- #1 Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord GOLD
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2015
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Tactical RPG 15.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Tabletop 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #2 Age of Fear: The Undead King
96% matchVery Positive89% of 366 reviews2015
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 15.8%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Tabletop 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #3 Age of Fear 4: The Iron Killer
96% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 19.7%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Tabletop 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Open World 6%
- #4 Warbanners
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 603 reviews2017
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 18.6%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #5 Age of Fear: The Undead King GOLD
94% matchVery Positive94% of 92 reviews2019
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 14.9%, Perma Death 12.5%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Tabletop 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%
- #6 Age of Fear: The Free World
94% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2019
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 21.2%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Tabletop 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%
- #7 Avadon 3: The Warborn
93% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Old School 16.9%, Story Rich 13.2%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #8 Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
92% matchVery Positive83% of 1,383 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 Tactics 33.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Strategy 13.8%, RPG 11%, Difficult 9.5%
- #9 Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
91% matchMixed62% of 257 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 22.4%, Difficult 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Tactical 9.7%
- #10 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Old School 14%, Open World 10.6%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #11 Heroes of Steel RPG
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Strategy RPG 15.5%, Perma Death 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Difficult 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #12 Black Legend
89% matchMixed65% of 208 reviews2021
Dev: Warcave
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Tactical RPG 19.7%, Perma Death 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Difficult 10.6%
- #13 Legends of Eisenwald
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,821 reviews2015
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.2%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Difficult 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #14 Depth of Extinction
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Perma Death 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #15 The Age of Decadence
87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,941 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic 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 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
- #16 Dark Quest 2
86% matchVery Positive84% of 653 reviews2018
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.
Why similar: RPG 28.3%, Strategy 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, Tactical 13.2%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #17 Low Magic Age
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13%
- #18 Zoria: Age of Shattering
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #19 Avadon: The Black Fortress
85% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: RPG 33%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Old School 18.5%, Fantasy 14.7%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #20 Thea 2: The Shattering
83% matchVery Positive80% of 2,135 reviews2019
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Strategy RPG 19%, Strategy 16.7%, RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%
- #21 Forged of Blood
84% 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%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #22 Dark Deity
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 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 15.5%, Tactical RPG 15.5%, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #23 Ash of Gods: Redemption
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 21.1%, Strategy RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #24 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,196 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.7%, Strategy RPG 23.2%, Open World 15.2%, Medieval 10.4%, RPG 7.7%
- #25 Veterum
78% matchVery Positive93% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows
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 17.3%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Difficult 7.5%
- #26 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
81% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Strategy 22.8%, Old School 18.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #27 Mortal Glory
80% matchVery Positive87% of 580 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Difficult 11%
- #28 Grimshade
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.2%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, RPG 9.6%
- #29 Tales of Maj'Eyal
79% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: Perma Death 45.1%, Difficult 28.8%, RPG 8.5%, Open World 5%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #30 Templar Battleforce
79% matchVery Positive93% of 973 reviews2015
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.4 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 18.7%, Perma Death 16.2%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Difficult 10.3%
- #31 The Iron Oath
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 889 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 19.8%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #32 King Arthur: Knight's Tale
75% matchVery Positive84% of 7,361 reviews2022
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
- #33 Leman
77% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: MDH Software
Windows
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 22.5%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #34 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
75% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 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 20.8%, Tactical RPG 19.2%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
- #35 The Hand of Merlin
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Room-C GamesPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend meets with sci-fi horror. Recruit mortal heroes to explore lands rife with otherworldly evil, make narrative bending choices in unique interactive encounters, and search for the lost fragments of your soul across the multiverse!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16%, Perma Death 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Difficult 9.9%
- #36 Astral Throne
73% matchVery Positive82% of 261 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 18.9%, Perma Death 15.5%, Strategy RPG 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #37 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,691 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26%, Difficult 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Open World 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%
- #38 Lords of Xulima
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 23.0 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: RPG 65.4%, Fantasy 19.1%, Strategy 15.5%
- #39 Urtuk: The Desolation
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,484 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Perma Death 12.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Strategy RPG 8.6%
- #40 Those Who Rule
71% matchVery Positive90% of 946 reviews2025
Dev: Eldin Turulja
Windows
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17%, Perma Death 13.9%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #41 Glorious Companions
73% matchMixed62% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: Ancient Forge
Windows
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 21.8%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #42 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,442 reviews2024
Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Old School 11.6%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #43 Dead Monarchy
72% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
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 16.8%, Perma Death 12.6%, RPG 9.4%, Strategy 9.1%, Difficult 9%
- #44 Crawl Tactics
71% matchVery Positive92% of 203 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 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #45 Thea: The Awakening
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,754 reviews2015
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.7 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 Strategy 36.3%, Strategy 20.1%, RPG 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #46 Sword Legacy: Omen
72% matchMixed65% of 716 reviews2018
Dev: Firecast Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Survive strategic turn-based combat in this award-winning indie tactical RPG as you embark on an epic revenge quest in search of the long-lost Excalibur.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #47 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
71% matchVery Positive84% of 670 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: Difficult 35.2%, Old School 19.4%, RPG 18.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Fantasy 12.8%
- #48 King Arthur: Legion IX
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 781 reviews2024
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.8%, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #49 Fabled Lands
69% matchVery Positive81% of 528 reviews2022
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.8%, Tabletop 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Open World 10.4%
- #50 Ash of Gods: The Way
68% matchVery Positive82% of 483 reviews2023
Dev: AurumDust
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Difficult 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #51 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,560 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.6%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
- #52 Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy
69% matchMixed69% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: Curious FatePub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 22.1%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
- #53 Fallen: A2P Protocol
73% 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: Tactical RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
- #54 Gloomhaven
66% matchVery Positive82% of 15,788 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Difficult 12%
- #55 Conquest of Elysium 3
70% matchVery Positive81% of 329 reviews2012
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to be a simple game with limited options at first glance, delving further into the game reveals a game of complex decision making and risky endeavors.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43%, Strategy 40.1%, Fantasy 16.9%
- #56 Prophecy of Ashen
65% matchVery Positive80% of 213 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #57 Trials of Fire
66% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.4%, Perma Death 21.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%
- #58 The Bell Echoes
63% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: 七颗枚
Windows
The Bell Echoes is a turn-based strategy game that combines SRPG-style storytelling with roguelike gameplay.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.3%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #59 AntharioN
69% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Strategy 17.9%, Open World 15.3%
- #60 Guild of Ascension
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: WhileOne ProductionsPub: PID Games
Windows
Guild of Ascension is a Tactical-Action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, mixing turn-based combat with real-time action combo system. Craft weapons, learn skills, befriend critters, encounter bizarre creatures, and fight giant Bosses in your Ascension of the Tower!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.5%, Perma Death 14.7%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Difficult 9%