- #1 Dead Age
97% matchVery Positive82% of 5,605 reviews2016
Dev: Silent DreamsPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Survive the zombie apocalypse with a “Final Fantasy” turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, craft materials, and make difficult decisions. Defend your camp against hordes of the undead to prevail in this non-linear rogue-lite (comparable to FTL). Innovative Indie Survival-RPG!
Why similar: Zombies 26.3%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of turn-based zombie survival, squad management, and RPG elements.
- #2 Dead State: Reanimated
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,562 reviews2014
Dev: DoubleBear Productions
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dead State is a narrative-driven survival RPG set at the dawn of the undead apocalypse. Drawing inspiration from classic RPGs like Fallout, X-Com, and Suikoden, Dead State combines strategic, turn-based combat with base building mechanics, character creation, and social management.
Why similar: Zombies 46%, RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RPG focused on managing a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic zombie setting.
- #3 Wanna Survive
96% matchVery Positive93% of 304 reviews2019
Dev: PINIX
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
HIGH SPEED ZOMBIE TACTICS - Fight mobs of undead attacking from all sides in this streamlined turn-based tactics that emphasizes unit placement and synergies. Help the survivors live through fights and manage their rations to avoid permanent death, and they just might be able to reach the Sanctuary.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.9%, Zombies 17.4%, Tactical 16.2%, Strategy RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused, difficult tactical experience centered entirely on surviving zombie hordes.
- #4 Urban Strife
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 666 reviews2026
Dev: White Pond GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Old school TBS, post-apoc survival and RPG. Recruit deranged locals in your militia, ally local factions and fight those you hate. Haul loot back and rebuild your shelter, doctor your wounds, and fix your guns. People need feeding, booze needs brewing and there is an end of the world to enjoy.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Zombies 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical turn-based game that emphasizes survival, scavenging, and faction management during a zombie outbreak.
- #5 Dead Season
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Snail BitePub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Guide a group of unprepared strangers through the apocalypse, in Dead Season, a turn-based tactics adventure, created by the one-man studio Snail Bite. Plan carefully to outlast swarming zombie hordes, but remember: noise attracts danger. Can you escape the outbreak's deadly grip?
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Zombies 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Board Game 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the unforgiving nature of zombie survival through turn-based tactical combat and squad coordination.
- #6 The Dead Await
94% matchMixed70% of 158 reviews2026
Dev: ShotxPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Build your deck and try to survive in The Dead Await, a deck-building RPG set during a zombie apocalypse. As one of many survivors, set out across the desolate world, discover the truth about the outbreak, and rebuild human civilization - or die trying.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.4%, Loot 21.2%, Zombies 15.7%, Character Customization 14.5%, RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding mechanics with survival-horror elements in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world.
- #7 Urtuk: The Desolation
93% matchVery Positive88% of 2,535 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal tactical RPG that emphasizes survival and squad management in a dark, unforgiving environment.
- #8 Trials of Fire
91% matchVery Positive86% of 3,259 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 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: Tactical RPG 27.5%, Board Game 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique card-based tactical combat system set in a harsh, dying world.
- #9 Z Dawn
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 292 reviews2019
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Z Dawn is a survival RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which you get to manage a group of survivors to fight for their life, level up their skills, help fight off different breeds of zombies, build and upgrade camp, face hundreds of thrilling events and much more!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Loot 12.9%, Zombies 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic aspects of zombie survival, including base building and scavenging.
- #10 Wasteland 3
91% matchVery Positive85% of 22,342 reviews2020
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.1%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Character Customization 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A premier post-apocalyptic tactical RPG that excels at squad-based combat and difficult narrative choices.
- #11 Jagged Alliance 3
90% matchVery Positive89% of 14,785 reviews2023
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a squad of mercenaries in tactical combat, mirroring the elite mercenary theme of Dead Grid.
- #12 Terminus: Zombie Survivors
89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,475 reviews2024
Dev: Longplay Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.2%, Zombies 28.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 10.2%, Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelike that captures the desperate struggle for resources and survival in a zombie-infested city.
- #13 Gordian Quest
89% matchVery Positive89% of 6,021 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: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Tactical 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates complex deckbuilding with tactical grid-based combat and RPG progression.
- #14 Dead Monarchy
88% matchVery Positive81% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.3%, RPG 14.3%, Tactical 13.3%, Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%
Why You'll Like It: A violent, tactical RPG that emphasizes squad management and brutal combat mechanics.
- #15 Invisible, Inc.
87% matchVery Positive91% of 5,772 reviews2015
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in turn-based tactical planning where every move and resource counts toward survival.
- #16 Mech Armada
86% matchVery Positive81% of 700 reviews2022
Dev: Lioncode Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Character Customization 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Tactical 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep tactical turn-based combat with a focus on customization and roguelite progression.
- #17 Wildermyth
84% matchVery Positive95% of 18,226 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Party-Based RPG 29.9%, Tactical RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Character Customization 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical turn-based combat with a strong focus on character growth and emergent storytelling.
