- #1 Braveland Wizard
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 497 reviews2014
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Braveland Wizard - old school turn-based strategy game is back! The graduate of the Academy of Magic is ready for new adventures.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50%, Strategy 22.5%, Casual 11.4%, Hex Grid 3.7% ★, Turn-Based 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that expands on the original's mechanics with a new protagonist and magical abilities.
- #2 Braveland Pirate
96% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2015
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Braveland trilogy concludes with the most exciting book of all, number three – welcome to Braveland Pirate strategy game! A crew of pirates led by Captain Jim embarks on a search for the Eternal Treasure.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 47.9%, Strategy 23.2%, Casual 10.5%, Hex Grid 3.7% ★, Tactical RPG 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' signature tactical gameplay with a fun, nautical-themed adventure.
- #3 Braveland Heroes
96% matchMixed54% of 473 reviews2019
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 63.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The famous Braveland series returns! Destroy your enemies in online duels and uncover the secret of the king's scepter in this new turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 66.1%, Casual 12%, Hex Grid 5.3% ★, Turn-Based 3.6%, Tactical RPG 3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a more expansive take on the Braveland formula with added multiplayer and co-op features.
- #4 King's Bounty: The Legend
95% matchVery Positive90% of 3,682 reviews2009
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 57.7%, Strategy 33.7%, Hex Grid 2.5% ★, Turn-Based 2.1%, Tactical RPG 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: The primary inspiration for the Braveland series, featuring deep tactical combat and a rich fantasy world.
- #5 King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,973 reviews2012
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry of the beloved tactical RPG series set in the world of The Legend, generations after its events. You will lead a Viking hero, wield Rune Magic, command Valkyries, and defend the northern lands of Endoria from an undead invasion.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 57.7%, Strategy 35.9%, Turn-Based 1.8%, Hex Grid 1.3% ★, Strategy RPG 1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar blend of exploration and turn-based tactical battles in a classic fantasy setting.
- #6 Crowntakers
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 681 reviews2014
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 51.8%, Strategy 32.1%, Hex Grid 5.2% ★, Turn-Based 4.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike tactical RPG that shares the lighthearted fantasy tone and grid-based combat of the seed game.
- #7 The Banner Saga
93% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 57.6%, Strategy 31.1%, Turn-Based 5.2%, Tactical 1.8%, Tactical RPG 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a beautiful hand-drawn art style with deep, turn-based tactical combat and narrative choices.
- #8 Legends of Kingdom Rush
92% matchMixed65% of 1,681 reviews2022
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
RPG turn-based combat game with deep tactics and bad jokes! Do you have what it takes to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 61.7%, Strategy 20.6%, Hex Grid 4.2% ★, Tactical RPG 2.9%, Strategy RPG 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers accessible, turn-based tactical combat with the iconic art style of the Kingdom Rush universe.
- #9 Untamed Tactics
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 54.7%, Strategy 26.8%, Tactical RPG 4.9%, Turn-Based Combat 3.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on party-based combat and engaging fantasy storytelling.
- #10 Wargroove
91% matchVery Positive83% of 5,221 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 59.6%, Strategy 28.8%, Tactical RPG 2.9%, Turn-Based 2.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features charming pixel art and accessible, grid-based tactical combat that feels very similar to the Braveland experience.
- #11 Dark Deity
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 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: Turn-Based Strategy 63.8%, Strategy 23.3%, Tactical RPG 2.7%, Strategy RPG 2.6%, Tactical 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes character growth and grid-based battles in a fantasy world.
- #12 Fantasy Wars
90% matchVery Positive86% of 308 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50.6%, Strategy 42.6%, Turn-Based 2.9%, Hex Grid 2.2% ★, Fantasy 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hex-based tactical strategy game that mirrors the core combat mechanics of the seed game.
- #13 Hero of the Kingdom
88% matchVery Positive94% of 4,832 reviews2013
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your home has been raided. Your father is missing. Set off on a dangerous journey to save him, and become the hero of the kingdom.
Why similar: Casual 73%, Strategy 23.4%, Fantasy 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Colorful 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that shares the satisfying, simple progression loop found in the Braveland series.
- #14 Sproggiwood
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 44.4%, Strategy 35.5%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 2.3%, Tactical RPG 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible, grid-based roguelike that captures the charming and simple fantasy aesthetic of Braveland.
- #15 Fae Tactics
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,708 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Strategy 81.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.9%, Turn-Based 4.8%, Tactical 3.2%, Tactical RPG 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, grid-based tactical RPG that offers deep character customization and engaging turn-based battles.
- #16 Legends of Eisenwald
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,821 reviews2015
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Turn-Based Strategy 57.8%, Strategy 24.3%, Turn-Based 5.6%, Tactical RPG 4.9%, Strategy RPG 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG focused on medieval fantasy with grid-based movement and strategic combat.
- #17 Songs of Conquest
83% matchVery Positive86% of 13,137 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 63.2%, Strategy 23.4%, Tactical RPG 2.6%, Strategy RPG 2.5%, Turn-Based Combat 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, beautiful take on classic hex-based fantasy strategy games with tactical turn-based battles.
