Games Like Behind the Sword

In Ascendant Realms you lead a nation in a struggle for glory. Cozy setting meets tactical thinking from classic turn based strategies, but twists it with compact gameplay. Develop your city, research new technologies, fight other leaders - or just create your own story in the sandbox.

Why similar: Moddable 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Procedural Generation 11%, War 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%

Conquero is a turn-based strategy game with procedurally generated maps. Research, build, and upgrade armies. Manage food, taxes, and happiness to grow your realm. Hire mercenaries, explore ruins, siege castles, and face disasters, bandits, pirates, and rival nobles to conquer the land.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Medieval 12.8%, Economy 9.4%

Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI.

Why similar: Moddable 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%, Economy 12%

SHAFTED is a QUICK resource management game. Build your mini mining colony. Optimize your mineral outputs. Strategically position your buildings with turn based tactics. Pay off your contracts or else you'll get SHAFTED.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.5%, Economy 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.5%

THE ORCS ARE BROKE! Embody their Warchief and lead them out of misery in this brutish strategy game with base-building, where progress comes from what you DON'T destroy. Forge bonds between units, shape their personalities, and unleash their true potential both in and out of battle.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19%, 2.5D 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12.6%

Build railway routes across a scenic, stylized world as you guide your train toward Amberfield. Complete tasks along the way, connect towns, deliver goods, carry passengers, and shape the journey however you like.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Management 9.2%

Liberate your people! Defeat evil! Conquer the 4 armies in this Turn Based Strategy masterpiece ;)

Why similar: War 23.7%, Grid-Based Movement 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Strategy 5.2%

Monument is a turn-based strategy game where you build a town and defend it against raiders. With fast rounds and a steep difficulty curve, the game progresses quickly from a fun little builder game to a real challenge.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Grid-Based Movement 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Medieval 11.3%, Strategy 10%

Monument village is a peaceful turn-based medieval city-builder. Optimize the placement of each building to grow your village while fulfilling mandatory resource requests. When you are ready, gather workers and materials and build the monument of your dream.

Why similar: Economy 18.6%, Medieval 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Management 11.3%

Tactical turn-based combat in WW2. Lead U.S. infantry, tanks, and artillery through procedurally generated battlefields. Use cover and clever tactics to outmaneuver German forces.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Grid-Based Movement 19.6%, Procedural Generation 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, War 8%

Take on the campaign and lead one of 5 factions in an epic war to defend your lands and drive out the enemies.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, War 15.5%, Management 13.1%, Economy 12%

Lead multiple branches of your noble house in a living, persistent online 4X grand strategy. Expand fiefdoms, command vassals, master warfare, and outwit rivals through diplomacy, espionage, and schemes. With NO pay-to-win, only strategy will determine the legacy you carve in history.

Why similar: Moddable 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, War 13.4%, Medieval 12.2%

A Strategic Empire Collapser. As The Authority. Manage a living galaxy, and plan large-scale actions according to your needs. Collapse governments, inflame rebellions, seed new factions, and sacrifice your own. All for purposes grander than any Empire could hold.

Why similar: Diplomacy 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Moddable 18.4% ★, Economy 14.2%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

Build grand cities, raise mighty armies, and fight massive battles to vanquish your foes in this turn-based strategy RPG auto battler. Powerful heroes at the head of unique factions bring endless possibilities as they lead armies of the dead, the living, and everything in between.

Why similar: Medieval 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Moddable 13.1% ★, War 12.7%

In a world where banks control countries, finances and armies, manage your bank and army to dominate the world. Based on actual banking principles, create relationships and strategies to manage finances and armies and lead your bank in turn-based grid game play

Why similar: War 17.6%, Economy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Management 11%

Warlord is a strategy game set in a fantasy world filled with mythical creatures. As a commander, you will build and lead your own army. Experiment with unique strategies and tactics to dive into an unmatched experience across various game modes.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.3%, 2.5D 22.9%, Medieval 22.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%

The hackable indie turn-based strategy game. The game is feature-rich, with single (PvE) and multiplayer (PvP) content. Different maps, factions, heroes, upgrade trees and randomized map interaction allow for lots of exploration, while rulesets allow for endless replayability. Minigame included!

