- #1 Eschalon: Book I
97% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Isometric 23.3%, Turn-Based 22.9%, Indie 6.9%, Old School 5%
- #2 Eschalon: Book II
96% matchVery Positive84% of 142 reviews2010
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Return to the world of Eschalon in the sequel to 2007's award-winning RPG. The blight of war now threatens all of Eschalon and the only hope for peace lies in the secret of your past. Don't miss this second chapter in the epic Eschalon trilogy given "5 Stars" by RPGWatch and called "immensely appealing" by The...
Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Isometric 23.8%, Turn-Based 22.2%, Indie 9.7%
- #3 Avernum 6
96% matchVery Positive89% of 80 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Avernum 6 is the final chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of your weary land’s final destiny.
Why similar: RPG 56.9%, Isometric 29.4%, Indie 13.7%
- #4 Wizardry 8
95% matchVery Positive90% of 1,195 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Why similar: RPG 51%, Turn-Based 24.9%, Old School 10%, Fantasy 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%
- #5 Avadon 3: The Warborn
94% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Isometric 24.5%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Old School 9%, Indie 8.2%
- #6 Avernum 4
94% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Avernum 4 is the first chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of your land’s struggles in the face of powerful forces that seek to destroy it.
Why similar: RPG 43.2%, Isometric 23.9%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Indie 10.2%, Old School 6.1%
- #7 Avadon: The Black Fortress
93% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: RPG 33.2%, Isometric 22.8%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Old School 10.1%, Indie 6.7%
- #8 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
92% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 31%, Isometric 23.7%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Old School 6.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #9 Lords of Xulima
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,258 reviews2014
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.2%, RPG 37.9%, Isometric 10.3%, Fantasy 4.3%, Indie 4%
- #10 Geneforge 5: Overthrow
91% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2008
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Geneforge 5: Overthrow is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the final chapter of the epic Geneforge Saga. Return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.
Why similar: RPG 60.9%, Isometric 25.4%, Indie 13.7%
- #11 Avadon 2: The Corruption
90% matchVery Positive81% of 209 reviews2013
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.
Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Isometric 25.2%, Turn-Based 20.7%, Indie 7.2%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #12 Torment: Tides of Numenera
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,353 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.
Why similar: RPG 43.2%, Isometric 30.1%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Adventure 6%, Indie 4.6%
- #13 Exiled Kingdoms
88% matchVery Positive90% of 1,112 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 48.8%, Isometric 23.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 8.5%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #14 Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny
89% matchMixed55% of 455 reviews2013
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A legend reborn as Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny returns!Developed by Austrian developer Crafty Studios, Realms of Arkania – Blade of Destiny is a faithful remake of the 1992 original, adored by a generation of Role Players and one of the most successful RPG’s of the 1990’s.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Turn-Based 28.5%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8.3%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #15 Etherlords II
87% matchVery Positive83% of 494 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.5%, RPG 42.7%, Fantasy 6.6%, Adventure 4%, Indie 2.6%
- #16 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,297 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: RPG 29.7%, Isometric 25%, Turn-Based 22.5%, Old School 9.1%, Indie 6.1%
- #17 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
86% matchVery Positive83% of 366 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: RPG 32.6%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Isometric 13.9%, Old School 10.4%, Indie 8.8%
- #18 UnderRail
85% matchVery Positive86% of 7,097 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Isometric 26.9%, Turn-Based 26.6%, Old School 5.7%, Indie 4.2%
- #19 Cralon
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 165 reviews2026
Dev: Pithead Studio
Windows
Cralon is an oldschool indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, solve quests, uncover secrets and find a way out.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Old School 26.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Fantasy 11%, Indie 7.7%
- #20 Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,388 reviews2019
Dev: Ctrl Alt Ninja Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.9%, RPG 19.2%, Isometric 17.1%, Indie 7.3%, Adventure 6.5%
- #21 AntharioN
84% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: RPG 35.1%, Turn-Based 30.3%, Isometric 12.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 8.2%
- #22 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 783 reviews2025
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: Isometric 36.2%, RPG 24.7%, Old School 18.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #23 Geneforge 3
83% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2005
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge 3 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the third chapter of the Geneforge Saga. In this fantasy adventure, you can explore strange, hostile lands, choose which side you will fight for, and, as always, make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 3 has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 62.3%, Isometric 23.8%, Indie 13.9%
- #24 Might & Magic X - Legacy
82% matchMixed66% of 3,405 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.2%, RPG 41.8%, Old School 8.6%, Fantasy 5.2%, Adventure 1.3%
- #25 Avernum 3: Ruined World
81% matchVery Positive84% of 334 reviews2018
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Isometric 25.9%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.9%, Old School 7.6%
- #26 Amanda the Adventurer 3
78% matchVery Positive87% of 686 reviews2025
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the thrilling conclusion of the Amanda the Adventurer trilogy, follow Riley as they uncover the ultimate secrets behind Amanda, Hameln, and mysteries that have plagued Kensdale for decades.
Why similar: Adventure 86.4%, Indie 10%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #27 Ember
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2016
Dev: N-Fusion InteractivePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ember is a homage to classic role-playing games (RPG) that features a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill system, and an intricate crafting system.
Why similar: RPG 41%, Isometric 26.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Fantasy 9.9%, Indie 8.9%
- #28 Sorcery! Part 4
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 127 reviews2016
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An epic adventure through an open world of monsters, traps and magic. Infiltrate the Fortress of Sorcerers, and create your own unique story where every decision you make is remembered, no matter how small. Cheat death, uncover ancient mysteries, and recover the Crown of Kings - if you can.
