What is the best game similar to Drawing From Memory?

The closest game to Drawing From Memory is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Drawing From Memory?

The three closest games to Drawing From Memory are: 1. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (71/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Spectromancer (62/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition (64/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Drawing From Memory's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is Spectromancer similar to Drawing From Memory?

Yes — Spectromancer scores 62/100 similarity to Drawing From Memory. They share 6 attributes, including turn-based strategy and card game strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Drawing From Memory?

The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Drawing From Memory are Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, Spectromancer, Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition and Egyptian Senet. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Drawing From Memory attributes like card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay.

How is similarity to Drawing From Memory calculated?

We compare Drawing From Memory against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Drawing From Memory experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Drawing From Memory? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — turn-based strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world — against over 6,700 titles. These 48 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game leads with 71/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Drawing From Memory

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Drawing From Memory. 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.

#1Ascension: Deckbuilding GameClosest overall match

iRank87

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerPvPCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2SpectromancerClosest on setting

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerPvPFantasy2DSolo

Steam👍 88%· 374

Year 2009Dev Apus Software · Three DonkeysPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer!

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: tone.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Ticket to Ride: Classic EditionClosest on game mode

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerPvPCasual2DSolo

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 vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: setting and visuals.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Egyptian SenetClosest on tone

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCasualRelaxingCozySolo

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 fantasy world

New Important Note: To make the gameplay easier and more fun, you can press spacebar to throw the casting sticks instead of mouse click.

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Drawing From Memory.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Legends of Runeterra

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloIsometricFree 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 single-player focus, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloMagicLoot

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, single-player focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: progression and visuals.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Jackbox Party Pack 3

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCasualOfflineCo-opSolo

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KIGDB78· 6OC80· 15

Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, offline and co op, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: game mode.

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#8Magic: The Gathering Arena

iRank72

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasyMagicIsometricFree 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, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Drawing From Memory.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCozyCasual2DCo-op

Steam👍 91%· 30KRAWG👍 42%· 165

Year 2013Dev Orange_Juice · Fruitbat FactoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, setting anime and co op, while skipping vibe relaxing

100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: setting and game mode.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

iRank76

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloCo-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 single-player focus, while skipping vibe casual

All-new and redesigned, Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 takes last year’s massive hit game to even greater heights with better graphics, more options, and new challenges!

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: game mode.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloCo-opTactical

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 single-player focus, while skipping vibe casual

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals and game mode.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 80%· 107

Year 1988Dev Interplay · Fujitsu InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and single-player focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals and game mode.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13The Elder Scrolls: Legends

iRank70

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloIsometricFree 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 single-player focus, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping vibe casual

The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a card-based game set in The Elder Scrolls universe developed by Dire Wolf Digital. ###Story The game's story serves as a tutorial for the player. The game takes place during the Great War between the Mid Empire and the Third Aldmer Dominion.

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Drawing From Memory.

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#14Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

iRank74

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerFantasySoloCo-opTactical

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 single-player focus, while skipping vibe casual

Special EditionThe Special Edition includes the following: Magic: The Gathering 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Base Game Soundtrack: Planar themes and the licensed I Fight Dragons song as MP3s Wallpapers: 5 desktop wallpapers; in multiple sizes eBook: “Return To Ravnica” novella in PDF format…

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals and game mode.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCasualCo-opOfflineNarrative

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 vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a game about defusing a bomb. It was initially made for virtual reality headsets but also supports traditional screens and controls. ###Player cooperation The game is meant to be played by at least two people in cooperation.

Where it drifts furthest from Drawing From Memory: visuals and game mode.

It predates Drawing From Memory by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Drawing From Memory alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Drawing From Memory, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

Puzzle · Adventure

UNO

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Abalone

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Duelyst

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Teamfight Tactics

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Cards and Castles

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Sentinels of the Multiverse

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Worms Armageddon

Platformer · Turn-Based Strat

Worms

Turn-Based Strat

Mario Party DS

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Turn-Based Strat

Master of Orion 2

Turn-Based Strat

Worms 3D

Turn-Based Strat

Sid Meier's Civilization II

Turn-Based Strat

Master of Orion

Turn-Based Strat

Balatro

Deck Builder · Roguelike

Endless Space 2

Turn-Based Strat

Endless Space

Turn-Based Strat

Dead Man's Draw

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Card City Nights

Deck Builder · Adventure

A Valley Without Wind 2

Adventure · Platformer

Poker Night at the Inventory

Deck Builder · Sports

Poker Night 2

Deck Builder · Sports

Triple Town

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

Deck Builder · Puzzle

Guardians of Graxia

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Hitman Go

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Drawing From Memory?: The closest game to Drawing From Memory is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Drawing From Memory?: The three closest games to Drawing From Memory are: 1. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (71/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Spectromancer (62/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition (64/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Drawing From Memory's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Spectromancer similar to Drawing From Memory?: Yes — Spectromancer scores 62/100 similarity to Drawing From Memory. They share 6 attributes, including turn-based strategy and card game strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Drawing From Memory?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Drawing From Memory are Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, Spectromancer, Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition and Egyptian Senet. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Drawing From Memory attributes like card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Drawing From Memory calculated?: We compare Drawing From Memory against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Drawing From Memory experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.