Games Like Avadon 3: The Warborn

Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

Why similar: Isometric 19.6%, RPG 16.5%, CRPG 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential Spiderweb Software title that shares the same engine, tactical depth, and world-building style as the Avadon series.

Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.

Why similar: CRPG 21.4%, Isometric 14.6%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based 11.5%, RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another masterpiece from Spiderweb Software, offering a unique focus on creature creation and moral choices in a deep, isometric world.

Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Why similar: RPG 20%, Isometric 19.6%, CRPG 12.3%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the first entry in the Avadon series, it provides the essential foundation for the lore and mechanics found in the third game.

Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!

Why similar: RPG 18.5%, Isometric 17.1%, CRPG 16.8%, Strategy 8.4%, Party-Based RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title showcases the classic exploration-heavy gameplay and tactical combat that defines the Spiderweb Software experience.

Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.

Why similar: Isometric 19.6%, RPG 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%, CRPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the narrative and gameplay evolution of the series, making it a natural choice for fans of the third installment.

At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.

Why similar: RPG 17.8%, CRPG 13.2%, Isometric 10.8%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic CRPG formula by the same developer, focusing on kingdom management and tactical party-based combat.

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Isometric 27.4%, Turn-Based 13.9%, CRPG 9.4%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie isometric RPG that leans heavily into the old-school, grid-based exploration and turn-based combat mechanics.

Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.

Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Turn-Based 23.5%, Isometric 12%, CRPG 9.9%, Party-Based RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, party-based RPG that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a sprawling, isometric fantasy world.

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

Why similar: RPG 26.7%, CRPG 24.6%, Isometric 24%, Story Rich 6.9%, Party-Based RPG 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric CRPG excels at delivering the same level of choice-driven narrative and moral complexity found in the Avadon series.

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.

Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Isometric 23.8%, CRPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern classic that perfectly captures the spirit of old-school isometric RPGs with deep party management and rich lore.

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

Why similar: CRPG 29.7%, Isometric 22.9%, Turn-Based 16.1%, RPG 15%, Old School 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, choice-driven RPG that rewards tactical thinking and offers multiple paths to success, much like the Avadon series.

UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

Why similar: Isometric 27.2%, RPG 24%, CRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Old School 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, tactical, and challenging isometric RPG that captures the spirit of classic post-apocalyptic dungeon crawlers.

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 23.8%, Isometric 21.2%, Turn-Based 19.6%, CRPG 15.5%, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptional tactical turn-based combat and a story-rich, choice-heavy narrative that mirrors the feel of Avadon.

From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.

Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Turn-Based 20.9%, CRPG 17.5%, Isometric 17.1%, Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, party-based RPG that focuses on meaningful player choices and complex turn-based combat encounters.

The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!

Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Grid-Based Movement 28.8%, Turn-Based 9.4%, CRPG 8.8%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, old-school grid-based RPG that offers a massive world to explore and deep character development.

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Isometric 26.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 7.7%, Fantasy 6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie isometric RPG that captures the feeling of classic exploration and character growth in a dangerous fantasy world.

Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.

Why similar: Isometric 20.4%, CRPG 19.8%, RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Old School 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie, open-world isometric RPG that blends traditional turn-based combat with crafting and survival elements.

Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.

Why similar: CRPG 20.2%, Isometric 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, RPG 13.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A remastered classic from Spiderweb Software that offers deep tactical combat and a unique, choice-driven story.

You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.

Why similar: CRPG 19.8%, Isometric 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 13%, RPG 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the modern design philosophy of Spiderweb Software with improved mechanics and a focus on strategic party management.

A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

Why similar: CRPG 31.7%, Isometric 21.7%, RPG 16.6%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a classic CRPG experience with deep character customization and a focus on tactical, turn-based combat.

Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.

Why similar: CRPG 24.5%, Isometric 23%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, RPG 11%, Old School 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern CRPG built in the classic isometric style, focusing on party-based adventure and deep tactical combat.

Circa 790 AD. A small band of Norse warriors lands on the shores of England. History may have forgotten their names, but their actions live on. As the chieftain of your clan, let ambition guide your choices in the party-based RPG Expeditions: Viking. How will history remember you?

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Turn-Based 25.5%, CRPG 17.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines historical exploration with tactical turn-based combat and a strong emphasis on narrative consequences.

What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Turn-Based 26.4%, Strategy 12%, Isometric 10.6%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that utilizes a hex-based combat system, perfect for players who enjoy the strategic depth of Avadon.

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: CRPG 30.5%, RPG 22.2%, Isometric 21.9%, Fantasy 7.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, magic-focused RPG where player choices significantly impact the world and the outcome of the story.

Dead State is a narrative-driven survival RPG set at the dawn of the undead apocalypse. Drawing inspiration from classic RPGs like Fallout, X-Com, and Suikoden, Dead State combines strategic, turn-based combat with base building mechanics, character creation, and social management.

Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Turn-Based 30.4%, Strategy 15.4%, Isometric 8.8%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on survival, party management, and tactical turn-based combat in a world where every choice matters.

The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dungeons, varied and cunning foes, 100s of artifacts to find or craft, and a really cool story.

