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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 35 games similar to Chrono Ark down to the 4 that fit the “Deck Builder” category. Loop Hero, Derelict Star and Shogun Showdown top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Ark.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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HardcoreNarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Al Fine
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Within the “Deck Builder” category, the closest game to Chrono Ark is Loop Hero — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Derelict Star and Shogun Showdown follow close behind.

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The best deck Builder games like Chrono Ark

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chrono Ark. 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.

#1Loop Hero
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralDark
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Tone40Setting0
Derelict Star
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralDark
Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62
Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping punishing difficulty

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chrono Ark.

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#3Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreProcedural2D
Steam👍 95%· 6.7KIGDB90· 2OC87· 20
Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

⬇️ WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING STRATEGY GAMEhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1639080?utm_source=steam&utm_campaign=crosspromo&utm_content=shogun About the Game Turn-based combat where every action counts. Carefully position yourself, build up and unleash your attacks at the right time!

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Tone70
Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCasualRelaxing
Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2
Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

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