- #1 Warlock 2: The Exiled
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.4%, Strategy 29.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Hex Grid 3.3% ★, Multiplayer 1.1%
- #2 Jagged Alliance Flashback
93% matchMixed47% of 775 reviews2014
Dev: Full Control
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Jagged Alliance Flashback brings back the true spirit of this legendary series: Turn-based tactics meets crazy mercenary personalities and intense battles. Manage your squad of unique mercenaries, secure your income and take back the island - sector by sector, turn by turn.
Why similar: Turn-Based 47.4%, Strategy 31.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #3 Might & Magic® Heroes® VII
89% matchMixed54% of 7,076 reviews2015
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII makes a triumphant return bringing you the essence of turn based strategy gaming. Set in a fantasy universe with RPG progression with a strong story narrative, you will embark on a journey that you will never forget!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.3%, Turn-Based 28.4%, Strategy 28.3%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #4 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
89% matchMixed60% of 22,962 reviews2014
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.8%, Turn-Based 26.7%, Strategy 21.1%, Sci-fi 11%, Hex Grid 6.3% ★
- #5 Vietnam ‘65
87% matchVery Positive83% of 433 reviews2015
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is 1965 and the US ground war in Vietnam is in full swing. As a US Army commander, wage a counter-insurgency (COIN) war to secure the Ia Drang valley, on the border with Cambodia.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 32.1%, Strategy 31.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #6 Sid Meier's Civilization® V
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 208,610 reviews2010
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.0 hrsMean: 124.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 40.5%, Turn-Based 29.6%, Strategy 20.6%, Hex Grid 5.8% ★, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #7 Halfway
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,012 reviews2014
Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Halfway is a turn-based strategy RPG taking place a few hundred years into the future. Humanity has started colonising new worlds. Until now, they were alone ...
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.5%, Strategy 26.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Indie 1.6%
- #8 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
85% matchVery Positive86% of 2,623 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35%, Turn-Based Strategy 33.7%, Strategy 23.3%, Hex Grid 5.9% ★, Multiplayer 1.7%
- #9 Expeditions: Conquistador
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,596 reviews2013
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.
Why similar: Turn-Based 50.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, Strategy 22.3%, Hex Grid 2.6% ★, Indie 1%
- #10 Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
84% matchVery Positive92% of 238 reviews2014
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!
Why similar: Turn-Based 38%, Strategy 37.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #11 Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion
83% matchMixed64% of 104 reviews2015
Dev: Witching Hour StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion is a turn-based wargame, where strategic troop placement is essential to succeed, but this is just one of the many choices you will face while fighting your way through your many battles!
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.4%, Strategy 36.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #12 Thea: The Awakening
81% matchVery Positive88% of 3,754 reviews2015
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Thea: The Awakening is a turn-based strategic survival game inspired by the Slavic mythology and set in a procedural dark fantasy world infused with non-linear story and unique combat system.
Why similar: Turn-Based 44.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Strategy 22.4%, Hex Grid 6.9% ★, Indie 0.9%
- #13 ENDLESS™ Legend
80% matchVery Positive84% of 18,947 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.4%, Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Hex Grid 7.9% ★, Sci-fi 3.2%
- #14 Worlds of Magic
81% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.3%, Strategy 33.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%
- #15 Last Days of Old Earth
78% matchMixed60% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Last Days of Old Earth is a rich strategy game set in our far, far future where the sun is dying. Can you command the last noble tribes of humanity as they attempt to survive among the machines and marauding clans?
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Strategy 22.4%, Hex Grid 13.2% ★, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #16 Civil War: 1863
76% matchMixed58% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Turn-Based 36%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%
- #17 Sid Meier's Starships
76% matchMixed50% of 2,453 reviews2015
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 40.3%, Strategy 34.2%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Turn-Based 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #18 Ancient Frontier
74% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.3%, Strategy 30.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #19 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
71% matchVery Positive86% of 370,999 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.4%, Strategy 29.2%, Turn-Based 26.7%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Hex Grid 3.2% ★
- #20 Eador. Imperium
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,258 reviews2017
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Turn-Based 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Indie 3%
- #21 Army General
74% matchMixed57% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Army General is a turnbased strategy game that depicts the desert warfare in Northern Afrika and parts of the Mediterranean sea during World War II.
