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Games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

If Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is your kind of game, the closest matches are Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Blast and Shadowverse CCG — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, intense and nostalgic. 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! Duel Links is a free-to-play strategy card battler developed and published by KONAMI. It adapts the anime's Speed Duel format for quick, turn-based matches. Character skills and anime-exclusive cards create strategic depth that players describe as fresh and meta-warping. Reviewers highlight the nostalgic voice acting and lore that permeates the experience. Players say the skill-based progression feels rewarding, and many describe the duels as quick, dramatic, and intense. The competitive environment has been noted as challenging, with massive content offering a substantial grind for dedicated duelists. Currently verified on Steam Deck, it holds an 82% positive rating from over 20,000 Steam reviews.

About Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links: Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!

2017StrategyFree To PlayFree to playDeck VerifiedWindowsby KONAMI
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links — Steam game cover
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Anime exclusive cards feel freshCharacter skills warp the metaNostalgic voice acting and loreCompetitiveIntenseNostalgic

Players who liked Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links also play

Steam players who put hours into Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links 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! Master Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Top pick for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    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 ↗
  2. Blast

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Take on your opponents in strategic 5-minute duels! Collect over 800 unique cards, master 7 elements and their synergies, and dominate the board in this free-to-play tactical card game. PC and Mobile - Cross-play enabled!

    StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  3. Shadowverse CCG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Third-strongest match for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

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

    2016StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Ranked #4 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.

    2025StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Ironbound

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Ranked #5 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Ironbound is a turn-based multiplayer strategy game with fast-paced duels and deep meta-game. Upgrade your character and equipment and climb to the top of the multiplayer ladder!

    2018StrategyIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  6. HEX: Shards of Fate

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Ranked #6 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    HEX: Shards of Fate is a new breed of digital card game, combining classic TCG gameplay with elements of an online RPG. Create powerful decks from over 1,000 unique cards, battle your way through the single-player mode, or test your mettle against other players.

    2016StrategyAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  7. Artifact

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Ranked #7 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    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 ↗
  8. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Coming soon from KONAMI

Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from KONAMI — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.

  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.

    Releases Oct 14, 2026ActionRPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Solid Snake's final mission. Five years after the Big Shell incident, in an era where war has become a business due to the rise of PMCs (Private Military Contractors). To stop Liquid Ocelot's uprising, the legendary hero Solid Snake faces his final battle.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    One day during summer vacation, a joint school festival is announced. As part of the festival’s management committee, you’ll work with the tennis club to prepare festival events, strengthen your bonds, and lead your school to victory.

    Releases Jul 29, 2026Adventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    One summer day, just before the national junior tennis tournament, you and your friend board the same ship as players heading to a training camp. A sudden storm leaves you all stranded on a deserted island, where survival becomes unavoidable.

    Releases Jul 29, 2026Adventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    From Naked Snake to Big Boss. Ten years after Operation Snake Eater. While commanding a private military force in Colombia, guests from Costa Rica visit Snake. Accepting their request, Snake leads his men into confronting the conspiracy behind the East-West Cold War.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗

More from KONAMI

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

  1. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

    2015ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

    2014ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

    2025ActionAdventure69.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. METAL GEAR SURVIVE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. Shares Strategy with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.

    2018ActionStrategyAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Castlevania Dominus Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

    Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

    2024ActionRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links free to play?
Yes — Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links are Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Blast, Shadowverse CCG.
Who developed Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links was developed 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! Duel Links.

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