Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: RISK: Global Domination, which both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is tagged Free to Play, Card Game, Anime, Strategy, Multiplayer, Trading Card Game, Singleplayer, Turn-Based by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 13 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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RISK: Global Domination
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2020).
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
RISK: Global Domination at a glance Released 2020 Studio SMG Studio Player sentiment 79% positive of 41,614 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyTurn-BasedCasualOnline Co-OpPsychological HorrorMassively Multiplayer
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AdVenture Communist
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).
The world's greatest communism simulator!
AdVenture Communist at a glance Released 2016 Studio Hyper Hippo Games Player sentiment 64% positive of 4,677 Price Free Free to PlayCasualSimulationStrategyMemesGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Casual; released around the same time (2017).
Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer at a glance Released 2017 Studio 8Floor Player sentiment 60% positive of 80,320 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyCasualMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpSimulationPsychological Horror
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Chinese Parents
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Memes and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Chinese Parents at a glance Released 2018 Studio 墨鱼玩游戏 Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,000 Price $9.99 Psychological HorrorMemesSimulationCasualRPGAnimeStrategy
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Real Pool 3D - Poolians
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.
Real Pool 3D - Poolians at a glance Released 2018 Studio Poolians.com Player sentiment 76% positive of 19,904 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationCasualMassively MultiplayerStrategyPsychological Horror
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Shadowverse CCG
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Trading Card Game and Anime; released around the same time (2016).
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cygames, Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 15,062 Price Not listed Free to PlayTrading Card GameAnimeCard GameStrategyTurn-BasedCompetitiveCasual
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Library Of Ruina
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Card Game, Strategy and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2021).
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Library Of Ruina at a glance Released 2021 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 44,826 Price $29.99 Card GameStrategyGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorTurn-BasedAnimeRPG
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100% Orange Juice
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Anime, Strategy and Card Game; released around the same time (2014).
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
100% Orange Juice at a glance Released 2014 Studio Orange_Juice Player sentiment 91% positive of 30,159 Price $6.99 AnimeStrategyCard GameTurn-BasedCasualGreat SoundtrackMemes
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GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Card Game; released around the same time (2020).
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game at a glance Released 2020 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 86% positive of 27,710 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyCard GameRPGTrading Card GameTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackCasual
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Faeria
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Card Game, Strategy and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Faeria at a glance Released 2017 Studio Abrakam Entertainment SA Player sentiment 84% positive of 7,213 Price $19.99 Card GameStrategyMassively MultiplayerRPGTurn-BasedTrading Card GameCasualAnime
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Lords Mobile
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile at a glance Released 2019 Studio IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Player sentiment 67% positive of 5,888 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyMassively MultiplayerAnimeRPGMemesCasualMMORPG
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noah System Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGStrategyCasualAnime
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Immortal Soul: Black Survival
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Anime; released around the same time (2019).
Black Survival is a Real-Time Survival Game, where you must survive by any means out of 10 competitors in a deserted island. Make split-second decisions with a single click! Immerse yourself in the fierce battle for survival; you do not have a second to spare! Search, Craft, Attack, and Run!
Immortal Soul: Black Survival at a glance Released 2019 Studio Nimble Neuron Player sentiment 82% positive of 5,431 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyAnimeRPGPsychological HorrorOnline Co-Op
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Town of Salem 2
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RPG.
A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.
Town of Salem 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio BlankMediaGames LLC Player sentiment 69% positive of 9,203 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRPGCasualPsychological Horror
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Anime and Free to Play; released around the same time (2017).
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Salvato Player sentiment 96% positive of 227,039 Price Free Psychological HorrorAnimeFree to PlayGreat SoundtrackMemesCasual
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Strife
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Strife® is a truly free to play, competitive, MOBA that features non-stop action and engaging combat. Take control of powerful and versatile heroes, each capable of dominating in unique ways, and exert your will in an epic battle between two teams.
Strife at a glance Released 2015 Studio S2 Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 4,886 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRPGMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpCasualMMORPG
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Eternal Card Game
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Card Game and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
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.
Eternal Card Game at a glance Released 2018 Studio Dire Wolf Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,040 Price Free Free to PlayCard GameStrategyCasualMassively MultiplayerTrading Card GameTurn-Based
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Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance Released 2018 Studio MasterCode Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationMassively MultiplayerCasualOnline Co-OpPsychological Horror
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Artifact
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Card Game, Trading Card Game and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.
Artifact at a glance Released 2018 Studio Valve Player sentiment 47% positive of 24,768 Price Free Card GameTrading Card GameStrategyCompetitiveCasualTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Casual and Strategy; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Great SoundtrackCasualStrategyPsychological Horror
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Neighbours from Hell
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Casual, Strategy and Great Soundtrack.
INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.
Neighbours from Hell at a glance Released 2003 Studio JoWooD Entertainment Player sentiment 98% positive of 3,150 Price Not listed CasualStrategyGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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Town of Salem
Why it matched: both psychological, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.
Town of Salem at a glance Released 2014 Studio BlankMediaGames Player sentiment 88% positive of 36,262 Price $4.99 StrategyRPGCasualMassively MultiplayerMemes
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Golf With Your Friends
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!
Golf With Your Friends at a glance Released 2020 Studio Blacklight Interactive Player sentiment 87% positive of 75,430 Price $1.49 CasualSimulationStrategyGreat SoundtrackMemesMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-Op
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Octopath Traveler
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Octopath Traveler at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,150 Price $59.99 RPGTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackStrategyAnimeCasualSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links?
RISK: Global Domination, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, strategy and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.