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Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, World War II 13.3% ★, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep turn-based tactical game set in the heart of World War II that emphasizes squad positioning and stealth.

Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, World War II 11.8% ★, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical game focuses on squad management and decision-making during a supernatural-tinged World War II conflict.

Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.1%, Turn-Based 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad-based game that perfectly captures the Lovecraftian horror aesthetic in an underwater setting.

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, World War II 10.2% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based tactical game featuring realistic World War II combat and destructible environments.

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 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Lovecraftian 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with a dark, Lovecraftian-inspired fantasy world.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.8%, Turn-Based 27%, Strategy 23%, Violent 10%, Tactical 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers highly polished, fast-paced turn-based tactical combat that shares the intense squad-management feel of the seed game.

Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.9%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, RPG 17.3%, Violent 12.5%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that fully embraces the psychological horror and atmosphere of the Lovecraft mythos.

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive turn-based tactical experience that provides the high-stakes squad management and base-building mechanics found in the seed game.

A dark, immersive Turn Based Strategy RPG. Master tactical combat and the art of 17th century alchemy to liberate a doomed city from a bloodthirsty cult inspired by the great alchemist Mephisto.

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG set in an alternate-history 17th-century world filled with dark alchemy and occult themes.

A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Strategy 13.4%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends stealth-based exploration with turn-based tactical combat in a dark, atmospheric post-apocalyptic world.

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: Turn-Based Tactics 31.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 24%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Tactical 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense tactical combat against demonic, occult forces that mirror the cosmic horror elements of the seed game.

BEAST is a brutal, gridless tactical RPG that sends players to the dark ages rife with plague and raiders. Join forces with your warband, develop your skills, and unleash your inner beast to shred through your enemies. But take heed, as your choices have consequences – in and out of battle.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Horror 11%, Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, historical tactical game that features a unique sanity and corruption system similar to the seed game's mechanics.

The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, World War II 16.1% ★, Strategy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed turn-based tactical game focused on authentic World War II infantry and tank combat.

Trench Face is a horror turn based war RPG featuring exploration-based dungeons, with hanging monsters lurking around each corner. Every enemy varying in strengths and weaknesses. Escape the trench with your life.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, Strategy 22.5%, RPG 22.2%, Horror 18.3%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror RPG set in the trenches of World War we that mirrors the gritty, supernatural tone of the seed game.

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.8%, Lovecraftian 24.2%, Turn-Based 21.7%, RPG 10.5%, Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Lovecraftian-inspired tactical game that emphasizes the psychological toll of combat on your squad.

Turn-based, tactical RPG where players command a powerful band of warriors.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Violent 13.7%, Strategy 11.6%, RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that focuses on squad-based combat and dark fantasy themes.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep squad customization and tactical combat that rewards careful planning and environmental awareness.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: Turn-Based 45.2%, RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich tactical RPG experience with deep, dark, and occult-infused storytelling.

Dive deep into this Lovecraft-inspired RTS survival. Assemble your team using different classes, skills, and weaponry. It's up to your squad to survive the onslaught of nightmares that are surely coming your way. Will you find the source of the darkness?

Why similar: Strategy 61.2%, Tactical 28.6%, Singleplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric strategy game that forces players to manage squads against overwhelming, eldritch-like threats.

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Violent 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical RPG that excels at balancing dark humor with challenging turn-based combat.

End State is a turn-based tactics game where you manage a mercenary company tracking down a terrorists in a war-torn country. Hire, gear up and gain experience for your mercenaries. Take on rebels and criminal gangs, do side contracts and explore Brekovia.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Violent 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical game that emphasizes realistic combat and character customization in a modern military setting.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, RPG 14%, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical tactical RPG that features complex squad management and turn-based combat mechanics.

Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Violent 17.3%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Strategy 12.2%, RPG 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox tactical RPG that emphasizes brutal, violent combat and squad management.

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 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Tabletop 14%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on dark fantasy themes and strategic squad positioning.

Inspired by the award-winning board game franchise, Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is an investigation game served with turn-based combat, set in the cult universe of H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.5%, RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Horror 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused RPG that leans heavily into the lore and atmosphere of the Lovecraft mythos.

Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements in a challenging, atmospheric fantasy world.

Play as either Sir Edward, a noble Knight defending the Human Kingdom, or Krill, a wicked Necromancer with an unearthly lust for power! The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Tabletop 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game that features deep squad management and dark fantasy elements.

