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Games Like Dead Grid

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based Combat.

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Dead Grid is a turn-based strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, infused with an 80s retro vibe. Lead a squad of elite mercenaries, fight relentless hordes, discover survivors, and build up your camp with hundreds of scavenged upgrades.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 463 reviews
Released: 2026-02-04
Developer: Atom Void
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Dead Grid stands out by blending squad-based tactical combat with card-driven mechanics in a gritty, retro-styled zombie apocalypse. These recommendations prioritize games that balance deep tactical decision-making, resource management, and the high-stakes tension of surviving against overwhelming odds.

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  1. #1 Dead Age
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 5,580 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 35.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, RPG 11.4%, Strategy 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of turn-based zombie survival, squad management, and RPG elements.

  2. #2 Dead State: Reanimated
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,543 reviews2014
    Dev: DoubleBear Productions
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 16.4 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 50.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11.6%, RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Strategy 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RPG focused on managing a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic zombie setting.

  3. #3 Wanna Survive
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 301 reviews2019
    Dev: PINIX
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 26.3 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: Zombies 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Tactical 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused, difficult tactical experience centered entirely on surviving zombie hordes.

  4. #4 Urban Strife
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 371 reviews2024
    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: Zombies 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Strategy RPG 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical turn-based game that emphasizes survival, scavenging, and faction management during a zombie outbreak.

  5. #5 The Dead Await
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 145 reviews2024
    Dev: ShotxPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Loot 21.8%, Zombies 19%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Card Game 15.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding mechanics with survival-horror elements in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world.

  6. #6 Dead Season
    94% matchMixed69% of 188 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: Zombies 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Tactical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the unforgiving nature of zombie survival through turn-based tactical combat and squad coordination.

  7. #7 Urtuk: The Desolation
    92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,484 reviews2021
    Dev: David Kaleta
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.8 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: Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Tactical 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A brutal tactical RPG that emphasizes survival and squad management in a dark, unforgiving environment.

  8. #8 Z Dawn
    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 282 reviews2019
    Dev: GoldenGod Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Loot 14.8%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Zombies 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic aspects of zombie survival, including base building and scavenging.

  9. #9 Trials of Fire
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 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 Tactics 17.3%, Card Game 15.8%, Board Game 14.1%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Deckbuilding 11%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a unique card-based tactical combat system set in a harsh, dying world.

  10. #10 Nowhere Prophet
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,151 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: Card Game 13%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Board Game 10.9%, Strategy RPG 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses deckbuilding mechanics to manage a convoy of survivors through a dangerous, post-apocalyptic landscape.

  11. #11 Gordian Quest
    90% 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 Game 18.5%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Tactical 12.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates complex deckbuilding with tactical grid-based combat and RPG progression.

  12. #12 Terminus: Zombie Survivors
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,386 reviews2024
    Dev: Longplay Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Zombies 31.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Gore 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelike that captures the desperate struggle for resources and survival in a zombie-infested city.

  13. #13 Jagged Alliance 3
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 14,231 reviews2023
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Tactical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Loot 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a squad of mercenaries in tactical combat, mirroring the elite mercenary theme of Dead Grid.

  14. #14 Wasteland 3
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 21,899 reviews2020
    Dev: inXile Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 25.9 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: Post-apocalyptic 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Violent 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A premier post-apocalyptic tactical RPG that excels at squad-based combat and difficult narrative choices.

  15. #15 Dead Monarchy
    87% matchVery Positive83% of 135 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: Gore 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Violent 11.1%, Tactical 10.8%, Strategy 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A violent, tactical RPG that emphasizes squad management and brutal combat mechanics.

  16. #16 Mech Armada
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 679 reviews2022
    Dev: Lioncode Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 18.3%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides deep tactical turn-based combat with a focus on customization and roguelite progression.

  17. #17 Zero Division
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 285 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: Card Game 24%, Deckbuilding 21.5%, Board Game 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that emphasizes tactical positioning and deck synergy in a combat-focused environment.