- #18 Nowhere Prophet
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,172 reviews2019
Dev: Sharkbomb StudiosPub: No More Robots
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.1%, Board Game 18.5%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Uses deckbuilding mechanics to manage a convoy of survivors through a dangerous, post-apocalyptic landscape.
- #19 Stoneshard
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,466 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Turn-Based Combat 31.8%, Strategy 18.3%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival RPG that demands careful tactical planning and resource management.
- #20 Zero Division
82% matchVery Positive88% of 289 reviews2024
Dev: Robot Cat LimitedPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A roguelite deckbuilder crossed with a CCG, set in a dark cyberpunk world. You will lead a three-man squad against competing factions fighting among the ashes of a world-wide war. Each operator comes with a unique deck that can be customized and augmented.
Why similar: Board Game 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Strategy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that emphasizes tactical positioning and deck synergy in a combat-focused environment.
- #21 Envy the Dead
85% matchMixed66% of 244 reviews2016
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Envy the Dead is zombie survival roguelike, in which you are leading group of unique, randomly generated characters through destroyed lands, infested with zombies.
Why similar: Zombies 39%, RPG 25.1%, Strategy 18.6%, Tactical 16%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused survival game that tasks players with managing a group of survivors against zombie threats.
- #22 Battle Brothers
82% matchVery Positive88% of 28,621 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 Tactics 38.6%, Character Customization 31.1%, RPG 14.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty mercenary management game that forces players to make tough tactical decisions to survive.
- #23 Survivor Squad
83% matchMixed69% of 884 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Survivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey.
Why similar: Zombies 65%, Strategy 29.3%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that focuses on scavenging and squad survival in a zombie-ridden world.
- #24 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
81% matchVery Positive89% of 6,565 reviews2014
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.3%, Tactical 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A benchmark for squad-based tactical RPGs with deep character customization and turn-based combat.
- #25 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,794 reviews2021
Dev: Dark Crystal GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 44.9%, RPG 20.8%, Strategy 18.3%, Tactical 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep turn-based combat and exploration in a unique, isolated post-apocalyptic setting.
- #26 Necroking
79% matchVery Positive82% of 947 reviews2024
Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 41.5%, Tactical 21.1%, Zombies 20.5%, Strategy 10.2%, 2D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that uses card-based mechanics to manage an army of undead.
- #27 MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 245 reviews2026
Dev: Black AnchorPub: Webzen
Windows
A turn-based tactical RPG set in a medieval city overrun by horrific creatures, where only your wits and strategies can keep you alive. Plunge into The Dark Shroud to rescue survivors, inherit the memories of the fallen, and restore the shattered "Memolith" to reclaim the lost light.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.6%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #28 Deck of Souls
79% matchVery Positive81% of 222 reviews2024
Dev: Bigboot StudiosPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Roguelite deck-building meets souls-like. Break out of an infinite loop to close the hell gates, turn enemies into cards, and build your own omnipotent Deck of Souls! Rolls included.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.6%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends deckbuilding with tactical RPG elements, focusing on challenging turn-based encounters.
- #29 Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
77% matchVery Positive94% of 3,100 reviews2025
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Strategy RPG 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #30 The Age of Decadence
80% matchVery Positive82% of 4,045 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Tactical 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore post-apocalyptic RPG where tactical combat and player choices have significant consequences.
- #31 Shardpunk
77% matchVery Positive93% of 781 reviews2023
Dev: Clockwork PilePub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The war is lost, the Capitol lies in ruins, and you’re on the run! Shardpunk mixes turn-based tactical strategy with RPG, survival, and resource management as you gather your team, scavenge for resources, fight enemy hordes, and seek shelter to live another day.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.1%, Party-Based RPG 21.7%, Strategy RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #32 The Last Spell
76% matchVery Positive91% of 13,615 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.4%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #33 Gears Tactics
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,701 reviews2020
Dev: Splash DamagePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 34.9%, Strategy 21.5%, Tactical 12.8%, Gore 8.6%, Character Customization 7.8%
- #34 Vultures - Scavengers of Death
74% matchVery Positive81% of 587 reviews2026
Dev: Team VulturesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
VULTURES is a tactical turn-based survival horror, inspired by 90's survival horror classics. As an operative, scavenge the infested metropolis for materials and information that could cure the infection plaguing the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Zombies 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
- #35 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
74% matchVery Positive86% of 8,249 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 33.2%, RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Strategy 17.5%, Gore 3.7%
- #36 Regenesis
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Klopsy
Windows
Guide a group of survivors trying to strive in this alien yet familiar environment. Fight against mutated creatures and use their parts to craft and upgrade your weapons.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Character Customization 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #37 Gloomhaven
73% matchVery Positive82% of 16,083 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.1 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: Tactical RPG 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, Board Game 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #38 Fight Life: Vanguard
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 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 29.5%, Strategy RPG 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, RPG 9.2%
