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Games Like Circus Electrique

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Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling– all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show’s talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 74% — of 272 reviews
Released: 2022-09-06
Developer: Zen Studios
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Circus Electrique is a unique blend of Darkest Dungeon-style party management and tactical combat set against a vibrant, steampunk-inspired circus management backdrop. These recommendations prioritize games that balance deep turn-based tactical combat with party management, narrative-driven progression, and distinct steampunk or historical aesthetics.

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    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.5%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Historical 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%

  46. #46 Age of Fear 4: The Iron Killer
    72% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play as Angela, a fearless young Vampire Hunter on the trail of a brutal murderer. Along with the mysterious Nazell, embark on an epic quest into the heart of the criminal underworld. Age of Fear is a complex turn-based strategy series (full of jokes) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 37.7%, Strategy RPG 32.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Tactical 7%

  47. #47 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    71% 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 52.6%, Turn-Based Combat 35.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  48. #48 Wintermoor Tactics Club
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 643 reviews2020
    Dev: EVC GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 37.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, RPG 9.3%, Strategy 8.3%

  49. #49 Voidspire Tactics
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
    Dev: Rad Codex
    Windows

    An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy RPG 14.1%

  50. #50 Chaos Entropy
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: MILLIDIA
    Windows

    This RPG features a unique combat system! After obtaining the Chaos God's Ring, you must evade the Goddess's minions while exploring the world, collecting divine weapons, and awakening heroic spirits. Assemble a knightly order to battle powerful enemies and uncover the ancient secrets of Eusayard.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.4%, Strategy RPG 30.1%, RPG 13%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Tactical 8.1%

  51. #51 Blade Prince Academy
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: Angel CorpPub: Firesquid
    Windows

    Blade Prince Academy is a new take on tactical RPGs, where you lead your squad of Blade Princes to defend the city of Abjectalia in real-time with pause combat. Use your team's power to devastate any threat, but be vigilant, there is always a price to pay when you make a pact with darkness.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.5%, Strategy RPG 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Strategy 9%, RPG 8.1%

  52. #52 Tinyfolks
    67% 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: Tactical RPG 33.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Tactical 9.7%, RPG 9.2%

  53. #53 Echoes of Vision
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2026
    Dev: Azure Flame Studio
    Windows

    This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.4%, Strategy RPG 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, RPG 7.4%, Strategy 7.4%

  54. #54 Paths & Danger
    69% matchMixed66% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: GoldenGod Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.4%, Party-Based RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, RPG 8.8%, Strategy 7.8%

  55. #55 Tactical Breach Wizards
    63% 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: Tactical RPG 27.3%, Strategy RPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 24%, Tactical 9.3%, RPG 7%

  56. #56 Heroes of Steel RPG
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2014
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, RPG 7.5%, Tactical 7.4%

  57. #57 Melodramatica
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 94 reviews2021
    Dev: Team ActorsPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
    Windows

    A charming management game set in an old Victorian Threatre. You are put in charge of a troupe of actors, it's your job to make sure your actors and the stage are ready to put on a perfect show! Train your actors, resolve their conflicts, dress up your troupe and set the stage for the final play!

    Why similar: Historical 43.1%, Strategy 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, 3D 7.3%

  58. #58 Grand Guilds
    69% 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: Tactical RPG 39.6%, RPG 23.3%, Strategy 21.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Story Rich 1.9%

  59. #59 Banner of the Maid
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 8,133 reviews2019
    Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 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: Tactical RPG 29.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Strategy 16%, RPG 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

  60. #60 Tyrant's Blessing
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 358 reviews2022
    Dev: Mercury Game StudioPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Tyberia has been turned into a paradise by the Tyrant, free from war, suffering, and death - because nearly everyone has been turned into the undead. Take charge of the last living warriors in tactical, turn-based battles and drive the Dead Army into the sea!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 38.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Strategy 9.5%, RPG 9.3%

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