- #1 Age of Gladiators
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 769 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Sports 21.2%, Management 9.5%, Strategy RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #2 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
96% matchMixed68% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Sports 14.6%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Addictive 10.2% ★, Tactical 8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #3 Age of Gladiators Reforged
96% matchMixed61% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, RPG 12%, Strategy 10.1%
- #4 Gladiator Guild Manager
94% matchVery Positive81% of 4,093 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Tactical 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #5 Elysium: Blood Games
95% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Sports 41.7%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%
- #6 Gladiator Manager
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Sports 52.8%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 16.9%, Indie 6.7%, Management 6.3%
- #7 Gladiators and Glory
93% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Strategy 17%
- #8 Mortal Glory 2
91% matchVery Positive88% of 308 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.6%, Tactical 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Management 13.1%, RPG 8.8%
- #9 Great eSports Manager
92% matchVery Positive83% of 128 reviews2017
Dev: Fedora Collective
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Manage a house of eSport gamers by training the strong, and pruning the weak. Then go head to head with North Korea, the greatest gaming nation in history.
Why similar: Sports 37.3%, RPG 15%, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Management 13.4%
- #10 Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,558 reviews2020
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a battle sim about managing your own Gladiator Guild in an epic fantasy world. Build and run your own guild, hire and train gladiators, develop unique tactics, manage resources, compete for the rank in the arena, and much more.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Management 14.3%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 12.2%
- #11 SPARTA 2035 Prologue & Sea of Pirates DLC
89% matchMostly Positive81% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Lipsar Studio
Windows
Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Tactical 13.5%, Strategy 10.6%
- #12 Football, Tactics & Glory
90% matchVery Positive87% of 4,384 reviews2018
Dev: Creoteam
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 45.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
XCOM meets Football Manager. Develop your club, earn experience in turn-based matches, learn new skills, achieve new classes, upgrade your facilities, buy and sell footballers, grow your youth academy, make difficult choices. It's a deep strategy game that respects your time.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.3%, Sports 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 10%
- #13 Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator
87% matchVery Positive82% of 663 reviews2026
Dev: Contec Games
Windows
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator is a classic management experience set in an alternate Ancient Rome. Start in Division VII with one of sixteen clubs, recruit fighters, equip them from the market, and climb the ladder through fully simulated seasons and matches.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 30.7%, Tactical 18.8%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 13.6%
- #14 Gods of Sand
86% matchVery Positive87% of 758 reviews2026
Dev: Achenar Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Train gladiators. Manage a ludus. Fight in the arenas. Conquer the tower. Gods of Sand is a gladiator manager with intense turn-based combat, inspired by the Swords and Sandals series, in a dark and unforgiving setting.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Tactical 14%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Management 9%
- #15 Mortal Glory
88% matchVery Positive87% of 582 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Turn-Based 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
- #16 Gladiator Command
85% matchVery Positive96% of 254 reviews2026
Dev: Marius Spikas
Windows
Build a legendary gladiator school in ancient Rome. Recruit and develop unique fighters, manage the business behind the bloodshed and watch your decisions tested in brutal real-time arena combat.
Why similar: Management 36%, Simulation 29.9%, Strategy 27.5%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #17 Ancient Frontier
89% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Space 9.6%
- #18 Bloodgrounds
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 622 reviews2026
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Bloodgrounds merges tactical turn-based combat with strategic management, RPG and roguelite elements. Forged in the pits of the arena, you fought your way out and now as a wealthy patron you recruit, train, and command your team of hardened Gladiators to glory - or death.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%
- #19 Blackthorn Arena
86% matchMixed69% of 3,780 reviews2020
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 31.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Management 17.2%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 15%
- #20 The Monster Breeder
83% matchVery Positive92% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: Fantasy Creations
Windows
Turn-based fantasy gladiatorial game with monster breeding. Crossbreed various species to create monster hybrids for gladiatorial combat. Manipulate creatures’ traits with surgery, magic, and alchemy. Manage your enterprise, craft items and upgrade your base. Fight in the arena for gold and glory!
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Strategy RPG 13.5%, Tactical 10.4%, Management 8.9%
- #21 Esports Godfather
81% matchVery Positive91% of 4,552 reviews2024
Dev: Asteroid Game Studio
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Management 16.1%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 11.5%, Tactical 11.2%
- #22 Esports History
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 409 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!
Why similar: Sports 24.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Isometric 10.2%, Management 10.1%
- #23 Esports Manager 2026
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,470 reviews2026
Dev: Neurona GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Build and lead your own professional esports organization. Scout players, manage contracts, develop talent, hire staff, grow your brand, and compete for championship titles in a deep and realistic management simulation.
