics, Slay the Spire.
Who developed Commander Quest?
Commander Quest was developed by Flyway Games, Inc. and published by Flyway Games, Inc., KRAFTON, Inc..

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