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We filtered the 47 games similar to Battle Chess down to the 31 that fit the “Deck Builder” category. Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories, Egyptian Senet and The Elder Scrolls: Legends top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Battle Chess.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

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Within the “Deck Builder” category, the closest game to Battle Chess is Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Egyptian Senet and The Elder Scrolls: Legends follow close behind.

#1Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories95 #2Egyptian Senet93 #3The Elder Scrolls: Legends93 #4Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers93 #5Hearthstone93

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The best deck Builder games like Battle Chess

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Battle Chess. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

95

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalFirst Person

IGDB59· 1

Year 1999Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping setting medieval

#2Egyptian Senet

93

Egyptian Senet

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalCasualRelaxing

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 historical setting

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

#3The Elder Scrolls: Legends

93

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 75%· 11KRAWG👍 42%· 283MC82IGDB77· 3OC80· 19

Year 2017Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping historical setting

#4Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

93

Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloFantasyIsometricTactical

Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping historical setting

93

Hearthstone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricMagic

IGDB88· 9

Year 2014Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping historical setting

#6Legends of Runeterra

93

Legends of Runeterra

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricFree to Play

IGDB83· 3OC88· 12

Year 2020Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping historical setting

#7Teamfight Tactics

93

Teamfight Tactics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricTactical

Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, while skipping historical setting

92

Duelyst

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloIsometricPixel ArtTactical

Steam👍 82%· 4.7KRAWG👍 55%· 102MC82IGDB82· 7OC80· 16

Year 2016Dev Counterplay Games · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical and free to play, while skipping fantasy world

91

Abalone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCasual

Steam👍 61%· 161

Year 2013Dev Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

#10Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

90

Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricOffline

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping fantasy world

#11Cards and Castles

89

Cards and Castles

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalMedievalOnline

Steam👍 73%· 776

Year 2014Dev Red Team GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings online features and free to play, while skipping fantasy world

#12Magic: The Gathering Arena

89

Magic: The Gathering Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasyIsometricMagicFree to Play

Steam👍 61%· 29KIGDB85· 4OC82· 37

Year 2019Dev Magic Digital Studio · Wizards of the CoastOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and free to play, while skipping historical setting

#13Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

88

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloFantasyCo-opMagic

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 56%· 41MC77IGDB75· 2

Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and co op, while skipping historical setting

#14Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

88

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and co op, while skipping historical setting

#15Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

88

Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and co op, while skipping historical setting

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