Games like Race for the Galaxy
by Temple Gates Games
Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!
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FreeDominion
Feb 1 · Temple Gates Games
Both: Deckbuilding · Card Game · Board Game
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.
DeckbuildingCard GameBoard GameMedievalTabletopStrategySolitaireAgricultureFantasyTutorial
-30%$20.99HEART of CROWN Online
Dec 18 · illuCalab, FLIPFLOPs, quziralab.
Both: Deckbuilding · Card Game · Board Game
The great emperor's untimely death... Seven princesses are candidates for his succession! Who will save the empire from chaos? An online deck-growing card game where you grow your deck and fight for the Princess.
DeckbuildingCard GameBoard GameStrategyIndieTabletopCard BattlerCuteTurn-Based TacticsFantasy👍 412
$24.99StarVaders
Apr 30 · Pengonauts
Both: Deckbuilding · Card Game · Board Game
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
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$19.99Hyperspace Deck Command
Oct 7 · Sleeper Games
Both: Card Game · Deckbuilding · Space
Hyperspace Deck Command is a complex deck building roguelite. Command a massive space fleet that operates on individual turn timers, combine a wide variety of cards into powerful decks and master the dual-use status effects to defeat the hegemonising swarm.
Roguelike DeckbuilderCard GameRoguelikeDeckbuildingDifficultTurn-Based TacticsRogueliteSci-fiSpaceColorful
$19.99Breachway
Sep 26 · Edgeflow Studio
Both: Card Game · Deckbuilding
Explore the galaxy in this deckbuilding, sci-fi roguelike where ship upgrades and crew management are key to your survival. Optimize resource generation, engage in intense turn-based battles, and take on ever-growing threats as you seek out The Signal.
StrategyRoguelikeCard GameDeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderCard BattlerTurn-Based CombatDungeon CrawlerRoguelite2D👍 1,419
$11.99Commander Quest
Apr 4 · Flyway Games, Inc.
Both: Card Game · Deckbuilding
Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!
WarRoguelike DeckbuilderCard GameStrategyReplay ValueDeckbuildingRoguelikeCard BattlerRogueliteAuto Battler👍 2,805
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Jun 2 · Terad Games
Both: Space
Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.
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May 16 · YOUR_MOM'S_HP, RavenJm
Both: Card Game
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$4.99Star Survivor
Sep 20 · SpaceOwl Games, Erabit
Both: Space · Deckbuilding
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$2.99Reigns: Three Kingdoms
Jan 11 · Nerial
Both: Card Game
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$39.99Galactic Civilizations IV
Oct 19 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Space
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$8.99Terracards
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Both: Deckbuilding
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Both: Space
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