Why similar: Moddable 24.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, 2.5D 18.7%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Kingdom's Gambit an enthralling turn-based puzzle RPG that plunges you into a meticulously crafted levels. Lead a band of heroes in an epic journey of strategic battles and intricate puzzles.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Medieval 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, War 13.3%, Strategy 10.6%

Slip on the boots of a freshly-arrived officer in Khaligrad, a captivating strategy game that plunges you into the heart of a grueling military campaign. Lead your battalion for the Empire or the Union, with intense turn-based battles and unforgiving management phases.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, War 18.5%, Management 12.8%, Strategy 10.4%

A historical turn-based strategy game, where you evolve as a leader, gather armies, research technologies, found cities, build the economy, unite the tribes and expand your lands to strengthen your country! Play in a single-player campaign or skirmish against AI.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, 2.5D 15.8%, Economy 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Medieval 13.7%

Three dimensional grid turn-based strategy game. Combat the computer or your friends to prove your brain is less smooth than theirs.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 18.4%, War 16%, Strategy 10.2%

What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system

Why similar: Economy 24.1%, Management 14.8%, War 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Medieval 11.2%

The Armchair Historian brings you a new turn-based strategy game set in the Victorian Era. As muskets become rifles and infantry is confronted by modernizing artillery, it is imperative to adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield. This is a new age, not of courage and chivalry, but of Blood and Iron.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, War 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Stylized 9.8%

Genetica: Extinction is a systemic strategy game governed by absolute determinism. No dice rolls, no randomness—just the simulation and your ability to master it. Survive the 7-minute matches solo or in upcoming multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, 2.5D 17.8%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%

Tracktopia is a strategy game with city-building elements, where your city moves on tracks and serves as a super powerful unit. Expand it to boost production, advance technologies, and create smaller units to ultimately defeat the enemy nation!

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, War 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Economy 11.4%

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: Moddable 16.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, War 14%, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Economy 12%

Let's wage war as we please! Casual Modern Military Strategy RTS.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 22%, War 19.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 8.5%

2D turn-based puzzle game with a medieval setting and two game phases. Allied and enemy characters will behave automatically after setting them up in the edit phase. you can see the outcome of the different iterations of the level in the game phase.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.2%, Medieval 21.8%, Management 15.6%, Strategy 5%

Chesslands is a turn based tactics game where you train chess pieces with 4 unique abilities each and deploy them into battleground to win your opponent.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, War 19.1%, Medieval 17.4%, Strategy 12.7%

A turn-based strategy game where you use different species of ants to best another colony

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Stylized 6.7%

A turn-based medieval strategy war game. Administrate your strongholds, raise your armies, and strive for survival against forces both natural and demonic. Uplift your commanders from fledgling aspirants to formidable champions. Immerse yourself in an intricate dark fantasy world like none other!

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 20.2%, 2.5D 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Medieval 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.6%

Ashigaru Tactics is a turn-based hex tactical combat sandbox game, set in Sengoku-era Japan. Assemble a squad of mercenaries and fight, survive, and kill in a land ravaged by clan wars, bandit incursions, and whispers of Yokai emerging.

Why similar: War 19.3%, Medieval 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Management 12.8%

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: Grid-Based Movement 21.4%, 2.5D 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Procedural Generation 12.3%

Take command in this 4X-lite strategy game with fast-paced tactical combat and missile warfare. Build your economy, deploy land, sea, and air units, expand borders, advance technology, and navigate deceitful diplomacy. In a world of collapsing nuclear powers, can you lead your nation to victory?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Economy 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, War 13.5%

RichBroker is a keyboard controlled tycoon game. Build & sell real estate, upgrade your company and buy out your competitors!

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 20.4%, Building 15.6%, Management 15.6%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Strategy 11%

CEO Sim: Cyberpunk is an economic strategy about corporation management in the world of cyberpunk. Become the CEO of Virtual Dreams company and, under the control of the board of directors, try to maintain your power in the face of a brewing corporational war.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Economy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Management 11.6%

A game about the struggles of an office worker in an anachronistic medieval fantasy setting. Strategically employ monsters and cursed items to keep adventurers away from your dungeon.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Management 16.7%, Medieval 14.7%, Strategy 11.8%

A turn-based strategy game. Command a team with swordsmen, archers, and mages, strategically navigating grid maps. Unleash unique actions to defeating enemies. Master tactics, minimize damage, and conquer in this immersive strategy adventure.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 32.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Casual 2.5%

The war rages on, choose to side with the Mercenaries, the Undead, the Angels, and more! Play through the single-player campaign, unifying the factions. Fight against other players and AI in the battleground's mode! Or strive for a conquest that takes you through the ages in war mode.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, War 16.3%, Economy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%

Defend the Crystal Fortress and its people from invading forces in this blend of Turn-Based Tactical RPGs and Tower Defense. Summon the infantry, call out the archers, deploy turrets. Use all the available tools to keep the enemies at bay!