- #18 SteamWorld Heist
84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,137 reviews2016
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Why similar: Strategy 58.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.8%, Turn-Based 7.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.9%, Turn-Based Combat 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides accessible, turn-based tactical combat with a unique perspective and charming characters.
- #19 Grimshade
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Turn-Based 5.8%, Turn-Based Combat 4.6%, Tactical RPG 4.6%, Strategy RPG 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that features fantasy storytelling and traditional turn-based combat.
- #20 Pathway
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,235 reviews2019
Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 59.5%, Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based 3.7%, Tactical RPG 3.4%, Strategy RPG 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical adventure with a charming pixel-art style and exploration-focused gameplay.
- #21 Into the Breach
82% matchVery Positive94% of 21,742 reviews2018
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 66.9%, Strategy 27.2%, Turn-Based 2.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.6%, Turn-Based Combat 1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished and accessible grid-based tactical game that focuses on positioning and strategy.
- #22 Tactical Breach Wizards
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,483 reviews2024
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 71.9%, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based 4.1%, Tactical RPG 2.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible, humorous tactical game that focuses on grid-based positioning and creative ability usage.
- #23 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 578 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelated Milk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 61.7%, Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%, Tactical RPG 3.5%, Tactical 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a lighthearted tone and grid-based battles that emphasize party management.
- #24 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,560 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 64.8%, Strategy 26.9%, Tactical RPG 3.1%, Strategy RPG 2.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hex-based fantasy strategy game that blends RPG elements with tactical turn-based combat.
- #25 Age of Wonders III
81% matchVery Positive80% of 12,750 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 57.2%, Strategy 38.6%, Turn-Based 1.8%, Hex Grid 0.9% ★, Fantasy 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep hex-based fantasy strategy with rewarding tactical turn-based battles.
- #26 Telepath Tactics Liberated
80% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2022
Dev: Sinister DesignPub: indie.io
Windows
An SRPG fan's SRPG! Imagine Fire Emblem with destructible battlefields; the ability to place traps; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs, into lava, or into each other; and a built-in campaign creator.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 63.5%, Strategy 24.7%, Tactical RPG 3.2%, Strategy RPG 2.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based tactical combat with a focus on environmental interaction and positioning.
- #27 TINY METAL
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 285 reviews2017
Dev: AREA 35, Inc.Pub: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / UNTIES
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Craft unique strategies and outmaneuver your foes in TINY METAL, a turn-based Japanese wargame! With new tactical options, you will command over 16 tactically diverse units, flank, assault, deploy heroes from orbital dropships, and focus the firepower of multiple units to even out otherwise disastrous odds.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 63.5%, Strategy 25.6%, Turn-Based 3.7%, Turn-Based Combat 2.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible grid-based tactical game inspired by classic strategy titles of the past.
- #28 The Banner Saga 2
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,748 reviews2016
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 65.2%, Strategy 28.2%, Turn-Based 2.5%, Tactical 0.8%, Fantasy 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the tactical, hand-drawn narrative journey with refined mechanics and challenging scenarios.
- #29 BoardLand
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 919 reviews2024
Dev: High FishPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
BoardLand is a turn-based strategy board game where you use the numbers rolled by dice to grow your own board and battle monsters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 61%, Strategy 29.2%, Strategy RPG 2.6%, Turn-Based Combat 2.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.7%
- #30 The Banner Saga 3
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,008 reviews2018
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 48.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Turn-Based 2.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.3%, Tactical RPG 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Concludes the tactical, hand-drawn narrative trilogy with polished combat and high-stakes decision making.
- #31 Veterum
74% matchVery Positive93% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows
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: Turn-Based Strategy 59.4%, Strategy 25.4%, Hex Grid 3.1% ★, Tactical RPG 2.4%, Strategy RPG 2.2%
- #32 Fated Land
76% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
Windows
This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 61.1%, Strategy 33.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.5%, Tactical RPG 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #33 Eador: Genesis
77% matchVery Positive83% of 447 reviews2013
Dev: Alexey BokulevPub: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Eador: Genesis is an indie turn-based strategy game created by Alexey Bokulev. It has inspired the development of Eador: Masters of the Broken World.Take the role of a mighty Master and shape the destiny of Eador, on land and within the astral plane itself.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 61.2%, Strategy 36%, Turn-Based 2%, Fantasy 0.7%
- #34 Eador. Masters of the Broken World
77% matchMixed68% of 2,793 reviews2013
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.
Why similar: Strategy 84.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based 0.6%, Hex Grid 0.3% ★, Fantasy 0.2%
- #35 Wizards and Warlords
75% matchVery Positive84% of 257 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 61.1%, Strategy 26.9%, Hex Grid 4% ★, Turn-Based 3.1%, Strategy RPG 1.3%
- #36 Crawl Tactics
74% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 44.6%, Strategy 25.8%, Casual 15%, Turn-Based 3.6%, Tactical RPG 3%
- #37 Tinyfolks
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,077 reviews2022
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 62.9%, Strategy 25%, Tactical RPG 3.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.4%, Tactical 2.3%
- #38 Tales & Tactics
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,081 reviews2024
Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.
