8 Games like Hand of Fate that you should try

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Hand of Fate is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, procedural generation and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 8 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons and Coin Crypt lead the list, with Slay the Spire reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hand of Fate special.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

Games like Hand of Fate

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Slay the Spire

iRank92

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralFantasyHardcoreExploration

Steam👍 98%· 213KRAWG👍 89%· 1.1KMC86IGDB93· 6OC89· 56

Year 2019Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the deckbuilding roguelikes cluster, with roguelike runs, card game strategy and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralFantasyCasualCozy

Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB90· 3OC82· 26

Year 2019Dev Terry Cavanagh · DistractionwareOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and card game strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting cartoon, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 610RAWG👍 38%· 21

Year 2014Dev Dumb and Fat GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyRanged

Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11

Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are deckbuilding roguelikes — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and card game strategy

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#5Betrayal At Club Low

iRank93

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

ProceduralThird PersonNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 97%· 570OC85· 13

Year 2022Dev Cosmo D StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6Hades

iRank94

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190

Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Hand of Fate, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and setting mythology, while skipping card game strategy

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#7Avencast: Rise of the Mage

iRank50

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeMagicProceduralFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Hand of Fate: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping card game strategy

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreBullet Heaven

SoloProceduralCasualPixel Art

Steam👍 52%· 754RAWG👍 12%· 26

Year 2012Dev David Williamson · David WILLIAMSONPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Hand of Fate, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and visual pixel, while skipping card game strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hand of Fate?: The closest game to Hand of Fate is Slay the Spire, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, card game strategy and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hand of Fate?: The three closest games to Hand of Fate are: 1. Slay the Spire (93/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Dicey Dungeons (93/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Coin Crypt (96/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Hand of Fate's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 8 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Dicey Dungeons similar to Hand of Fate?: Yes, very much so — Dicey Dungeons scores 93/100 similarity to Hand of Fate. They share 8 attributes, including roguelike runs and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Hand of Fate?: The best Roguelike games similar to Hand of Fate are Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons, Coin Crypt and FORCED SHOWDOWN. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Hand of Fate attributes like roguelike runs, card game strategy and deep RPG systems.
How is similarity to Hand of Fate calculated?: We compare Hand of Fate against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Hand of Fate experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.