Games like Alina of the Arena

Roguelike deckbuilder with hex-based tactics. Players position gladiators, use cards, and dual-wield equipment to survive arena combat.

92% positive from 3,943 · 2022 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $5.99 (2026-05-04)

Roguelike DeckbuilderRogue-like Turn-Based TacticsHex GridCard Game Rogue-lite

Six games like Alina of the Arena

Wildfrost

83% positive from 8,741 reviews202313% finish itDeck Verified

A roguelike deckbuilder with turn-based card combat. Players build decks of companions and items to survive an eternal winter.

What players likedWildfrost is a unique deckbuilder roguelike, compared to Slay the Spire and MtG, praised for its art, music, unit management, and strategic depth.

The catchCard and charm effects are ambiguously explained

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Turn-Based Tactics and Card Game.

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StarVaders

98% positive from 2,230 reviews20254% finish itDeck Verified

StarVaders is a deckbuilding roguelike where you pilot mechs in grid-based combat. Build card combos to defeat alien invaders and rewrite fate with time rewinds.

What players likedPlayers praise StarVaders as a unique deckbuilder with tactical grid-based combat, often compared to Slay the Spire and Into the Breach, for its deep synergies and high replayability.

The catchCards mostly just move or shoot, so runs start feeling shallow and samey.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-lite.

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Deathless. The Hero Quest

88% positive from 1,030 reviews2024Deck Verified

Roguelike deckbuilder with unique hero abilities. Explore branching paths, build card combos, and defeat bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging deckbuilder, similar to Slay the Spire, for its beautiful visuals, Slavic mythology, and unique characters.

The catchCard rewards are mostly sidegrades, so runs rarely build an exciting deck or combo.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game and Rogue-lite.

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Urtuk: The Desolation

88% positive from 2,512 reviews20217% finish itDeck Verified

Tactical turn-based RPG with open-world exploration and a dark fantasy feel. Recruit followers, loot enemies for skills, and survive harsh combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Urtuk: The Desolation as an RPG chess-like game with unique art, diverse characters, and challenging, unforgiving AI.

The catchCombat turns repetitive fast, with randomised battles that all blur together.

Both are tagged Hex Grid, Turn-Based Tactics and Strategy.

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Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

85% positive from 1,363 reviews20221% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based strategy RPG with troop organization and hexagonal map combat. Conquer bases and lead your nation to victory through seasonal phases.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an amazing re-imagining of the original Brigandine, playing very similarly but with better graphics and a new story.

The catchFans of the PS1 original find it stripped back, with less content and depth.

Both are tagged Hex Grid, Turn-Based Tactics and Strategy.

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LONESTAR

91% positive from 2,401 reviews202511% finish itDeck Verified

A spaceship combat strategy game where players build unit decks and engage in fair, turn-based battles. It features a bounty hunting theme with resource management and event-driven vacations.

What players likedPlayers praise this roguelike builder for its addictive strategic depth, synergy-finding, and replayability, often comparing it to FTL or deckbuilders.

The catchRuns blur into the same thing after the first few, killing the urge to replay.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-like.

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More about Alina of the Arena

What players liked

Players praise "Alina of the Arena" as a fun, fast-paced, movement-based card battler, similar to "Fights in Tight Spaces," with diverse classes and weapons.

The catch

Thin content and few viable builds make runs feel repetitive very quickly.

Reviews: 92% positive from 3,943
Released: 2022
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $5.99 (2026-05-04)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 3,943 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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