Why similar: RPG 64.3%, Adventure 18%, Indie 17.7%
- #29 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
79% matchVery Positive82% of 273 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Turn-Based 31.3%, Old School 9.9%, Adventure 6.4%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #30 Archaelund
75% matchVery Positive84% of 392 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.2%, RPG 37%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #31 Realms of Arkania 3 - Shadows over Riva Classic
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 94 reviews2014
Dev: attic Entertainment Software GmbHPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Shadows over Riva (1997) is the third part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy...Something sinister lurks in the seaside town of Riva. An evil force has subverted the city's leaders, and evil things lurk in the town's sewers. Explore the huge city, dungeons and even underwater regions in stunningly detailed 3D.
Why similar: RPG 68.1%, Turn-Based 25.6%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #32 Sorcery! Part 3
77% matchVery Positive93% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An epic open-world narrative adventure through a world of monsters, traps and magic. Explore two intermeshed worlds, past and present, and create your own unique story where every decision you make is remembered. Survive, and defeat the Seven Serpents - if you can!
Why similar: RPG 55.7%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 15.4%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #33 Monsters' Den Chronicles
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The third installment in the classic dungeon-crawling RPG series comes to Steam, remastered and better than ever! Build your roster of heroes as you venture into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight monsters in turn-based battles, and find powerful new equipment.
Why similar: Isometric 31.5%, RPG 27.2%, Old School 13%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #34 Etrian Odyssey III HD
73% matchVery Positive88% of 717 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: RPG 70%, Adventure 18.6%, Fantasy 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #35 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
74% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: RPG 49.9%, Old School 37%, Fantasy 13.2%
- #36 Nethergate: Resurrection
76% matchVery Positive89% of 105 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Spiderweb Software's classic adventure of treachery and battle in ancient times has returned! Travel back to ancient Britannia for a tale of cunning foes, vicious battles, and a race to rediscover the lost secrets of magic. Britannia is a land ravaged by war.
Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Turn-Based 25.2%, Isometric 19%, Indie 8.8%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #37 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
76% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Old School 30.2%, Fantasy 13.7%, Indie 10.3%, Adventure 9.9%
- #38 Rogue Fable III
73% matchVery Positive93% of 733 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Turn-Based 36.4%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #39 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
75% matchVery Positive84% of 673 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Old School 25.6%, Fantasy 12.2%, Indie 9%, Adventure 7%
- #40 The Quest
74% matchVery Positive86% of 536 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: RPG 48.4%, Turn-Based 22.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 7.3%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #41 The House of Da Vinci 3
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,341 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.
Why similar: Adventure 47.6%, Indie 41.7%, Singleplayer 10.7%
- #42 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
72% matchVery Positive95% of 5,454 reviews2017
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Isometric 38.7%, Fantasy 9.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #43 Nox Archaist
73% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: 6502 Workshop
Windows · Mac
An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Old School 25.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 10.7%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #44 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
69% matchVery Positive85% of 868 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 20.5%, Fantasy 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #45 Erenshor
68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,977 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Old School 30.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #46 Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3
72% matchVery Positive86% of 598 reviews2012
Dev: Zeboyd GamesPub: Penny Arcade, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core!
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Turn-Based 33.8%, Indie 10.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #47 Old School RPG
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Head Buzz Games, LLC
Windows
Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.
Why similar: RPG 60.6%, Old School 28%, Fantasy 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #48 The Darkness Below
68% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Old School 18.8%, Indie 12.6%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 9.2%
- #49 The Bard's Tale Trilogy
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,531 reviews2018
Dev: Krome StudiosPub: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
Why similar: RPG 61.6%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Old School 14.2%, Fantasy 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #50 Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,010 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!
Why similar: Adventure 78%, Fantasy 16%, Singleplayer 6%
- #51 Balrum
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 789 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 24.4%, Isometric 24%, RPG 19.8%, Old School 12.6%, Adventure 6.1%
- #52 Shadow Alchemist
67% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.
Why similar: Isometric 71.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 10.7%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #53 Serpent in the Staglands
71% matchMixed66% of 205 reviews2015
Dev: Whalenought Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A true role-playing adventure. Set in the icy Staglands, this party-based CRPG has you take the role of a trapped god on a perilous journey across a beautiful, deadly peninsula.
Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Isometric 32.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Fantasy 7.1%, Indie 5.9%
- #54 Infinite Adventures®
69% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.4%, RPG 29.7%, Old School 19.2%, Indie 8%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #55 Monsters' Den: Godfall
69% matchVery Positive84% of 557 reviews2017
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall!
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.8%, Isometric 24.4%, RPG 20.3%, Old School 10.6%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #56 Crescent Tower
65% matchVery Positive90% of 213 reviews2025
Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
Windows
Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!
Why similar: RPG 66.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Fantasy 9.8%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #57 Wizardry Variants Daphne
66% matchMixed57% of 3,531 reviews2025
Dev: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Why similar: RPG 81.5%, Fantasy 14.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #58 Umbra: The Last Summoner
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: EpiRPG
Windows
As the sole Summoner, save Umbra from a demon invasion by summoning 60 unique heroes. Engage in strategic, turn-based battles against 150+ monsters, explore 15 vast areas, and conquer challenging quests and colossal bosses. Your epic RPG journey awaits!
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.5%, RPG 30.9%, Fantasy 10.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 6.3%
- #59 Hero of the Kingdom III
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,546 reviews2018
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. An ancient evil awakened in the kingdom. Travel through the four valleys to become a hero and save the kingdom on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Isometric 24.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 11.5%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #60 Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3
63% matchVery Positive92% of 483 reviews2024
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. Prepare for an adventure full of surprises and heroic deeds.
Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Isometric 34.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Old School 10.9%, Fantasy 7.1%