- #1 Armello
97% matchVery Positive82% of 16,020 reviews2015
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.9%, Hex Grid 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Board Game 10.6%, Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the board-game aesthetic and tactical card-based bluffing that makes Chaos Reborn so engaging.
- #2 Age of Wonders 4
96% matchVery Positive81% of 22,501 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.1 hrsMean: 60.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 25.9%, Strategy 17%, Fantasy 14.4%, Tactical 14.4%, Multiplayer 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep high-fantasy tactical combat and extensive wizard-like hero customization on a hex-grid map.
- #3 Songs of Conquest
96% matchVery Positive86% of 13,416 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.3 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 Strategy 28.5%, Tactical 18.7%, Strategy 16.1%, Fantasy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical hex-grid combat with strong magical elements and unit management reminiscent of classic fantasy strategy.
- #4 Card Hunter
95% matchVery Positive86% of 5,305 reviews2015
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.4%, Board Game 12%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Card Game 9.3%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends card-based mechanics with tactical grid movement and fantasy RPG elements in a tabletop style.
- #5 Battle for Wesnoth
94% matchVery Positive94% of 5,893 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.0 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 30.7% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hex-grid tactical fantasy game that emphasizes positioning and strategic unit management.
- #6 Warlock 2: The Exiled
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,296 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.3%, Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Fantasy 11.3%, Hex Grid 9.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4x strategy game that emphasizes magical combat and tactical unit positioning.
- #7 Thea: The Awakening
93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,771 reviews2015
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Thea: The Awakening is a turn-based strategic survival game inspired by the Slavic mythology and set in a procedural dark fantasy world infused with non-linear story and unique combat system.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.3%, Hex Grid 16.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 11.9%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of survival, card-based combat, and tactical fantasy strategy.
- #8 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
92% matchVery Positive80% of 2,618 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 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 30.4%, Strategy 19.2%, RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 14.4%, Magic 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on wizard progression, spellcasting, and turn-based tactical combat in a rich fantasy world.
- #9 For The King
91% matchVery Positive88% of 43,488 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.5%, Hex Grid 13.1% ★, RPG 11.1%, Multiplayer 11%, Strategy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tabletop board game exploration with turn-based tactical combat and party-based strategy.
- #10 Gloomhaven
90% matchVery Positive82% of 15,964 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Board Game 11.9%, Tactical 9.8%, Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep tactical combat using cards and positioning that mirrors the intensity of wizard duels.
- #11 Crowntakers
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 682 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: Hex Grid 27.3% ★, Turn-Based 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Strategy 8.6%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike tactical RPG that emphasizes turn-based combat and party management.
- #12 Master of Magic
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,200 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 39.1%, Strategy 23.8%, Fantasy 21.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic fantasy 4x game that heavily influenced the wizard combat genre.
- #13 Wargroove
87% matchVery Positive83% of 5,244 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 32.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Tactical 10%, Multiplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical turn-based combat with a focus on unit positioning and unique fantasy hero abilities.
- #14 Frozen Synapse
88% matchVery Positive83% of 2,620 reviews2011
Dev: Mode 7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.
Why similar: Turn-Based 44.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Tactical 13%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 10.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the same high-stakes tactical planning and prediction found in the arena-style combat of the seed game.
- #15 Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,975 reviews2014
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The complete 4th Edition experience of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.1%, Board Game 20.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Strategy 11%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential fantasy board game experience with heavy RNG and tactical elements.
- #16 Mordheim: City of the Damned
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 8,383 reviews2015
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.4%, Tactical 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Strategy 9.7%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Brutal tactical combat on a grid where positioning and terrain are essential to survival.
- #17 Ash of Gods: Redemption
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,456 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 42.5%, RPG 18.2%, Strategy 16.9%, Fantasy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Turn-based tactical combat with a dark fantasy narrative and significant strategic depth.
- #18 Faeria
84% matchVery Positive84% of 7,198 reviews2017
Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Why similar: Hex Grid 17.5% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Card Game 15.4%, Strategy 14%, Multiplayer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines card-based strategy with a living board that requires tactical positioning and resource management.
- #19 Wizards and Warlords
84% matchVery Positive83% of 258 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: Hex Grid 30.1% ★, Turn-Based 27.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 10.3%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fantasy 4x strategy with a specific emphasis on wizard-led warfare and spellcasting.
