What is the best alternative to Balatro on iPhone?

Legends of Runeterra, S tier, #1 in deck building.

Is there a free alternative to Balatro?

Yes: Legends of Runeterra (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Balatro still on the App Store?

Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in deck building.

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40+ Best Balatro Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Balatro is listed in deck building below the ranked top 40. Here is everything ranked in it on iPhone, in tier order.

1
Legends of RuneterraS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 62,774 ratings · score 97
Free League of Legends card battler and single-player roguelite where you pick champions, build runs, and face iconic.
2
Magic: The Gathering ArenaS
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 155,740 ratings · score 96
Free digital trading card game based on Magic: The Gathering, for playing decks against friends or the AI.
3
Clash RoyaleS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 3,875,812 ratings · score 92
A free real-time multiplayer battle game where players build a Battle Deck of Cards and attack enemy Towers.
4
Cards, Universe & EverythingS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 10,487 ratings · score 92
A free trading and battle card game where cards cover a wide range of subjects, each with facts and trivia.
5
HearthstoneS
Free download · ★ 4.2 · 122,535 ratings · score 92
Free-to-play online strategy card game set in the Warcraft universe, with PvP duels, solo adventures and an.
6
Star RealmsS
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 4,448 ratings · score 91
A free space combat deckbuilding game for iPhone and iPad, with player versus player and AI play.
7
Card Guardians - Deck builderA
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 3,109 ratings · score 91
Free roguelike card battle RPG where you build a deck to fight monsters and the Guardians of Chaos in Valentia.
8
StormboundA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 9,043 ratings · score 91
Free collectible card battle game where players build decks from four kingdoms and fight real-time PVP matches against.
9
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master DuelA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 87,929 ratings · score 90
A free digital version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game for iOS, with duels, tournaments and a Solo Mode of card…
10
Black Deck - Card Battle TCGA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 17,794 ratings · score 89
Turn-based collectable card battle game with 190+ cards, 10 factions, bosses, dungeons, a Treasure Tower and a PvP.
11
Pokémon TCG LiveA
Free · ★ 4.3 · 39,328 ratings · score 87
A free digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game for building decks and playing online matches against other…
12
Warhammer Combat CardsA
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 9,605 ratings · score 87
Free card battler and deck building game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with PvP duels and campaigns.
13
Ancient Gods: Deckbuilding RPGA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 1,995 ratings · score 86
Offline deckbuilding roguelite card battler with gacha character collection, turn-based 1v1 battles and 300+ cards.
14
Dungeon Clawler+A
n/a · ★ 4.9 · 2,075 ratings · score 84
A roguelike deckbuilder where you control a real-time claw machine to grab weapons and items and fight through.
15
Void TyrantA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 10,279 ratings · score 83
Single-player roguelike card adventure where you build a deck, battle aliens, and reclaim the Eyes of Chronos.
16
Boom ArenaA
Free download · ★ 4.4 · 6,025 ratings · score 83
Real-time PvP battle game where you build a battle deck and destroy enemies.
17
ARCANE RUSH: Auto BattlerA
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 3,032 ratings · score 82
Free card game where you build a deck of heroes, creatures, spells and artifacts, then battle opponents in arena.
18
Castle Duels: Royal PvP BattleB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 6,001 ratings · score 79
Free real-time PvP card strategy game combining deck building, merging units, and tower defense on a castle battlefield.
19
Card CrawlB
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 2,056 ratings · score 79
Solitaire-style dungeon crawler played with a modified deck of standard cards, with ability-card deck building between.
20
Night of the Full MoonB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 2,436 ratings · score 78
Free game with dark fairy tale adventures, card battles, and auto chess style companion recruitment in several story.
21
Card CrusadeB
Free download · ★ 4.8 · 2,415 ratings · score 76
A roguelike deck building game where you assemble a deck, fight monsters, and climb through ten floors of a dungeon.
22
Slay the SpireB
$9.99 · ★ 4.3 · 3,239 ratings · score 75
A single player deckbuilding roguelike where you build a card deck and climb a changing Spire, fighting enemies and…
23
Card Battle!B
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 16,587 ratings · score 75
A card game where you control an army by collecting cards that strengthen and transform your units in battles.
24
GWENT: The Witcher Card GameB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 57,228 ratings · score 74
Online card game with PvP duels, collectible decks, and Witcher characters such as Geralt and Yennefer.
25
DominionB
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 5,034 ratings · score 73
Games app by Temple Gates Games LLC on the App Store.
26
WWE SuperCard - Wrestling GameB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 78,769 ratings · score 72
A card battler where players build decks of WWE Superstars and Legends for PvP and PvE battles.
27
MARVEL SNAP - Hero Card GameB
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 137,012 ratings · score 72
Free Marvel card game with 3-minute matches, collectible hero and villain cards, and play on mobile and PC.
28
Castle Crush: Clash Cards GameB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 80,407 ratings · score 72
Battle Lords Card Royale Games
29
Top Drives - Car Race BattlesB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 54,032 ratings · score 71
A free card collecting racing game with over 6000 real-life cars, racing battles and multiplayer events.
30
Animation Throwdown: Card GameC
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 43,215 ratings · score 70
Games app by Kongregate, Inc. on the App Store.
31
Draft ShowdownC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 15,965 ratings · score 69
A free PVP strategy card battle where you draft units that fight automatically in short real-time duels.
32
SIEGE: World War IIC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 12,240 ratings · score 69
Free real-time multiplayer strategy game where players build WWII card decks and battle others in PvP duels.
33
Dune: ImperiumC
$10.99 + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 4,988 ratings · score 69
Games app by Dire Wolf Digital LLC on the App Store.
34
Dicey ElementalistC
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 5,067 ratings · score 68
A dice game inspired by Yahtzee that adds deck building, roguelite random elements, and unique heroes.
35
Dungeon ClawlerC
$6.99 · ★ 4.9 · 2,158 ratings · score 68
A roguelike deckbuilder where you grab weapons, shields and items from a real-time claw machine to fight through.
36
War Alliance - Squad TacticsC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 4,705 ratings · score 68
Real-Time Hero Battle Arena
37
Dice of KalmaC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 2,012 ratings · score 68
A deckbuilding roguelike where players roll dice to build poker hands and collect skulls while challenging Kalma, the.
38
Phobies:Turn-Based TacticsC
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 2,327 ratings · score 67
Games app by Phobies Holdings Inc. on the App Store.
39
Bloons Card StormC
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 2,898 ratings · score 67
Games app by Ninja Kiwi Limited on the App Store.
40
Breach Wanderers: DeckbuilderD
Free download · ★ 4.8 · 2,293 ratings · score 66
A roguelike deckbuilding game where you battle monsters from the Breach using magical cards, powers and heroes.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Balatro on iPhone?: Legends of Runeterra, S tier, #1 in deck building.
Is there a free alternative to Balatro?: Yes: Legends of Runeterra (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Balatro still on the App Store?: Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in deck building.

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