Why similar: Tactical 24.4%, Sports 20.5%, Management 19.2%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 14.7%
- #24 Gladiator School
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 349 reviews2017
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gladiator School is a Tycoon-style simulation game. You play as the master of a newly formed school for gladiators. Your job is to prepare and train recruits before you send them away to fight for their survival and entertain the crowd in the arena.
Why similar: Simulation 29.6%, Strategy 27.9%, Management 17.8%, RPG 11.4%, Indie 10.5%
- #25 The Cyclist: Tactics
82% matchVery Positive96% of 103 reviews2021
Dev: Camshaft Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
In this unique take on the sports management genre you create your own rider and manage your team throughout an engaging Career Mode, or compete in completely customisable race events. An intense, infinitely-replayable experience where you battle your own choices as much as your competitors.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.4%, Sports 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Tactical 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%
- #26 Xenonauts 2
78% matchVery Positive81% of 5,852 reviews2026
Dev: Goldhawk InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Isometric 10.9%, Tactical 10.3%
- #27 STAR WARS Zero Company™
76% matchVery Positive83% of 22,156 reviews2026
Dev: Bit ReactorPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in STAR WARS Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Tactical 10.2%, Isometric 10.1%
- #28 King's League II
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 125 reviews2019
Dev: Kurechii
Windows
Lead your team to victory! Recruit, train and manage fighters of different classes before entering tactical battles of wit and glory. In this sequel to an award-winning strategy simulation RPG, can you climb the King’s League?
Why similar: RPG 30.8%, Strategy 29.5%, Simulation 27.8%, Indie 11.9%
- #29 Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins
77% matchVery Positive85% of 624 reviews2024
Dev: Asteroid Game Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Why similar: Sports 31.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Management 10.7%, Strategy 7.8%
- #30 Marble Age
80% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2015
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Turn-based historical simulation strategy. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!
Why similar: Turn-Based 38%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Management 10.1%
- #31 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 6,729 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based 24.1%, Tactical 12%, Strategy 11.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #32 League Manager 2023
79% matchMixed42% of 150 reviews2023
Dev: AG SOFTPub: AG SOFT
Windows
Complete your own squad, try to win the league, and experience a thrilling win in the World Championship. The journey to E-Sport League glory awaits.
Why similar: Sports 39.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Management 11.6%
- #33 Galaxy Squad
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 432 reviews2019
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.
Why similar: Addictive 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 11.6%, Space 11.2%
- #34 Infinity: HexaDome Tactics
72% matchVery Positive81% of 148 reviews2026
Dev: Blindspot Games
Windows
Discover the story of the Aristeia world in single-player or storm into PvP battles! Turn-based battles, 12 heroes, varied arenas, deckbuilding with dozens of tactical cards. Assemble the perfect team, use hundreds of insane combos, and become HexaDome champion. And bring a friend!
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.8%, Sports 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Tactical 11.7%
- #35 Teamfight Manager
73% matchVery Positive87% of 5,894 reviews2021
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills.
Why similar: Management 29.3%, Simulation 26%, Sports 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 7.1%
- #36 Squiggle Football
71% matchVery Positive94% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Max BarryPub: NationStates Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Squiggle Football is a deck-building football management roguelike, where you create a team and form powerful combinations of players, coaches, tactics and culture. Recruit, trade & innovate through nail-biting matches to reach & conquer the National League. Inspired by Australian Rules Football.
Why similar: Sports 63.9%, Simulation 18%, Management 13.4%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #37 Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
73% matchMixed66% of 1,008 reviews2024
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Management 17.1%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15.7%
- #38 Frozen Cortex
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 273 reviews2015
Dev: Mode 7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
A hard-hitting simultaneous-turn-based tactical game from the creators of Frozen Synapse. Defeat your opponent’s plans on a randomly-generated playfield in this brutal futuresport.
Why similar: Sports 29.1%, Turn-Based 25.9%, Tactical 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 8.8%
- #39 Halfway
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,020 reviews2014
Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Halfway is a turn-based strategy RPG taking place a few hundred years into the future. Humanity has started colonising new worlds. Until now, they were alone ...
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.2%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #40 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II
71% matchMixed54% of 2,353 reviews2026
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Tactical 12.3%, RPG 7.8%
- #41 Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 579 reviews2016
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours.
Why similar: Turn-Based 61.3%, RPG 22.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 7.3%
- #42 Dungeon Deathball
72% matchVery Positive96% of 221 reviews2021
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
🏆🏀💀 TACTICS, TERROR & TOUCHDOWNS. Turn-based roguelike meets arcade death-sport, where every dungeon is a unique gauntlet of brutal challenges. Can you survive the trials of Dungeon Deathball and win back your freedom?
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.7%, Sports 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Tactical 15.3%
- #43 Gladiator Trainer
75% matchMixed70% of 286 reviews2016
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rise through the ranks and lead your band of Gladiators to glory. Can you build the ultimate fighting force and a kingdom to rule all! Be careful who you trust. Becoming a Gladiator Trainer isn't easy.
Why similar: Tactical 22.7%, RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%
- #44 Pound for Pound: MMA Promotion Simulator
68% matchVery Positive97% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: Pound for Pound Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run your own MMA promotion. Sign fighters, book cards, manage contracts, and build a combat sports empire in a deep, procedurally generated MMA management sim.
Why similar: Sports 61.2%, Simulation 16.6%, Management 12.6%, Strategy 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #45 Teamfight Manager 2
69% matchMixed61% of 2,389 reviews2026
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Teamfight Manager returns with more detailed tactics and management, a new MOBA-style match format, and a Deathmatch mode reminiscent of the previous title. Take charge of a fictional esports team, build the strongest roster, and become the best manager!
Why similar: Sports 38.3%, Simulation 25.3%, Management 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%, Indie 2.6%
- #46 Esports Life Tycoon
73% matchMixed61% of 715 reviews2020
Dev: UPLAY Online
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Manage your own esports squad, expand your gaming house, and defeat legendary teams to become the best in the world!
Why similar: Sports 44.2%, Management 20%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #47 Gladiator Fights
68% matchVery Positive88% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Hold the Line. Command the Fight. Survive the Chaos.
Why similar: Sports 70.7%, Simulation 23.6%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #48 Battle Brothers
69% matchVery Positive88% of 28,918 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Isometric 10.9%, Strategy RPG 10.7%
- #49 Shock Tactics
74% matchMixed43% of 136 reviews2017
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: EuroVideo Medien
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shock Tactics is a single player turn-based sci-fi strategy game with tactical combat, exploration, squad management and base building.
Why similar: Strategy 53.8%, RPG 46.2%
- #50 Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 413 reviews2019
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Incredibly dynamic turn-based strategy, reviving the traditions of the old school tactics. Lead a team of the most desperate fighters, destroy alien monsters and uncover the secrets of the lost planet.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Isometric 12.2%, Tactical 11.6%
- #51 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,321 reviews2016
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.7%, Space 16%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 11.8%
- #52 War Room Football
66% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Tanish Jagtap
Windows · Mac
Build a dynasty from the front office. Draft, trade, sign, and develop players across unlimited seasons. Scout prospects, manage the cap, hire coaches, then watch the league evolve around you.
Why similar: Sports 53.9%, Simulation 15.6%, Tactical 11.6%, Management 11.4%, Strategy 4.7%
- #53 Fight Life: Vanguard
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 178 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 23.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, RPG 9.6%
- #54 MENACE
63% matchVery Positive91% of 13,728 reviews2026
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Isometric 10.9%, Strategy RPG 10.3%
- #55 Together in Battle
65% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Sinister Design
Windows
Manage a team of fantasy gladiators in this Fire Emblem-style strategy RPG with vibrant characters, funny random events, and emergent relationship-building. Uncover a sinister conspiracy; fight deep turn-based tactical battles; watch your characters grow together!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Management 12.8%, RPG 9.7%
- #56 Esports History: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History: Prologue is a free RPG simulator about the era of the birth of eSports. Start from scratch and work your way up to an eSports career. Use your resources and time wisely to develop a unique character and win tournaments.
Why similar: Sports 31.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Management 11.4%, Isometric 10.6%, Simulation 9.9%
- #57 We Who Are About To Die
65% matchVery Positive88% of 8,356 reviews2022
Dev: Jordy Lakiere
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Ultimate Gladiator Simulator. Fight & strategize through spectacles and arenas. Rise from slave to Champion and earn your freedom or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and unique physics simulated combat. Those who are about to die, I salute you!
Why similar: Swordplay 43.7%, RPG 18.8%, Strategy 17%, Simulation 16.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #58 Forged of Blood
70% 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: RPG 14.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Tactical 13.9%, Strategy RPG 13.7%
- #59 Boxing Simulator
65% matchVery Positive80% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Inogames
Windows
Build your gym, train your boxers and make them stronger to beat stronger opponents.
Why similar: Sports 55.5%, Simulation 18.9%, Management 7.4%, 3D Fighter 7.3%, Strategy RPG 6.1%