- #20 King's Bounty: Crossworlds
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,605 reviews2010
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
King’s Bounty: Crossworlds is a standalone expansion that includes Armored Princess, two additional campaigns, and a world editor, expanding the classic King’s Bounty formula with new challenges and content.
Why similar: Hex Grid 27.7% ★, Turn-Based 24.7%, RPG 14.3%, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on spellcasting and managing diverse fantasy units.
- #21 The Banner Saga
81% matchVery Positive89% of 15,896 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 41.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, RPG 10.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Tactical 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on grid-based tactical positioning and high-stakes decision-making in a harsh fantasy setting.
- #22 Wizard Warfare
81% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.
Why similar: Hex Grid 20.7% ★, Turn-Based 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Tactical 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Fantasy 4x strategy that leans heavily into the wizard-combat theme and tactical map control.
- #23 Dungeon Rushers
82% matchMixed62% of 1,236 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Strategy 10.5%, RPG 9.5%, Board Game 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Dungeon-crawling tactical combat that emphasizes turn-based strategy and party building.
- #24 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
79% matchVery Positive88% of 6,322 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 23%, RPG 19.2%, Strategy 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Deep tactical turn-based combat with extensive character customization and grid-based movement.
- #25 Stones Keeper: King Aurelius
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 186 reviews2022
Dev: SK TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Stones Keeper is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements in which you explore a detailed fantasy world, lead the Order of the Griffin, and live through the final moments of King Aurelius
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.7% ★, Turn-Based 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Strategy 7.5%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Fantasy strategy game featuring turn-based tactical combat and atmospheric world-building.
- #26 Oaken
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: Laki StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 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: Hex Grid 29.1% ★, Turn-Based 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Board Game 9.1%, Fantasy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite with a focus on hex-grid positioning and card-based spellcasting.
- #27 Ascension to the Throne
78% matchVery Positive90% of 671 reviews2014
Dev: DVSPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.2%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG exploration with turn-based tactical combat in a classic fantasy setting.
- #28 Last Regiment
77% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Boomzap Inc
Windows
Engage in epic simultaneous turn-based combat in this fusion of cards and turn-based strategy. Assemble your regiment, claim your territory, and lead your forces to triumph!
Why similar: Hex Grid 26.8% ★, Turn-Based 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Strategy 8.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%
- #29 Legends of Elysium
74% matchVery Positive86% of 155 reviews2025
Dev: DA GAMES
Windows
A fantasy strategy game that combines collectible card and board game mechanics. Build custom decks, choose powerful heroes, and engage in tactical, turn-based battles in competitive PvP leagues and battlefield tournaments.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.3%, Hex Grid 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Board Game 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.5%
- #30 Dark Quest 2
76% matchVery Positive84% of 659 reviews2018
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.2%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 13%, Board Game 11.2%, Tactical 5.2%
- #31 Worlds of Magic
78% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: Turn-Based 38.8%, Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Fantasy 4x strategy that features tactical combat and wizard-focused gameplay mechanics.
- #32 PHAGEBORN: Online Card Game
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Games RevoltedPub: Jetpack Collective
Windows
An immersive online card game that combines rich and engaging lore, with deep and strategic gameplay. Build powerful decks in synergy with the Avatar of your choice, obliterate your enemies, and decide the fate of the universe!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Board Game 10.1%, Tactical 7.5%, Strategy 7.4%
- #33 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
75% matchVery Positive86% of 2,634 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Hex Grid 16.6% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #34 WARMACHINE: Tactics
77% matchMixed44% of 1,164 reviews2014
Dev: WhiteMoon DreamsPub: Privateer Press Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
Why similar: Turn-Based 40%, Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Tactical 10.1%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #35 Spellmasons
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,161 reviews2023
Dev: Octavia Blue
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Spellmasons is a magical, tactical roguelike where you customize your spells. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and explore a deep magic system where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results!
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Tactical 12.8%, Strategy 11%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #36 Spectromancer
74% matchVery Positive88% of 376 reviews2009
Dev: Apus SoftwarePub: Three Donkeys LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Board Game 11%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #37 Stolen Realm
69% matchVery Positive84% of 3,855 reviews2024
Dev: Burst2Flame Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Stolen Realm is a simultaneous turn-based tactical dungeon crawling looter with action RPG elements where you control up to 6 heroes, solo or through online co-op, venturing forth in adventures set in a high-fantasy, low-poly world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Board Game 12.3%, Tactical 11.2%, Fantasy 11%
- #38 Rising Lords
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 965 reviews2024
Dev: ArgonwoodPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!
