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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 39 games similar to Peglin down to the 6 that fit the “Deck Builder” category. Loop Hero, Shadowhand: RPG Card Game and Derelict Star top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Peglin.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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CasualCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Red Nexus Games Inc.

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Within the “Deck Builder” category, the closest game to Peglin is Loop Hero — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game and Derelict Star follow close behind.

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The best deck Builder games like Peglin

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Peglin. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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
SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D
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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals84
Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalCasualFantasy2D
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, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, 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 Peglin: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals57Setting47Tone40
Derelict Star
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D
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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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 Peglin: tone and setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals56Setting34
#4Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProcedural2DPixel Art
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 punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

⬇️ 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!

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone0
#5Dota Underlords
Dota Underlords
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalCasualFantasyMultiplayer
Steam👍 82%· 91KRAWG👍 38%· 774
Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

Dota Underlords is a new stand-alone game that pits you against seven opponents in a battle of wits that will have you building, combining, and leveling-up a crew in a battle of dominance for the city of White Spire.

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone69Game mode53Visuals0
Etherlords
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyMultiplayerIsometric
Steam👍 42%· 233RAWG👍 74%· 71MC77IGDB50· 1
Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Four races of wizards, adepts of four magical schools, collide in a brutal fight for world domination. Etherlords, an iconic strategy created by Nival, became a bestseller in the world and earned highest grades from critics.

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Peglin.

It predates Peglin by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode55Visuals0

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