Rank 01Why this
Shares deck building and procedural generation with Deep Sky Derelicts.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like Deep Sky Derelicts
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Deep Sky Derelicts also play
The closest matches to Deep Sky Derelicts: Slay the Spire, Griftlands, Monster Slayers, StarVaders, and Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Comic Book and Turn-Based, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Shares deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
- $4.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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StarVaders
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
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Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Deep Sky Derelicts
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- 1Slay the Spire
Shares deck building and procedural generation with Deep Sky Derelicts.
- 98% of 75,305 reviews
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- 5Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
- 75% of 1,297 reviews
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- 10Menace from the Deep
Shares card based combat and deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
- 90% of 774 reviews
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- 13Hand of Fate 2
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
- 84% of 2,040 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Snowhound Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 30
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 72% of 1,130 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Metacritic 70
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deck building synergies matter
- Gear grind loop keeps players engaged
- Quirky alien dialogue feels immersive
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Nowhere Prophet
Why this: Shares deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Quasimorph
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Deep Sky Derelicts at current Steam store prices.
Gordian Quest
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Menace from the Deep
Why this: Shares card based combat and deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Hand of Fate 2
Why this: Shares deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Villages & Dungeons
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Inscryption
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Deep Sky Derelicts, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Morimens
Why this: Shares deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Game, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Prismata
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
Mythgard
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
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: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Griftlands
Why this: Also Comic Book and Turn-Based, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
StarVaders
Why this: Shares deck building with Deep Sky Derelicts.
Trials of Fire
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Deep Sky Derelicts.
About Deep Sky Derelicts
The closest matches to Deep Sky Derelicts: Slay the Spire, Griftlands, Monster Slayers, StarVaders, and Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Deep Sky Derelicts is your kind of game, the closest matches are Slay the Spire, Griftlands and Monster Slayers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its card based combat and class synergy. 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.
Deep Sky Derelicts is a space-themed strategy RPG developed by Snowhound Games, released in 2018. Players explore procedurally generated derelict alien ships in a retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic, using card-based combat enhanced by class synergy and drone deployment. Tactical positioning matters significantly in these encounters, and reviewers highlight how deck-building synergies and the gear grind loop keep players engaged throughout. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative, with quirky alien dialogue adding to the mysterious tone. The game offers medium-length sessions with challenging gameplay designed for solo play. Available for $2.99, Deep Sky Derelicts holds a 72% positive rating from 1130 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.
About Deep Sky Derelicts: Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.
Is Deep Sky Derelicts worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 1,130 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 Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deck building synergies matter
- Gear grind loop keeps players engaged
- Quirky alien dialogue feels immersive
- Scavenging derelicts feels rewarding
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“You're probably drawn to this game because of it's turn-based game play and aesthetics reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon. Don't waste your time. This game is unplayable, glitchy, beyond repetitive and just not fun at all. The interface is…”
“terrible game, needs more polish and the style of exploration/traversing the map doesn't build fun/excitement. Felt tedious and uninteresting. Disappointed at the battle, could've added some animations n such. Overall feels like an alpha…”
People who play it also play: Slay the Spire, Griftlands, Monster Slayers
Frequently asked about Deep Sky Derelicts
Can I run it?
Does Deep Sky Derelicts run on Steam Deck?
Deep Sky Derelicts 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 Deep Sky Derelicts cost?
Deep Sky Derelicts is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Deep Sky Derelicts?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Deep Sky Derelicts are Slay the Spire, Griftlands, Monster Slayers.
Who developed Deep Sky Derelicts?
Deep Sky Derelicts was developed by Snowhound Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing.