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Games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist

If Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist is your kind of game, the closest matches are Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel and Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, nostalgic and deck building. 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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Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist is a card-battling simulation released in 2016 by Other Ocean Interactive and published by KONAMI, available for $4.99. Players build custom decks and compete in multiplayer matches, with additional modes including reverse-duels and story campaigns spanning iconic moments from the anime. Reviewers highlight the massive card library offering endless strategic combinations, while players describe the experience as both competitive and nostalgic. The game is verified for play on Steam Deck and holds an 81% positive rating from over 2,000 Steam reviews.

About Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Relive past Dueling glory against Yu-Gi-Oh! characters from the past and present! Compete against other players online with your custom deck, then challenge them in Battle Pack Draft and Sealed Play!

2016Simulation4.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Other Ocean Interactive
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist — Steam game cover
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Massive card library with endless strategiesPerfect balance between teaching and challengingRelive iconic duels from the animeCompetitiveNostalgicDeck building

Players who liked Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist also play

Steam players who put hours into Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist 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. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Top pick for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Build your Deck from over 10,000 cards and take on the most iconic Duelists from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. Relive the stories from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series through Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS!

    2020Simulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Second-strongest match for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

    2022StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Third-strongest match for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION is packed with classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games from the very early days of Dueling — bursting with retro RPGs and strategic card games with beloved anime characters!

    2025StrategySimulationRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Legacy of Shadow's Bane TCG

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Based on the book "The Legacy of Shadow's Bane" featuring characters from the first book of the series along with many new characters yet to be introduced. This game features a single player adventure mode, single player versus mode (against AI), and online multiplayer with global rankings. 

    2026ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Fairtravel Battle CCG

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Let your magic run wild in this fast-paced fantasy card game, with a unique resource system, back-and-forth battles, moddable cards and multiple unique game modes. Play alone or with up to four players online, all without a microtransaction in sight.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly AccessSteam ↗
  6. Artifact

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Ranked #6 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.

    2018StrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Duelyst

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Ranked #7 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    The depth of CCG meets the strategy of tabletop gaming in Duelyst! Every choice matters, from your General and deck to positioning on the 9x5 battleboard. Competitive head-to-head turn-based battles at its best!

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlaySteam ↗
  8. Shadowverse CCG

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Ranked #8 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers. 

    2016StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist

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. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Reviewers of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Build your Deck from over 10,000 cards and take on the most iconic Duelists from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. Relive the stories from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series through Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS!

    2020Simulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Deathtrap

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Arena

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    A fantasy arena battler where you fight enemies for gold and silver, upgrade your gear, and take on increasingly powerful foes in a medieval world.

    2025ActionRPGCasual2.00 USDSteam ↗
  4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Reviewers of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

    2022StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Mortal Kombat X

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Reviewers of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

    2015Action3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    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 ↗
  2. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    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 ↗
  4. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    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 ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Other Ocean Interactive

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

  1. Project Winter

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Project Winter 2.0: Cabin Fever is an 8-player survival and social deception game where teamwork is vital, but betrayal is inevitable. Face the wilderness, uncover traitors, and survive paranoia in this streamlined yet chaotic multiplayer experience.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dark Void™ Zero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Rise On! After 20 years, the legendary lost project "Dark Void" is back! To commemorate the game's humble origins, Capcom has commissioned the recreation of the original 8-bit classic, now re-titled "Dark Void Zero."

    2010ActionAdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Walking Dead: Betrayal

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Betray your friends in this 5-8 person game of cooperation and social deception set in the universe of The Walking Dead. Work together to survive, but trust no one! Traitors have so many ways to sabotage the team, the walkers are the most predictable threat.

    2023CasualEarly AccessSteam ↗
  4. Giant Cop: Justice Above All

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist. Shares Simulation with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Giant Missions, Giant Fun in pint sized Micro City.  You are the Giant Cop.  Use your size to your advantage to explore the open world, find hidden interactive objects and tower over the city uncovering a criminal plot that threatens Micro City.

    2017IndieSimulationCasual24.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Diebrary

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Enter the Diebrary! Test your reflexes and wit in this fast-paced arena roguelike, where you must fight through thousands of enemies to make it out alive. Choose upgrades and power-ups to increase your chances of survival, then vote on new twists to spice up your next run!

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Underlab

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    The spiritual successor to Project Winter, Underlab is a mashup of role-playing and social deception set in a secret deepsea laboratory.

    ActionCasualSteam ↗
  7. Scrap Daddies

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Other Ocean Interactive, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

    Scrap Daddies is a slapstick co-op looter for 1–6 friends where teamwork keeps you alive and we promise not to jump scare you. Explore flooded bases, recover power cells, and haul scrap back to upgrade your gear in a world lost to the sea.

    2026ActionStrategyAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist cost?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist are Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION.
Who developed Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist was developed by Other Ocean Interactive and published by KONAMI.

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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist.

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