- #1 Dark Deity
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,017 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: Strategy RPG 15.1%, Tactical RPG 15%, JRPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #2 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
96% matchVery Positive94% of 736 reviews2023
Dev: D20Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.9%, Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Top-Down 11.9%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #3 Ash of Gods: The Way
96% matchVery Positive81% of 492 reviews2023
Dev: AurumDust
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 41.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%
- #4 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
95% matchVery Positive88% of 6,291 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Tactical RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #5 Dream Tactics
94% matchVery Positive93% of 654 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.7%, JRPG 19.4%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Anime 9.9%
- #6 Dawnsbury Days
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 899 reviews2024
Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, Anime 10.5%, Strategy 8%
- #7 Knights in Tight Spaces
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 860 reviews2025
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #8 Tears of Avia
93% matchMixed50% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: CooCooSqueaky GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tears of Avia is a turn-based strategy and tactics RPG set in the beautiful world of Estera. As a Seeker, journey through war-torn environments and build your party to save the world from its horrible fate.
Why similar: JRPG 19.3%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #9 Super Dungeon Tactics
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 148 reviews2016
Dev: Underbite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Super Dungeon® Tactics is a classic turn-based game featuring exciting, new gameplay mechanics. Along with traditional RPG characters making you feel right at home, the dynamic gameplay will keep you on your toes.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Anime 9.9%
- #10 Alvora Tactics
91% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%
- #11 Revelatio
89% matchVery Positive93% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Guild Studio
Windows
"Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%
- #12 Magellania
90% matchVery Positive87% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: Illunsoft
Windows
Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, JRPG 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #13 Hadean Tactics
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,887 reviews2023
Dev: Emberfish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Stylized 8.5%
- #14 Another Crusade
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Vein Studios
Windows
Discover a 3d wooden puppet style world while exploring as a platformer, and taking battles in a turn-based combat as an old school RPG where timing and strategy are the keys to victory!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, JRPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%
- #15 Zold:out
87% matchMixed69% of 328 reviews2023
Dev: C4cat Entertainment limited
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.8%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, JRPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%
- #16 Dungeon Drafters
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 759 reviews2023
Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.6%, JRPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, Anime 9.9%, Strategy 7.9%
- #17 Noob - The Factionless
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,118 reviews2023
Dev: BlackPixel StudioPub: Olydri Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead a team of adventurers to the highest rank of all guilds!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.7%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, JRPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #18 Astral Throne
85% matchVery Positive81% of 264 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.5%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%
- #19 Demonschool
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,011 reviews2025
Dev: Necrosoft GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, JRPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Anime 9.2%
- #20 Templar Battleforce
84% matchVery Positive93% of 976 reviews2015
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%
- #21 Fight Life: Vanguard
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #22 Voidspire Tactics
84% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Strategy RPG 16%, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #23 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,276 reviews2022
Dev: Complex GamesPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Tactical RPG 10.1%
- #24 Paths & Danger
82% matchMixed66% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%
- #25 Sentry Knight Tactics
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Tyler Myers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sentry Knight Tactics is a charming, cute action-strategy RPG adventure. Set in a land under siege by a transdimensional evil, you command your team of powerful heroes through various realms as you slaughter enemy hordes, complete quests, upgrade your gear and save the world.
