- #1 Demented Pixie
97% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Molegato
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demented Pixie is a blend between twin-stick shooters and roguelikes with unique visuals and ambientation, packed with content, in which nothing is what it looks like…
Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Strategy 34.3%, Indie 24.8%
- #2 Spectrubes
96% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: The Light Sword Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A new addictive puzzle game from the creators of Big Journey to Home, inspired both by the eighties and the modern games – we present Spectrubes!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.3%, Indie 30%, Difficult 23.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #3 LUXIS
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Dumbfounded
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
LUXIS is a game of memory, reflexes, intuition, and problem solving. Get lost in the atmospheric music and glowing world, then find your way out.
Why similar: Strategy 38%, Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Indie 22.1%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #4 Puzzle Ball
95% matchMixed45% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Почежерцев ВладPub: Art-Pulsar
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Puzzle Ball is a physics-based puzzle game with a flexible and user-friendly level editor.
Why similar: Level Editor 45.2%, Indie 34.6%, Puzzle 20.2%
- #5 Digital Dungeon Tiles
94% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: HMMPub: Dragom
Windows
An extremely quick to use dungeon tile-based mapping tool to build battle maps for “Screen In Table” and "Print" (or Online) based play! Fully orthographic so you can play as if your Miniatures are in the map.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Strategy 26.6%, Level Editor 24.4%, Indie 18.8%
- #6 Birth of Shadows®
94% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2015
Dev: Precision Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Play as a Shadow Knight with unique rage mechanics. Campaign and Co-op multiplayer. Create new content with powerful map editor.
Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Strategy 35%, Indie 23.9%
- #7 Huckleberry Falls
93% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Fatcat Games
Windows · Mac
A new kind of match game! Set in a post apocalyptic world, use your wits and bombs to survive.
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Strategy 33%, Indie 21.8%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #8 Perfect Crime
91% matchMixed69% of 472 reviews2020
Dev: Skeleton
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
With superb script and calm narrative style, Perfect Crime will reproduce every detail of a criminal case. How to make use of common objects to make a perfect crime is all up to you. An editor of cases is accompanied if help is needed. Now it’s time to log on and create your own murder.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Strategy 33.7%, Indie 22.5%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #9 Dizzy Dungeon
92% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: DigiFeather
Windows · Mac
Move, rotate and fall. Move, rotate and fall. Get ready for dizziness, find to best strategy to conquer the dungeon.
Why similar: RPG 34%, Strategy 33%, Indie 19.8%, Puzzle 13.3%
- #10 Aurora Trail
91% matchVery Positive86% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Screenhit Studios
Windows
A new epic game where the perspective of the camera changes everything. Do not let your body parts get in the same view as a wall with the same color, or you’ll lose it! Puzzle your way through challenging and appealing surroundings and try to stay in one piece!
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Strategy 33.7%, Indie 28.1%
- #11 The Expedition
90% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Life Jumb DT
Windows
The Expedition is a turn-based tactical game with an oppressive atmosphere of underground immersion.
Why similar: RPG 42%, Strategy 33.5%, Indie 24.5%
- #12 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Strategy 35.6%, Indie 24%
- #13 不惑英雄传(puzzled heroes)
89% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: xhGames
Windows
【Puzzled Heroes】 is a traditional strategic role-playing game. Players will play the hero who unloads his armor and returns home to overcome the new crisis and save the mainland again.
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Strategy 35.3%, Indie 24.6%
- #14 Capsize
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Strategy 36.7%, Indie 24.2%
- #15 Star Nomad
89% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
Why similar: RPG 39%, Strategy 36.1%, Indie 24.9%
- #16 审判者 The Inquisitor
87% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: invwindyPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
"The Inquisitor" is a short RPG game with a complete storyline and combat system. A resurrected inquisitor from the graveyard receives the instructions of God and embark on the journey of judging the sinners.
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Strategy 35.4%, Indie 24.4%
- #17 Town Defence
86% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Brian Tallent
Windows
Town Defence is a Tower defence RPG.
Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Strategy 34.3%, Indie 24.2%
- #18 Orc Assault
88% matchMostly Negative27% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Machine
Windows
Once upon a time all was peaceful and serene in the far off land of Camalon, but the silence has been broken as the Orc hordes have returned to the peaceful kingdom to claim the land that they once held most sacred.
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Strategy 35.4%, Indie 24.5%
- #19 Sin Castle
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Primary cells studio
Windows
Sin Castle is a slightly high difficulty adventure game that focus on puzzling, contains various policy elements, rigorous rules. The key of puzzle this game is reasonable attributes assignment, props use, and equipment collocation. As the grids opened, game player will encounter all sorts of strategic monsters and puzzling design.
Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Strategy 36%, Indie 24.5%
- #20 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Strategy 36.3%, Indie 23.9%
- #21 Seven Sins - Academic Version
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #22 Ticket to Earth
83% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Circus
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ticket to Earth fuses battlefield tactics, tile-matching puzzle, and epic sci-fi RPG in one unique package. Four unlikely heroes are thrown together to save everything they love from murderous criminals, hideous mutants, and a corrupt government.
Why similar: RPG 38.4%, Strategy 37.1%, Indie 24.5%
- #23 Street Posse Showdown
84% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: LS Ensemble
Windows
This is an isometric comedic tactical RPG that take place in a modern urban setting. Gather your posse together and beat the living shit out of your foes in order to strike for a better future. Health insurance not included.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 34.1%, Indie 23.6%
- #24 Brutal Scales
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #25 Mistress of Maids
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Strategy 35.1%, Indie 23.2%
- #26 Yet Another Hero Legend 英雄传说又一则
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: invwindy
Windows
Heroes, Justice, Collecting Flags, Sokoban, and the Extermination of Evil, Yet Another Hero Legend is a minimalistic puzzle game filled with choices and creative solutions.
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 24.6%
- #27 Wolf Gang
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Lyon Beckers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a band of wolves as they take control of the mountain using turn based tactical combat in a humorous adventure campaign!
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 24.1%
- #28 Immortals(修仙志)
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Muggle
Windows
《Immortals》 is a SLG with fast paced fighting. When the game starts, the hero will appear in a huge maze, and your goal is to find a way out of the maze. The hero will encounter other characters in the maze. They may be enemies or friends. You need to be careful in making judgments.
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 24.1%
- #29 Heresy
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: dark made games
Windows
You take the role of a god influencing the lives of your followers in a medieval setting. Build villages, castles and defend them from raiders. Possess your followers to take direct control over their actions. Advance your civilization for better technologies, buildings, abilities, and equipment.
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 24.1%
- #30 Glory & Honor
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In Glory&Honor your mission is to lead a team of gladiators of different races into success. The battles are fought out on a 7x5 battlefield, where your jov is to find out the enemies weaknesses and use your strengths against them. You can use different races and their racial abilities to your advantage.
Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 24.1%
- #31 Arcane Legacy
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Strategy 37.3%, Indie 22.4%
- #32 The story of Gods 七神物语
78% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: KMA GAMES
Windows
独居在光明帝国边界村落的年轻猎手阿敏,偶然邂逅了潜入帝国境内的外域女孩艾薇儿,答应护送她深入帝国境内并进行一系列探索的故事, 全中文奇幻风格角色扮演游戏,丰富复杂的回合制战斗模式,超过20小时的冒险时光,不同选择,触发不同主角的命运结局。
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #33 Sin; Vengeance
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Spaced Toad Studio
Windows
In this SRPG, you play as a man out to get revenge for his lost home. But how much of his own humanity is he willing to sacrifice to satisfy this yearning? You will make a crucial choice that determines the ending, as he faces demons within and without.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #34 Might is Right
73% matchVery Positive81% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Might is Right is an old-school turn-based strategy game, it has simple controls and deep complex mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Strategy 31.3%, Indie 20.9%, Medieval 5.9%, Difficult 4.8%
- #35 Rise of Keepers
78% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Samaritan Studios
Windows
Rise of Keepers is a mix of the best Old School RPGs and Tower Defense games. Explore a huge map, get resources, build structures, fight powerful enemies, loot and the most important. Protect the Crystal!
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #36 江湖侠客行
77% matchMostly Negative28% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: ShinerJoy Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
江湖侠客行是一款讲究见招拆招的武侠卡牌单机游戏,简单易上手,但要想通关却需要多多动脑,在游戏中,玩家将扮演一名初出茅庐的门派弟子,参与到江湖的各种事件中.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #37 Grim Wanderings
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Elllinia gamesPub: Self-publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #38 Diving City
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Combo X Camp
Windows
Diving City is an action RPG with strategy elements, featuring Karl, who has been trapped in Luvania, an underground megacity built by a mysterious civilisation, for reasons unknown. Karl will have to collect elemental cubes from the surroundings and create makeshift traps to unlock the way forward when facing the indescribable...
Why similar: Indie 36.2%, RPG 33.9%, Strategy 29.9%
- #39 Dungeon Marauder
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KROMVO Games
Windows
Dungeon Marauder is a puzzle-oriented, roguelite game where you guide a knight who can only move in a single direction at a time. Cleverly use the layout of the dangerous dungeons to your advantage while avoiding traps and enemies trying to stop you in your mighty quest!
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Strategy 34%, Indie 24%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #40 Hunter's Trial: The fight never ends
74% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: ESAT
Windows
In the depths of the forest lies the Delain Academy, a school for Monster Hunters, humans with special skills that keep the Earth safe from terrible devastating beasts. On a fateful day, an unexpected attack leaves the fate of the School and humanity in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.
Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Strategy 35.1%, Indie 23.2%
- #41 Clarent Saga: Tactics
73% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: David Nguyen
Windows
A straightforward SRPG inspired by 16-bit classics and made with SRPG Studio. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battles Pherrelios who invade them. The third entry of Clarent Saga.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Strategy 36%, Indie 23.1%
- #42 Legioncraft
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,374 reviews2022
Dev: Way YorkPub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Loslan needs you! The Legion is waiting for your call! Gather your strength, prepare your food, contribute your love, and pull out your gold coin!
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Strategy 35.9%, Indie 24.3%
- #43 The Mercenary Rise
73% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: zeroplaystone
Windows
It tells the story of Stephen Gray, who inherited his father's legacy and managed the Mercenary Corps of Thunder Anger.
Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Strategy 37.3%, Indie 23.1%
- #44 HANCHO
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: minor gods
Windows
Want to improve your people management skills? Try HANCHO, the latest in turn-based RPG operating system technology! Create a team of professionals with the patented Team Building® app, then climb the Corporate Ladder® online by challenging other managers to 1v1 battles!
Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Strategy 29.7%, Indie 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%
- #45 Empire Live
70% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Osmose Studio
Windows
Empire Live is a Real-Time Strategy Game focused on online matches where you will have to prosper your empire and fight your opponent with your magical power and your army to lead your people to the total domination!
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Strategy 35.5%, Indie 24.3%
- #46 Beatitas
70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: StFP Studios
Windows · Mac
Join Lily on her pilgrimage as she pushes through trials, puzzles, and strategic combat in order to be reunited with her family.
Why similar: RPG 41%, Strategy 35.1%, Indie 23.9%
- #47 Neon District: Season One
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blockade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
F2P Cyberpunk RPG like never before. Battle through procedural and story-driven missions to collect characters, gear, juice and parts. Adapt quickly to increasingly difficult enemies and complex puzzles, master the rich trading-card game battle mechanics, and grok tactics to survive in the District.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 33.8%, Indie 23.9%
- #48 Lovehammer 400 000: The Buttlerian Crusade
66% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Nerd Commando Game Studios
Windows
In this turn based roguelite/puzzle parody you assume the command of Astro Commando squad, assigning them to assault, assist and assassination missions. Use the vast assortment of unique gear & skills to assert your dominance over nefarious Order of the B.O.O.B. Astro Commandos, Assemble!
Why similar: Strategy 31%, RPG 24.5%, Indie 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #49 Five Elements
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: TaosX
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Five Elements is a real time strategy game about managing energies of five Taoist elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood). The hero is a monk in quest for Enlightenment.
Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, RPG 35.7%, Indie 24.9%
- #50 DemonCrawl
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,311 reviews2019
Dev: Therefore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
DemonCrawl is a puzzle roguelite that combines the addicting gameplay of Minesweeper with hundreds of unique items, stages, and abilities!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.5%, RPG 21.1%, Strategy 20.4%, Indie 14.2%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #51 Heroes of Arca
71% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: IMPIRESOFT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Heroes of Arca is a unique blend of a turn-based strategy and RPG with an unorthodox combat system that presents a wide choice of battle tactics for the turn-based games' fans.
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Strategy 37.3%, Indie 22.4%
- #52 Card Dungeon
72% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Strategy 34%, Indie 22.4%
- #53 Twinora
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2kPixel Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Twinora is an anime-styled RPG where you clear dungeons, face unique monsters, and collect items to get stronger! Prepare to find treasure and learn new abilities throughout your journey with your best friend.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #54 无尽深渊
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 真理研究所
Windows
这是一款在命令行终端的,命令行游戏,玩家将操控这名角色在这个迷宫般的地牢中寻找离开的方式的回合制rpg游戏,在里面遇到各种各样的人和事,游戏以开地牢房间的踩雷的遇怪机制的rpg同步回合制游戏。玩家可选择战士、法师、盗贼、游侠等角色来体验游戏,游戏的剧情是环绕着不同的角色故事来张开。游戏怪物以及人物的数值模型是以龙与地下城第三版进行一些魔改制作而成。和对手交战越久对方的属性就会慢慢露出来。战斗越久就会越简单。
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%
- #55 Cards & Crystals
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Falko Michael Kötter
Windows
Match3 meets Trading Card Game! Collect cards, level up your heroes, and build decks to defeat your foes in this fast-paced puzzle/strategy game.
Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Strategy 34.3%, Indie 22.7%, Puzzle 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #56 After Crisis: Snowstorm
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 哆哔科技
Windows
A game with survival and decryption elements in a frozen world.
Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Strategy 35.4%, Indie 23.8%
- #57 Kingdom vs Zombies
67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Adam Cs
Windows · Mac
Build a flourishing empire, equip powerful armors and improve your character!
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 23.6%