- #1 Summoner Arise!
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CookieLegends
Windows
Turn-based. Tactics. Roguelike. Summon units and battle your way past wave after wave of enemies. Start with a fixed amount of mana as you ascend a mysterious ruined world. Run out and you lose. With 300+ upgrades available, customize and command your army to victory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Perma Death 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #2 Cosmic Cowboy
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Summit Games Studio
Windows
Wield full control in this sci-fi tactical turn-based game, featuring skill progression. Create the ultimate build, specialise in different ability classes, and overpower your enemies. Take control of the charismatic mercenary, Cowboy in the far future as he brings down an insidious corporation.
Why similar: Turn-Based 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Isometric 9.9%, Tactical 8.6%
- #3 Dungeon Deathball
96% 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: Perma Death 12.7%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #4 Lost In The Open
95% matchMixed64% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Black Voyage GamesPub: WhisperGames
Windows
An unexpected assassination attempt leaves you wounded and fleeing across no man's land. To survive in this roguelike, low-fantasy tactical RPG, you must recruit strategically, fight desperately and repent sincerely.
Why similar: Perma Death 13.5%, Tactical RPG 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #5 Beast Whalers
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filip Artur Kowalski
Windows · Linux
Beast Whalers is a naval tactical roguelike about assembling and controlling your own fleet to battle bizarre sea monsters. Trade and upgrade unique ships, use their special abilities, and maneuver carefully between enemies on tight, procedurally generated levels.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.3%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Perma Death 11.1%, Tactical RPG 10.4%
- #6 Fraga
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lorenzo Torres RodríguezPub: LuceQ
Windows
You are a pilgrim lost in a mysterious forest. Survive in this procedurally generated, turn-based tactical roguelite inspired by Galician mythology. Upgrade your gear, adapt your strategy and remember: something is always lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18%, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #7 Cosmic Crashers
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunderpath Games
Windows
Fast paced, action packed roguelite in space. Pilot your space ship to defeat waves of enemies, but be careful - they are coming for your station.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.6%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #8 Gladiator Immortal
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birchwood Games
Windows
Gladiator Immortal is a turn-based fantasy Medieval Gladiator Roguelike game where you manage a team of warriors who fight for the entertainment of the gods. Build up your town, hire and level up warriors, find powerful weapons and armour, learn and develop new skills and win favour with the gods.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Perma Death 12.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #9 Invisible, Inc.
91% matchVery Positive91% of 5,772 reviews2015
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Perma Death 11.6%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Isometric 9.7%
- #10 Dunnigan's Trail
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Hammer Games, LLC
Windows
You're a merchant looking to strike it rich. Lead a wagon of hired swords on a trail of danger and hijinks that's a different experience every time. Defend your wares in turn-based tactical battles in this choose your own adventure fantasy roguelite. Make decisions, manage resources, and survive!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #11 The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 169 reviews2016
Dev: Bitmen Studios
Windows · Mac
The Storm Guard is a challenging turn-based roguelike role-playing game inspired by the Night’s Watch in the Game of Thrones. You assume the role of the Lord Commander of the Storm Guard leading the order during difficult times. An ancient dragon and its minions have returned, threatening the realm of men.
Why similar: Perma Death 13.5%, Tactical RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #12 Zombie Blitzkrieg
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Tiunovsky
Windows · Mac
Survive against zombies in this turn-based tactical roguelike. Outsmart your enemies in fast-paced battles using different tactics. Pick rewards and power up your character to conquer increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #13 Kamikaze Tactics
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sudo make
Windows · Linux
Soar into the skies in this turn-based tactics roguelike where every dogfight is a test of skill. Recruit your crew, upgrade your ships, and outmaneuver your foes to seize victory in this high-stakes tale of revenge!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.7%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #14 Irsen
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Datchannin
Windows
IRSEN is a turn-based roguelite where your character fights alone against coordinated enemy squads. Build your hero through a gene system, reshape your abilities mid-run, and endure the growing pressure of corruption.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Tactical RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #15 Tactical Battle Chronicles: Prelude to a War
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Andrew Gardner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tactical Battle Chronicles: Prelude to a war is a turn-based tactical rpg where you control a small group of fighters. Recruit allies and defeat your enemies to drive the bandits off.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.6%, Tactical RPG 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.5%
- #16 Artifice: War Tactics
86% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Silvine Game Studios
Windows
Artifice: War Tactics is a turn-based roguelike where enemies show their next move. Evade, strike, and combo with your champions to flip the battlefield in your favor.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Perma Death 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #17 Frag
86% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Zule
Windows
Frag is a roguelike gridless turn-based game of tactical combat that takes place in the near future. Kill the enemy. Grab the loot. Craft new gear. Level up your team. Learn new skills. If you lose a single match, you are done. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Tactical RPG 13.1%, Perma Death 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #18 Days of Doom
85% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows
Gather your heroes and fight to make it to Sanctuary in this tactical RPG roguelite. Did we mention the zombies, raiders, and mysterious monstrosities that inhabit this post-apocalyptic wasteland? Welcome to the world of Days of Doom.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.3%, Tactical RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Isometric 9.1%
- #19 Netherguild
84% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Perma Death 14.6%, Tactical RPG 13.4%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based 9.8%
- #20 Astral Throne
83% matchVery Positive81% of 271 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: Perma Death 16.3%, Tactical RPG 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%
- #21 Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 412 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: Tactical RPG 13.4%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Isometric 8.8%
- #22 Forever Tunnel
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Underformant
Windows · Mac
Lead your squad through a destabilizing reality in this turn-based tactical roguelite. Defeat enemies. Contain corruption. Prevent collapse.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Perma Death 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #23 Rain Tactics
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ervya Studios
Windows
Play Winter, an invincible god who desperately wants to die, in this cyberpunk RPG Tactics with roguelike elements. Explore the tower city of Shavanath, lead your Avowed into battle and take control of your godly powers to change the course of Fate.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.1%, Perma Death 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #24 Templar Battleforce
82% matchVery Positive93% of 984 reviews2015
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.8%, Tactical RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #25 Core Lords
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hodeochi Games
Windows
Core Lords is a tactical turn-based strategy game where you’ll use elemental interactions to create dynamic strategy and overcome challenges. Command the elements. Outwit odd creatures and bosses and demolish destructible environments in a strange and unique fantasy world!
Why similar: Turn-Based 16.1%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%
- #26 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II
79% matchMixed54% of 2,297 reviews2026
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Tactical 8.8%
- #27 Guardians of Gridvale
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luis RegueiraPub: Sinister Siamese Studios
Windows · Mac
Push enemies into water, cast fireballs on oil patches to create explosions and use the environment to your advantage in this tactical, turn based roguelike with timing mechanics, environmental effects and stupid jokes. Equip and level up your heroes and take control of the Guardians of Gridvale!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Tactical RPG 8.9%
- #28 Depth of Extinction
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Perma Death 15.1%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Tactical RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #29 Starwing Tactics
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forward Thrust Works
Windows
Command a mercenary starfighter squadron in turn-based tactical battles. Between missions, manage your squadron's finances, refit and customize your starfighters, hunt for new contracts and care for your pilots. Come for the cinematic dogfights and tight tactical puzzles, stay for the permadeath.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Space 9.3%
- #30 SPARTA 2035 Prologue & Sea of Pirates DLC
77% matchVery Positive82% 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 Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Tactical RPG 11.5%, Tactical 10.1%
- #31 Sprinklebottom and the Haunted Ruins
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dual Cauldron
Windows
The powerful wizard Sprinklebottom's memory is fading. He needs your help to remember the story of how he defeated a powerful evil in this turn-based roguelite adventure.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #32 Neath
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows
Manipulate the turns of friend and foe alike in this Eldritch roguelike tactical RPG by the makers of Rogue Legacy. Ascend the inverted tower. Kill an indolent god. Control every "moment".
Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.6%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #33 Unbox Tactics
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: cukuto
Windows
Unbox Tactics is a rogue-like, turn-based tactical game where you command a team of characters, each unboxed with unique skills and abilities. Strategically plan your moves and assemble the ultimate party as you take on intense, tactical battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Tactical RPG 10.9%
- #34 The Black Pepper Crew
75% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Quijipixel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Assemble your crew, gear them up and fight creatively on this easy to learn but hard to master turn-based tactical roguelite. Capture the most dangerous bounties in the city, cash that juicy bounty and improve your chances of survival on a city filled with crime and jazzy grooves.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Perma Death 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%
- #35 Crawl Tactics
75% matchVery Positive92% of 219 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 15%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #36 Solar Rogue
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Guillaume BouvierPub: Ombarus Dev
Windows · Linux
A space exploration adventure in the purest tradition of roguelike. Featuring procedurally generated solar systems, perma-death and tactical turned-based gameplay!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, Space 9.4%
- #37 Dead Metal
74% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Monotone
Windows
1-4 player co op roguelike with turn based combat and an emphasis on exploring randomly generated dungeons in order to find loot and complete missions
Why similar: Perma Death 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #38 Whiteout Frontier
74% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
In this turn-based, survival focused Tactical SRPG, you must defend locations from dynamic and intelligent enemy groups wishing to destroy the town for their own survival. Hang out and bond with your crew as you defend and save what you can as everything slips into chaos. Every choice matters.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based 15%, Perma Death 14.8%, Tactical 10.6%
- #39 Queen of Tactics
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alleycats Hill Studio
Windows
Queen of Tactics is hexagonal grid turn-based tactical RPG. Manage four elements and use objects to follow journey to find the prince!