  18. #18 Invisible, Inc.
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 5,719 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: Turn-Based Tactics 28.1%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Tactical 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in turn-based tactical planning where every move and resource counts toward survival.

  19. #19 Wildermyth
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
    Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 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: Turn-Based Tactics 41%, Tactical RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, RPG 9.3%, Strategy 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical turn-based combat with a strong focus on character growth and emergent storytelling.

  20. #20 Necroking
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 877 reviews2024
    Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Card Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Deckbuilding 19.8%, Zombies 17.6%, Tactical 13.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that uses card-based mechanics to manage an army of undead.

  21. #21 Deck of Souls
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 211 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: Card Game 14.2%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends deckbuilding with tactical RPG elements, focusing on challenging turn-based encounters.

  22. #22 Envy the Dead
    84% 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 47.1%, RPG 18.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Tactical 14.4%, Indie 3%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused survival game that tasks players with managing a group of survivors against zombie threats.

  23. #23 Stoneshard
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 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: Turn-Based Combat 36%, RPG 33.4%, Strategy 18.3%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival RPG that demands careful tactical planning and resource management.

  24. #24 Battle Brothers
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 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: Strategy 45.8%, RPG 45.2%, Singleplayer 9%

    Why You'll Like It: A gritty mercenary management game that forces players to make tough tactical decisions to survive.

  25. #25 The Last Spell
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 12,839 reviews2023
    Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Tactical 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%

  26. #26 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 6,474 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 28%, Tactical 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A benchmark for squad-based tactical RPGs with deep character customization and turn-based combat.

  27. #27 Survivor Squad
    81% matchMixed69% of 884 reviews2015
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 58.6%, Strategy 18.3%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that focuses on scavenging and squad survival in a zombie-ridden world.

  28. #28 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,721 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 32.5%, Post-apocalyptic 31.1%, Strategy 11.7%, RPG 11.6%, Tactical 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep turn-based combat and exploration in a unique, isolated post-apocalyptic setting.

  29. #29 The Age of Decadence
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 3,941 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, post-apocalyptic 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: Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A hardcore post-apocalyptic RPG where tactical combat and player choices have significant consequences.

  30. #30 MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light
    77% matchMostly Positive80% of 147 reviews2023
    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: Strategy RPG 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Zombies 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Tactical RPG 10.8%

  31. #31 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 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 34.6%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Gore 7.5%

  32. #32 Shardpunk
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 758 reviews2023
    Dev: Clockwork PilePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Strategy RPG 19.2%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Tactical RPG 14.1%

  33. #33 Card Quest
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 371 reviews2017
    Dev: WinterSpring Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.

    Why similar: Card Game 33.4%, Deckbuilding 32.1%, RPG 12.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Indie 4.8%

  34. #34 Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,312 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: Zombies 38.6%, Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, RPG 9%, Strategy 8.6%

  35. #35 Revelatio
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: Guild Studio
    Windows

    "Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Deckbuilding 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Tactical RPG 9.1%

  36. #36 The Last Hex
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2021
    Dev: That Indie Studio
    Windows

    The dead arise and only you can stand against them. Equip and train your character, grow your arsenal of cards, survive harrowing encounters and prepare for the final showdown with The Lost at ...The Last Hex! A RPG Deckbuilder with Roguelite elements.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 27.5%, Card Game 26.5%, Board Game 21.8%, RPG 9.1%, Strategy 8.5%

  37. #37 Cards of the Dead
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 101 reviews2021
    Dev: Boomfire GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Cards of the Dead is a survival card game. Play your cards right and you might escape the zombie apocalypse!

    Why similar: Zombies 33.3%, Card Game 25.3%, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Strategy 8.1%, RPG 8%

  38. #38 The Dead Await: Prologue
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: ShotxPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Get ready to experience the thrills and chills of The Dead Await: Prologue, a free and fully functional demo! Build your deck and try to survive in this deck-building survival RPG set during a zombie apocalypse.

    Why similar: Loot 18.5%, Zombies 17.9%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Card Game 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%

  39. #39 Gloomhaven
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 15,788 reviews2021
    Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 32.3 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 Combat 15.4%, Card Game 14.4%, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%

  40. #40 As We Descend
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,106 reviews2025
    Dev: Box DragonPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?

