Games Like Arco

Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Story Rich 7.1%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern pixel-art RPGs that features a compelling story and a unique turn-based combat system.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.6%, Choices Matter 15.3%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on difficult narrative choices and tactical turn-based combat within a unique, culturally-inspired fantasy setting.

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 Combat 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust tactical RPG experience with deep party customization and a strong emphasis on strategic positioning.

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: Choices Matter 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Story Rich 15.8%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a procedurally generated narrative experience paired with deep tactical combat and a distinct paper-craft art style.

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: Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Choices Matter 10.7%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on party management and tactical combat where your choices significantly impact the world and your mercenary company.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.4%, Choices Matter 17.4%, Story Rich 12.8%, RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, story-rich narrative where your tactical decisions in combat and dialogue can lead to permanent character loss.

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Choices Matter 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive text-based RPG that emphasizes exploration, world-building, and the weight of your choices in a hostile land.

Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Bullet Time 16.6% ★, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique time-manipulation mechanic that blends real-time action with tactical turn-based planning.

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

Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Story Rich 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rich, choice-driven storytelling with tactical, grid-based combat in a highly atmospheric setting.

A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.7%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Strategy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on high-stakes political narrative and complex tactical combat where every decision carries weight.

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

Why similar: Western 26.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique western setting with a fast-paced, aggressive turn-based combat system that rewards tactical momentum.

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: Turn-Based Combat 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore RPG that offers unparalleled freedom in how you approach quests and combat through meaningful choices.

Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.7%, RPG 21%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RPG that features branching storylines and deep, choice-heavy narrative consequences.

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 45.6%, Story Rich 19.4%, RPG 12.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Fantasy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, turn-based RPG that emphasizes cinematic storytelling and strategic combat encounters.

Arcadian Atlas is a Tactical RPG about the choices people make for love and power, and how those decisions tear a kingdom apart.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, RPG 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with beautiful pixel art that focuses on character-driven stories and strategic grid-based combat.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Soundtrack 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with roguelike elements and a rich, branching narrative.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 34.1%, RPG 15.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%

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

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: Turn-Based Strategy 29.2%, RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that emphasizes strategic combat and a grim, narrative-driven journey.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.2%, RPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that balances character-building with intense, choice-driven turn-based battles.

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends real-time stealth exploration with turn-based tactical combat in a pulp-adventure setting.

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Fantasy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on fast-paced combat and exploration within a charming, pixelated world.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 32.6%, Story Rich 19.4%, RPG 18.8%, Exploration 15.2%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on narrative-heavy decision-making and character development within a unique, atmospheric sci-fi setting.

Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.

Why similar: RPG 22%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style turn-based RPG that emphasizes exploration and strategic party-based combat.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Choices Matter 31.7%, Story Rich 19.3%, Adventure 6.5%, Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG where the narrative is defined by your choices, allowing you to shape the fate of a world already conquered by evil.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Choices Matter 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 16.4%, Dark 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-rich RPG that forces players to make brutal choices that permanently alter the game world and party.

Take a stand in the eternal conflict between Arcane Magic and Steampunk Revolution and tip the uneasy balance between sorcery, elves, dwarves and mysterious monsters on one side and steampunk gadgets, zeppelins, and tesla guns on the other in this single-player, party-based, story-rich RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.7%, Choices Matter 20.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed tactical RPG that focuses on complex character progression and narrative-heavy choices.

Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Soundtrack 23.2% ★, Story Rich 12%, RPG 11.8%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious indie RPG that combines tactical combat with a sprawling, story-rich adventure.

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.3%

Kor is a retro RPG with a variety of eccentric characters, goofy dialog, and turn-based combat where - in addition to strategizing - players must skillfully execute button combos in order to make attacks!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that features a unique pixel-art aesthetic and turn-based combat focused on adventure and exploration.

Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 42.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Strategy 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers polished tactical combat with a charming pixel-art style and a strong focus on campaign-based storytelling.

Fates of Ort is a retro fantasy RPG focused on strategic action, in a land where time is frozen when you stand still. Cast powerful spells - but beware, they will cost you your life.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.2%, RPG 18.2%, Exploration 14.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25%, Turn-Based Combat 25%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 9.1%

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: Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, RPG 13%, Choices Matter 10.7%

Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, RPG 9.3%

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

Why similar: Western 31.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, RPG 8.7%, Strategy 7.3%

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: Turn-Based Combat 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, RPG 17.5%, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%

Spark Ignites - A pixel fantasy RPG where the Star God's Blessing grants one wish each century. Orphan Ash and Clover uncover its bloody truth during their pilgrimage. Holding a world-changing secret, will you steal divine power or defy the gods? Every choice writes a new ending.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.2%, RPG 19.2%, Story Rich 11%, Strategy 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Soundtrack 19.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, RPG 8.4%, Exploration 8.3%

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Story Rich 14.5%, RPG 13.6%, Adventure 7%

This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.5%, RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Heroes of Arca is a unique blend of a turn-based strategy and RPG with an unorthodox combat system that presents a wide choice of battle tactics for the turn-based games' fans.

Why similar: RPG 54.7%, Strategy 45.3%

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, RPG 26.7%, Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Fantasy 5.6%

Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.

Why similar: Western 40.2% ★, Choices Matter 16.8%, RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Dark 6.9%

The Bell Echoes is a story-driven tactical roguelite. Fight alongside a cast of distinctive companions as you venture deeper into the Corrupted Lands, defeat powerful foes, collect Echoes and memory fragments, and uncover the truth behind the characters and the world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, RPG 9.2%

Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 11.8%

Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.

Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Story Rich 23.8%, Exploration 16.8%, Adventure 15.1%, Fantasy 13.3%

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 Combat 33.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Story Rich 16%, RPG 15.9%, Strategy 11.6%

Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.

Why similar: Nonlinear 19.6%, Exploration 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Story Rich 13.8%, RPG 13.6%

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: RPG 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Strategy 20%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%

A turn-based RPG with deep character-driven combat, and a story written by Final Fantasy veterans. Finding yourself on the wrong side of the Crown, you and your companions must fight or perish. Build a team of mercenaries, forge alliances, and explore distant lands.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.8%, Choices Matter 21.1%, Exploration 14.6%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 11.9%

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 39.4%, Strategy 19.6%, Story Rich 17.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Fantasy 7.9%

In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Story Rich 16.6%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy 5.9%

Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Exploration 15.5%, RPG 15%

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, RPG 10%

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: Turn-Based Strategy 24.9%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Choices Matter 17.3%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%

"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: Turn-Based Combat 31.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%

Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 11.4%

Discover a 3d wooden puppet style world while exploring as a platformer, and taking battles in a turn-based combat as an old school RPG where timing and strategy are the keys to victory!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Exploration 10.8%, RPG 9.7%

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.1%, RPG 24.8%, Exploration 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%