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Games like The Cardian: Light the Shrines

Games like The Cardian: Light the Shrines

Games like The Cardian: Light the Shrines

Looking for games like The Cardian: Light the Shrines? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crown of Petals, Ludaro or Deckgammon.

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  1. A unique fusion of deckbuilding and grand strategy! Command 6 distinct races across procedurally generated lands. Construct tactical fortresses, draft powerful cards, and outmaneuver rival nations through dynamic diplomacy or brutal warfare to claim the Crown! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown of Petals.

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  2. Ludaro is a Roguelike Deck-building dice game with a unique twist on Ludo! Plan your moves, manipulate dice rolls, and unleash powerful Spirit Cards to beat the score. Upgrade tiles, collect quirky pets and stack wild combos as you battle in epic boss fights with game-changing modifiers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludaro.

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  3. Deckgammon is an extraction roguelite that reimagines backgammon as a modern tactical deckbuilder. Every card you play reshapes the battlefield where positioning matters, time is an enemy, and no two battles unfold in the same way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckgammon.

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  4. ◆ About This GameKeepwright is a turn-based card strategy game that fuses deck-building, base-building, and tower defense. Starting from an empty wilderness, you place Struct cards (buildings) on a grid map to establish your stronghold. Each building you construct adds unique Action cards to your deck, expanding your resource-gathering and combat capabilities — build, cycle, fight. Choose your sup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keepwright.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    A cosmic horror roguelike tactical deck builder. Fight nightmarish creatures, add cards to your deck, discover powerful curios and combine all their unique effects in game breaking synergies. Awaken and Hunt the Pale Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt the Pale Gods.

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  6. Lead a party of 12 hero classes through tactical turn-based battles, evolve each into one of two powerful subclasses, and shape every run through strategic choices. Upgrade your expedition, unlock permanent perks, conquer 100 stages, and push further across multiple game modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centuria Quest.

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  7. Lead your team to delve into the Three Realms, rescue the abducted detective, retrieve the Energy Spirit Stone, and punish the nefarious forces hiding in the shadows. Each realm presents unique challenges and secrets, and your decisions will sway the course of the battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ElfClash: Rescue Luna.

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  8. Adventurer’s Conquest is a tactical card game focused on board control, strategic positioning, and progression through a Guild ranking system. Great adventurer… we have been expecting your arrival. The Guild is always in need of skilled individuals willing to accept dangerous contracts and prove their worth. There are missions waiting to be completed, rivals and creatures to be defeated, and rewa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventurer's Conquest.

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  9. Defy impossible odds in a tactical roguelite RPG where every dice roll shapes your fate. Master grid-based battles, forge powerful builds, and uncover a world inspired by tabletop adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odds Chronicles.

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  10. Welcome, newly awakened soul. You’ve crossed the threshold into the Duat — the Egyptian realm of the dead. Guided by Anubis, keeper of souls and lord of sacred rites, you must walk the path of judgment. Ignore the whispers of jackal-headed guides and shadow beasts. These are only echoes of your former life. They will fade. Hopefully. Now your true journey begins: Rebuild your spirit. Face myth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Anubis.

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  11. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Ver.1.1.200-  This version doesn't support game saving yet.- Images of some artifacts have not yet been completed.- Ranking system is not working yet.- You can only play Act1 yet. After the official release, you will be able to meet after Acts. - Hello! We’re Elementail's dev team! We’re thrilled to finally meet you here— and incredibly grateful you’ve taken the time to check out our game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEMENTAIL.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Seal the Rift is a single player roguelike deckbuilder that offers endless replayability. Each playthrough brings a unique combination of cards, relics, magic, enemies and events. Ensuring no two playthroughs are ever the same. Features: Choose from countless cards to shape your deck. Acquire game changing relics. Fight against unique and challenging enemies. If you are defeated, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seal the Rift.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    Defeat a legendary Evil and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a deckbuilding roguelike with dungeon crawling mechanics. Collect powerful artifacts, relics and spells for your many heroes while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction. After Forward: Escape The Fold, here's Twotinydice's next game. Uncharted Mythology Set in the Pyrenees, the game is based on a never-used before p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrene.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    "Madcap Mosaic is an exciting fresh roguelike - there are crazy combos, many different strategies to explore, and a wonderful mix of control and uncertainty in play. I believe this game could inspire many others, there are a lot of possibilities with the 'mosaic' approach." -Richard Garfield Madcap Mosaic is a roguelike tile-drafting/deckbuilding game. It takes the cards out of your ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madcap Mosaic.

