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A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 70% — of 528 reviews
Released: 2017-07-18
Developer: Cardboard Utopia
Publisher: Square Enix
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

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    97% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 reviews2019
    Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
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    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: Strategy 23.5%, Tactical RPG 21.1%, RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%

  2. #2 Trials of Fire
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  3. #3 Grand Guilds
    96% matchMixed57% of 102 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: Strategy 26.1%, Tactical RPG 19%, RPG 17.1%, Card Game 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

  4. #4 Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
    95% matchVery Positive80% of 1,413 reviews2021
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 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: Card Battler 22.2%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Card Game 13.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Deckbuilding 11.6%

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    94% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
    Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

    Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Turn-Based 22.6%, JRPG 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Indie 4%

  6. #6 Gordian Quest
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    Why similar: Card Battler 19.7%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Card Game 12.2%, Strategy 11.3%

  7. #7 Fae Tactics
    93% 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 35%, RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Tactical RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

  8. #8 Ash of Gods: Redemption
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 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: Tactical RPG 32.3%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based 20.3%, RPG 16.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

  9. #9 Dream Tactics
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 631 reviews2024
    Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.

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  10. #10 Card City Nights
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 999 reviews2014
    Dev: Ludosity
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Card City Nights is not a traditional card-trading game. It's an adventure game with zany characters to meet and weird locations to explore. In the center is our new card battle system that breaks away from the fantasy TCG mold with connecting cards to form combos.

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  11. #11 Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 824 reviews2017
    Dev: Grey Alien GamesPub: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

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  12. #12 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 14,248 reviews2022
    Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.7 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!

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    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: Ganymede GamesPub: Midwest Games
    Windows

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  14. #14 Sproggiwood
    89% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
    Dev: Freehold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    87% matchMixed65% of 503 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 564 reviews2016
    Dev: Righteous Hammer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive81% of 12,790 reviews2022
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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 643 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,136 reviews2015
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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 5,143 reviews2020
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    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 825 reviews2025
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    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,151 reviews2019
    Dev: Sharkbomb StudiosPub: No More Robots
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 709 reviews2023
    Dev: D20Studios
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    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2022
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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 285 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    72% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
    Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 600 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
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    Begin your journey to become a mighty samurai mage! In a blend of adventure, strategy and deckbuilding gameplay, choose how you will follow the way of the Mahoken. Explore the Celestial Islands, build your deck, battle challenging demons, and protect the land from the forces of corruption.

    Why similar: Card Battler 20.5%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Board Game 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Card Game 12.1%

  51. #51 Vanaris Tactics
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 170 reviews2022
    Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
    Windows

    Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 36.4%, Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 5%

  52. #52 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
    Dev: Moonana
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 31.1%, RPG 23.8%, JRPG 17%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Indie 7.3%

  53. #53 Dungeon Rushers
    71% matchMixed62% of 1,233 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 21.5%, Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, RPG 12.6%, Board Game 11.7%

  54. #54 Ash of Gods: The Way
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 483 reviews2023
    Dev: AurumDust
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story.

    Why similar: Card Battler 23.9%, Deckbuilding 20.1%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Card Game 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%

  55. #55 Astral Throne
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 261 reviews2025
    Dev: Zero Sun Games
    Windows

    Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 39.9%, Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

  56. #56 Moon's Creed
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 160 reviews2025
    Dev: Creedon Games
    Windows

    Choose your zodiac hero. Craft unique decks. Collect astral boons. Vanquish corrupted constellations. Ascend through cosmic chaos!

    Why similar: Card Battler 28.9%, Deckbuilding 24.7%, Card Game 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 10.8%

  57. #57 Crowntakers
    70% 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 30.2%, Strategy 26.5%, RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Board Game 6.5%

  58. #58 Gales of Nayeli
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: Blindcoco Studios
    Windows

    Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.9%, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, RPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

  59. #59 Cross Blitz
    65% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,591 reviews2025
    Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!

    Why similar: Card Battler 25.3%, Deckbuilding 22.1%, Card Game 15.6%, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

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