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Action RPG 29.8%, Fantasy 17.9%, Action 15.5%
- #26 Shields of Loyalty
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: Mosaic Mask StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy in the hostile island world of Mantaria. Command a dynamic army of various unit types and classes to slay a dark and possessed undead army. Train forces into powerful warriors and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #27 Crawl Tactics
78% matchVery Positive92% of 209 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Strategy RPG 17%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #28 Dungeon Rushers
80% matchMixed62% of 1,236 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.3%, JRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Strategy 8.1%
- #29 One-inch Tactics
76% matchVery Positive94% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 31.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21%, Strategy 11.1%, Anime 10.5%
- #30 Tyrant's Blessing
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Mercury Game StudioPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Tyberia has been turned into a paradise by the Tyrant, free from war, suffering, and death - because nearly everyone has been turned into the undead. Take charge of the last living warriors in tactical, turn-based battles and drive the Dead Army into the sea!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, JRPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #31 Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars
78% matchMixed62% of 586 reviews2020
Dev: Palindrome InteractivePub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
- #32 Time Walker: Dark World
74% matchVery Positive86% of 1,492 reviews2023
Dev: HeartfunPub: Leyo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Time Walker Dark World is a roguelike auto-battler with strategic combat. Players will need to adjust their formations, plan their resources, acquire loot, and upgrade skills to defeat formidable enemies and vicious bosses.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Top-Down 15.6%, Strategy 11.1%, Fantasy 11.1%
- #33 Reverie Knights Tactics
77% matchMixed59% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Cartoony 7.5%
- #34 Dice Gambit
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,054 reviews2025
Dev: Chromatic InkPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Shape and lead your own fully customisable (and debt-ridden) family of Inquisitors in charge of hunting the chromatic monsters infesting the city. Unlock unique abilities, hang out with eccentric nobles, learn the secrets the city holds while occasionally delivering ice cream!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.8%, Strategy RPG 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, JRPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%
- #35 Anomaly Collapse
73% matchVery Positive86% of 636 reviews2024
Dev: RocketPunch Games
Windows
Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 28.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Anime 7.3%
- #36 Eden's Last Sunrise
73% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
A classic tactics RPG where magic and technology clash to determine the fate of the world. Command tactical battles, befriend and train your troops, create custom heroes, and experience the story through multiple branching paths.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, Strategy RPG 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #37 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Strategy RPG 22.1%, JRPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #38 Blade Prince Academy
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Angel CorpPub: Firesquid
Windows
Blade Prince Academy is a new take on tactical RPGs, where you lead your squad of Blade Princes to defend the city of Abjectalia in real-time with pause combat. Use your team's power to devastate any threat, but be vigilant, there is always a price to pay when you make a pact with darkness.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.3%, Strategy RPG 23.9%, Anime 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Strategy 10%
- #39 Radix Chronicle
70% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, JRPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%
- #40 Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
75% matchMixed62% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Shockwork GamesPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Alder's Blood is a tactical strategy game with stealth-based combat, RPG elements, crafting, resources gathering, and management, exploration, and a rich storyline. Set in a grim world, where mankind killed their God and is facing extinction.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Strategy 10.7%, Horror 9.2%
- #41 Rise Eterna
75% matchMixed43% of 207 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22%, JRPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Strategy RPG 11.4%
- #42 The Bell Echoes
69% matchVery Positive97% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: 七颗枚
Windows
The Bell Echoes is a story-driven tactical roguelite. Fight alongside a cast of distinctive companions as you venture deeper into the Corrupted Lands, defeat powerful foes, collect Echoes and memory fragments, and uncover the truth behind the characters and the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.4%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #43 Kingsvein
70% matchVery Positive92% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.8%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%
- #44 Forged of Blood
74% matchMixed67% of 118 reviews2019
Dev: Critical Forge
Windows
A fantasy turn-based tactical RPG built on depth and mechanical complexity, featuring classless character building, strategic management, and small unit tactics on a world scale.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Strategy 12.1%
- #45 Tower Song
70% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: OI Games
Windows · Mac
Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, JRPG 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%
- #46 Moekuri: Adorable + Tactical SRPG
72% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2016
Dev: MokyuSoftPub: Culture Select
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.5%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Anime 15.3%, JRPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%
- #47 Mercenaries Blaze
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 576 reviews2021
Dev: ESQUADRA,inc.Pub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, JRPG 9.8%
- #48 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,322 reviews2025
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, JRPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #49 Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Nyou
Windows
Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears is a strategic RPG where you use combinations of various heroes to clear dungeons. Train and utilize heroes to fight off those corrupted by the Black Tears and overcome difficult trials.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%
- #50 Persona 5 Tactica
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,110 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.3%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, JRPG 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%
- #51 Tarnished Blood 🩸 [Tactic RPG]
67% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Juggler GamesPub: Galaktus
Windows
Tarnished Blood is a turn-based roguelite RPG with a unique time-bending battle mechanic. Hunt massive beasts, harvest their essence, and help a group of hunters survive in the brutal world beneath the Dome!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 33.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Dark 11.2%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #52 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
67% matchVery Positive94% of 9,707 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.6%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, JRPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
- #53 Untamed Tactics
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #54 Dobbel Dungeon
64% matchVery Positive93% of 421 reviews2026
Dev: Gamepie
Windows
Gather your party, roll your dice and battle across the islands to put an end to a powerful curse once and for all in this roguelike turn-based tactical RPG!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.7%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #55 Tenderfoot Tactics
68% matchVery Positive82% of 268 reviews2020
Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.5%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%
- #56 Thyria
66% matchVery Positive80% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: TwokatsPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration, turn-based combat and crafting. Summon and train a team of Guardians, who will accompany Thyria into the minds of the cursed villagers. Help them vanquish their nightmares.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Colorful 6.1%