Games like Second Second
If Second Second is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deck Hunter, Banners of Ruin and Slay the Spire — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Second Second: Second Second is a Roguelike card game without drawing cards. Explore randomly generated worlds, defeat monsters, collect valuable cards and add the best ones to your deck. The battles are not based on luck, so prepare to put your skills to the test.
Players who liked Second Second also play
Steam players who put hours into Second Second 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.
Deck Hunter
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Top pick for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Deck Hunter is a roguelike card game. The World of Klanojh has been cursed by Glatta, the Goddess of Anger. Build your deck, make combos, defeat fantasy creatures and help Avery to face the evil and restore the balance!
Banners of Ruin
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Second Second.
Second-strongest match for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.
Slay the Spire
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Second Second.
Third-strongest match for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Ranked #4 for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history!
Monster Train
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Second Second.
Ranked #5 for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Balatro
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Second Second.
Ranked #6 for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Deck of Ashes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Ranked #7 for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Ranked #8 for Second Second fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Second Second at current Steam store prices.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Slay the Spire
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Second Second.
Priced ~61% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Inscryption
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Priced ~50% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
Nubby's Number Factory
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under Second Second on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
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!
Dota Underlords
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Super Auto Pets
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Minion Masters
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
BAPBAP
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Join BAPBAP, the Roguelike Party game where no two matches are ever the same. Round up your homies, pick a character, and build a giga-unfair build that'll make them hate you - then do it all over again!
Star Realms
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!
Morimens
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world.
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More from Sinkhole Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Sinkhole Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
WHY THIS
Another title from Sinkhole Studio, the studio behind Second Second.
Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.
Ogu and the Secret Forest
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Another title from Sinkhole Studio, the studio behind Second Second.
Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.
3 Minute Heroes
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Second Second.
Another title from Sinkhole Studio, the studio behind Second Second. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
3 Minute Heroes is a real-time strategy game that combines tower defense, deck building, and rogue-like genres. Place your champions, use cards, and keep your home safe for 3 minutes!
18Korea
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Second Second.
Another title from Sinkhole Studio, the studio behind Second Second. Shares Strategy with Second Second.
18Korea is an online multiplayer game for 2 to 5 players motivated by the beloved board game series '18xx'. In the 19~20 century Korean Peninsula, Make the best profit by running railroad companies and trading stocks.
Geenius : Cupid Dough
WHY THIS
Another title from Sinkhole Studio, the studio behind Second Second.
A fast-paced runner game powered by GEENIUS’s new single Cupid Dough. Run, collect orbs, and switch between five characters to change vocal parts in real time. Earn gold, unlock instruments, and remix the song to create your own version.
Frequently asked about Second Second
- How much does Second Second cost?
- Second Second is listed on Steam at 15.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Second Second have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Second Second supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to Second Second?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Second Second are Deck Hunter, Banners of Ruin, Slay the Spire.
- Who developed Second Second?
- Second Second was developed by Sinkhole Studio.
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 Second Second.
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