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Games like CARDCRAFTER

If CARDCRAFTER is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cards Of Calling, The Dark Horde and Monster Tavern — 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 CARDCRAFTER: A deck-building roguelite centered on "forging." In this game, almost every cards are crafted by players. By using enchantment stones and inscriptions, you can reforge cards, embed affixes, and hone their potential to create a unique deck for conquering the world of cardcrafters.

2026StrategyIndieEarly Access5.99 USDWindowsby FunPlay Tech
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Steam players who put hours into CARDCRAFTER 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. Cards Of Calling

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for CARDCRAFTER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Early Access with CARDCRAFTER.

    A roguelike deckbuilder where you command summoned creatures in battle. Build your deck, create powerful synergies, and fight alongside your pack in tactical turn-based combat.

    StrategyEarly AccessSteam ↗
  2. The Dark Horde

    WHY THIS

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

    In The Dark Horde, you control the battlefield with a deck of cards. Summon hordes of minions, cast devastating spells, and tap into the forbidden power of the Four Domains: Death, Destruction, Corruption, and Frost. It’s not just what you’ll conquer, but how you’ll become the most feared Dark Mage!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual4.89 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Monster Tavern

    WHY THIS

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

    A Roguelite Deckbuilder where drinks are your weapons and monsters are your guests. Draft your deck, build powerful combos, and try to survive three chaotic weeks behind the bar.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Soul Card Duel

    WHY THIS

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

    A deckbuilder where position and direction make combats more tactical. Flank enemies with 8 attack directions and combine cards to win in any situation. Explore procedural maps, create decks and armor to customize your hero, and forge your legend in the region's grand tournament.

    2026StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Crown of Petals

    WHY THIS

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

    A unique fusion of deckbuilding and grand strategy! Command 6 distinct races across procedurally generated lands. Construct tactical fortresses, draft powerful cards, and outmaneuver rival nations through dynamic diplomacy or brutal warfare to claim the Crown!

    StrategySteam ↗
  6. Requiem of Cards

    WHY THIS

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

    A tactical card battler where creatures move like chess pieces across a 7×7 battlefield. Build your deck, fuse cards into greater monsters and discover all Archtypes. Duel online in 1v1, 2v2, or free-for-all.

    StrategySteam ↗
  7. Might & Magic Fates - Heroes TCG

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for CARDCRAFTER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Early Access with CARDCRAFTER.

    Might & Magic Fates TCG is an original card battle game where you command Heroes, summon iconic creatures, cast devastating spells, and build tactical structures. Collect tons of cards, build unique decks and crush rivals in epic duels to become a legend of the Sea of Fates.

    2026StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Duelyst

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

    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 ~50% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

    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 ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

    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 ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CARDCRAFTER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CARDCRAFTER.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  5. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Tukoni: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Tukoni: Prologue is a point-and-click puzzle adventure, based on a series of award-winning books by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Bula. Play as Tukoni, the forest spirits, as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, craft new items, and explore a magical world filled with kindness.

    2020IndieAdventureCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Samorost 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.

    2021IndieAdventureCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

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

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about CARDCRAFTER

How much does CARDCRAFTER cost?
CARDCRAFTER is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does CARDCRAFTER have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — CARDCRAFTER supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to CARDCRAFTER?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CARDCRAFTER are Cards Of Calling, The Dark Horde, Monster Tavern.
Who developed CARDCRAFTER?
CARDCRAFTER was developed by FunPlay Tech.

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 CARDCRAFTER.

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