Rank 01Why this
Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like Griftlands
- 42 games
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Players who liked Griftlands also play
The closest matches to Griftlands: Monster Train, Roguebook, Deep Sky Derelicts, Slay the Spire, and Inscryption. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Comic Book and Turn-Based, like Griftlands.
- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 16)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Tainted Grail: Conquest
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Klei Entertainment
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 19
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 5,218 reviews
- Genres: Indie
- Metacritic 84
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Character decks play radically differently
- Choices meaningfully alter story outcomes
- Dual deck system adds strategic depth
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Griftlands
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.
Knock on the Coffin Lid
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands.
Peglin
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
Wildermyth
Why this: Also Comic Book and Turn-Based, like Griftlands.
Fights in Tight Spaces
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Deckbuilding, like Griftlands.
Decktamer
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Griftlands.
Gloomhaven
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Griftlands.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Griftlands at current Steam store prices.
Black Book
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands.
DICEOMANCER
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
Backpack Hero
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Griftlands, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands.
Mythgard
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Griftlands.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Griftlands.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Card Battler and Card Game, like Griftlands.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands.
Tainted Grail: Conquest
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
More from Klei Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Klei Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Oxygen Not Included
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Griftlands.
Don't Starve
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Griftlands.
Mark of the Ninja
Why this: Same immersive mood as Griftlands.
Rotwood
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Griftlands.
Invisible, Inc.
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands.
About Griftlands
The closest matches to Griftlands: Monster Train, Roguebook, Deep Sky Derelicts, Slay the Spire, and Inscryption. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Griftlands is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Train, Roguebook and Deep Sky Derelicts — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its branching narrative choices and character specific decks. 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.
Griftlands is an indie deck-building roguelite developed by Klei Entertainment. Set in a branching sci-fi universe, the game combines turn-based combat with a separate negotiation system, each represented by distinct character-specific decks that players build throughout runs. Reviewers highlight that the dual-deck system adds significant strategic depth, while choices meaningfully alter story outcomes, creating a living universe players find atmospheric. The game supports modding and includes prestige progression for repeated runs. Griftlands launched in 2021 at $6.79 USD and carries a 94% positive rating from over 5,200 Steam reviews, with Metacritic scoring it at 84. The title is verified for Steam Deck play.
About Griftlands: Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.
Is Griftlands worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 5,218 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Oct 22).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 30 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character decks play radically differently
- Choices meaningfully alter story outcomes
- Dual deck system adds strategic depth
- Worldbuilding feels like a living sci fi universe
People who play it also play: Monster Train, Roguebook, Deep Sky Derelicts
Frequently asked about Griftlands
Can I run it?
Is Griftlands verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Griftlands 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 Griftlands cost?
Griftlands is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Griftlands?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Griftlands are Monster Train, Roguebook, Deep Sky Derelicts.
Who developed Griftlands?
Griftlands was developed by Klei Entertainment.