- #1 Dungeon Reels Tactics
97% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: Grandma's Basement Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Reels Tactics is a challenging party based RPG roguelike with Slot Machine based Combat. Your party members' unique slot machine will supply your abilities each turn. Make the best decisions to succeed in Battle. Lose party members, recruit new ones, and try to reach The "Great Evil".
Why similar: Perma Death 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Tactical RPG 9.6%, Roguelike 8.6%, RPG 8.6%
- #2 Fragile Heroes
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gyll's Games
Windows
Recruit, train, and lead ragged squads of volunteers into battle against the forces of undeath. Each run you’ll have access to a different set of heroes and classes to combine. Can you save your village and break the cycle?
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #3 Sculplings
96% matchVery Positive99% of 192 reviews2026
Dev: Conor Garity
Windows
A creature-collecting roguelike where every monster is sculpted in real clay and brought to life! Collect and battle a random assortment of hand-sculpted monsters in order to become the #1 Sculpling Champion!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, Creature Collector 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Combat 10.3%
- #4 Prison Fighters
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hairic Lilred
Windows
Help a bunch of inmates trying to escape prison. Engage in turn based combat against the guards and prison cultists to make your way through the facility, and collect items to power your Prison Fighters up.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.4%, RPG 15.5%, Combat 12.1%, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
- #5 Age of Legacy
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Chaotic Order Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Age of Legacy is an unforgiving roguelike RPG with intense turn-based 1v1 combat. Choose a class to define your tactical approach, and hunt unique equipment and powerful runestones. Survival is key, because death means game over!
Why similar: Perma Death 28.4%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, RPG 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #6 Primus
94% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ethan ClarkePub: Stone & Steel
Windows
Choose your leader, build your Ludus, and lead your gladiators through brutal arena circuits filled with deadly crowd events, beasts, and rival champions on the climb toward Primus.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.4%, RPG 15.6%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Perma Death 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
- #7 Queen of Tactics
93% 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 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Tactical RPG 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #8 Rain Tactics
92% 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: Perma Death 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Strategy RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #9 Necromancer's Gift
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pensive Lion Studios
Windows · Mac
Necromancer's Gift is a Monster tamer sprinkled with roguelike elements like permadeath and procedurally-generated maps. Capture and face creatures in turn-based battles as you attempt to rescue your dog from a Necromancer that hates humans.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Creature Collector 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #10 Theogony: Crystal Water Blue
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moose Furious Games
Windows
A monster taming game crossed with tactical grid based combat and open exploration.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.3%, Creature Collector 16.7%, Tactical RPG 12.5%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #11 Streamer Future Wars
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Kristyna Chytilova
Windows
Questionable Gacha game where you can collect completely unique streamer characters!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.5%, Creature Collector 14.4%, Combat 13.3%, Tactical RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%
- #12 Skill Order
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eruption Games
Windows
A roguelike autobattler with tactical stance and target control. Draft heroes, build skill chains, and fight to the heart of the dungeon in Skill Order.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11.3%, RPG 9.3%, PvE 7.4%
- #13 Iron Resolution
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Harish Games OfficialPub: Harish Games
Windows · Linux
Command a mercenary company in a brutal tactical RPG where death is permanent, morale breaks, and injuries leave a lasting scar. Master multiple classes + varying terrain across 10 campaign levels, 100+ Rogue mode, or duel with friends in PvP. The Ironlands need a leader. Will you answer the call?
Why similar: Perma Death 24.2%, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 11.4%, Combat 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #14 Mangui
87% matchVery Positive94% of 280 reviews2025
Dev: Damulchi
Windows
Mangui is a turn-based roguelike game inspired by spooky traditional Korean folklore. Play as one of four protagonists, unraveling the mysteries of the dark Mangui mountains. Live to tell the tale in this dangerous world filled with ghouls and monsters!
Why similar: Perma Death 28%, Traditional Roguelike 14.8% ★, Combat 11.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, RPG 9.6%
- #15 Night Fantasy 夜色幻想
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SpringLeaf
Windows
Night Fantasy is a turn-based strategy RPG about building a team of three adventurers. Enter the Demon Tower, shape your party with classes, skills, talents, and relics, and forge your own strategy through randomized runs to defeat the Demon King and restore the light.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Tactical RPG 15.6%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, RPG 9.8%, Strategy 8.8%
- #16 Lost Carcossa
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: dotGame Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ascend the great tower, Babel, in this rogue-like to confront the tyrannical King in Yellow. Plan your moves in Turn-Based combat to ensure your victory and become stronger. Perhaps even recruiting new allies along the way.