Why similar: Hex Grid 25.8% ★, Turn-Based 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 10%, Multiplayer 7.7%
- #39 Conquest of Elysium 4
72% matchVery Positive89% of 565 reviews2015
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Conquest of Elysium 4 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 41.1%, Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Fantasy 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%
- #40 Fantasy Wars
73% matchVery Positive86% of 312 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.3 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 30.8%, Strategy 19.7%, Hex Grid 19.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #41 Bestiary of Sigillum
71% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: Intaglyph
Windows · Mac
Bestiary of Sigillum is a one-on-one competitive online game that blends the depth of a turn-based strategy with the diversity of the MOBA genre. Summon your army of legendary heroes with one-of-a-kind abilities and destroy the opponent’s castle.
Why similar: Hex Grid 34% ★, Turn-Based 22.4%, Board Game 11.9%, Strategy 6.7%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #42 The Last Warlock
72% matchVery Positive88% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic Sloth
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Last Warlock is a turn based strategy and role-playing game set in a colorful voxel world. Engage in Quests, summon monsters, cast spells and battle enemy Warlocks. Compete with friends or strangers in multiplayer mode. Become the Last Warlock!
Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Strategy 20.1%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #43 Ancestory
73% matchMixed56% of 62 reviews2015
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Turn-based strategy meets card game! Outwit your opponent on multiple different battlefields with cunning strategies. Build your own decks made of underworldly minions and powerful spells!
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.9%, Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Card Game 6.5%
- #44 Spellcrafter
73% 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: Turn-Based 32.2%, Strategy 28.5%, RPG 28.1%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 3.1%
- #45 Inkborn
67% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Inkborn is a roguelike deckbuilder with a card system built around chaining Glyph-based combos. Sequence your cards in tactical combat to unleash impactful effects. Customize your Skill Tree before each run, evolve new abilities and uncover the hidden story of a world folded in ink, metal and paper.
Why similar: Turn-Based 50.4%, Strategy 15.3%, Card Game 13.5%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #46 Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,342 reviews2017
Dev: Bazooka Tango
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Shardbound brings fast, fun, and tactical card strategy to the table! Build your deck, take control of the board, and face off in exciting battles that are as unpredictable as they are action-packed.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Tactical 9.5%, Card Game 8.4%
- #47 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Wizards
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a 4K graphics strategy game with tactical depth, breadth, and challenge like nothing you have played before: the perfect mix of Chess, tactical setups and quests inpired by classic RPGs
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 12.4%, Tactical 10.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #48 Might & Magic Fates - Heroes TCG
67% matchMixed53% of 1,608 reviews2026
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Might & Magic Fates TCG is an original card battle game where you command Heroes, summon iconic creatures, cast devastating spells, and build tactical structures. Collect tons of cards, build unique decks and crush rivals in epic duels to become a legend of the Sea of Fates.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Strategy 17.1%, Card Game 13.7%, Fantasy 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #49 Hexarchy
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,576 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Hex Grid 29.3% ★, Turn-Based 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Tactical 7.7%
- #50 Tactical Breach Wizards
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,831 reviews2024
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.5 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 39.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Tactical 11.3%, RPG 7.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%
- #51 Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 306 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 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: Turn-Based 38.2%, Hex Grid 30.8% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Fantasy 5.8%, Indie 5.4%
- #52 Mindbug Online
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 297 reviews2024
Dev: Kissaki Studios GmbH
Windows · Linux
Mindbug redefines the card-battler genre, focusing on pure strategy and fast-paced excitement from the very first turn. Outsmart opponents with the groundbreaking Mindbug mechanic and rise through the new roguelike mode, discovering fresh powers, creatures, and combos each run.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 10.6%, Board Game 9.3%, Tactical 8.3%
- #53 Magic Sword
66% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Virtue Voyage Gaming LLC
Windows
Magic Sword is a medieval CRPG with synchronous turn-based strategy where you develop your character, explore the map, and compete for victory points in Combat, Knowledge, Capital, Reputation, and Fellowships.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Board Game 21.4%, Strategy 15.1%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%
- #54 Trials of Fire
65% matchVery Positive86% of 3,255 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Board Game 12.5%, Strategy 8.5%, RPG 8.3%
- #55 Inkbound
63% matchVery Positive87% of 3,997 reviews2024
Dev: Shiny Shoe
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.5%, Strategy 17.4%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%