- #1 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,630 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 49.2%, Strategy RPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, JRPG 4.5%, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep political factions and intricate grid-based tactical combat akin to Brigandine's leadership and warfare struggles.
- #2 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
96% matchVery Positive94% of 14,883 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.8%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines large-scale fantasy army building and tactical unit management reminiscent of organizing knights and monsters.
- #3 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,786 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 49.1%, Strategy RPG 26.2%, Strategy 14.6%, JRPG 8.2%, Simulation 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers compelling political storytelling coupled with challenging, tactical grid-based combat encounters.
- #4 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
95% matchVery Positive80% of 2,683 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 23.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Strategy 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends turn-based fantasy strategy, hero progression, and army management across a heavily contested map.
- #5 Songs of Conquest
94% matchVery Positive86% of 13,568 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 Tactics 28%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.9%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Magic 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features classic turn-based strategy exploration paired with tactical grid combat and powerful fantasy armies.
- #6 Age of Wonders 4
93% matchVery Positive81% of 23,080 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.3%, Strategy 17.8%, Strategy RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides grand fantasy empire building and turn-based tactical battles featuring distinct factions and magical units.
- #7 King's Bounty II
94% matchMixed62% of 5,542 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, Hex Grid 22.9% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Medieval 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a rich fantasy narrative with tactical turn-based combat where recruiting and positioning troops is vital.
- #8 Disgaea 4 Complete+
92% matchVery Positive88% of 895 reviews2020
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Strategy 17.3%, JRPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers deep tactical RPG gameplay with heavy emphasis on character progression, monster units, and grid positioning.
- #9 Langrisser I & II
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 959 reviews2020
Dev: Chara-ani CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, JRPG 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Centers around commanders leading customizable mercenary troops into tactical grid-based battles.
- #10 Banner of the Maid
91% matchVery Positive86% of 8,363 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 44.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.3%, Strategy 22.5%, JRPG 4.6%, Anime 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game featuring distinct commanders and troops maneuvering across tactical maps.
- #11 The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,625 reviews2022
Dev: HongShou StudioPub: Pixmain
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Lay out your grand strategy on the land of Eagarlnia where humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and the undead each battle out a corner of land. Manage your territories by navigating complex decisions and grow your economy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 32.5%, Strategy 16.4%, Fantasy 7.5%, Anime 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features grand strategy mechanics and medieval fantasy territorial conquest with numerous playable factions.
- #12 Dark Deity
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,115 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.2 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 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, Strategy RPG 15%, Strategy 11.3%, Top-Down 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy tactical RPG with character-driven strategy and classic grid-based movement.
- #13 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
89% matchVery Positive88% of 6,367 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 38%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, Strategy 20.4%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 5%
Why You'll Like It: Presents complex turn-based tactical combat and extensive class customization for a roster of characters.
- #14 Mercenaries Rebirth: Call of the Wild Lynx
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: ESQUADRA,inc.Pub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Obtain the sword of victory together with Princess Kiera and the Wild Lynx Mercenaries! Mercenaries Rebirth is a tactical RPG set in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.3%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Strategy 14.3%, JRPG 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tactical RPG featuring grid-based combat and various character classes.
- #15 Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy
87% matchMixed69% of 136 reviews2022
Dev: Curious FatePub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a turn-based, tactical RPG featuring strategic battles, intriguing puzzles and exciting quests. Customize your heroes’ unique, class-based attacks and abilities to defeat Father Eldritch's oppressive armies throughout dozens of unique, hand-crafted maps!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant turn-based tactical RPG focused on positioning, synergy, and strategic combat.
- #16 Fantasy General II
86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,984 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.3%, Hex Grid 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Strategy 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hex-grid tactical turn-based strategy game centered around army composition and fantasy warfare.
- #17 Master of Magic
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,233 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.1%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Strategy 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy grand strategy game focused on managing armies, expanding territory, and utilizing powerful magic.
- #18 Conquest of Elysium 5
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,000 reviews2021
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 45.6%, Strategy 20.6%, Medieval 12.2%, Fantasy 10.8%, Magic 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced fantasy strategy, resource management, and fielding diverse armies to conquer rivals.
- #19 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 581 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelated Milk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 Tactics 27.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.5%, Strategy 11%, JRPG 10.5%, Fantasy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with kingdom management and relationship building.
