Games like Trials of Fire

Tactical deck-building adventure with multi-character combat and loot-driven progression. Explore a ruined world, strategizing card synergies for survival.

86% positive from 3,255 · 2021 · 7% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $4.99 -75% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2025-08-01)

Card BattlerTurn-Based TacticsTactical RPG Rogue-liteDungeon CrawlerTurn-Based

Six games like Trials of Fire

Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy

71% positive from 1,339 reviews2017Deck Playable

Shardbound is a tactical CCG with fast-paced, 15-minute matches focused on unit positioning and deck-building. It offers strategic depth with an accessible, action-packed feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Shardbound as a deeper, more strategic Hearthstone or Duelyst, blending CCG mechanics with tactical, chess-like battlefield positioning.

The catchCards need heavy grind or cash to upgrade, so PvP favours the biggest spenders.

Both are tagged Card Battler, Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Tactics.

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Inkbound

87% positive from 4,001 reviews20241% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based roguelike with simultaneous multiplayer combat. Explore diverse builds and save magical stories in a cooperative adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise this tactical roguelike as a "Slay the Spire" with ability-based combat, offering deep builds and high replayability.

The catchThe developers dropped support, so missing features and bugs are never getting fixed.

Both are tagged Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-lite.

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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 Card Battler, Dungeon Crawler and RPG.

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Esports Godfather

91% positive from 4,503 reviews2024Deck Playable

Esports Godfather is a MOBA esports management simulation card game. Players build teams, devise strategies, and draft heroes to win championships.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of genres, deep strategic combos, and the satisfying challenge of building a dominant team.

The catchMatches play themselves, with random misses and outcomes you cannot influence.

Both are tagged Card Battler, Turn-Based Tactics and RPG.

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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 Card Battler, Turn-Based Tactics and RPG.

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The Age of Decadence

82% positive from 3,998 reviews20158% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative-driven RPG focused on dialogue and choice in a crumbling society. It emphasizes consequences and player agency over combat.

What players likedPlayers compare it to 90s RPGs, Divinity, and Pillars of Eternity, praising its deep choices, branching paths, and impactful consequences.

The catchForced fights your build cannot win push you into constant save scumming and reloading.

Both are tagged Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Tactics and RPG.

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More about Trials of Fire

The catch

Equipment stuffs your deck with junk cards, so random three card draws decide fights.

Reviews: 86% positive from 3,255
Released: 2021
Finish it: 7% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $4.99 -75% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2025-08-01)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 3,255 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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