Games Like Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord GOLD

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: Tactical RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Tabletop 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational entry in the series, sharing the exact tactical engine and tabletop-inspired gameplay.

Play as either Nairi, an imprisoned Dryad fighting for her freedom, or Gilrock, a drunken Dwarven Lord on a quest to restore his family's honour (or just to kick some arse!). The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Tabletop 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of deep, turn-based strategy with a focus on challenging encounters and perma-death.

Play as either Sir Edward, a noble Knight defending the Human Kingdom, or Krill, a wicked Necromancer with an unearthly lust for power! The game is a greatly expanded version of the series' first entry and adds multiple features such as open world, global events, faction bases, new units, and so on.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.5%, Perma Death 14.7%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Tabletop 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This expanded version offers a more polished experience while retaining the core tactical mechanics of the series.

Age of Fear: The Free World is an introduction to a decade-old turn-based strategy series that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. Choose your faction (Undead Legion, Human Kingdom or Greenskins Horde), build a unique army and embark on exploring the realm!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Tabletop 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a sandbox-style approach to the series' established turn-based tactical combat.

Play as Angela, a fearless young Vampire Hunter on the trail of a brutal murderer. Along with the mysterious Nazell, embark on an epic quest into the heart of the criminal underworld. Age of Fear is a complex turn-based strategy series (full of jokes) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Tabletop 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series refines the tactical RPG elements with modern quality-of-life improvements.

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 18.4%, Tactical RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical RPG that emphasizes complex character building and turn-based grid combat similar to the seed game.

Explore the open world of Terscara as you advance through the challenging and tactical encounters in this epic turn-based tactical RPG. Form and lead a group of battle-proven companions, delve into the ancient dungeons to collect the elusive vault crystals, and end Xandar’s Wraith once and for all.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox tactical RPG that mirrors the party-management and turn-based combat style of the seed game.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.2%, Open World 23%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Fantasy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the brutal, perma-death, party-based tactical combat and strategic management found in the Age of Fear series.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the tabletop feel and procedural storytelling elements that make the Age of Fear series feel like a living campaign.

Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of turn-based tactical combat and strategic army management on a grid-based map.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Tactical RPG 19.7%, Open World 14.5%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, party-based tactical experience with a focus on survival and strategic decision-making.

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 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Perma Death 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Strategy RPG 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on squad-based tactical combat and perma-death, providing a similar level of strategic tension.

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: Tactical RPG 15.5%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Perma Death 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes unit growth and turn-based strategy in a fantasy setting.

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 17.9%, Strategy RPG 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy RPG that focuses on complex tactical combat and meaningful choices in a fantasy world.

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 23%, Turn-Based 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: This indie tactical RPG features a focus on environmental interaction and complex character progression.

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%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly deep tactical RPG that offers extensive character customization and complex turn-based combat mechanics.

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 21%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie tactical RPG that emphasizes party composition and grid-based combat depth.

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: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines tactical turn-based combat with a dark, narrative-driven campaign.

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 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Perma Death 13.2%, RPG 9.2%, Strategy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that focuses on mercenary management and brutal combat in a low-fantasy world.

Blackguards 2 is a turn-based strategy-RPG and will deliver challenging hexfield battles and a gritty story filled with violence and crime. - Includes bonus content: Soundtrack, digital Art Book and Strategy Guide Book!

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.3%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, RPG 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that features complex grid-based combat and a dark fantasy setting.

An SRPG fan's SRPG! Imagine Fire Emblem with destructible battlefields; the ability to place traps; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs, into lava, or into each other; and a built-in campaign creator.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.3%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based tactical RPG that emphasizes positioning and environmental hazards in its turn-based combat.

Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

Why similar: Turn-Based 16.7%, Perma Death 16%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG with a focus on dungeon crawling and turn-based combat mechanics.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and character variety.

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 20.5%, Perma Death 16.7%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that incorporates roguelite elements and perma-death, similar to the high-stakes nature of the seed game.

Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.4%, Tabletop 15.6%, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, PvP 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A digital board game that captures the tabletop aesthetic and strategic turn-based gameplay of the seed game.

Challenge the horrifying reign of Nazi terror and battle an immortal evil in Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics; a turn-based tactical strategy game set in the award-winning Achtung! Cthulhu universe.

Why similar: Turn-Based 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Tabletop 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that uses a unique action point system to manage squad combat.

Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.4%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Perma Death 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that uses 2D grid-based combat to simulate complex turn-based battles.

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 19.5%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on grid-based movement and turn-based combat in a dungeon-crawling format.

A turn-based strategy game. The world of a fantasy kingdom has been thrown into disarray by the return of the Necromancer – a creature of darkness that wishes to enslave all living beings.

Why similar: Turn-Based 19.2%, Tactical RPG 16.3%, Strategy RPG 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy RPG that blends tactical combat with adventure elements in a fantasy world.

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 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on unit management and turn-based strategy in a high-fantasy setting.

Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, PvP 8.6%

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 24%, Perma Death 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%

Rule through the chaos! Fifteen years after Avyanna freed Nevendaar, Disciples: Domination returns you to a realm hanging in the balance. In this dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat, take your place on Queen Avyanna’s throne – holding together a crumbling kingdom.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.2%, Tactical RPG 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 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: Tactical RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

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 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Tactical 8.9%

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

A Tactical Auto-Battler set in a Dark Fantasy world- complete with Roguelike Dungeons, a PVP Arena, Crafting and Kingdom Building.

Why similar: Turn-Based 43.4%, PvP 24.3%, Tactical 15.5%, Strategy 10.7%, 2D 6%

Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.9%, Strategy RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, RPG 6.7%

Deep Fringe is a deep tactical RPG set in a biopunk post-apocalyptic wasteland. Lead powerful factions in turn-based brutal battles, leveraging the strategic use of an interactive environment. Modify or destroy terrain to achieve tactical supremacy. Craft legendary chapters with the level editor.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%

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 45%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, Strategy 18.2%, Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 1.6%

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 35%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, RPG 9.9%

Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Perma Death 12.1%, Tactical 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.7%, Strategy RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

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: Tactical RPG 22.5%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%

A turn-based, tactical RPG with 30 character classes and 50+ hours of gameplay.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy RPG 10%

Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.8%, Strategy RPG 31.1%, RPG 11%, Strategy 10.1%, 2D 4.7%

MASSIVE CHALICE is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you'll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.

Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Tactical 9.2%, Tactical RPG 7.4%

Rise as a vampire in a handcrafted 2D dark-fantasy RPG. Master devastating powers, confront horrific enemies, and forge your destiny in a world shattered by a brutal civil war between humans and vampires.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 35.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, PvP 10%

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: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Perma Death 18.1%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%

Light tabletop-inspired tactics set in a miniature diorama world. Choose your Lord and lead your heroes in short, real-time-with-pause battles, each campaign a fresh run where you explore exotic kingdoms, defeat rulers, and unlock new heroes and mystical gear.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.8%, Tabletop 22.4%, Strategy RPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, RPG 5.5%

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 21.8%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 15%, RPG 14.7%, Strategy 12.6%

AoG is a real-time strategy game (RTS) with simplified mechanics and cute visuals, but VERY challenging at times. Lead your goblin tribe into what they do best: expand, conquer, and exterminate each other. Any resemblance to humans is purely coincidental.

Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, Top-Down 31.3%, Fantasy 23%, 2D 12%

You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 41.4%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Open World 7.8%, Fantasy 7%

A bloodthirsty, high fantasy, turn-based combat, open-world RPG! Light on story, this game is about deadly tactical combat and developing a legendary adventuring party!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.6%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Fast-paced tactical combat meets strategic management in this sequel to the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. Take control of either the ancient and deathless Necron legions or the techno-religious acolytes of the Omnissiah, with the fate of a world in your hands.

Why similar: Turn-Based 17.9%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%

"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 20%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%