Why similar: Perma Death 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Tactical RPG 12.6%
- #40 Slaves of Magic
72% matchPositive80% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Amethyst Dreamers
Windows
Humanity has been invaded by otherworldly forces wielding magic. Lead the resistance against the oppressors in this fantasy turn-based strategy game to save humanity from becoming the Slaves of Magic!
Why similar: Turn-Based 14.9%, Tactical RPG 13.8%, Perma Death 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%
- #41 Blacken Slash: Prologue
72% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: ehmprah
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the beginnings of Blacken Slash – a tactical roguelite RPG where the items you choose define your character. Create powerful builds from an abundance of loot as you try to save a corrupted retro computer system in bite-sized tactical puzzles.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.9%, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #42 Steam Marines
73% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Worthless Bums
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator.
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, Perma Death 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Tactical 8.4%
- #43 The Hand of Merlin
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 360 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: Perma Death 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Tactical RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Tactical 9%
- #44 Guards of the Gate
73% matchMixed68% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Prince Game Studio
Windows
Guards of the Gate is a roguelike turn-based game on hexagonal fields. You control a team of heroes aka Guards of the Gate, who are trying to save the world from the evil Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Turn-Based 14.5%, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #45 Chains on Sand
70% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Tabula Forge
Windows
Enter the blood-soaked arenas of Chains on Sand, a brutal turn-based roguelike where every strike counts. Build a unique gladiator, survive tactical grid-based combat, and rise through fame, death, and legacy — or die forgotten beneath the sand.
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 16%, Perma Death 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Tactical RPG 12%
- #46 Guild of Ascension
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 62 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 15.1%, Perma Death 14.7%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #47 The Pair Annihilation
70% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: DAID Games
Windows
'The Pair Annihilation' is grid + turn-based strategy roguelike game. Use different combinations of ships, different artifacts, in battles on various battlefields to defeat Udtmos!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Space 10.8%, Isometric 9.3%
- #48 The Last Spell
69% matchVery Positive91% of 13,615 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Tactical RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Perma Death 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
- #49 Dead Weight
67% matchVery Positive84% of 576 reviews2026
Dev: Klukva Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on a roguelite adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step matters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%
- #50 Frontier: Path of Shadows
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oduvan Games
Windows
X-COM inspired tactical game. 25th century. The war with the mysterious Utopia is over — but new threats emerge. Come to the vast Frontier: assemble your crew, face tough choices, explore unknown worlds and win tactical battles!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Isometric 9.3%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #51 Tight Tactics
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yellow bearPub: Only Tactics
Windows
Be ready for turn-based combat in this roguelite to kick off with the enemy opening fire on you first, trying to keep you from regrouping, and one bad decision leading to the death of your entire upgraded squad
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Perma Death 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #52 Pharmakon - Tactical Puzzle
71% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Visumeca Games
Windows
Use your drone to lead tactical combat against elemental beasts infesting your faction. Assess the risks, coordinate attacks, optimize your equipment and become the agent who will put an end to the infestation!
Why similar: Turn-Based 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #53 Everblood Arena
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beanie Bytes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Everblood Arena is a turn-based roguelite tactics arena battler with a heavy focus on procedural generated items and character builds. Get your team of fantasy warriors and take part in 5v5 tactical turn based battles. Rise your way up the ranks and claim the greatest prize, the Everblood Cup!
Why similar: Perma Death 14.1%, Grid-Based Movement 14%, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #54 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,385 reviews2025
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #55 Mystical Tactics
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pierre "Morm" ChamponPub: MormWare
Windows · Mac
Mystical Tactics is a turn-based tactical-RPG roguelike in which you control a squad of adventurers in a mystical world. Train your heroes in fast-paced tactical battles, equip them with powerful items and lead them to repel the Dark Lord and his legions.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #56 XCOM® 2
68% matchVery Positive85% of 109,126 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 61.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Perma Death 14%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #57 Fallen: A2P Protocol
70% 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: Turn-Based 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Tactical RPG 9.8%, Isometric 9.1%
- #58 electric strategy
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MAKO Studio
Windows · Linux
A turn-based tactics game where every action costs energy. Command robots across a grid-based battlefield, transfer power between units, and help machines reclaim their will.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #59 Rogue Waters
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,274 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Isometric 8.5%
- #60 The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 169 reviews2022
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Dragoness mixes HOMM-like exploration, city-building and turn-based strategic combat, with a roguelite twist. Choose your battles, paths and skills as you explore a world ravaged by war. Gather and manage your army of beasts, collect resources and expand your city.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Tactical 8.4%