- #39 Vigilantes
76% matchVery Positive81% of 306 reviews2018
Dev: Timeslip Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Vigilantes is a combat focused, turn-based tactical RPG set in the crime riddled city of Reiker. The game offers hardcore squad-level combat in a gritty neo-noir setting, intel gathering through surveillance and interrogation, a detailed character system, base facilities, crafting, and more.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%
- #40 Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,336 reviews2021
Dev: Silent DreamsPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The successful indie survival RPG "Dead Age" is back with a vengeance! No other game offers this mix of role-playing, rogue-like, fast-paced turn-based combat and survival all in one. Inspired by Darkest Dungeon, Fallout 1+2, This War of Mine and The Walking Dead.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 41.5%, Zombies 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, RPG 9.5%, Strategy 7.8%
- #41 Quasimorph
70% matchVery Positive82% of 7,882 reviews2026
Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based cyberpunk RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.1%, Turn-Based Combat 25.2%, Tactical 18.4%, RPG 12.1%, Strategy 10.5%
- #42 Mortal Glory
73% matchVery Positive87% of 582 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%
- #43 Tyrant's Blessing
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 372 reviews2022
Dev: Mercury Game StudioPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 32.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 6.4%
- #44 Bloodgrounds
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 606 reviews2026
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Bloodgrounds merges tactical turn-based combat with strategic management, RPG and roguelite elements. Forged in the pits of the arena, you fought your way out and now as a wealthy patron you recruit, train, and command your team of hardened Gladiators to glory - or death.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12%
- #45 Voidspire Tactics
71% matchVery Positive97% of 290 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 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, RPG 10.3%
- #46 Broken Lines
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 701 reviews2020
Dev: BirdIsland/PortaPlayPub: SuperGG.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 38.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, RPG 8.5%, Strategy 7.7%
- #47 Praise Dead
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
Praise Dead is a roguelike auto-battler where you create zombies from the parts of dead villagers and monsters. Use your zombies to defeat waves of demons, and to harvest resources to improve and upgrade your village.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.7%, Zombies 19.5%, Tactical 19.4%, RPG 15.2%, Strategy 12.8%
- #48 Ludus Mortis
69% matchVery Positive89% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: 68k Studios
Windows · Linux
Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 49.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, RPG 13.6%, Gore 8.5%, Zombies 7.2%
- #49 Dying Breed
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: SarnayerPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Golden-age RTS classic. Fast-paced action & strategic decision-making, battling evil arch-enemies, zombies, and retro-futuristic technologies. All to a '90s electro-metal soundtrack and FMV live-action cut scenes.
Why similar: Zombies 29.4%, Tactical 27.9%, Strategy 17.1%, Gore 12.7%, Violent 10.2%
- #50 Heroes of Steel RPG
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 285 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: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
- #51 Battle Grid
68% matchVery Positive82% of 232 reviews2023
Dev: Barking Dogs
Windows
Face relentless alien hordes, collect their resources and assemble an unstoppable squadron of mechs! In this Action Roguelite, discover game-breaking synergies, mix and match weapons and units, unlock upgrades, harvest and conquer alien planets.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 68.8%, Strategy 20.6%, Combat 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #52 Tales & Tactics
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,229 reviews2024
Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, Board Game 16.3%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Loot 12.9%
- #53 Deep Fringe
66% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: Bosoneon StudioPub: Thousand Generation
Windows
Deep Fringe is a deep tactical RPG set in a biopunk post-apocalyptic wasteland. Lead powerful factions in turn-based brutal battles, leveraging the strategic use of an interactive environment. Modify or destroy terrain to achieve tactical supremacy. Craft legendary chapters with the level editor.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%
- #54 Shards of Order
64% matchVery Positive90% of 543 reviews2026
Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
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: Party-Based RPG 44.3%, Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, RPG 13.4%, Strategy 4.2%
- #55 Zoria: Age of Shattering
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 630 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Character Customization 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #56 Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 412 reviews2019
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Incredibly dynamic turn-based strategy, reviving the traditions of the old school tactics. Lead a team of the most desperate fighters, destroy alien monsters and uncover the secrets of the lost planet.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.3%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
- #57 Dreadlands
70% matchMixed59% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Blackfox StudiosPub: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Welcome to Dreadlands! A perilous landscape brimming with potential in the form of Glow. Command one of 3 unique factions in this turn-based tactical RPG and play through their campaigns, be it solo or Co-Op, or battle it out in PvP. So far no one has tamed the Dreadlands. Will you be the first?
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Character Customization 14.5%, Tactical 12.9%
- #58 Trapped Dead
72% matchMixed41% of 791 reviews2011
Dev: Crenetic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You and up to three friends fight to survive the Zombie outbreak in this game inspired by early '80s horror films!
Why similar: Zombies 70.4%, Strategy 29.6%
- #59 Evertried
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: Lunic Games / Danilo DominguesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where strategic positioning and quick wit in grid-based combat are the key to success. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny in the afterlife.
Why similar: Board Game 35.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Tactical 8.8%, Strategy 6.1%
- #60 Pathway
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,264 reviews2019
Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, Strategy RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%