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Medieval 14.4%, Strategy 6.2%

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

Why similar: Moddable 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, War 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Economy 12.7%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Moddable 16.5% ★, War 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Economy 12.4%

Demigoddess! is a unique game that focuses on the essentials of turn-based strategy games. It is designed so that each gameplay can be won or lost in 1 hour. The random map generation system makes different situation each time. You can control over 450 types of soldiers and monsters of 20 factions.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.9%, War 17.5%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Strategy 10.5%

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Moddable 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, War 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Economy 12.8%

Warlord Rhapsody is multiplayer turn-based strategy game for 2-6 players, where each player commands a unique faction with distinct abilities. Destroy the enemy base and lead your faction to victory!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.4%, Medieval 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 10.4%, 2.5D 10.1%

What will be the strategy game if you throw out all the grind from it, all the boring annoying actions and leave only strategy and tactics? It became interesting to us and as a result we received Generals & Rulers. Try it now!

Why similar: War 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Medieval 13.6%, Economy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%

Kuro Tactics is a unique Turn Based Strategy RPG with Grid Movement that was inspired by Game Boy Advance favorites. Strengthen your Heroes by Leveling, Weapons, Gear & Artifacts to defeat all types of nefarious enemies on your path to victory!

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Medieval 16.3%, War 6.6%

Mixed Unit Tactics is a medieval turn based strategy where you control a growing army. Command your units well to take advantage of their unique strengths as you push through hostile forces to reclaim your home castle.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.7%, Medieval 23.6%, Strategy 15.8%

Spacern Tales is a turn-based tactical strategy where you can explore the hidden side of the universe.

Why similar: 2.5D 34.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 32.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Strategy 9.9%

Alliance of the Sacred Suns is a sci-fi grand-strategy RPG that begins with your coronation as the head of an interstellar Empire, and ends with your demise. Manage feuding noble houses and the schemes of would-be usurpers as you try to revive the glory of an Empire on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Moddable 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, War 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Economy 13.1%

16th century, demonic forces invade the world. Lead unique heroes from different regions, each with their own roles and abilities. Strategic battles where every decision matters. Only your experience and period technology against hell. Will you save humanity?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, War 16.1%, Management 9.9%

Dark Times is a turn-based tactical RPG in the dark fantasy genre. Build a team of heroes, battle an army of skeletons and bosses, upgrade your characters, and plan fights to defeat the Lord of Darkness. Explore locations and an epic story.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, War 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Medieval 10.7%, Stylized 10.3%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Moddable 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, War 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Economy 13.7%

Outerlands Guilds is a turn based tactical RPG which has you manage a mercenary guild in a medieval fantasy world. Featuring a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Medieval 13%, Grid-Based Movement 10.9%, Management 9.2%

Graviton Grid is a turn-based, isometric puzzle game where every move matters. Outsmart enemies, avoid deadly traps, and master push–pull mechanics to clear each stage. Earn stars for survival and perfection in this strategic, replayable challenge.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 42.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Casual 7.4%

Harsh cold lands awaits! Fight, explore and befriend a young kind-hearted mermaid in most thrilling and perilous adventure of your life!

Why similar: 2.5D 26.9%, Economy 15.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Medieval 9.5%

It’s the year 1400- the late Middle Ages. Europe sees the dawn of the golden age of the new departures and the free spirit. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth.

Why similar: Medieval 30.7%, Economy 28.1%, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 14.4%, Management 11.7%

Do you enjoy turn based strategy games but prefer streamlined gameplay that doesn't overwhelm you with countless mechanics? Dive into tactical battles across three distinct layers Ground, Sky, and Underground each offering unique strategic opportunities in Hexbotica.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.1%, Stylized 9.9%, Management 9.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%

Take command of ground and air forces in strategic turn-based battles across more than 100 battlefields. Collect and upgrade unique commanders. Construct your ultimate battle deck to defeat your opponents.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, War 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy 11.9%

A retro 4X game inspired by classic versions of the genre. Lead your people from a small nomadic tribe into a globe-spanning space-fairing civilization. Can your empire survive the Crucible Of Time?

Why similar: War 16.9%, Economy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, 2.5D 13.7%