- #1 Prelude Dark Pain
97% matchVery Positive81% of 405 reviews2026
Dev: QUICKFIREGAMESPub: Firesquid
Windows
Prelude Dark Pain is a Tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Assume the role of a local blacksmith named Soren, lead an uprising against the Order of the Ashen Crusade and save a world ravaged by war.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Strategy RPG 10.7%
- #2 Veterum
96% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2025
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows · Linux
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: Tactical RPG 16.5%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #3 The Bell Echoes
96% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2026
Dev: 七颗枚
Windows
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: Tactical RPG 14.8%, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Isometric 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #4 Demon's Rise - Lords of Chaos
95% matchVery Positive83% of 156 reviews2018
Dev: Wave Light Games Inc.
Windows
Turn-based, tactical RPG where players command a powerful band of warriors.
Why similar: Gore 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Tactical RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #5 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
94% matchMixed60% of 645 reviews2024
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Medieval 9.6%, Tactical RPG 9.4%
- #6 Dead Monarchy
94% matchVery Positive81% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.
Why similar: Gore 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Perma Death 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #7 MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 245 reviews2026
Dev: Black AnchorPub: Webzen
Windows
A turn-based tactical RPG set in a medieval city overrun by horrific creatures, where only your wits and strategies can keep you alive. Plunge into The Dark Shroud to rescue survivors, inherit the memories of the fallen, and restore the shattered "Memolith" to reclaim the lost light.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.5%, Strategy RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Medieval 8.5%
- #8 Urtuk: The Desolation
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,535 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.9%, Tactical RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%
- #9 Tarnished Blood 🩸 [Tactic RPG]
91% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Juggler GamesPub: Galaktus
Windows
Tarnished Blood is a turn-based roguelite RPG with a unique time-bending battle mechanic. Hunt massive beasts, harvest their essence, and help a group of hunters survive in the brutal world beneath the Dome!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%
- #10 Prophecy of Ashen
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 232 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
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: Tactical RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%
- #11 Disciples: Liberation
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,973 reviews2021
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Isometric 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #12 Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics
91% matchMixed67% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Challenge the horrifying reign of Nazi terror and battle an immortal evil in Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics; a turn-based tactical strategy game set in the award-winning Achtung! Cthulhu universe.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Horror 11.2%, Strategy 9.7%
- #13 Valor of Man
89% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2026
Dev: Legacy ForgePub: Numskull Games
Windows
Forge your party. Master your fate. In this turn-based roguelite RPG, lead four heroes through a fractured realm of danger and destiny. Build synergies, unlock powerful abilities, and face ever-shifting challenges in an epic battle for survival. No journey is ever the same.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Isometric 11.1%
- #14 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
88% matchVery Positive94% of 3,616 reviews2024
Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Horror 19.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Strategy 10.8%
- #15 Tenebris: Terra Incognita
87% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: Phantasmica Studios
Windows
A turn-based tactical RPG in which you will explore a harsh planet teeming with terrifying monsters. Experiment with talent builds for 23 heroes. Combine abilities with equipment and other characters. Assemble a squad and learn the secrets of the planet Tenebris!
Why similar: Gothic 28.9% ★, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #16 King Arthur: Legion IX
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 828 reviews2024
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Tactical RPG 14.4%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #17 Darkest Dungeon® II
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 26,731 reviews2023
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...
Why similar: Gothic 24.8% ★, Perma Death 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #18 Deep Fringe
84% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: Bosoneon StudioPub: Thousand Generation
Windows
Deep Fringe is a deep tactical RPG set in a biopunk post-apocalyptic wasteland. Lead powerful factions in turn-based brutal battles, leveraging the strategic use of an interactive environment. Modify or destroy terrain to achieve tactical supremacy. Craft legendary chapters with the level editor.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.3%, Strategy RPG 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%
- #19 Interregnum: False Prophet
85% matchMixed59% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Spacewalkers
Windows
A tactical, turn-based strategy game in a post-apocalyptic world of eternal winter. As the titular False Prophet, recruit and lead a group of survivors to a promised land. Loot, craft, and make the best of what you find.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.5%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Isometric 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%
- #20 Deified
81% matchVery Positive97% of 277 reviews2026
Dev: UnexpectedPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Linux
Forge your strategy around powerful relics in this turn-based tactical roguelite. Choose your slots, manage their constraints, and face formidable bosses.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Isometric 15.9%, Strategy 11.6%
- #21 Revelatio
82% matchVery Positive93% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Guild Studio
Windows
"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: Strategy RPG 17.7%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #22 Ash of Gods: Redemption
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,470 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Isometric 14.6%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%
- #23 Black Legend
83% matchMixed65% of 212 reviews2021
Dev: Warcave
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A dark, immersive Turn Based Strategy RPG. Master tactical combat and the art of 17th century alchemy to liberate a doomed city from a bloodthirsty cult inspired by the great alchemist Mephisto.
Why similar: Perma Death 27%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%
- #24 Lost In The Open
81% matchMixed64% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Black Voyage GamesPub: WhisperGames
Windows
An unexpected assassination attempt leaves you wounded and fleeing across no man's land. To survive in this roguelike, low-fantasy tactical RPG, you must recruit strategically, fight desperately and repent sincerely.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Tactical RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #25 Entropy
78% matchVery Positive95% of 190 reviews2026
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you make along the way will determine the fate of your world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Medieval 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%
- #26 Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
79% matchVery Positive81% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Medieval 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, RPG 8.2%
- #27 MENACE
75% matchVery Positive91% of 13,267 reviews2026
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #28 Dark Deity
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,098 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Strategy RPG 17.4%, Perma Death 17.4%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%
- #29 Blightstone
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collectable skills to save the crystal, and save the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Isometric 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%
- #30 NORSE: Oath of Blood
76% matchMixed57% of 2,884 reviews2026
Dev: Arctic HazardPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.