Why similar: Strategy 59.5%, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Tactical RPG 7.3%, Strategy RPG 4.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.7%
- #39 Radix Chronicle
71% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 84.4%, Tactical RPG 4.5%, Turn-Based Combat 3.8%, Fantasy 1.7%, Tactical 1.7%
- #40 Sword Legacy: Omen
75% matchMixed65% of 716 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 Strategy 57.2%, Strategy 32.3%, Tactical RPG 2.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.2%, Turn-Based 1.8%
- #41 Hexguardian
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 685 reviews2024
Dev: Split Second GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!
Why similar: Strategy 69.1%, Hex Grid 14.3% ★, Tactical 5.2%, Cartoony 3.9%, Fantasy 2.8%
- #42 The Forgotten Land
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
"The Forgotten Land" is a turn-based "Combat & Puzzle Match 3" with streamlined RPG and Management elements in a Dark Fantasy setting.
Why similar: Strategy 63%, Casual 31.1%, Turn-Based Combat 2.5%, Fantasy 1.3%, Family Friendly 1.2%
- #43 Heroes of the Seven Islands
69% matchVery Positive100% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Rap2hPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Turn-Based Combat 27.8%, Hand-drawn 23.4%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Fantasy 11.4%, Cartoony 11%
- #44 Six Braves 🕌
72% matchMixed66% of 825 reviews2022
Dev: Zeros
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategy RPG game , full of childhood memories!
Why similar: Strategy 78.1%, Casual 13%, Strategy RPG 4.8%, Turn-Based Combat 1.9%, Fantasy 1.2%
- #45 Farabel
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Frogames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Farabel is a turn-based strategy game where you start at the end of the story. Develop your cleverness, your strategic prowess, and your inventive capabilities in order to survive!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 53.2%, Strategy 31.3%, Hex Grid 4.9% ★, Turn-Based 3.5%, Tactical RPG 1.7%
- #46 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,309 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 63.2%, Strategy 30%, Hex Grid 2.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 1.9%, Strategy RPG 1.1%
- #47 WARTILE
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2018
Dev: Playwood Project
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.
Why similar: Strategy 65.3%, Hex Grid 12.5% ★, Tactical RPG 8.1%, Strategy RPG 6.7%, Tactical 4.2%
- #48 Battle for Wesnoth
67% matchVery Positive94% of 5,785 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 62%, Strategy 28.1%, Hex Grid 4.1% ★, Turn-Based 2.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 1%
- #49 Oaken
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 377 reviews2023
Dev: Laki StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 65.2%, Strategy 18.4%, Hex Grid 5.4% ★, Turn-Based 3.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.6%
- #50 Hex Empire 3
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Sauce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex Empire 3 is turn-based strategy game where you can fulfill all of your deepest dreams of becoming a bloodthirsty dictator. All without even taking your fluffy slippers off your feet!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 58.8%, Strategy 41.2%
- #51 Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 304 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Build an army and lead your heroes into battle in an epic fantasy strategy game. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game that will put you right in the middle of war between Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and the undead.
Why similar: Strategy 85%, Turn-Based 7.1%, Hex Grid 6.7% ★, Fantasy 1.2%
- #52 Alvora Tactics
68% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 44.5%, Tactical RPG 3%, Turn-Based 2.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 2%
- #53 Shiner
66% matchVery Positive90% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: Team ShinerPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Learn every attack that gets used against you in this turn-based strategy game. Meet (and battle) a colorful cast of fully voice-acted characters as you search for the bully who wronged you.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 64.3%, Strategy 25.8%, Strategy RPG 2.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.3%, Turn-Based Combat 1.7%
- #54 To Battle!: Hell's Crusade
68% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2019
Dev: Filthy Peasant Games
Windows
Classic, old-school, turn-based battle in a satirical medieval world. Raise a Holy Army and stop the march of Evil.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 47.6%, Strategy 36.5%, Hex Grid 4.3% ★, Turn-Based 3.1%, Tactical RPG 2.3%
- #55 Godless Tactics
67% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Ice Arrow Games
Windows
Lead an elite strike team through the wars of a reborn civilisation, and decide the fate of humanity through your achievements and choices. Traverse a dynamic war-map, engage in fast, turn-based battles, and explore the world of 2952.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 45.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 1.9%, 2D 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #56 Our Adventurer Guild
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,084 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 71.1%, Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.1%, Tactical RPG 1.6%, Turn-Based Combat 1.5%
- #57 Spellcrafter
70% matchMostly Negative36% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!
Why similar: Strategy 95.4%, Turn-Based 4.6%
- #58 Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your clan, build an army, wage wars — become Shogun and rule over Japan. Shogun’s Empire: Hex Commander is a turn-based strategy game with multi-layered gameplay mechanics.
Why similar: Strategy 52%, Turn-Based Strategy 48%