# Games like Wildfrost

> The closest matches to Wildfrost: Monster Train, StarVaders, Balatro, Slay the Spire, and Roguebook. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Wildfrost. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
2. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Shares deck building with Wildfrost. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
3. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Wildfrost. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
4. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Wildfrost. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
5. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — A frequent pick in Wildfrost players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
6. [Banners of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1075740/banners-of-ruin) — Shares tactical positioning with Wildfrost. 1,239 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075740/)
7. [Hadean Tactics](https://imho.run/games/1260590/hadean-tactics) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Wildfrost. 784 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1260590/)
8. [SpellRogue](https://imho.run/games/1990110/spellrogue) — Shares deck building with Wildfrost. 1,009 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1990110/)
9. [Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers](https://imho.run/games/2400510/dungeons-degenerate-gamblers) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Wildfrost. 2,037 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400510/)
10. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Wildfrost. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
11. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — A frequent pick in Wildfrost players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
12. [DICEOMANCER](https://imho.run/games/2501600/diceomancer) — A frequent pick in Wildfrost players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,478 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2501600/)
13. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — A frequent pick in Wildfrost players' libraries, and another Casual. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
14. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Wildfrost. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
15. [Backpack Hero](https://imho.run/games/1970580/backpack-hero) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Wildfrost. 4,035 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/)
16. [Across the Obelisk](https://imho.run/games/1385380/across-the-obelisk) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Wildfrost. 7,715 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385380/)
17. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Wildfrost. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
18. [Inscryption](https://imho.run/games/1092790/inscryption) — A frequent pick in Wildfrost players' libraries, and another Adventure. 74,873 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
19. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Wildfrost. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
20. [Die in the Dungeon](https://imho.run/games/2026820/die-in-the-dungeon) — Shares procedural generation with Wildfrost. 1,614 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2026820/)
21. [Shogun Showdown](https://imho.run/games/2084000/shogun-showdown) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Wildfrost. 3,371 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084000/)
22. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Wildfrost. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
23. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Wildfrost. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
24. [Dice & Fold](https://imho.run/games/2693930/dice-fold) — Shares deck building with Wildfrost. 1,277 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693930/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1811990&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1811990&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1811990&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1811990
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1811990
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Wildfrost

Wildfrost is a 2023 strategy indie game that blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based tactical combat. Players collect cards, build custom decks, and engage in encounters across a frozen setting where both card selection and unit positioning shape outcomes. Reviewers highlight that tactical positioning matters alongside deck construction, creating layered strategic decisions. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with visual presentation and musical score drawing particular attention. The game offers massive content suitable for short play sessions while maintaining hard difficulty throughout. Priced at $11.99 USD and verified for Steam Deck, Wildfrost holds a 92% positive rating from over 5,200 Steam reviews, with reviewers noting its beautiful artstyle and music as key elements of the package.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1811990
- **Developer:** Deadpan Games, Gaziter
- **Publisher:** Chucklefish
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 12, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 80
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1811990&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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