- #20 Ash of Gods: Redemption
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,476 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: Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Medieval 12%
Why You'll Like It: Features dark fantasy themes, tough strategic choices, and turn-based tactical combat.
- #21 The Banner Saga
83% matchVery Positive89% of 15,975 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.0 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 43.4%, Strategy RPG 25.1%, Strategy 16%, Fantasy 6.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends strategic caravan management with turn-based tactical combat in a bleak fantasy setting.
- #22 Battle Brothers
81% matchVery Positive88% of 28,918 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Turn-Based Strategy 33.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 30.7%, Strategy RPG 18.8%, Strategy 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes mercenary company management, tactical combat, and the brutal reality of leading troops.
- #23 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
80% matchVery Positive93% of 9,873 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Strategy 12.2%, JRPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical RPG with rich character rosters, team building, and turn-based strategy elements.
- #24 Fantasy Wars
82% matchVery Positive86% of 319 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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 33.6%, Strategy 33.2%, Hex Grid 23.1% ★, Fantasy 9.1%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based fantasy strategy game focusing on hero units, armies, and hex-based campaigns.
- #25 GOD WARS The Complete Legend
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 226 reviews2019
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The latest in full-scale Tactical RPG receiving great reviews all around the world is finally on PC Steam! Enjoy the ensemble cast of heroes who fought in ancient Japan and capture the best in Tactical RPG consisting an overwhelming game volume of 142 battle stages and 160 hours in total play time.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 43.8%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, JRPG 17.1%, Simulation 10.8%, Anime 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Draws heavily on folklore to deliver traditional tactical RPG battles with rich unit customization.
- #26 King Arthur: Knight's Tale
79% matchVery Positive84% of 7,561 reviews2022
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Strategy RPG 12%, Strategy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends dark fantasy storytelling with turn-based tactical combat and round table territory management.
- #27 The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
81% matchMixed69% of 173 reviews2022
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Dragoness mixes HOMM-like exploration, city-building and turn-based strategic combat, with a roguelite twist. Choose your battles, paths and skills as you explore a world ravaged by war. Gather and manage your army of beasts, collect resources and expand your city.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Dragons 16.9% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based tactical combat, fantasy army recruitment, and campaign map exploration.
- #28 Fight Life: Vanguard
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 178 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 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Hex Grid 12.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 11%, Strategy RPG 9.3%
- #29 SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,830 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 40.3 hrsMean: 70.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Strategy 18.2%, JRPG 8.4%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #30 BRIGANDINE ABYSS
78% matchMostly Negative38% of 275 reviews2026
Dev: AdglobePub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Play as one of six factions to confront the Abyssloa Empire. Command your troops, develop your bases, and take control of the continent of Meltitea in this tactical strategy RPG!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Dragons 11.9% ★, Strategy RPG 9.9%
- #31 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
75% matchVery Positive93% of 4,825 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, Medieval 23.4%, Fantasy 18.8%, 3D 8%, Anime 6.9%
- #32 Mercenaries Blaze
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 580 reviews2021
Dev: ESQUADRA,inc.Pub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Medieval 5.3%
- #33 Grand Guilds
79% matchMixed56% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Drix Studios
Windows
Story-driven, tactical RPG with unique card combat mechanics. Follow the adventures of Eliza and her crew as they struggle to prevent an impending war.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 46.3%, Strategy 45.4%, Anime 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical RPG combat with deck-building elements and guild management.
- #34 RuneQuest: Warlords
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: VirtuosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
RuneQuest: Warlords is a battle-scale turn-based strategy game set in the RuneQuest universe. Immerse yourself in the rich lore of Glorantha. Become a warlord, master the use of runes and defend your tribe against the incursions of Chaos. Field an army drawing from heroes and creatures.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 28.1%, Strategy 25.1%, Fantasy 6.7%, Magic 4.5%
- #35 Dark Deity 2
74% matchVery Positive89% of 1,759 reviews2025
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.6%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy 10.3%, Top-Down 8%
- #36 Demigoddess!
74% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: SNP Engineering
Windows
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 32.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.7%, Strategy 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #37 DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,393 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.
Why similar: Dragons 28.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, JRPG 10.5%, Medieval 10.2%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #38 Himeko Sutori
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 246 reviews2021
Dev: Rockwell Studios, LLC
Windows
Himeko Sutori is a tactical, turn-based RPG that combines intimate character development with epic battles featuring hundreds of unique characters. With the included campaign editor, you can make new worlds and new adventures, making Himeko Sutori your story.