Why similar: Perma Death 35.5%, Party-Based RPG 26.1%, RPG 15.5%, Roguelite 11%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
- #17 Dragons Die
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: adarkfable
Windows · Mac
A roguelike about a handful of named dragons and the hold that outlives them. Hatch them, learn their names, fly them into a world gone silent — and bring home the ones you can. The rest are carved into the long table, and their bones arm the next wing. peggs keeps the hearth. You keep the names.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.1%, Creature Collector 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, Combat 9.8%, Strategy RPG 9.6%
- #18 BloodVeil
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Newgate Games
Windows
BloodVeil is a text-based social deduction game about hidden roles, deception, discussion, and survival. Create or join lobbies, play as villagers or vampires, use special role abilities, vote during the day, and try to lead your team to victory.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, RPG 17.2%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #19 Bottle Immortal
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bottle Immortal Studio
Windows
Bottle Immortal is a 3D top-down, single-player, turn-based strategy RPG. Explore a cultivation world, recruit companions, and build your party. Master the Five Elements, combine skills and artifacts on grid-based battlefields, manage Turbidity, and return to the Bottle Realm to recover.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.3%, Tactical RPG 17.1%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, RPG 11.5%
- #20 Runes of the Abyss
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NOBLPub: NOBL Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike with JRPG-style combat where the heroes are the reason the world is dying — and they don’t even realize it.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.9%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, RPG 10.7%, Tactical RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #21 Relic & Ruin
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chrono Gate Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a tactical turn-based strategy game driven by deep synergies, summons, and unique spells. Adapt your team with unpredictable artifacts and abilities to conquer legendary heroes and gods, from prehistory to mythic Japan.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.9%, Tactical RPG 16.6%, Strategy RPG 10.3%, RPG 9.3%, PvE 8.9%
- #22 DONG WU: ODYSSEY
82% matchMixed68% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: OgopogoPub: SapStaR Games
Windows
DONG WU: ODYSSEY is a challenging RPG about legendary beasts. You will form a 4-person party and fight a battle of succession to claim the throne. In this thousand-year war, your enemy could be the noble or Miasma. Your fate depends on your strategy, luck and courage. Good luck!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.8%, Perma Death 17.6%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #23 The Border Lord
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joe PeadenPub: StyleHead Games, LLC
Windows
Defend your frontier village against relentless raiders in this turn-based tactics RPG with settlement building. Survive at all costs!
Why similar: Perma Death 28.3%, Tactical RPG 14.2%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, PvE 9.3%
- #24 Heroes of Arcana
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Keypoint
Windows
Heroes of Arcana is a turn-based roguelike with RPG elements in which a team of heroes embark on a quest to reclaim their future. Their journey takes them through four different dungeons with increasingly difficult challenges and powerful treasure.
Why similar: Perma Death 20%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Strategy RPG 10%, Combat 9.4%, Tactical RPG 8.3%
- #25 HexCrawler
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biurk
Windows · Linux
Lead a party of three heroes through brutal turn-based tactical battles on a hexagonal grid. Build powerful synergies, adapt to unpredictable encounters, and survive deadly procedurally generated dungeons where every decision matters.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, Traditional Roguelike 17.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Tactical RPG 12%, Strategy RPG 9.6%
- #26 Journey to Monolith
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Drew Stillwell
Windows
Choose your general, build your team, customize your fighters, and battle your way to the Monolith in this strategic, turn-based roguelite game.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.4%, Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Roguelike 12.2%, Combat 11.7%
- #27 Don't Split: The Party
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grimgull Studio
Windows
The Dungeon Master is dead - and his power is now yours. A roguelike RPG where you create deadly encounters and send your heroes to survive them. Win tactical autobattles, strengthen your party, and restore adventure to a dying world.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.8%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%, RPG 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #28 Last Warrior Arena
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Endless Crucible
Windows
Build your warrior. Outsmart your next opponent. Last Warrior Arena is a 1v1 roguelike auto-battler where equipment, skills, and enemy choices shape every run. Combine elemental powers, discover powerful builds, and take on deadly bosses as your warrior fights automatically.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.6%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Combat 11.5%, Tactical RPG 10.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #29 冥河旅人(Duat Wayfarer)
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWind
Windows
Become an ancient Egyptian jeweler in this smart strategy game! Traverse Duat’s 12 perilous underworld gates to uncover a long-buried divine conspiracy. Mix ray mechanics & Roguelike gameplay, craft a unique style with enchanted bookmarks, gems & relics. Prove mortal ingenuity topples divine thrones