Why similar: Strategy 32%, Turn-Based 31.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Hex Grid 11.4% ★, Indie 0.6%
- #22 Planar Conquest
71% matchMixed62% of 574 reviews2016
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 41%, Strategy 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.1%, Indie 1.8%
- #23 1812: The Invasion of Canada
70% matchMixed49% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
1812 features fast, intuitive and fun gameplay that involves teamwork and strategic planning in a historic and educational setting. This is THE GAME for people who want an enjoyable and manageable introduction to historic/conflict based games.
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.6%, Strategy 31.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%
- #24 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,206 reviews2016
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!
Why similar: Strategy 92.1%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #25 Fallen: A2P Protocol
70% matchMostly Negative38% of 226 reviews2015
Dev: Red Katana
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A post-apocalyptic, turn based, tactical combat and strategy game where you lead your caravan on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based 46.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, Strategy 20.5%, Sci-fi 6%, Indie 1.2%
- #26 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,586 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.3%, Turn-Based 27.2%, Strategy 19.7%, Sci-fi 9%, Hex Grid 8.1% ★
- #27 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,626 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Strategy 91%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Indie 4.4%
- #28 Tank Battle: 1944
68% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Instantly get involved in the action by joining the Allied invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Take command of an American battle group during WW2 in this turn based strategy wargame and help liberate Europe from the evil Axis power-base!
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.1%, Strategy 21.8%, Hex Grid 16.3% ★
- #29 Order of Battle: World War II
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,118 reviews2015
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.8%, Strategy 30.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Hex Grid 9% ★, Multiplayer 2.8%
- #30 Fantasy General II
64% matchVery Positive81% of 1,895 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.2%, Strategy 23.5%, Hex Grid 10.3% ★, Multiplayer 2.5%
- #31 Ancient Frontier: Steel Shadows
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Steel Shadows is a standalone tactics RPG set in the epic universe of Ancient Frontier. Take command of a rag tag band of pirates and outlaws as you fight your way across the Frontier for treasure and glory. Delve into our latest turn based tactical RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.6%, Strategy 29.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Indie 0.8%
- #32 METAL APEX - Rogue Prototype
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mudbound_dragon
Windows · Linux
The AI was perfect - too perfect to control. Face off against rogue drone swarms in tactical turn-based combat inspired by Advance Wars and FTL.
Why similar: Turn-Based 47.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 32.4%, Strategy 17.8%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #33 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,263 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Strategy 92.7%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #34 Panzer Corps Gold
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,688 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.1%, Turn-Based 27.7%, Strategy 25.8%, Hex Grid 9.2% ★, Multiplayer 0.9%
- #35 King's Bounty II
62% matchMixed62% of 5,472 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.2%, Strategy 28.7%, Turn-Based 25%, Hex Grid 11.5% ★, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #36 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
61% matchVery Positive94% of 10,421 reviews2020
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 94.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #37 Ground Pounders
68% matchMostly Negative41% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Ground Pounders is a turn-based, strategy wargame. Inspired by classic strategy games like Panzer General, and steeped in the lore of the Sword of the Stars universe, Ground Pounders offers a new generation of gamers an updated taste of turn-based strategic warfare.
Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.5%, Turn-Based 21.3%, Hex Grid 8.1% ★, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #38 Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 159 reviews2015
Dev: Black Lab GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.7%, Strategy 34%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #39 Valheim
58% matchVery Positive94% of 529,241 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Why similar: Multiplayer 79.8%, Indie 11.1%, Singleplayer 9%
- #40 Greed Corp
66% matchVery Positive86% of 552 reviews2010
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Vanguard Entertainment Group
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Turn-based strategy at its finest.