    Why similar: Card Game 21.4%, Deckbuilding 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%

  41. #41 Dead Engine
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2026
    Dev: Chocolate Dungeon GamesPub: Red Axe Games
    Windows

    Fight to survive against zombies in a pixel-art post-apocalyptic city. Loot and merge items, expand your backpack. In your camp, recruit survivors but burn the bitten. Trading uncovers haunting survivor stories.

    Why similar: Zombies 48.7%, Post-apocalyptic 33.1%, Strategy 11.7%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  42. #42 Battle Grid
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 226 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 64.6%, Strategy 33.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  43. #43 ZombieCards
    73% matchMixed50% of 243 reviews2025
    Dev: HotScent
    Windows

    ZombieCards is a card-based post-apocalyptic game inspired by Russian Roulette. Set in the zombie-infested city of Travis, embark on a crazy adventure where card battles are key to scavenging supplies, building camp, and outwitting other survivors. Survival is your sole purpose!

    Why similar: Zombies 20%, Card Game 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Board Game 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%

  44. #44 Vigilantes
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 301 reviews2018
    Dev: Timeslip Softworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Tactical RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%

  45. #45 Shuffle Tactics
    71% matchMixed70% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Club SandwichPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows

    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 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%

  46. #46 Draft of Darkness
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 344 reviews2023
    Dev: Crawly Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Draft of Darkness is a survival horror RPG with deck building and roguelike dungeon exploration. Recruit allies, synergize their decks to create powerful card combos. Manage your limited resources and explore procedurally generated maps to determine the story's outcome.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.2%, Card Game 26.1%, Post-apocalyptic 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 8.6%

  47. #47 Mortal Glory
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 580 reviews2020
    Dev: Redbeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 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: Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Tactical RPG 12.8%

  48. #48 SpellRogue
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,585 reviews2025
    Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.6%, Card Game 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 7.1%

  49. #49 Neuroshima Hex
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2025
    Dev: Baked Games
    Windows

    Neuroshima Hex is a post-apocalyptic tactical game from the designers of Neuroshima, the board game. It is all about strategy and tactics on one hexagonal battlefield. The game offers many different units, technologies and special abilities that can be used for an effective strategy.

    Why similar: Card Game 14.9%, Board Game 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%

  50. #50 Gears Tactics
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,500 reviews2020
    Dev: Splash DamagePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.2 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 29.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Gore 20%, Tactical 14.2%, Violent 7.1%

  51. #51 Deep Sky Derelicts
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,860 reviews2018
    Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Card Game 12.7%, RPG 12.5%, Strategy 11.7%

  52. #52 Into The Grid
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 188 reviews2025
    Dev: Flatline Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.4%, Card Game 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 8.5%

  53. #53 Praise Dead
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 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 28.3%, Zombies 24.5%, Tactical 18.1%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 11.1%

  54. #54 Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 2,628 reviews2025
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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: Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Tactical 11.8%

  55. #55 Regenesis
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 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: Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Tactical RPG 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13%

  56. #56 Deck of Ashes
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,061 reviews2020
    Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Deckbuilding 31.7%, Card Game 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 10.6%

  57. #57 Tyrant's Blessing
    68% 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: Turn-Based Combat 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 9.2%

  58. #58 Deep Fringe
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 80 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: Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Tactical 10.7%

  59. #59 Decision: Red Daze
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 872 reviews2022
    Dev: FlyAnvilPub: Nordcurrent Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Decision: Red Daze is an action RPG with a unique mix of survival and tower defense mechanics. Explore an apocalyptic wasteland, build a safe haven, and lead your team of specialists in a hopeless world, searching for a cure for the infectious disease that turns people into monsters.

    Why similar: Zombies 46.3%, Post-apocalyptic 27.1%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 6.3%, 3D 2.8%

  60. #60 Survivor Squad: Gauntlets
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 161 reviews2015
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind!

    Why similar: Zombies 42.8%, Post-apocalyptic 27.1%, Strategy 20.3%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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