Why similar: RPG 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, CRPG 14.5%, Isometric 10%, Strategy 8.1%

A turn-based, party-based RPG set in the Age of Decadence world and focused on squad level tactical combat. Fight your way out of prison mine or die trying.

Why similar: CRPG 26.3%, Isometric 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based 9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, tactical turn-based combat experience set in a dark fantasy world that strips away the fluff to focus on strategy.

Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Grid-Based Movement 17.8%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Old School 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that emphasizes party-based combat and character customization in a classic, turn-based format.

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 25.9%, Strategy 17.7%, CRPG 17%, Grid-Based Movement 14.5%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on complex, choice-driven narrative and deep, turn-based combat mechanics.

Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

Why similar: RPG 19.7%, Isometric 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Strategy 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven, turn-based tactical RPG that features a unique party system and challenging combat encounters.

Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.

Why similar: Isometric 17.7%, RPG 16.3%, CRPG 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 7.8%, Turn-Based 7.6%

A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.7%, Isometric 21%, RPG 16.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Indie 7.2%

Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.

Why similar: RPG 20.8%, CRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: CRPG 25%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Old School 11.4%

Ember is a homage to classic role-playing games (RPG) that features a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill system, and an intricate crafting system.

Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Isometric 25.1%, CRPG 10.4%, Adventure 10%, Fantasy 8.7%

Geneforge 2 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure with a science fiction twist. Explore a huge world, choose which side you will fight for, and make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 2 has a huge and open storyline. You can join with any of several factions and reach dozens of different endings.

Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Isometric 24.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Indie 10.8%, Turn-Based 10.1%

Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.

Why similar: Isometric 26%, RPG 25.7%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Strategy 7.7%, CRPG 7.4%

Geneforge 3 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the third chapter of the Geneforge Saga. In this fantasy adventure, you can explore strange, hostile lands, choose which side you will fight for, and, as always, make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 3 has a huge and open storyline.

Why similar: RPG 46.6%, Isometric 25.3%, Strategy 16.3%, Indie 11.8%

In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.

Why similar: RPG 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Old School 13.5%, Strategy 10.2%

Geneforge 5: Overthrow is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the final chapter of the epic Geneforge Saga. Return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.

Why similar: RPG 46.3%, Isometric 26.2%, Strategy 15.8%, Indie 11.7%

Dive into the world of Azure Saga: Pathfinder and band together to search for the legendary planet that will save humanity. Battle your enemies in JRPG-style turn-based combat, and explore a 2.5D isometric landscape featuring hand-drawn visuals.

Why similar: RPG 31.6%, Isometric 23.8%, Strategy 16.5%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 9.8%

Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.9%, RPG 22.1%, Strategy 15.1%, Fantasy 10.3%, Indie 6.1%

Play as either Nairi, an imprisoned Dryad fighting for her freedom, or Gilrock, a drunken Dwarven Lord on a quest to restore his family's honour (or just to kick some arse!). The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Old School 16.9%, Story Rich 13.2%, Fantasy 10.3%

Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.

Why similar: CRPG 42.7%, RPG 21.5%, Old School 13.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Indie 6.1%

Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Isometric 24.1%, Turn-Based 21%, Strategy 13.1%, Indie 6.6%

Siralim 3 is a mechanically deep, monster taming RPG. Summon and customize over 700 different creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through randomly generated dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to craft new items, empower your creatures, learn new spells, and much more.

Why similar: Isometric 22.8%, Turn-Based 19.7%, RPG 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Retro 8.9%

Eschalon: Book III brings the trilogy to a climactic end as you seek to uncover the mystery of your past, the secrets of the Crux stones, and who the Orakur really are. You’ll traverse miles of virtual wilderness and dungeons, filled with secrets and danger, in an unparalleled role-playing experience designed to feel like a true...

Why similar: RPG 32%, Isometric 24.6%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Old School 9%, Indie 8.3%

Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.

Why similar: CRPG 31.6%, RPG 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Strategy 9.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.

Why similar: RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, CRPG 13.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.9%

A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.

Why similar: CRPG 24.6%, RPG 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based 15%, Strategy 9.8%

Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more.

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.9%, RPG 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Retro 10.4%, Fantasy 9.1%

Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.

Why similar: CRPG 24.4%, Grid-Based Movement 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Turn-Based 18%, Old School 12.7%

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: CRPG 27%, Party-Based RPG 18%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Strategy 8.9%

Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.6%, CRPG 22.6%, RPG 21.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Adventure 9.5%

After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...

Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Turn-Based 25.3%, CRPG 12%, Old School 8.3%, Grid-Based Movement 7.4%

Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Strategy 22.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Turn-Based 13%, Indie 11.6%

Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 43%, RPG 26.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Story Rich 15.3%

Willy-Nilly Knight is the great story, based on the legend of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG with real-time gameplay and turn-based combat, set in the colorful fantasy universe. Will you find the power to save the world in the war of gods? Find your answer.

Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Isometric 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 9.9%

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: CRPG 42%, RPG 23.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, 2D 4.4%

Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.

Why similar: RPG 25.2%, Isometric 24.8%, CRPG 20.3%, Story Rich 6%, Turn-Based 5.1%