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

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Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 957 reviews
Released: 2025-11-19
Developer: Necrosoft Games
Publisher: Ysbryd Games
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 81%

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    Windows

    Discover a 3d wooden puppet style world while exploring as a platformer, and taking battles in a turn-based combat as an old school RPG where timing and strategy are the keys to victory!

    Why similar: Isometric 18.2%, JRPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%

  53. #53 Shiner
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 197 reviews2023
    Dev: Team ShinerPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Learn every attack that gets used against you in this turn-based strategy game. Meet (and battle) a colorful cast of fully voice-acted characters as you search for the bully who wronged you.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, RPG 8.2%

  54. #54 Radix Chronicle
    65% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Luna Flora
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, JRPG 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Tactical 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%

  55. #55 DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS
    69% matchMixed70% of 545 reviews2021
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!

    Why similar: JRPG 69.1%, RPG 26.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  56. #56 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: (Just)JordanPub: Jordan Peloquin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??

    Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, Turn-Based Combat 36.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, RPG 9.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  57. #57 The Thaumaturge
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 5,424 reviews2024
    Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Isometric 30.3%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

  58. #58 Winged Sakura: Demon Civil War
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 100 reviews2016
    Dev: WINGED SAKURA GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Incarnated into a world of demons, you find yourself caught up in a middle of a demon civil war. Form contracts with demons and aid the Rebellions to take back what's rightfully theirs in this beautifully illustrated turn-based RPG!

    Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, Turn-Based Combat 32.1%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  59. #59 COPPER ODYSSEY
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2021
    Dev: CAM
    Windows

    In this surreal press turn-based JRPG, you will take on a variety of strange creatures based on printmaking materials. As the Monitor, you must gather strength and find your friends, Bad Girl, Miss Gun, and Mr. Woodcut. In this non-linear story, do your best to defeat the 4 bosses!

    Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Psychedelic 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, RPG 6.5%

  60. #60 Dungeon Drafters
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 753 reviews2023
    Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: JRPG 35.2%, Turn-Based Combat 32.6%, Anime 11.7%, Strategy 9%, RPG 8.9%

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