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Games Like Disciples II: Gallean's Return

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Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 1,613 reviews
Released: 2006-07-06
Developer: Strategy First
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 16.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 45%

Overview

Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a masterpiece of dark fantasy strategy, defined by its haunting gothic art style, deep unit evolution mechanics, and hero-led tactical combat. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same blend of atmospheric world-building, turn-based tactical depth, and rewarding character progression.

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    Dev: PhenomicPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

    Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Classic 27%, RPG 16.3%, Fantasy 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

  47. #47 Cossacks: Back to War
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,894 reviews2010
    Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

    Why similar: Classic 56.2%, Strategy 32.3%, Nostalgia 8.3%, Multiplayer 3%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  48. #48 Stones Keeper
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 118 reviews2022
    Dev: SK TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Stones Keeper is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements in which you explore a detailed fantasy world, lead the Order of the Griffin, recruit and enhance your fighters, control a flying island, search for artifacts, and learn the secrets of the ancients.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Gothic 15.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 6%

  49. #49 Total War: WARHAMMER II
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 121,266 reviews2017
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 41.5 hrsMean: 180.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.5%, Strategy 26.6%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Fantasy 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

  50. #50 King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,973 reviews2012
    Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry of the beloved tactical RPG series set in the world of The Legend, generations after its events. You will lead a Viking hero, wield Rune Magic, command Valkyries, and defend the northern lands of Endoria from an undead invasion.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 42.6%, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based 14.3%, RPG 9.8%, Tactical 5.4%

  51. #51 Etherlords
    72% matchMixed42% of 230 reviews2014
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Four races of wizards, adepts of four magical schools, collide in a brutal fight for world domination. Etherlords, an iconic strategy created by Nival, became a bestseller in the world and earned highest grades from critics.Etherlords is an exciting mix of turn-based strategy and fantasy trading card game.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.4%, Classic 21.5%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 3.7%

  52. #52 Disciples: Domination
    63% matchMostly Positive71% of 237 reviews2026
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows · Mac

    Rule through the chaos! Fifteen years after Avyanna freed Nevendaar, Disciples: Domination returns you to a realm hanging in the balance. In this dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat, take your place on Queen Avyanna’s throne – holding together a crumbling kingdom.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 49.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Fantasy 8.7%, RPG 6.2%

  53. #53 Silent Storm Gold Edition
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,061 reviews2013
    Dev: NivalPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Classic 21.5%, Strategy 16.5%, Tactical 7.7%

  54. #54 ENDLESS™ Legend
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 18,949 reviews2014
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.4%, Strategy 24%, Turn-Based 23.2%, Fantasy 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.7%

  55. #55 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 15,511 reviews2014
    Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

    Why similar: Classic 46%, Strategy 24.4%, Nostalgia 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.1%

  56. #56 King's Bounty: Dark Side
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,877 reviews2014
    Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Time has come to begin a Dark Journey to the other side of Teana and explore a mysterious region never before seen by royal bounty hunters. King’s Bounty: Dark Side lets you play as the villains in a full standalone campaign with new heroes, dark factions, and a fresh tactical perspective.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 41.6%, Strategy 26.3%, Turn-Based 18.8%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 3.4%

  57. #57 Warlords III: Darklords Rising
    62% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: Strategic Studies GroupPub: SNEG
    Windows

    Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 57.7%, Strategy 32.7%, Fantasy 4.9%, Isometric 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  58. #58 Blitzkrieg Anthology
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,520 reviews2014
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

    Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, Classic 41%, Tactical 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.9%

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