The Best Card Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : South Park: Snow Day! added at rank #41.
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I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022)

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Linux Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Mac OS PC Windows

Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.


  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • choices
  • sportball
  • narrative

12

Wildfrost (2023)

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79
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Wildfrost is a tactical deckbuilding game set in a world plagued by an eternal winter. Gather a band of heroes, defeat enemies, and restore balance to the world. The game features procedurally generated maps with dynamic attack counter system adds depth and suspense to the gameplay experience. Easy to learn but hard to master, making it great for both new and seasoned players.

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What we like:
  • Visually engaging and unassumingly complex
  • Flawless UI/UX
  • Great value for its asking price
  • Somewhat simple in its formalities, but every battle is oddly simple once you understand how to play.
What could be improved:
  • Lack of an in-game glossary
  • Steep learning curve
  • Can be time-consuming
  • Death is all but assured
  • May need some substantial DLC or post-launch updates to reach the heights of its peers.

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • battler
  • tactical
  • battle

13

Balatro (2024)

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PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone Android Xbox One Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

Balatro is a thrilling blend of poker and roguelike deck-building that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Master the art of poker hands and harness the power of unique Joker cards to outsmart your opponents. Explore a dazzling world filled with challenges, upgrades, and the addicting rush of unlocking new strategies with every play. Are you ready to take on the ultimate card battle?


What we like:
  • Unique blend of poker and roguelike mechanics
  • Deep customization with Jokers and booster packs
  • Engaging boss mechanics that add to the game's challenge
  • High replay value with endless run and challenge modes
  • Accessible to newcomers while offering depth for veterans
What could be improved:
  • Reliance on luck can lead to frustrating runs
  • High difficulty curve may deter some players

  • card
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deck
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • battler

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Fights in Tight Spaces (2021)

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88
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Get ready to unleash your tactical mind with Fights in Tight Spaces! This deck-building game combines turn-based strategy and brawler elements to create an intense and thrilling experience. With its minimalist art design, varied enemies, and extensive player card options, Fights in Tight Spaces is a must-play for fans of card battlers and roguelike games. Play now and prove your worth!

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What we like:
  • Satisfying attack animations
  • Varied movement, ability, and attack cards
  • Lots of enemy types with unique attributes
  • Fast gameplay loop with a decent path mechanic
  • Fun John Wick-style combat with a cool soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Too much information given at the start
  • Some decks seem to be better than others
  • UI not always clear
  • Lack of unique card pools for each starting deck

  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • action-movie
  • fight
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • deck

15

The Witcher Tales: Thronebreak (2021)

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84
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a single player role-playing game set in the world of The Witcher, featuring narrative-driven exploration, puzzles and card battle mechanics. Follow the story of Meve, Queen of Lyria and Rivia, as she sets out on a quest to reclaim her land from an invading Nilfgaardian army. Explore a vast map full of hidden areas and collect resources to upgrade your camp for added bonuses. Engage in exciting card battles with unique cards and special abilities to defeat your opponents.


What we like:
  • Rich story with interesting characters
  • Compelling RPG
  • Fascinating card battle mechanics
  • Unique puzzles
  • Accessible for newcomers
  • Beautiful visuals and audio design
What could be improved:
  • Card battles may not be appealing for all players
  • Limited deck size makes for interesting choices but can also be limiting

  • card
  • battle
  • rpg

16

Pirates Outlaws (2019)

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Android PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Xbox One Mac OS

Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.

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  • card
  • pirates
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deck
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • boss

17

Gordian Quest (2022)

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early access PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch j Playstation 5

Gordian Quest is a deckbuilder RPG that draws inspiration from old-school RPGs and Dungeons & Dragons. The game features addictive gameplay and endless replayability with multiple play modes. With an aesthetically pleasing art style, and unique heroes to choose from, this game is a must-play for deck-builder and RPG lovers.


What we like:
  • Engaging mix of roguelite, deckbuilder, and classic Dungeons & Dragons
  • Ten unique and customizable heroes with four starting decks each
  • Addictive gameplay and endless replayability with multiple play modes
  • Aesthetically pleasing hand-drawn art style
  • Boldly blazes its own trail
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty curve can spike unexpectedly and may require grinding
  • Repetitive gameplay loopLack of variety in some battles
  • Universe with limited appeal and lack of major gameplay innovations
  • Experimentation can be a problem during single-player campaign

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • battler
  • dragon
  • dungeon
  • rogue-like
  • combat

18

Wingspan (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone Android Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

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  • card
  • board-game
  • tabletop
  • strategy
  • engine-building
  • relaxing
  • wholesome
  • local
  • multiplayer
  • competitive
  • card-driven

19

Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows IOS iPhone

The second game in the unique Voice of Cards series, where all elements are presented entirely through the medium of cards, in the tradition of tabletop RPGs and gamebooks.

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  • card
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • tabletop
  • jrpg
  • battler

20

Roguebook (2021)

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78
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PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Linux

Enter the magical world of Roguebook, where each page holds a new challenge and adventure for you to conquer. Build your deck, choose two heroes with unique skills, and battle over 40 bosses and enemies. With procedurally generated maps and over 200 cards and relics, you'll never get bored exploring. Can you defeat the Roguebook?


What we like:
  • Engaging gameplay with character progression
  • Excellent deck-building RPG rogue-lite
  • Top-notch graphics and art with fantastic mechanics and balance
  • Highly addictive and infinitely interesting with casual gameplay
  • Offers endless possibilities for strategy and replayability
What could be improved:
  • Fixation on deck size restricts building strategies
  • Deck bloat with no way to remove cards

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder

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