Games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

87% positive from 2,272 reviewsReleased 2019Steam Deck Verified

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What it is

A turn-based RPG with deck-building combat. It features a humorous fantasy-steampunk blend.

What players liked

Players praise its dynamic turn-based RPG combat with unique deckbuilding mechanics, reminiscent of adventure games.

The catch

Battles and characters feel repetitive with no new mechanics

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,272 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

Rebellion GODSOUL: Awakening

86% positive from 2,946 reviews202513% finish itDeck Playable

A story-driven RPG with card battles and anime girl collection. Link girls to awaken powers and fight oppression with tactical deck building.

What players likedPlayers praise its great combat and story, noting its inspiration and references to other games and anime.

The catchLarge chunks of text stay untranslated in Chinese, and updates keep reverting English.

Both are tagged Party-Based RPG, Card Battler and RPG.

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NEOVERSE

84% positive from 3,765 reviews20202% finish itDeck Unsupported

A roguelite deckbuilder with three heroines travelling between timelines, building each run from a pool of 300 cards while a talent tree and swappable gear shape their skills.

What players likedPlayers praise Neoverse as an excellent deck-building game that scratches the itch left by titles like Tainted Grail and Midnight Suns.

The catchRuns turn boring and repetitive quickly, with too little build variety to keep going.

Both are tagged Card Battler, Card Game and RPG.

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Journey to the West

81% positive from 1,704 reviews202357% finish it

A deck-building RPG with strategic combat and narrative choices. Recruit companions and use unique hero abilities to battle through a classic Chinese legend.

The catchRuns drag on for hours, with far more time spent reading text than playing.

Both are tagged Card Battler, Card Game and 2D.

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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 Card Battler, Card Game and Turn-Based.

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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

83% positive from 4,594 reviews201334% finish itDeck Verified

This is a digital collectible card game with a core loop of deck building and strategic combat. It offers a fantasy adventure feel with a focus on spellcasting and creature battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its free custom deck-building and experimentation, similar to other card games but without the recurring cost.

The catchExpansions and card unlocks are gone from the store, leaving content locked out.

Both are tagged Card Battler, Card Game and Turn-Based.

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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 Card Battler, Card Game and Turn-Based.

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