Why similar: Historical 20.3%, Tactical RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%
- #31 Those Who Rule
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,112 reviews2025
Dev: Eldin Turulja
Windows
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
Why similar: Perma Death 16.6%, Tactical RPG 13.4%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Isometric 10.3%
- #32 The Iron Oath
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 923 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Tactical RPG 18.1%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%
- #33 Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
79% matchMixed61% of 261 reviews2020
Dev: Shockwork GamesPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Gothic 35.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Horror 8.2%
- #34 Heroes of Steel RPG
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 285 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Perma Death 22.2%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%
- #35 Stoneshard
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,466 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, RPG 21.5%, Medieval 18.7%, Strategy 11.4%
- #36 Lost in Prayer
72% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Nine Dots Publishing
Windows
Solve intricate tactical challenges to escape purgatory —through Hell or Heaven — or die trying. When you die (and you will), you unlock a new creature, with a unique skill set and multiple playstyles to master. The challenge is to survive, yet the reward lies in dying
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 28.6%, 3D 14.9%, Strategy 10.4%, RPG 10.1%
- #37 Gears Tactics
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,701 reviews2020
Dev: Splash DamagePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.7%, Strategy 23.3%, Gore 21.8%, Isometric 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.4%
- #38 Fight Life: Vanguard
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2026
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Medieval 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #39 Hammerheart
74% matchMixed61% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Hammerheart
Windows
Free demo now available! Punishing, strategic and with a heavy focus on authenticity, Hammerheart is a hardcore roguelike set in the viking age that combines directional medieval combat with party customization and strategy mechanics.
Why similar: Historical 24.2%, Perma Death 22.6%, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Medieval 12.5%
- #40 Sword Legacy: Omen
73% matchMixed66% of 883 reviews2018
Dev: Firecast Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 Tactics 16.6%, Tactical RPG 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Gore 11%
- #41 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
70% matchVery Positive86% of 8,249 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, Gothic 20.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 10.6%
- #42 Miasma Chronicles
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,004 reviews2023
Dev: The Bearded LadiesPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.4%, Cinematic 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Strategy 6.3%
- #43 Broken Lines
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 701 reviews2020
Dev: BirdIsland/PortaPlayPub: SuperGG.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.
Why similar: Historical 24.5%, Perma Death 22.3%, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #44 Legends of Eisenwald
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,830 reviews2015
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Tactical RPG 20.2%, Strategy RPG 17.8%, Historical 15.7%, Medieval 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #45 Howl
69% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Mi'pu'mi Games GmbHPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times. A sinister "howling plague" has ravaged the land, turning all who hear it into feral beasts. You play a deaf heroine plunging into danger in search of a cure.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, Medieval 19.3%, Strategy 8.6%
- #46 End State
70% matchMixed64% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: Finger Squad
Windows
End State is a turn-based tactics game where you manage a mercenary company tracking down a terrorists in a war-torn country. Hire, gear up and gain experience for your mercenaries. Take on rebels and criminal gangs, do side contracts and explore Brekovia.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Isometric 12.3%
- #47 Fallen: A2P Protocol
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 226 reviews2015
Dev: Red Katana
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A post-apocalyptic, turn based, tactical combat and strategy game where you lead your caravan on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Isometric 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Tactical RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%
- #48 Shards of Order
66% matchVery Positive90% of 543 reviews2026
Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.5%, Turn-Based Combat 22.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, RPG 10.7%
- #49 Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th
69% matchMixed70% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Goonswarm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battles
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%
- #50 Veil of Crows
72% matchMixed50% of 480 reviews2018
Dev: Kerry FawdrayPub: Humble Sage Games
Windows
Veil of crows is a sandbox style real-time strategy game set in a chaotic medieval world. From violent, and overtly bloody battles, to completely destructible castles, RPG style hero development, and meaningful interactions with other factions. Trade, extort, and conquer!
Why similar: Gore 34.1%, Medieval 32.9%, Strategy 17%, RPG 14%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #51 Battle Synth
67% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Cow Games
Windows
BattleSynth — Tactical Fantasy Warfare Assemble your army, plan your moves, and watch your strategy come alive on the battlefield. In BattleSynth, every unit matters and every choice can lead to victory — or defeat. Smart tactics, wild magic, and a bit of chaos await!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.3%, Medieval 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #52 Battle Brothers
67% matchVery Positive88% of 28,621 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Historical 37.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Medieval 20.7%, Strategy 8.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #53 Heretical
66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,028 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Isometric 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 27.6%, Medieval 20%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 7.5%
- #54 Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord GOLD
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2015
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Play as either Bel'Kara, a seductive Succubus at odds with the Underworld, or Katzok, a brutal Orc Chieftan fighting for his clan's dominance. The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.7%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #55 The Severed Gods
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2026
Dev: Topebox
Windows
A fantasy roguelite RPG where heroes reincarnate to stop the mystic dragon Umbra. Master turn-based combat, sever giant bosses, and shape your Karma through a journey filled with relics and evolving NPC interactions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Strategy 7.9%
- #56 Shields of Loyalty
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 183 reviews2025
Dev: Mosaic Mask StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
A dark fantasy turn-based strategy game where unit synergy, positioning and map control wins. Combine your troops strategically and unlock devastating special abilities and combos. Three factions. Three commanders. Infinite tactical possibilities.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Medieval 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%