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A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Visual Novel 9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in choice-driven narrative where your political and personal decisions dictate the fate of your character and the kingdom.

Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.

Why similar: Card Game 30.2%, RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Medieval 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a rich, mature fantasy story with tactical card-based combat that directly influences the narrative path.

AD 673. Camelot has fallen. The Round Table must rally to save King Arthur. Narrative strategy game from the creators of 80 DAYS, with elegant tactics and a unique, dynamic story every time you replay.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy game where every move on the board is a narrative choice that shapes the story of King Arthur's final days.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Card Game 20.2%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a card-based combat system integrated into a branching story where your choices have significant consequences.

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 30.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, RPG 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An epic tactical RPG where your decisions during travel and combat carry heavy weight and affect the survival of your caravan.

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Turn-Based 19.7%, Medieval 16.9%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the political management of a medieval kingdom, forcing you to make difficult choices to keep your family and realm safe.

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 18%, Medieval 15.5%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric tactical RPG that prioritizes a dark, branching story where characters can die based on your decisions.

Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Tabletop 10.4%, Medieval 9.8%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategic narrative game that requires careful management of your clan's politics and resources through difficult choices.

Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.

Why similar: Card Game 22.9%, Medieval 20.1%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a simple card-based interface to simulate the complex political balancing act of a medieval monarch.

Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end.

Why similar: Card Game 17.7%, Tabletop 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Choices Matter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A card-based adventure game where your choices and the cards you play determine the outcome of the story.

Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is a high fantasy RPG that reenvisions turn-based combat in dynamic ways, telling the story of Alexander—an idealistic yet pragmatic nobleman—and his allies as they navigate politics, intrigue, ruling, and love amidst a tempestuous civil war.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.3%, Medieval 18.2%, Choices Matter 16.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Fantasy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy RPG that emphasizes political intrigue and tactical turn-based combat in a fantasy setting.

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Point & Click 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep political simulation that captures the tension of ruling a nation and the complex consequences of every policy decision.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Story Rich 14.9%, Fantasy 11%

Why You'll Like It: Procedural storytelling meets tactical combat, allowing you to craft unique, character-driven legends in a fantasy world.

Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, Card Game 23.3%, Fantasy 15.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy deckbuilder that weaves narrative elements into its roguelike structure.

A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of society’s most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters, each with their own skills and motivations. Customize your characters with narrative choices to unlock new tarot cards.

Why similar: Tabletop 15.1%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Card Game 12.4%, Point & Click 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that focuses on character choices and dialogue-driven progression in a Victorian fantasy setting.

Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, RPG 17.9%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based political simulation that offers immense depth in diplomacy and the consequences of your rule.

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 20.9%, Card Game 16%, Tabletop 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Lore-Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A digital board game that captures the essence of political maneuvering and tactical card play in a fantasy world.

A story-driven deckbuilding RPG set in the history of Krzyżacy - The Knights of the Cross. Unlike traditional deckbuilders, the teammates you recruit decide the success or failure of battles. Fight the war against the Teutonic, or tackle roguelite runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other.

Why similar: Card Game 17.9%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Medieval 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that incorporates multiple narrative endings based on your strategic choices.

Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you taste the life of a medieval soldier.

Why similar: Medieval 25.6%, Choices Matter 21%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that focuses on survival and difficult moral choices during a time of war and political instability.

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: Turn-Based 27.6%, Card Game 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features deckbuilding and tactical combat with a strong focus on RPG progression and party management.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Choices Matter 24.1%, Story Rich 17.8%, Fantasy 9.1%, Turn-Based 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A CRPG where you play as an agent of an evil empire, making political choices that fundamentally reshape the world.

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: RPG 25.1%, Tabletop 21.3%, Strategy 19.1%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Story Rich 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep political intrigue with tactical grid-based combat where your choices determine the path of the story.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, Medieval 22.4%, Turn-Based 17.2%, RPG 15.2%, Strategy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical medieval combat and party management where your decisions define your mercenary company's reputation.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.1%, RPG 17.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Turn-Based 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends strategic turn-based combat with political decision-making in a historical setting.

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 32.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 10.7%, Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike strategy game that features RPG elements and turn-based combat in a fantasy kingdom.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Medieval 16.7%, Point & Click 13.6%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game where your choices and investigations have long-lasting consequences for a medieval community.

Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny. If destiny doesn’t go your way, keep turning back time, uncover secrets and rewrite fate again and again.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Medieval 15.6%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Tabletop 14.8%, Card Game 13.7%, Lore-Rich 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%

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 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Choices Matter 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the tactical narrative experience with even more complex choices and consequences for your party.

Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

Why similar: Card Game 43.2%, RPG 17.4%, Fantasy 15.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A card-based tactical combat game set in a fantasy world with deep character customization.

A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!

Why similar: Card Game 17%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Medieval 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Choices Matter 10%

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 20.9%, RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 15.1%, Story Rich 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: The final chapter of the trilogy that brings your tactical and narrative decisions to a dramatic conclusion.

Shape and lead your own fully customisable (and debt-ridden) family of Inquisitors in charge of hunting the chromatic monsters infesting the city. Unlock unique abilities, hang out with eccentric nobles, learn the secrets the city holds while occasionally delivering ice cream!

Why similar: Medieval 45.1%, Fantasy 26.1%, RPG 22.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2

Why similar: Turn-Based 14.8%, Card Game 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Medieval 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%

The great emperor's untimely death... Seven princesses are candidates for his succession! Who will save the empire from chaos? An online deck-growing card game where you grow your deck and fight for the Princess.

Why similar: Card Game 27.7%, Tabletop 26.2%, Medieval 14.9%, Fantasy 9.7%, Strategy 9.5%

Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.

Why similar: Card Game 30.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Fantasy 13.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Strategy 11%

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 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Medieval 12.9%, RPG 11%, Strategy 8.9%

This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Medieval 10.6%

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 32.6%, Card Game 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.

Why similar: Tabletop 16%, Card Game 14.2%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.8%, Card Game 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Adventure 6.3%

Unforgiving storytelling adventure with dice rolls and turn-based management. Make the right choices and roll the dice to rally the monarchs to your medieval kingdom by diplomacy, war or deception.

Why similar: Turn-Based 37.4%, Medieval 26.6%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Indie 9.6%, Fantasy 6.4%

An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 26.3%, Story Rich 22.2%, Strategy 21.6%, Fantasy 19.9%, Adventure 5.9%

Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?

Why similar: Medieval 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.7%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 11.3%

Which princess will you promote in this battle of succession? Heart of Crown is a deck-building card game with online play, scenario campaigns, and free play which offer a wide variety of challenges and enjoyment to be had.

Why similar: Card Game 30.8%, Medieval 22.5%, Turn-Based 20.5%, Strategy 10.6%, RPG 7.8%

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.3%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Story Rich 14%, RPG 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%

Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.

Why similar: Medieval 27.9%, Choices Matter 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.9%, Medieval 22.2%, Choices Matter 16%, Story Rich 14.1%, RPG 12.9%

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, RPG 18.6%, Story Rich 18.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Fantasy 12.3%

Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.2%, Card Game 25.2%, RPG 17.3%, Strategy 13.4%, Adventure 6.6%

The 109th Hero is a story-driven RPG set in the world of Water Margin. As the fated 109th hero, forge alliances, collect Hero Cards, and master the spirit of Liangshan. Navigate the webs of Mount Liang, make your stand—and rewrite the destiny of the outlaw heroes.

Why similar: Card Game 22.8%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, RPG 10.5%

Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.

Why similar: Card Game 31%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Medieval 18.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Fantasy 9.2%

Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31%, Card Game 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, RPG 8.9%, Strategy 8.5%

A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.

Why similar: Card Game 25.7%, Lore-Rich 23.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 6.3%

open your eyes from the ancient temple and embark on this adventure! Embark on an RPG adventure in a dark-themed sandbox world. Explore vast lands, collect all kinds of cards, craft diverse combinations, and make pivotal choices—seeking lost truths and redemption in the chaos and danger.

Why similar: Card Game 20.5%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Medieval 15.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Fight to investigate another day in this gothic horror adventure card game. Equip items and relics. Acquire cards and use them wisely to survive what lurks in the darkest corners of town. Take a short and mind-bending dive into the unknown with a cosy horror atmosphere.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.7%, Card Game 19.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Point & Click 10.2%

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 25.1%, Lore-Rich 21.2%, Medieval 20%, RPG 14%, Strategy 11.8%

Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King?

Why similar: Card Game 35.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, Fantasy 15.8%, Strategy 11.9%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Medieval 13.8%, Choices Matter 12.4%, RPG 10.3%

Craft a legendary deck and lead your troops to protect the Kingdom for the glory of the Han Dynasty in this fast-paced deck-building strategy roguelike. The Kingdom is on the verge of disaster against the Yellow Turbans rebellion, and only you – and your skills as a general – stand in their way!

Why similar: Card Game 33.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 5.5%