Rank 01Games like Runeborn
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Runeborn also play
The closest matches to Runeborn: Balatro, Monster Train 2, Moonsigil Atlas, Dicealot, and Dice A Million. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares combo based combat and build variety with Runeborn.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares build variety and skill tree progression with Runeborn.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 30)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Dicealot
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Runeborn.
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Dice A Million
Why this: Shares build variety and replayability with Runeborn.
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Slots & Daggers
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Dark Fantasy, like Runeborn.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Runeborn
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- 23RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike
Shares difficulty scaling and combo based combat with Runeborn.
- 86% of 2,010 reviews
- 24
- Released: 2026
- Developer: iDream Interactive
- Price: $13.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 147 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Addictive early to late progression
- Balatro like gameplay with runes instead of cards
- Deep buildcrafting rewards theorycrafting
- Challenging
- Competitive
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Runeborn at current Steam store prices.
The Royal Writ
Why this: Shares combo based combat and skill tree progression with Runeborn.
Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko
Why this: Shares combo based combat and build variety with Runeborn.
Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth
Why this: Shares build variety and skill tree progression with Runeborn.
Merge Maestro
Why this: Shares endless mode and combo based combat with Runeborn.
Luck & Loot
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Turn-Based Strategy, like Runeborn.
Rentlord
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Runeborn.
Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
Why this: Shares replayability and roguelite progression with Runeborn.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Runeborn, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares endless mode and difficulty scaling with Runeborn.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Shares build variety and skill tree progression with Runeborn.
Once Upon a Galaxy
Why this: Shares build variety and meta progression with Runeborn.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Turn-Based Strategy, like Runeborn.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares build variety and roguelite progression with Runeborn.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Runeborn.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Balatro
Why this: Shares endless mode and difficulty scaling with Runeborn.
Monster Train 2
Why this: Shares combo based combat and build variety with Runeborn.
Moonsigil Atlas
Why this: Shares build variety and skill tree progression with Runeborn.
9 Kings
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Runeborn.
Slots & Daggers
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Dark Fantasy, like Runeborn.
About Runeborn
The closest matches to Runeborn: Balatro, Monster Train 2, Moonsigil Atlas, Dicealot, and Dice A Million. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Runeborn is your kind of game, the closest matches are Balatro, Monster Train 2 and Moonsigil Atlas — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and contemplative, and single out its boss key locked areas and build variety. 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 Runeborn: Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!
Is Runeborn worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 147 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $13.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Addictive early to late progression
- Balatro like gameplay with runes instead of cards
- Deep buildcrafting rewards theorycrafting
- Endless mode for pushing high scores
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's just a bit mediocre in it's current state. on first play it's interesting but as soon as you start to gain a bit of knowledge in the game you'll notice how little determinism there is in game. the ui/ux needs work, animations are…”
“Ehh its fun for a few hours, but I didnt really find any real strategy other than "go for 1 color so lines go brrr" It's whatever.”
People who play it also play: Balatro, Monster Train 2, Moonsigil Atlas
Frequently asked about Runeborn
Can I run it?
Does Runeborn run on Steam Deck?
Runeborn 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 Runeborn cost?
Runeborn is listed on Steam at 13.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Runeborn?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Runeborn are Balatro, Monster Train 2, Moonsigil Atlas.
Who developed Runeborn?
Runeborn was developed by iDream Interactive and published by Goblinz Publishing, Astrolabe Games.