Games like Yao-Guai Hunter

84% positive from 2,288 reviewsReleased 2025Steam Deck Playable

What it is

A martial fantasy roguelike with card-based combat. Players choose a unique hunter to battle demons in a hand-painted world.

What players liked

Players praise the good art style, diverse characters, and multiple playstyle cards.

The catch

It copies Slay the Spire so closely that veterans of that game find nothing new.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 2,288 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Yao-Guai Hunter

Cat God Ranch

94% positive from 2,185 reviews20247% finish itDeck Playable

A simulation and strategy game where players manage a ranch, collect animals, and pay tribute to a Cat God weekly. It features tile-based terrain building and card-based modifiers for a unique ranch experience.

What players likedPlayers praise this deck-builder as a satisfying chain-combo game, like Luck be a Landlord, for its massive animal runs.

The catchRuns hinge on random animal draws, so a bad start often forces a restart.

Both are tagged Replay Value, Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler.

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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 Battler and Card Game.

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Knock on the Coffin Lid

84% positive from 2,878 reviews202428% finish itDeck Verified

Deck-building roguelike with strategic combat and narrative choices. Explore, fight, and shape a dark fantasy world to regain your memories.

What players likedPlayers praise its story-focused roguelite deck-building, comparing it to Slay the Spire and Monster Train, with insane replayability.

The catchThe final boss fights are unfair, cheating slogs that ruin otherwise good runs.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Battler and Card Game.

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SpellRogue

87% positive from 1,614 reviews2025Deck Verified

SpellRogue is a turn-based deckbuilding roguelike focused on dice manipulation. Players strategically alter dice rolls to cast spells and overcome challenging enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise this Slay the Spire-like for its unique dice mechanics and satisfying combo-building.

The catchRuns are decided by luck, since spells rarely synergise and enemies counter your build.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Battler and Card Game.

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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 Card Game.

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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 Card Game.

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