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Games Like Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears

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

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Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears is a strategic RPG where you use combinations of various heroes to clear dungeons. Train and utilize heroes to fight off those corrupted by the Black Tears and overcome difficult trials.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 218 reviews
Released: 2024-07-14
Developer: Nyou
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears stands out for its blend of dark fantasy atmosphere, party-based hero management, and tactical card-based combat within a roguelike dungeon-crawling framework. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize deep strategic decision-making, grid-based or party-focused tactical combat, and the grim, high-stakes progression found in the seed game.

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    97% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
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    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 Battler 23.6%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Roguelike 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines party-based tactical combat with deep deckbuilding and roguelike dungeon exploration that mirrors the core loop of the seed game.

  2. #2 Trials of Fire
    96% 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: Card Battler 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Roguelike 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends tactical grid-based movement with card-battling mechanics in a harsh, post-apocalyptic fantasy world.

  3. #3 Banners of Ruin
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,181 reviews2021
    Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.

    Why similar: Card Battler 21.3%, Roguelike 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on party management and tactical card-based combat, requiring careful positioning and synergy to survive challenging encounters.

  4. #4 Hadean Tactics
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 1,857 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    Why similar: Card Battler 18%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Deckbuilding 10.2%, Roguelike 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique fusion of auto-battler mechanics and card-based strategy that emphasizes tactical unit placement and synergy.

  5. #5 Tainted Grail: Conquest
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
    Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Card Battler 19.4%, Roguelike 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, oppressive fantasy world and complex card-based combat that captures the grim tone and strategic depth of Black Tears.

  6. #6 Across the Obelisk
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    Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

    Why similar: Card Battler 26.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Deckbuilding 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelike 15.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a party-based, cooperative-style deckbuilding experience with heavy emphasis on tactical synergy and character progression.

  7. #7 Darkest Dungeon®
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 158,223 reviews2016
    Dev: Red Hook Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21.4%, Roguelike 17.9%, RPG 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The quintessential dark fantasy dungeon crawler that defines the high-stakes, management-heavy tactical gameplay found in the seed game.

  8. #8 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 709 reviews2023
    Dev: D20Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    Why similar: Card Battler 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Roguelike 11%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates grid-based tactical movement with card-based combat, emphasizing the importance of positioning in dungeon encounters.

  9. #9 Deepest Chamber: Resurrection
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 539 reviews2023
    Dev: Balcony SoftworksPub: Those Awesome Guys
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Delve into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, where card boosting is your key to survival. Employ this unique mechanic to augment your abilities, strategize your next moves and endure a series of increasingly perilous descents in this gripping rogue-lite, card-battling adventure!

    Why similar: Card Battler 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Roguelike 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A focused dungeon-crawling deckbuilder that emphasizes tactical combat and resource management in a dark setting.

  10. #10 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
    91% 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: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Roguelike 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy turn-based strategy game where you manage a roster of minions in a dungeon-crawling setting.

  11. #11 Ring of Pain
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac
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    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Roguelike 25%, Strategy 8.1%, RPG 6.3%

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Deckbuilding 34.3%, Roguelike 29.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Adventure 4.4%

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  16. #16 Stolen Realm
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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strategic combat and roguelike progression, emphasizing the importance of unit composition and positioning.

  19. #19 Library Of Ruina
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    Why similar: Card Battler 23.9%, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

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  20. #20 DungeonTop
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 573 reviews2020
    Dev: One Up Plus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Why similar: Card Battler 28%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

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    80% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
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    Why similar: Strategy RPG 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 6.1%

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    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2020
    Dev: TERNOX
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    77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,482 reviews2023
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    76% matchVery Positive87% of 1,585 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    75% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2022
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    Windows

    Ancient Gods is a fusion of hero collector and deck-building rogue-lite where you collect your character, fight, and experience exciting events. Any character can use all the cards, combine them with the character's passive for ultimate power on your exploration.

    Why similar: Card Battler 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Roguelike 11.2%, PvE 9.9%

  46. #46 Obsidian Prince
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2022
    Dev: Unleash The Giraffe
    Windows

    Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Craft your backstory & inspiration decks & combine classes, skills & gear to create truly powerful heroes. Explore & rebuild Emalon in the campaign or top the highscore in a challenging roguelike mode.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.2%, Card Battler 17%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%

  47. #47 The Dark Cave
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: Leaves GamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Every move you make counts in this gritty turn-based game! Fight against foes in opposite 3x3 grid boards. Plan ahead of your enemies’ attacks and carefully choose your moves: running out of moves will cost you health, but enemies will always keep coming. How deep can you get into The Dark Cave?

    Why similar: Card Battler 18.4%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

  48. #48 Dungeon 100
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,622 reviews2023
    Dev: 可布和常常诶
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The dragon-slayer becomes the dragon. Create unique builds without having to grind for equipment. After defeating a dungeon boss, you will take its place. Then, defeat your past selves to descend further into the dungeon.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 35%, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%

  49. #49 Deliverance & Reign
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 133 reviews2023
    Dev: One Up Plus
    Windows

    Join a gothic battle where Good confronts Evil using roguelike deckbuilding mechanics. Play as either side, invading Alaric's Castle, or as Alaric himself defending against the invading heroes!

    Why similar: Card Battler 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Deckbuilding 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%

  50. #50 Aethermancer
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
    Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29%, Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, Roguelike 23.6%, Strategy 9.1%, RPG 6.7%

  51. #51 Shuffle Tactics
    68% 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: Strategy RPG 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Roguelike 12.7%, Deckbuilding 10.8%

  52. #52 DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER
    71% matchMixed69% of 231 reviews2020
    Dev: ScopeNext Inc
    Windows

    Dimension Reign is a roguelike deckbuilder where players control two characters at once to defeat hordes of enemies in an ever-changing landscape. Draw your abilities from your deck, and chain multiple breaks together to decimate entire screens of enemies before they can even get in a hit.

    Why similar: Card Battler 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Strategy 6.2%

  53. #53 WhatRogue:Exile Land
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: 肉鸽独立团Pub: OKJOY
    Windows

    "WhatRogue:Exile Land" blends roguelike, card construction, and tactical turn-based gameplay. The tactical element requires spatial strategies, enhancing strategic depth. Choose different heroes and companions to defeat various monsters and bosses.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.9%, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Card Battler 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 11.5%

  54. #54 The Last Flame: Prologue
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 332 reviews2024
    Dev: Hotloop
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.

    Why similar: Roguelike 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%

  55. #55 Dungeon Scavenger
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2019
    Dev: Vidama Software LLC
    Windows

    Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Roguelike 13.1%

  56. #56 The Dungeon Beneath
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 882 reviews2020
    Dev: Puzzle Box Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Roguelike 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%

  57. #57 Dimensionals
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 529 reviews2025
    Dev: Mino Games
    Windows · Mac

    Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%

  58. #58 CARNEDGE
    66% matchMixed68% of 62 reviews2026
    Dev: OneShark
    Windows

    CARNEDGE is a dark fantasy RPG where you drag the Eternal Flame across a dying world. Build deadly decks, summon weird allies, and fight through twisted dungeons full of enemies that hate your guts and watch chaos unfold!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Roguelike 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, RPG 9.1%

  59. #59 Whispers of the Eyeless
    65% matchMostly Positive80% of 217 reviews2026
    Dev: VenrisPub: Anshar Publishing
    Windows

    Become a cult leader and unleash divine power in this dark fantasy strategy RPG. You are the villain - you command disciples, outwit enemies in combat, and shape the fate of the fallen city as you awaken the Dead Gods — Wrath, Desire, and Madness.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Roguelike 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%

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