Why similar: Turn-Based 47.4%, Strategy 26.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Hex Grid 5.8% ★, Multiplayer 3%
- #41 Megabonk
50% matchVery Positive95% of 99,114 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Multiplayer 42.4%, Indie 37.1%, Singleplayer 20.5%
- #42 50 years
64% matchVery Positive90% of 691 reviews2017
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
50 Years is a fast-paced alternative to the bigger, longer turn-based strategy games. You can win or lose a game in a single evening. Either way you'll want to play it again.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 35.3%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #43 Dogs of War Online
66% matchMixed64% of 710 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Dogs Of War Online is a multiplayer tactical game, based on the classic board game "Confrontation". Build your own company of mercenaries from the wide range of units available and challenge thousands of players in intense battles.
Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, Turn-Based 29.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Hex Grid 2.7% ★
- #44 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
52% matchVery Positive94% of 174,983 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 53.8 hrsMean: 73.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #45 Ancient Space
67% matchMixed44% of 365 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: Strategy 74%, Sci-fi 23.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Indie 0.6%
- #46 Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East
65% matchVery Positive92% of 3,147 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
For the first time, play as the Orc faction and recruit heroes, build armies and manage cities as you explore and conquer legendary lands. Use tactics, skills and magic to outsmart fantasy armies while developing your heroes and unveiling the dark plot that threatens to tear the world of Ashan apart.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.7%, Turn-Based 30.9%, Strategy 30.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #47 Fantasy Wars
66% matchVery Positive86% of 307 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.8%, Strategy 31.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Hex Grid 7.1% ★, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #48 Master of Orion
63% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,101 reviews2016
Dev: NGD StudiosPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 102.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Turn-Based 40.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.7%, Multiplayer 2.3%
- #49 Battlezone 98 Redux
63% matchVery Positive91% of 1,119 reviews2016
Dev: Big Boat InteractivePub: Rebellion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.
Why similar: Strategy 61%, Sci-fi 29.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #50 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
63% matchVery Positive84% of 669 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.
Why similar: Strategy 91.6%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #51 Antisquad
65% matchMixed52% of 297 reviews2014
Dev: InsGamesPub: INSGAMES LIMITED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Widely known in small circles as AntiSquad, they are a military tactical response unit. These hardened military professionals, tired of bureaucracy, politics and serving the armed forces, have established a private paramilitary formation located in south United States.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.9%, Strategy 26.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%, Indie 0.3%
- #52 Path of Exile 2
51% matchMostly Positive73% of 206,647 reviews2024
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows
Median: 48.3 hrsMean: 139.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
Why similar: Multiplayer 94.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #53 Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
61% matchVery Positive83% of 1,382 reviews2019
Dev: Ctrl Alt Ninja Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.
Why similar: Turn-Based 71.8%, Strategy 26%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #54 Hive
64% matchVery Positive84% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BlueLine Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Officially licensed version of the "Mensa Select" award-winning board game! Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Hex Grid 13.6% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 12.7% ★
- #55 50 Years Classic
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
50 Years Classic is a minimalist turn-based strategy game where you can choose from a variety of nations, each with its own unique feature. The game offers fast, engaging gameplay with high replayability. This is a free version of the game "50 years".
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.8%, Strategy 27.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.5%
- #56 Lords of Xulima
63% matchVery Positive81% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.
Why similar: Turn-Based 85%, Strategy 12.8%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #57 Warbits+
51% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Risky Lab Inc
Windows
Warbits+ is a charming turn-based strategy game where victory is achieved through tactics and determination. Compete with your friends locally and online, hone your skills with single-player missions, or battle for glory against other commanders on the community hub.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Strategy 17.4%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 10.4% ★, Sci-fi 4.5%