Why similar: Perma Death 25.2%, Traditional Roguelike 24% ★, Strategy RPG 11.5%, Strategy 10.6%, RPG 10.1%
- #30 Everblood Arena
77% 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 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Tactical RPG 10.7%, Strategy RPG 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
- #31 The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming
80% matchVery 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 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Tactical RPG 11.3%, Strategy RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
- #32 Path Defenders: RPG Siege Defense
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benjamin Adams
Windows · Mac · Linux
A single-player MMORPG fused with tower defense. Recruit heroes, Build bizarre but devastating towers, and fight beside them in real-time 3D combat against waves of enemies.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Traditional Roguelike 13.1% ★, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Combat 9.8%, Tactical RPG 9.2%
- #33 Nascentiar
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Perma Death 31.5%, Traditional Roguelike 26% ★, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 11.6%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #34 The Black Breath
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Silverland Games
Windows
Lead a caravan of survivors fleeing from the Black Breath. Manage your resources, explore, and choose your path carefully, as the journey will be unforgiving. When hardships arise, you will rely on a diverse group of heroes willing to give their lives to defend the caravan.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.1%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Tactical RPG 9.6%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #35 紙上談兵
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AnstaryPub: 肥宅有限公司
Windows
帶有Rogue元素的隊伍養成遊戲 獲得隨機能力的獸人,通過的每一個關卡以及事件也會讓你可以逐步的調整這些角色。 你幾乎無法在戰鬥中操作,但是你可以透過戰鬥前的AI設置,來控制你的每個成員的行為。 你必須決定何時撤退,因為如果滅團,這些角色也將消逝,再也無法使用。 保護好培養好的角色,才是推進遊戲進度最重要的事情。
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Strategy RPG 15.8%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, RPG 11.4%, Strategy 10%
- #36 Guild of Ascension
76% 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: Perma Death 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, Tactical RPG 11.9%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%
- #37 Shieldlinked
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Jebbester
Windows
In this turn-based tactical RPG, coordinate your attacks with close allies to overcome the enemy with the unique Link system. Win battles through clever planning, spare opponents to earn their equipment or recruit them to your cause, and resist those who sow division.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Strategy RPG 20.2%, Tactical RPG 16.1%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 9.2%
- #38 Javelin
73% matchNo user reviews2030
Dev: Alex Henry
Windows · Linux
Strategic roguelike with party-combat.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, Strategy RPG 16%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Combat 10.2%
- #39 Wulin Chess
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
Windows
Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Tactical RPG 10.8%, Roguelike 8.7%, RPG 8.3%
- #40 Depth of Extinction
75% 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 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Tactical RPG 12%, RPG 9.5%, Strategy RPG 8.9%
- #41 WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes
74% matchMixed65% of 1,395 reviews2019
Dev: Pixelated MilkPub: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Party-Based RPG 15%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Tactical RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #42 Ashcrown Gauntlet
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuel Chorvat
Windows
Ashcrown Gauntlet is a turn-based roguelike strategy game focused on champion-based combat. Assemble your team, adapt to escalating challenges, and outthink your enemies to climb the legendary Crowns. Every decision matters. Will you rise to claim the Ashcrown?
Why similar: Perma Death 29.2%, Traditional Roguelike 12% ★, Roguelike 11%, Combat 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #43 Dungeon Sookuma
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 플랜츠게임
Windows
Combine 14 Sookuma lineages with 19 classes and descend into an ever-changing dream dungeon. Identify strange items, bargain with 19 gods, steal the Dream Core, and fight your way back out in a traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.2%, Traditional Roguelike 24.4% ★, Strategy RPG 14%, RPG 10.8%, Strategy 8.9%
- #44 Rogue Fable IV
71% matchVery Positive94% of 243 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.3%, Traditional Roguelike 19% ★, Tactical RPG 11%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #45 Tales for the Long Nights
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: After Image Studios
Windows
Tales for the Long Nights is a tactical roguelike adventure. As a traveling merchant, recruit a team of mercenaries, fight off the many things that want you dead, loot everything that isn’t nailed down and try to turn a profit before something eats your team and you have to start again.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Traditional Roguelike 16.8% ★, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #46 Moons of True Magic
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filthy Peasants
Windows
MOTM is a classic JRPG, heavy focused on story line, puzzle and combat.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.8%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Tactical RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, RPG 12%
- #47 Team Of Titans
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Silver Shell Games
Windows
The evil Mirror Clan holds dominion over the region of Latos. Everyone has lost all hope, except for one. An unlikely hero must build a Team of Titans and bring an end to the reign of tyranny.