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.1%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, Lovecraftian 24.8%, Strategy 17.4%, Horror 15.9%, RPG 10.7%

Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a turn-based, tactical RPG featuring strategic battles, intriguing puzzles and exciting quests. Customize your heroes’ unique, class-based attacks and abilities to defeat Father Eldritch's oppressive armies throughout dozens of unique, hand-crafted maps!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Strategy 12%, Horror 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that provides a variety of character classes and turn-based combat scenarios.

Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Strategy 7.8%

As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23%, Turn-Based 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion - a turn-based strategy where you command SOF forces against an alien threat. Investigate disappearances, fight the invaders, and uncover the mystery. Every decision affects the fate of humanity.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 10.5%

Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, RPG 8.1%

Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29%, Turn-Based 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 8.6%

Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.8%, Turn-Based 25.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, RPG 12.5%, Strategy 11.3%

Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.7%, Tabletop 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Lovecraftian 10%

Retro sci-fi tactical turn-based strategy with an exciting storyline. The Albatross space liner is overrun by lizard-like monsters that can infect humans and turn them into their own kind. Save the passengers and defeat the hostile creatures.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 63.5%, Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based 3.8%, Turn-Based Combat 2.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 2.5%

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.8%, Turn-Based Combat 26%, Horror 21.2%, RPG 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 10.1%

WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, RPG 11.4%, Strategy 10.2%

Recon Control is a turn-based strategy and 2D platformer hybrid focused on combat. Lead your special operations squad through a set of challenging and deadly missions.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Turn-Based 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Strategy 8.7%

Enter the real time tactical nightmare of Nordic Warriors and use your handful of brave souls to stem an endless horde of undead horrors. You'll need to take advantage of the terrain and your Hero abilities to heal and lead your units as you blast, smash or slash your way through the unfolding apocalypse.

Why similar: Violent 34.4%, Strategy 26.8%, Tactical 17.3%, Action 12.6%, Indie 5.4%

When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunt down all those who wronged him. Fight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions

Why similar: Turn-Based 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Strategy 9.7%

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: Turn-Based 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, RPG 8.8%

Assemble a squad of four fearless heroes and embark on a deadly journey through the circles of Hell, inspired by dark myths from around the world. Battle legions of demons and challenge the Devil himself!

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Strategy 9.5%, RPG 8.9%

Space Hulk: Tactics is a faithful adaptation of the board game Space Hulk, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, bringing a unique twist to the cult classic formula. Engage in bloody battles as either a squad of Terminator Space Marines or the deadly alien Genestealers.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.2%, Violent 22.4%, Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%

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: Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Strategy 10.8%, RPG 10.4%

Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 8.3%

Vigilantes is a combat focused, turn-based tactical RPG set in the crime riddled city of Reiker. The game offers hardcore squad-level combat in a gritty neo-noir setting, intel gathering through surveillance and interrogation, a detailed character system, base facilities, crafting, and more.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Violent 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

Step into the enigmatic world of SCP OPERATIONS. Lead your team of elite agents through tactical, turn-based combat against the Chaos Insurgency and dangerous SCP objects. Uncover secrets and protect humanity.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 34.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, RPG 14.5%, Strategy 13.9%, Horror 10.6%

Weaves of Fate is a unique and epic blend of isometric role playing and tactical strategy. In the far future, a demonic invasion throughout all of time has been triggered as a result of humanity’s actions.

Why similar: Turn-Based 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Strategy 16.7%, RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%

Beat the Humans is the turn-based tactical strategy game. Here you lead an army of aliens against invaders from the human race. Collect your squad, protect planets, strengthen your army with equipment and look for allies if you want to survive and win.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Turn-Based 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 8.6%

Play as either Bel'Kara, a seductive Succubus at odds with the Underworld, or Katzok, a brutal Orc Chieftan fighting for his clan's dominance. The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Tabletop 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12%

Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.

Why similar: Violent 29.2%, World War II 26.2% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Action 8.5%, Tactical 6.4%

RuneQuest: Warlords is a battle-scale turn-based strategy game set in the RuneQuest universe. Immerse yourself in the rich lore of Glorantha. Become a warlord, master the use of runes and defend your tribe against the incursions of Chaos. Field an army drawing from heroes and creatures.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Strategy 24.6%, Violent 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Lead an unlikely team of commando scientists behind enemy lines to fight Nazis, uncover arcane mysteries, and wield experimental technology to turn the tide of WWII in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.

Why similar: Action 39.6%, Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, World War II 9.8% ★

Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.

Why similar: Tabletop 37.3%, Strategy 23.2%, RPG 23%, Tactical 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%