9 Narrative games like Ascension: Deckbuilding Game that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Ascension: Deckbuilding Game down to the 9 that fit the “Narrative” category. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Poker Night 2 and Egyptian Senet top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ascension: Deckbuilding Game.

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The best narrative games like Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ascension: Deckbuilding Game. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerOfflineNarrativeCasualCo-op

Steam👍 97%· 17KRAWG👍 93%· 419MC67IGDB84· 5OC86· 23

Year 2015Dev Steel Crate GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat tactical

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCasualNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 78%· 365

Year 2015Dev Ezzat StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sports simulation and puzzle design, while skipping combat tactical

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#4Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrative2DHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and vibe relaxing, while skipping combat tactical

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#5Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalCasualNarrative2D

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping fantasy world

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping combat tactical

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#87 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrative2DCozy

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping combat tactical

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#9Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

PvPSoloNarrative2DCompetitive

Steam👍 90%· 338RAWG👍 85%· 20MC76

Year 2009Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping vibe casual

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