Why similar: Hex Grid 28.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy RPG 8.7%
- #39 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
72% matchVery Positive89% of 6,876 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.6%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Medieval 8.3%, Strategy 7.8%
- #40 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,412 reviews2025
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Strategy RPG 10.1%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #41 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,665 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Strategy 30.9%, Fantasy 21%, Anime 12.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #42 VenusBlood HOLLOW International
73% matchVery Positive96% of 315 reviews2022
Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
War hangs like the sword of Damocles over Helvetia, a land ruled by four Dark Lords. In this age of blood and strife, Leonhardt Arknoah, a war hero and leader of the Varganian Empire's secret task force, steps onto the battlefield once more, the flames of ambition burning brightly within him.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Dragons 13.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
- #43 Fuga: Melodies of Steel
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,286 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.5%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Strategy 13.1%, JRPG 6.8%
- #44 Veterum
69% matchVery Positive86% of 252 reviews2026
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: Hex Grid 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Strategy RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #45 Super Robot Wars 30
71% matchVery Positive86% of 6,515 reviews2021
Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 55.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
30 years on, the battle for our world's future continues. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that brings characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.2%, Strategy 16.2%, Strategy RPG 16%, JRPG 7.2%
- #46 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
71% matchMixed60% of 714 reviews2024
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 35.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Strategy 16.8%, Medieval 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
- #47 Conquest Tactics : Realm of Sin
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 221 reviews2026
Dev: Singular Sunshine Studios
Windows · Mac
Conquest Tactics: Realm of Sin is a dark-fantasy roguelite tactics game. Command your army and engage in turn-based battles on a hex-based board as you advance step by step to conquer a land shrouded in sin. Your choices carry weight: will you restore order… or allow eternal darkness to reign?
Why similar: Hex Grid 28.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Strategy 9.5%
- #48 Warlords III: Darklords Rising
70% matchVery Positive92% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic Studies GroupPub: SNEG
Windows
Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 29%, Strategy 24.3%, Magic 7.9%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #49 Braveland
72% matchVery Positive81% of 3,236 reviews2014
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Braveland is a turn-based game inspired by old-school strategies with hexagonal battlefield. You will start as a humble warrior's son whose village was cruelly raided and will end as talented commander of your army.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 63.7%, Strategy 29.4%, Hex Grid 3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 1.8%, Strategy RPG 1.1%
- #50 Dragon's Chronicles~暗黒大魔王と北斗の剣(つるぎ)~
68% matchVery Positive86% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: スタジオあっとほ~む
Windows
Command two armies and resolve the continental turmoil in this traditional, robust, and highly authentic simultaneous turn-based strategy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Strategy 14.6%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #51 Clash II
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Prime Bit Games SA
Windows
Clash II is a turn-based strategy game in a world steeped in ancient magic. Immerse yourself in its history and explore forgotten land full of magical creatures. Gather and train an army, expand your stronghold, upgrade your heroes! Lead one side of the conflict and decide the fate of the continent!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Strategy RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Medieval 8.6%
- #52 Our Adventurer Guild
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,614 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 Tactics 40%, Turn-Based Strategy 32%, Strategy 9.3%, Strategy RPG 6.8%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #53 Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
70% matchMixed49% of 281 reviews2023
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Dragons 14.4% ★, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Strategy 10.5%
- #54 Battle for Wesnoth
68% matchVery Positive94% of 6,024 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.1 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: Hex Grid 29.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #55 Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,442 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Dark Fantasy 22.9%, JRPG 21.3%, Fantasy 12.2%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #56 军团战棋Legion War
67% matchVery Positive89% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Bear & Cat Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
"Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes.
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Strategy 13.1%, JRPG 4.2%
- #57 Kingsvein
65% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Strategy 8.8%
- #58 Elemental: Reforged
64% matchMostly Positive72% of 510 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Dragons 19.9% ★, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Strategy 11.1%
- #59 Touhou: Divine Land -Majesty in Game-
64% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Oct.Works
Windows
A Touhou Project SRPG game. Include: 30+PlayableUnits, 100 classes, 100+SpellCards, 100+EnemyUnits, 50+TouhouFanBgm and dozens of terrain types. Make Best Unit by combining class, talent, accessory, and tarot. U can even use SpellCards from other Units: sush as Koishi using FinalSpark
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Strategy 10.9%, Top-Down 8.3%