Why similar: Creature Collector 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 18%, RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy RPG 10.8%
- #48 Among Demons
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: purecosu
Windows
Build a team of demons, survive endless dungeon runs, and explore a shared online world. Recruit defeated enemies, create powerful builds, extract before losing everything, and defeat challenging world bosses to earn lasting buffs.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.7%, Perma Death 17.2%, Creature Collector 14.4%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #49 Astonishia Story
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DAEWON MEDIA CO., LTD.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Relive this retro-styled RPG classic with refined visuals and other enhancements! The time has come to recover a stolen relic and your honor.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, RPG 17.5%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Tactical RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #50 VEKARRA
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lamplight Studio
Windows
The expedition descends. The abyss answers. Lead four heroes into the caves under Vekarra. Read the ATB clock, interrupt the killing blow, and draft a build with no XP and no mana. One death ends a hero. A wipe ends the run.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, RPG 8.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #51 Defend the Rook
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 244 reviews2021
Dev: One Up PlusPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, Strategy RPG 11%, Tactical RPG 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
- #52 Guildfire
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carlos Zúñiga
Windows
Lead a party of adventurers through branching expeditions in this turn-based tactical roguelite. Learn enemy intentions, build each character with abilities and accessories, manage your upgrades, and unlock new possibilities between runs.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, RPG 12%, Strategy 10.7%
- #53 闪退勇者 Crashborn
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 日食工作室 Sun Eclipse Studio
Windows
The crash isn't a bug — it's the mechanic. A meta-narrative JRPG blending card battles with grid exploration. Touch the truth and the game crashes into a pixel-perfect Windows blue screen. After reboot, only YOU remember — keep your memories, unlock sealed dialogue, uncover a buried truth.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.8%, RPG 17%, Strategy 15.9%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%
- #54 Kill the Thing
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Jajooka Games
Windows · Linux
Kill The Thing is a challenging roguelike turn-based tactical RPG. Keep the corruption under control while searching for its origin. Undertake missions across four distinct regions, targeting key resources, upgrading your base, and building your roster of heroes. For the final confrontation.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #55 Kaamos: Puzzle Roguelike
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Pepperbox StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Kaamos is a bite-sized turn-based puzzle roguelike where battles are fought by matching tiles on a grid with looping rows and columns. Build your character and deck of tiles by looting equipment from your foes. Traverse a dark medieval world where the Sun went down and never rose again.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.1%, Strategy RPG 14%, PvE 10%, Roguelike 9.4%, Tactical RPG 9%
- #56 Expedition Bonk
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yukisora Pub: Yukisora
Windows · Linux
A short turn-based RPG where three F-tier heroines set out to defeat the Goblin King. Time your attacks and blocks, make every skill count, and power up your party through a shared incremental skill tree. Built to be beaten in about 4 hours.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32%, RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Combat 12.3%
- #57 Astral Throne
66% matchVery Positive81% of 273 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 26.6%, Tactical RPG 14%, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #58 Labyrinth: The Descent
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: David Bethancourt
Windows
The maze is alive. The gold is bait. You're the meal. A permadeath dungeon crawler where the dungeon is keeping score: ten floors, one rogue, turn-based tactics on a grid. When you die that's it for the run — but your grave heals the next hero who finds it.
Why similar: Perma Death 29.4%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #59 Blood Nor Water
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Rosae Ex Ludis
Windows
Blood nor Water combines real-time with turn-based tactics for a new kind of tactics rpg. Take control of a small company of young fighters trying to make a difference as the world descends into warfare around them.
Why similar: Perma Death 27%, Party-Based RPG 21%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, RPG 7.9%
- #60 Chess Army
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChaNoCreArtPub: ChaNoStudio
Windows
Build your army, merge your units, and dominate the battlefield in a chess-inspired turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Roguelike 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy RPG 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%