Games Like Avernum 4

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: RPG 36%, Isometric 31%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Indie 7.7%, Old School 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a modern remake of the original Avernum, offering the same core exploration and tactical combat mechanics as Avernum 4.

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: RPG 38.6%, Isometric 30.3%, Turn-Based 13%, Indie 8.6%, Old School 5%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct sequel in the series, it retains the signature Spiderweb Software engine, party management, and world-building style.

Avernum 6 is the final chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of your weary land’s final destiny.

Why similar: RPG 56.1%, Isometric 29.7%, Indie 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: The final chapter of the original trilogy provides a consistent experience in terms of mechanics, UI, and world design.

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 46.5%, Isometric 31%, Indie 12.2%, Old School 5.3%, Fantasy 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the narrative and gameplay traditions of the series with the same isometric, turn-based focus.

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 39.3%, Isometric 27.7%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Indie 8.3%, Old School 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator, this game offers a similar indie CRPG feel with a stronger emphasis on narrative choices and party dynamics.

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: RPG 40.4%, Isometric 29.9%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Indie 8.8%, Fantasy 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It builds upon the foundation of the first Avadon with refined tactical combat and expanded character customization.

Avernum 5 is the second chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of this land’s struggles in the face of powerful forces that seek to destroy it.

Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Isometric 25.5%, Indie 12.9%, Turn-Based 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the classic party-based tactical combat and deep lore that fans of the fourth entry expect.

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%, Isometric 30.9%, Indie 10.5%, Turn-Based 9%, Old School 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This entry concludes the Avadon trilogy while keeping the accessible yet deep turn-based combat characteristic of Spiderweb Software.

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 42.9%, Isometric 27.7%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Indie 8.4%, Fantasy 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie isometric RPG that mirrors the old-school exploration and turn-based gameplay of the Avernum series.

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 43.2%, Isometric 24%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Indie 10.3%, Old School 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The final installment of the trilogy offers a polished conclusion to the series' traditional turn-based exploration.

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 49.5%, Turn-Based 27.1%, Isometric 13.7%, Indie 5.5%, Fantasy 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a challenging, party-based tactical combat system that will appeal to fans of old-school RPG difficulty.

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: RPG 31.9%, Isometric 30.9%, Turn-Based 24.6%, Old School 5.1%, Fantasy 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This remake of the classic Geneforge offers a unique take on party-based combat by allowing players to create and control their own mutant creations.

Return to the world of Eschalon in the sequel to 2007's award-winning RPG. The blight of war now threatens all of Eschalon and the only hope for peace lies in the secret of your past. Don't miss this second chapter in the epic Eschalon trilogy given "5 Stars" by RPGWatch and called "immensely appealing" by The...

Why similar: RPG 48.8%, Isometric 27%, Turn-Based 13%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the first game with improved mechanics while maintaining the same retro-inspired CRPG atmosphere.

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: RPG 46.7%, Isometric 40.5%, Old School 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This remake provides a deep, choice-driven experience with the same tactical turn-based combat that defines the developer's style.

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 42.6%, Isometric 18.6%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Indie 12.1%, Old School 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from Spiderweb Software that features the same isometric perspective and focus on strategic decision-making.

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: RPG 40.5%, Isometric 33.2%, Turn-Based 17%, Indie 5.3%, Old School 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, isometric, and turn-based experience that captures the complexity and exploration of classic CRPGs.

Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.

Why similar: Isometric 46.5%, RPG 36.2%, Indie 8.8%, Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical, party-based CRPG that focuses heavily on deep, rule-based combat encounters.

A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

Why similar: RPG 67.8%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Old School 7.8%, Fantasy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based dungeon crawler that offers the deep character building and tactical combat depth found in the Avernum series.

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: Isometric 33.6%, RPG 30.5%, Turn-Based 23.8%, Old School 7.8%, Fantasy 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, choice-heavy RPG that emphasizes strategic combat and consequence-driven storytelling in a unique setting.

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 57.2%, Turn-Based 30.5%, Old School 7%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic grid-based, party-based RPG formula that emphasizes tactical turn-based combat.

Spiderweb Software's classic adventure of treachery and battle in ancient times has returned! Travel back to ancient Britannia for a tale of cunning foes, vicious battles, and a race to rediscover the lost secrets of magic. Britannia is a land ravaged by war.

Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Isometric 22.1%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Indie 10.5%, Fantasy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An earlier Spiderweb Software title that provides the same classic isometric exploration and turn-based combat experience.

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: RPG 58%, Old School 18.2%, Indie 15.1%, Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world, choice-driven RPG that captures the spirit of old-school adventure games.

A true role-playing adventure. Set in the icy Staglands, this party-based CRPG has you take the role of a trapped god on a perilous journey across a beautiful, deadly peninsula.

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Isometric 38.3%, Indie 7.1%, Fantasy 6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie CRPG that captures the nostalgic, old-school feel of 90s party-based adventures with a focus on exploration.

