Best Trading Card Game games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated trading card game games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free trading card game games are available at the bottom of the page.

Filters & Lists

Aeon's End

Deck building with a twist! Lead a team of mages against the Nameless in this magic-based card battle game and save the city of Gravehold!

Price -93% 1.03€
Rating 7.7
Release 17 Sep 2019

Rise of Legions

Rise of Legions has shut down. It was a strategy and deck building game with dynamic, tactical gameplay.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 30 Aug 2019

Nowhere Prophet

Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.

Price 20.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 19 Jul 2019

World of Myths

Take control of the battle, crush the opponent’s temples and rise to victory in a card game where the usual tactics don't work. Pledge loyalty to your favorite Mythology. Bring back the glory of the ancient Gods or become a God yourself.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 30 May 2019

Minion Masters

An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 24 May 2019

Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions

A card battler based in the rich universe of the Horus Heresy, the origin story of Warhammer 40,000. Play through epic single-player campaigns, take part in draft tournaments based on famous battles, or build your own unstoppable deck and compete in fast and epic duels against players worldwide.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.1
Release 28 Mar 2019

Eternal Card Game

Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 15 Nov 2018

Zup! S

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 15 Nov 2018

Zup! Zero 2

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 11 Sep 2018

Stormbound

Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 15 May 2018

Volleying

Tired of sports games in which the computer doesn’t respect your commands? As a physics-based game, Volleying gives the players more control over their moves, as well as delivers unique matches each round. Invite your friends over or play remotely and enjoy this predictably unpredictable experience!

Price 0.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 15 May 2018

Barro

Choose your little car and race!

Price 4.90€
Rating 7.6
Release 28 Mar 2018

Zup! 8

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 22 Feb 2018

Heart of Crown PC

Which princess will you promote in this battle of succession? Heart of Crown is a deck-building card game with online play, scenario campaigns, and free play which offer a wide variety of challenges and enjoyment to be had.

Price 22.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 12 Dec 2017

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 16 Nov 2017

Urban Rivals

Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.4
Release 18 Oct 2017

Warbands: Bushido

Warbands:Bushido is a miniatures board game arena with cards, miniatures, dice and beautiful terrains to fight on, with both multiplayer battles boardgamers are used to, and challenging single-player scenarios.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.7
Release 15 Sep 2017

Children of Zodiarcs

A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.

Price -53% 8.46€
Rating 6.8
Release 18 Jul 2017

Flow:The Sliding

Enjoy the rhythmic music and beat the SCORE!!!

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 16 Jul 2017

qop

qop is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 13 Jul 2017

Zup! 5

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 13 Jun 2017

The Elder Scrolls®: Legends™

The Elder Scrolls: Legends™ is an award- winning free-to-play strategy card game based on the world and lore of the Elder Scrolls series. Play for hours or minutes across many game modes that are easy to learn but challenging to master.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 31 May 2017

Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards

Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Futurama, American Dad, King of the Hill, and Archer join forces in Animation Throwdown, your favorite new collectible card game. Collect your favorite characters, combine cards to make hilarious combos, and battle your way through an adventure of animated proportions.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 05 May 2017

Card Creator

Card Creator is a powerful, deep and easy to use card creation software, the best tool for games designers (amateurs or pro) and fans of card and tabletop games. Card creation made easy, fast and fun!

Price 19.50€
Rating 6.8
Release 18 Apr 2017

Most played trading card game games on Steam

Take a look at the top trading card game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.

1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a card game, free to play and strategy game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on January 18th 2022 has received 84,921 reviews of which 63,272 were positive and 21,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played trading card game game, thanks to its 13,032 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.4
63,272
21,649

13,032
players

2. Magic: The Gathering Arena

Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG! Magic: The Gathering Arena is a strategy, card game and trading card game game developed and published by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 17,986 reviews of which 11,465 were positive and 6,521 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 8,677 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among trading card game games based on player count.
6.3
11,465
6,521

8,677
players

3. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a free to play, card game and world war ii game developed and published by 1939 Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 36,736 reviews of which 27,467 were positive and 9,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 5,925 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among trading card game games based on player count.
7.4
27,467
9,269

5,925
players

4. Shadowverse CCG

Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers. Shadowverse CCG is a free to play, card battler and trading card game game developed by Cygames and Inc. and published by Cygames, Inc. and Cygames Korea Inc.. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 14,659 reviews of which 10,802 were positive and 3,857 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,442 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played trading card game games.
7.2
10,802
3,857

1,442
players

5. Minion Masters

An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free! Minion Masters is a pve, trading card game and stylized game developed and published by BetaDwarf. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 64,820 reviews of which 58,043 were positive and 6,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 413 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played trading card game games.
8.8
58,043
6,777

413
players

6. Call of Clans

Call of Clans is an online turn-based strategy card game set in a magical world. Build a versatile deck with minion and skill cards to challenge equally matched opponents in a world of swords and magic. Team up with others to conquer challenging co-op dungeons Call of Clans is a trading card game, deckbuilding and pvp game developed and published by Call of Clans. Released on April 07th 2025 has received 311 reviews of which 265 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 298 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played trading card game games.
7.9
265
46

