Games like LONESTAR

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.

91% positive from 2,401 · 2025 · 11% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $12.99 $5.19 -60% · Lowest ever $5.69 (2024-11-22)

Rogue-likeStrategyTurn-Based TacticsRoguelike DeckbuilderCard Battler Turn-Based Strategy

Six games like LONESTAR

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 Battler and Turn-Based Tactics.

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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 Battler and Rogue-like.

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Dice & Fold

84% positive from 3,838 reviews202465% finish itDeck Verified

Dice & Fold is a turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where players roll dice to defeat creature cards. It blends dungeon crawling strategy with dice-based combat and card unfolding.

What players likedPlayers praise "Dice & Fold" as a charming roguelite that offers rewarding and interesting gameplay, even after many hours.

The catchOutcomes lean heavily on luck over strategic depth

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

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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 Battler and Rogue-like.

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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 Strategy.

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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, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-like.

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More about LONESTAR

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 91% positive from 2,401
Released: 2025
Finish it: 11% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $12.99 $5.19 -60% · Lowest ever $5.69 (2024-11-22)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,401 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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