Star Trail is a faithful remake of Realms of Arkania’s classic sequel. This hardcore RPG features dozens of talents and spells, distinct races and character classes as well as a challenging isometric turn-based combat system.

Why similar: RPG 72.5%, Indie 15.2%, Turn-Based 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A remake of a classic RPG that retains the deep, rule-heavy tactical combat and party-based exploration of the original.

Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure.

Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Isometric 33.5%, Old School 11%, Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses heavily on tactical, party-based combat in an isometric environment, mirroring the core loop of Avernum 4.

Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Turn-Based 29.7%, Old School 14.6%, Indie 11.5%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based RPG that focuses on party management and challenging combat encounters in a fantasy world.

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 41.7%, Isometric 27%, Turn-Based 25%, Indie 3.9%, Fantasy 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent tactical, turn-based combat and a strong focus on party management within a rich, isometric world.

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 45.9%, Turn-Based 26.5%, Isometric 21.5%, Indie 3.4%, Old School 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric, party-based RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and meaningful player choices.

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 63.7%, Isometric 22.9%, Old School 8.2%, Indie 5.2%

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: RPG 52.5%, Isometric 37.5%, Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes strategic decision-making and magic usage in a unique, isometric world.

Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.

Why similar: RPG 47.5%, Turn-Based 27.6%, Isometric 17.3%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with exploration and party management in a historical setting.

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: RPG 40%, Isometric 29.2%, Turn-Based 12%, Indie 9.2%, Old School 5.8%

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: RPG 54.3%, Isometric 17.8%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Indie 9.3%, Fantasy 4.7%

Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.

Why similar: RPG 72.2%, Old School 19.7%, Fantasy 8.1%

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 60.9%, Isometric 24.9%, Indie 14.3%

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 61.5%, Isometric 24.1%, Indie 14.4%

Journey on an epic quest with Lethal and his elite party of warriors through a huge fantasy land. Play as Lethal and his companions in exciting turn based battles against a variety of fantasy creatures.

Why similar: RPG 77.4%, Indie 22.6%

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 49.5%, Isometric 35.3%, Turn-Based 7.4%, Indie 5.5%, Fantasy 2.3%

The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.

Why similar: RPG 73.7%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Old School 10.1%, Fantasy 6%

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: RPG 60.6%, Old School 25.7%, Fantasy 13.7%

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: RPG 76%, Fantasy 8.7%, Indie 7.1%, Old School 5.2%, Turn-Based 3%

Years ago a demoness’s elemental cult ruled from a temple near Nulb until the Circle of Eight razed it. Now bandits stalk Hommlet and dark forces gather at the ruins. In this classic party‑based D&D RPG, unmask their true purpose and confront the reborn evil before chaos engulfs the land.

Why similar: RPG 48.4%, Isometric 26.3%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Fantasy 5.8%

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 32.4%, RPG 26.8%, Isometric 24.5%, Indie 10.7%, Fantasy 5.6%

Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.

Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Indie 15%, Old School 9.9%, Fantasy 9.2%

A Broken Land, shattered by the Wizards of old, the Fragments of the Old World are adrift in the Void. You must visit and restore each Fragment of the Void, only then can the World be rebuilt. However you are trapped in a crystal body, unable to act alone. Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG.

Why similar: RPG 64.2%, Turn-Based 21%, Indie 14.8%

A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

Why similar: Isometric 54%, RPG 36.2%, Fantasy 9.8%

Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.

Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Turn-Based 23%, Isometric 15.7%, Fantasy 5.5%, Indie 2.9%

Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

Why similar: RPG 87.6%, Fantasy 12.4%

Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

Why similar: Turn-Based 47.7%, RPG 45%, Fantasy 3.7%, Indie 3.7%

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 54.1%, Isometric 23.1%, Indie 13.1%, Turn-Based 9.7%

Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!

Why similar: RPG 50.2%, Isometric 33.8%, Turn-Based 9.5%, Fantasy 6.6%

Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.

Why similar: RPG 84.5%, Fantasy 9.6%, Turn-Based 5.9%

Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.

Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Indie 22.9%, Turn-Based 16.5%, Fantasy 4.7%

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: Isometric 46.8%, RPG 31.1%, Old School 14.1%, Fantasy 8%

Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!

Why similar: Isometric 42.5%, RPG 40.6%, Indie 9.7%, Fantasy 7.1%

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. An ancient evil awakened in the kingdom. Travel through the four valleys to become a hero and save the kingdom on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Isometric 29.4%, Indie 14.3%, Fantasy 5.5%

An open world party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging mid-sized adventure in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games.

Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Old School 37.7%, Fantasy 12.6%

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 90.1%, Fantasy 9.9%

In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles.Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.

Why similar: RPG 74.4%, Isometric 14.3%, Fantasy 11.3%

Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.

Why similar: RPG 66%, Turn-Based 29.1%, Fantasy 4.9%