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

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 135 reviews
Released: 2023-05-19
Developer: Kevin Zhang
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Open World 14.3%, Difficult 13.7%, RPG 13.3%, Roguelike 13%

  53. #53 Blightstone
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 471 reviews2026
    Dev: Unfinished Pixel
    Windows

    A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collectable skills to save the crystal, and save the world.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Tactical 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11%, RPG 10.5%

  54. #54 BEAST: False Prophet
    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 237 reviews2023
    Dev: False Prophet
    Windows

    BEAST is a brutal, gridless tactical RPG that sends players to the dark ages rife with plague and raiders. Join forces with your warband, develop your skills, and unleash your inner beast to shred through your enemies. But take heed, as your choices have consequences – in and out of battle.

    Why similar: Gore 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Strategy 9%

  55. #55 Corpse Keeper
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,387 reviews2024
    Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

    Why similar: Perma Death 18.6%, Strategy 17%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 14.2%, Medieval 14.1%

  56. #56 Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
    69% matchMixed62% of 257 reviews2020
    Dev: Shockwork GamesPub: No Gravity Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Alder's Blood is a tactical strategy game with stealth-based combat, RPG elements, crafting, resources gathering, and management, exploration, and a rich storyline. Set in a grim world, where mankind killed their God and is facing extinction.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Tactical 11.1%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy 10.2%

  57. #57 Balrum
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 781 reviews2016
    Dev: Balcony Softworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.8%, RPG 17.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Open World 11.5%

  58. #58 Zoria: Age of Shattering
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 reviews2024
    Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Turn-Based 24.8%, RPG 18.4%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%

  59. #59 Kingsvein
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 293 reviews2024
    Dev: Rad Codex
    Windows

    Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, RPG 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%

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