Games like Cobalt Core

Sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with single-axis combat. Outmaneuver enemies and build powerful card combos for replayable runs.

96% positive from 3,428 · 2023 · 16% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $7.99 (2026-05-04)

Roguelike DeckbuilderCard GameStrategyRogue-like Turn-Based Strategy Sci-fi

Six games like Cobalt Core

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, Card Game and Strategy.

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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

92% positive from 4,484 reviews20231% finish itDeck Playable

Astrea is a dice-deck-building roguelike where players manage Purification and Corruption to defeat enemies. It features customizable dice and a dynamic health bar for high-risk, high-reward gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise this beautiful deckbuilding roguelike as a unique spin on Slay the Spire, with varied characters and deep build diversity.

The catchKeeping track of every dice face and lookalike icon gets exhausting fast.

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

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Alina of the Arena

92% positive from 3,943 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

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

What players likedPlayers 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 catchThin content and few viable builds make runs feel repetitive very quickly.

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

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Die in the Dungeon

92% positive from 3,340 reviews202628% finish itDeck Verified

Turn-based dice-building roguelite with strategic dice placement. Build custom dice and use relics to battle through a dungeon.

What players likedPlayers describe "Die in the Dungeon" as "Slay the Spire with dice," praising its fun, unique mechanics, and satisfying puzzle-like combat.

The catchlate-game effects hard to read and track

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

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Iris and the Giant

88% positive from 1,314 reviews20205% finish itDeck Verified

A roguelike deckbuilder with RPG elements where players battle monsters in tactical card combat to explore a melancholic story. Build your deck and character through each run to face Iris's inner demons.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are mentioned in the provided review.

The catchGame-breaking bugs and softlocks routinely end runs, with no fixes from the developers.

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

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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

82% positive from 3,415 reviews202425% finish itDeck Verified

This is a deckbuilding roguelike with a blackjack twist. Players adapt to unique rules, build decks with varied cards, and challenge gamblers in a tavern.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Balatro, Magic: The Gathering, and Hearthstone, praising its strategic depth and satisfying deck-building.

The catchOutcomes hinge on luck rather than deckbuilding, leaving runs feeling low on real choice.

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

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More about Cobalt Core

What players liked

Players praise Cobalt Core as a charming, tactical roguelike deckbuilder with unique combat, often compared to FTL and Slay the Spire.

The catch

Runs repeat the same bosses and events with no meta progression, so it gets stale fast.

Reviews: 96% positive from 3,428
Released: 2023
Finish it: 16% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $7.99 (2026-05-04)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 3,428 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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