298
players

7. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution

Build your Deck from over 10,000 cards and take on the most iconic Duelists from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. Relive the stories from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series through Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS! Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution is a simulation, trading card game and multiplayer game developed by Other Ocean Emeryville and published by KONAMI. Released on March 24th 2020 has received 4,308 reviews of which 3,548 were positive and 760 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 213 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played trading card game games.
8.0
3,548
760

213
players

8. Kings Call

Collect an array of creature and skill cards through quests, upgrades and trading, and craft your ultimate deck by choosing your favorite cards and prepare for epic battles. Dive into the exhilaration of strategic gameplay and let your inner tactician shine to outsmart your opponents! Kings Call is a trading card game, deckbuilding and pvp game developed and published by Starlight Games. Released on December 25th 2023 has received 446 reviews of which 293 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played trading card game games.
6.3
293
153

128
players

9. 火焰征程

A classic turn-based strategy card game that allows players to collect various creature cards and skill cards through quests, upgrades, and trading. Players can select their favorite cards to craft a unique deck for battles, immersing themselves in the excitement of strategic gameplay! 火焰征程 is a trading card game, deckbuilding and strategy game developed and published by Starlight Games. Released on October 25th 2023 has received 775 reviews of which 525 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played trading card game games.
6.5
525
250

59
players

10. Pox Nora

Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one. Pox Nora is a free to play, strategy and rpg game developed and published by Desert Owl Games LLC. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 848 reviews of which 646 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played trading card game games.
7.3
646
202

42
players

Best deals on trading card game games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of trading card game games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted trading card game games.

1. RUNGORE

Card game mechanics - check. Real time battles - check. Silly humor - check. If this isn't the game of your dreams i don't know what is (Also we have hidden memes everywhere lol) RUNGORE is a trading card game, indie and card game game developed by YOUR_MOM'S_HP and RavenJm and published by GrabTheGames, Gamera Games and UpgradePoint. Released on May 16th 2024 has received 868 reviews of which 775 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a 41% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for trading card game category.
8.4
775
93

-41% 14.83€ 8.75€

Free trading card game games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play trading card game games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play trading card game games.

1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a card game, free to play and strategy game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on January 18th 2022 has received 84,921 reviews of which 63,272 were positive and 21,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 13,032 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free trading card game games on Steam.
7.4
63,272
21,649

13,032
players

2. Magic: The Gathering Arena

Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG! Magic: The Gathering Arena is a strategy, card game and trading card game game developed and published by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 17,986 reviews of which 11,465 were positive and 6,521 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 8,677, this trading card game game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free trading card game games on Steam.
6.3
11,465
6,521

8,677
players

3. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a free to play, card game and world war ii game developed and published by 1939 Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 36,736 reviews of which 27,467 were positive and 9,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 5,925, this trading card game game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free trading card game games on Steam.
7.4
27,467
9,269

5,925
players

4. Shadowverse CCG

Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers. Shadowverse CCG is a free to play, card battler and trading card game game developed by Cygames and Inc. and published by Cygames, Inc. and Cygames Korea Inc.. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 14,659 reviews of which 10,802 were positive and 3,857 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,442 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free trading card game games on Steam.
7.2
10,802
3,857

1,442
players

5. Minion Masters

An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free! Minion Masters is a pve, trading card game and stylized game developed and published by BetaDwarf. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 64,820 reviews of which 58,043 were positive and 6,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 413 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free trading card game games on Steam.
8.8
58,043
6,777

413
players

6. Call of Clans

Call of Clans is an online turn-based strategy card game set in a magical world. Build a versatile deck with minion and skill cards to challenge equally matched opponents in a world of swords and magic. Team up with others to conquer challenging co-op dungeons Call of Clans is a trading card game, deckbuilding and pvp game developed and published by Call of Clans. Released on April 07th 2025 has received 311 reviews of which 265 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 298 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free trading card game games on Steam.
7.9
265
46

298
players

7. Kings Call

Collect an array of creature and skill cards through quests, upgrades and trading, and craft your ultimate deck by choosing your favorite cards and prepare for epic battles. Dive into the exhilaration of strategic gameplay and let your inner tactician shine to outsmart your opponents! Kings Call is a trading card game, deckbuilding and pvp game developed and published by Starlight Games. Released on December 25th 2023 has received 446 reviews of which 293 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 128 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free trading card game games on Steam.
6.3
293
153

128
players

8. 火焰征程

A classic turn-based strategy card game that allows players to collect various creature cards and skill cards through quests, upgrades, and trading. Players can select their favorite cards to craft a unique deck for battles, immersing themselves in the excitement of strategic gameplay! 火焰征程 is a trading card game, deckbuilding and strategy game developed and published by Starlight Games. Released on October 25th 2023 has received 775 reviews of which 525 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free trading card game games on Steam.
6.5
525
250

59
players

9. Pox Nora

Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one. Pox Nora is a free to play, strategy and rpg game developed and published by Desert Owl Games LLC. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 848 reviews of which 646 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free trading card game games on Steam.
7.3
646
202

42
players

10. Urban Rivals

Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection! Urban Rivals is a free to play, card game and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Acute Games. Released on October 18th 2017 has received 632 reviews of which 417 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free trading card game games on Steam.
6.4
417
215

24
players