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  15. Abraxas is a deckbuilding roguelite combining modern Korean urban hunter fantasy themes. Explore dungeons, draft cards, and thin your deck to perfection. Command a 3-person raid party using card color synergies, conquer increasingly difficult bosses, and push beyond your limits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abraxas.

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  16. Taking Today Off is a light-hearted roguelike deck-builder about managing modern life states. Draw cards, place them on the board, add stickers and tools, and build playful combos. Easy to learn, with fresh choices and strategies every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taking Today Off.

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  17. The world is being consumed by the overwhelming resentment of gamblers. Bankrupt madmen, corrupt dealers, greedy spirits… Their bitterness and rage have morphed into a sinister energy, devouring everything in its path. You must wield the "gambler’s magic, " build a unique deck, and confront this spreading madness! Play Cards! Break the Curse with Your Hand Form classic poker hands—Pairs, Straights… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckbane.

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  18. Zombie Epoch: Deck Apocalypse is a post-apocalyptic survival game that blends dungeon exploration with card-based strategy. As a survivor, you must venture into perilous ruins, scavenge scarce resources, build a powerful deck, and enhance your abilities to withstand relentless zombie hordes. Every expedition is a battle for survival, you must carefully choose your path, manage resources wisely, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Epoch:Deck Apocalypse.

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  20. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Lost In Fantaland is a retro pixel-style roguelite game that blends deck building and turn-based strategies on a checkerboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Fantaland.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Check out our latest demo build on itch.io! We hope you enjoy it. The game is still in development, and we’d love for you to join our community. Your support and feedback will help us make the game even better! Join our discord: https://discord.gg/KydUm5QgCr After the catastrophe, the world became devastated, monsters roamed freely, and crops could no longer grow. People had to rely on hunters t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Hunter.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,856 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alina of the Arena.

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  23. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Rook.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,507 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System. Features Unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption - In Astrea there is a new type of “damage” system. Purifi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.

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  26. 100 floors. 138 cards. 112 monsters. 5 unique playstyles. Navigate the Risk Flow—advance into danger for greater rewards, or retreat to safety. A complete pixel art deck-building roguelike adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Brimir: Mimir's Cave.

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  27. The Last Debugger is a turn-based roguelite deckbuilder where you collect equipment cards, combine powerful set effects, and plan around card speed and enemy intentions as four distinct characters fight through a broken game world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Debugger.

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  28. Alice in Blue is a deckbuilding roguelike strategy game where you manipulate a roulette wheel to battle your enemies. Place attacks, defenses, and special effects onto the wheel, then spin it to reposition them and unleash carefully planned combinations. Build a formidable deck, discover powerful synergies, and forge your own strategy against the dangers of the dream world. Unique Roulette Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in BLUE.

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  29. Every run writes your legend. Achilles: Survivor is a fast-paced, single-player bullet heaven set in Ancient Greece. Play as Achilles - or one of the legendary souls freed from Tartarus - and face relentless waves of enemies. Build deadly structures, evolve your powers, and grow stronger with every run. Defeat your enemies... or die trying. Are you ready for battle? DEFEAT YOUR ENEMIES... OR D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Achilles: Survivor.

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  30. Master dodges and parries on a 5×2 grid in this 2D Souls-like boss rush. Choose from four playable characters, learn the patterns of 30 enemy types, and take on the campaign and Chains of Echoes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROKEN SOUL: Boss Rush.

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  31. Test your wit and strategy in Everglyph Trials, a roguelite deck builder with ever-evolving choices and challenges. Build your deck from a variety of cards, each with a unique combination of effects. Unleash devastating combos and adapt your tactics to defeat powerful floor bosses. Key Features Strategic Deckbuilding: Make key card choices throughout your journey, crafting a deck to overcome diff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everglyph Trials.

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  32. In Unsealed Pact, every decision pushes you deeper into a world shaped by ritual magic, unpredictable allies, and dangerous choices. You wield a deck of more than 200 cards, each influencing the battlefield in unique ways—but the creatures you summon do not obey direct orders. They act autonomously, reacting to threats, opportunities, and their own personalities. Your job is to manipulate the ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsealed Pact.

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  33. A new type of roguelike deck-builder that's made to be as flexible and customizable as possible, without losing the difficulty that makes it worth pursuing. Survive for as long as you can against an endless wave of enemies, that come back stronger each time you beat them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thor's Legacy.

