# Games like 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.

## 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) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
2. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
3. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Also Comic Book and Turn-Based, like Griftlands. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
4. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — A frequent pick in Griftlands players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
5. [Inscryption](https://imho.run/games/1092790/inscryption) — A frequent pick in Griftlands players' libraries, and another Adventure. 74,873 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
6. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — A frequent pick in Griftlands players' libraries, and another Casual. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
7. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — A frequent pick in Griftlands players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
8. [Tainted Grail: Conquest](https://imho.run/games/1199030/tainted-grail-conquest) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands. 4,229 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199030/)
9. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares mod support with Griftlands. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
10. [Nowhere Prophet](https://imho.run/games/681730/nowhere-prophet) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 501 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681730/)
11. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — A frequent pick in Griftlands players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
12. [Black Book](https://imho.run/games/1138660/black-book) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 1,047 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138660/)
13. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
14. [Wildermyth](https://imho.run/games/763890/wildermyth) — Also Comic Book and Turn-Based, like Griftlands. 11,577 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/763890/)
15. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
16. [Banners of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1075740/banners-of-ruin) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 1,239 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075740/)
17. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — A frequent pick in Griftlands players' libraries, and another Action. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
18. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
19. [Hand of Fate 2](https://imho.run/games/456670/hand-of-fate-2) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Griftlands. 2,040 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/456670/)
20. [Across the Obelisk](https://imho.run/games/1385380/across-the-obelisk) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 7,715 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385380/)
21. [Indies' Lies](https://imho.run/games/1638390/indies-lies) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 202 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638390/)
22. [Aces & Adventures](https://imho.run/games/1815570/aces-adventures) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands. 598 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1815570/)
23. [Library Of Ruina](https://imho.run/games/1256670/library-of-ruina) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Griftlands. 13,230 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1256670/)
24. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Griftlands. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)

## 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=601840&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=601840&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=601840&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=601840
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/601840
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Griftlands

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 601840
- **Developer:** Klei Entertainment
- **Publisher:** Klei Entertainment
- **Genres:** Indie
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Steam Workshop, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 1, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=601840&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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