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  34. You die, you come back stronger, and every decision can be the one that saves you or destroys you. Build unpredictable skill combinations, defeat enemies in brutal 1v1 duels, and push through a curse that never forgives mistakes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatebreaker.

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  35. Choose your units, place them where it counts and build an army that wins. Deploy heroes with powerful skills to support your units and swing the battle your way. Unite the clans and take the fight to the Dubdals. Warboss is a casual and goofy battle simulator. This is a fast-paced auto-battler about making smart choices before the fight starts — and then watching everything collide. You don’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warboss.

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  36. The childhood game that ended friendships is back—and this time, your life depends on it. Rogue Paper Scissors is an extraction deckbuilding roguelite that transforms the simple three-choice game into a deep tactical roguelike where every decision could be your last. Build your deck from nothing, merge cards into devastating hybrids, and face the ultimate question: extract your rewards safely, or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Paper Scissors.

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  37. Darkest Cube fuses card games, roguelikes, and RPG elements – adapt your starting deck with cards gained from quests, and adjust your strategies to seal the mysterious Dark Cubes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Cube.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Who dares reduce you, a mighty Demon Lord, to just a block? Uncover your secret nemesis and take your revenge in this action roguelite where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or dodge, parry, and collide with enemies for powerful attacks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CardVenture:JustAHead!.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Forge your party. Master your fate. In this turn-based roguelite RPG, lead four heroes through a fractured realm of danger and destiny. Build synergies, unlock powerful abilities, and face ever-shifting challenges in an epic battle for survival. No journey is ever the same. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valor of Man.

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  40. We have integrated card games, Roguelike, and auto-battling chess to create this single-player board game. Match the strongest exploration team, build a unique deck, discover new events, and adventure through vast worlds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ArcaneDeck ChessWraith.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Deck Vs Doom is a deckbuilding tower defense game where you use cards to deploy towers, traps, and spells to stop relentless waves of enemies. Between battles, you visit different shops to expand and upgrade your deck, collect powerful artifacts, and shape unique strategies. The game features wave-based progression, endless build possibilities, and evolving synergies that grow stronger with every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck Vs Doom.

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  42. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Build your train to build your deck. Fight off bandits in a post apocalyptic world. Progress and unlock new train combinations with synergies. Get drivers to their final destinations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fogpiercer.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    75% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Stray Path is an adventure and strategy game combining FreeCell and roguelike card. There are different characters and venturing in a randomly generated world. Dragging cards like FreeCell, optimizing choices, selecting equipment & items, discovering the truth of a stray world! Choice matters (the most!) In this breath-taking adventure, you will encounter different kinds of enemies. Whether to b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Path.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    "Heroes Wanted" immerses you in a world of endless deck-building possibilities. Over a hundred of heroes and items, combined with elements, unleash powerful synergies. SIMPLE, FUN, and ADDICTIVE! Heroes await your call to deliver the ultimate blow to the Demon Lord. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes Wanted.

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  45. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

    Rise of the Slime is a Card Combat, Deck Building, Adventure game about a little slime and its journey to glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Slime.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews

    :gj/yush: BUY NOW ON STEAM! :gj/yush: [Media 5013839] [Media 5638215] Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Tactics.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 3,401 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 15 reviews

    An epic roguelike / lite that combines the best elements of deckbuilding, tactical combat and strategic decision-making. Lead and manage heroes on gruelling missions. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Unravel curses laid upon the lands and defeat the ultimate evil at the heart of it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gordian Quest.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    Breach Wanderers is a roguelike deckbuilder with added RPG elements, giving players countless customization options. Choose your hero and conquer your foes by combining guild upgrades, skill trees, items, and fully modifiable decks of cards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breach Wanderers.

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  49. Grimhold is the last fortress between the world of the living and everything that wants it gone. Wave after wave, the darkness hurls its legions at your wall — goblins, undead, dragons, demons and worse — and only your heroes stand in the way. Build your line of defense, master each hero's powers, chain devastating synergies and push through ten acts of siege, all the way to the Belly of the Hunge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimhold.

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  50. Oaks vs Orcs is a roguelike strategy autobattler where you build a living forest kingdom that fights for you. Expand your territory, choose new units and defences, and bend the river through your kingdom to create powerful chains of bonuses. When the orcs attack, your army battles automatically and every decision you made is put to the test. Build something unstoppable, watch it tear through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oaks vs Orcs.

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