Games Like Expeditions: Viking

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: CRPG 16.5%, RPG 15.4%, Historical 13.4%, Tactical RPG 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact historical-tactical RPG DNA, party management, and strategic campaign structure of its sister title.

Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.6%, RPG 18.3%, Historical 12.1%, Strategy 8.7%, CRPG 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this precursor offers the same blend of historical exploration, turn-based combat, and survival management.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Vikings 34.6% ★, Turn-Based 29.2%, RPG 9.5%, Tactical RPG 8.4%, Choices Matter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines Norse mythology, difficult moral choices, and turn-based tactical combat in a striking artistic journey.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.9%, CRPG 13%, Character Customization 10.7%, RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same gritty, tactical mercenary band management set in a harsh, unforgiving medieval world.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.7%, RPG 21.7%, Medieval 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Tactical RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar open-world mercenary company management structure with gritty medieval tactical combat.

The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.2%, Vikings 21.5% ★, RPG 18.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Choices Matter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the grim Norse-inspired journey with more strategic travel choices and tactical battles.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, CRPG 21.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Turn-Based 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes player choice and consequence in a morally gray world with robust tactical RPG systems.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!

Why similar: RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based 17.8%, CRPG 17.4%, Character Customization 13%, Choices Matter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an epic, expansive CRPG experience focused on ruling territory and leading a companion party.

Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.

Why similar: Turn-Based 19.6%, Vikings 18.2% ★, RPG 16%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Concludes the epic Norse trilogy with high-stakes narrative decisions and tactical combat.

Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.

Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Turn-Based 24%, CRPG 17.7%, Character Customization 11.6%, Choices Matter 7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers rich storytelling and party-based roleplaying, capturing the spirit of leading a dedicated crew across adventures.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, Character Customization 17.4%, Choices Matter 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Tactical RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on emergent storytelling, character progression, and turn-based tactical combat with a heavy emphasis on choices.

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

Why similar: CRPG 22.8%, Character Customization 18.9%, RPG 18.4%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep party-based tactical turn-based combat and rich roleplaying choices in a sprawling fantasy epic.

A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26%, Tactical RPG 12%, RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, CRPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends dark historical-mythological narrative choices with deep, turn-based squad tactical combat.

DEAD IN VINLAND is a survival/management game, mixed with RPG and adventure elements, about a Viking family trying their best to survive on a mysterious island.

Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Vikings 24.1% ★, RPG 18.8%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the Norse survival and management themes, focusing on keeping a small group alive in a harsh land.

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: RPG 26.6%, Vikings 25.8% ★, Turn-Based 22%, Strategy 13.1%, Hex Grid 4.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical turn-based combat and Norse-themed hero progression in a fantasy setting.

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

Why similar: RPG 22%, Turn-Based 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers classic tactical turn-based combat with extensive character customization and class systems.

Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.

Why similar: Character Customization 20.8%, CRPG 19.9%, RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Choices Matter 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses closely on tabletop-style rules, tactical positioning, and party-based turn-based combat.

Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.8%, Character Customization 9.3%, Tactical RPG 9.1%, Historical 9.1%, Medieval 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a medieval, turn-based tactical RPG experience driven by regional lore and choices.

The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.8%, RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers medieval turn-based tactical combat mixed with strategic base management during a historical conflict.

Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.4%, CRPG 10.8%, RPG 9.1%, Character Customization 8.1%, Tactical RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on managing a mercenary company across generations with turn-based tactical combat.

Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.3%, RPG 11.7%, CRPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Medieval 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Mirrors the narrative-heavy, choice-driven, and tactical combat style of Norse-inspired tactical adventures.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: Turn-Based 46.6%, RPG 20.4%, CRPG 9.6%, Strategy 5.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes a tight-knit party, tactical turn-based combat, and deeply reactive story choices.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: RPG 22.2%, Character Customization 18.7%, CRPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the ultimate modern party-based RPG experience with profound narrative choices and deep tactical combat.

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 31.3%, CRPG 18.2%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Choices Matter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on deep storytelling, philosophical choices, and text-rich roleplaying.

Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.5%, RPG 13.4%, Tactical RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines pulp-adventure exploration with tactical turn-based combat and decision-making.

From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.

Why similar: Turn-Based 49.7%, RPG 22.8%, CRPG 11.1%, Strategy 7.2%, Tactical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers squad-level tactical turn-based combat and consequential choices in a reactive world.

Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Tactical RPG 10.3%, RPG 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features challenging turn-based tactical combat with strong emphasis on positioning and resource management.

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: Historical 29.3%, Vikings 28.5% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Medieval 14.2%, Turn-Based 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the historical British Isles setting and Viking-era strategic conquest on a grand scale.

A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.

Why similar: Historical 17.4%, Character Customization 16%, RPG 13.7%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12%

Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a gripping, tactical RPG that lets you build a powerful band of adventurers and partake in a grand adventure.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tactical fantasy combat with a northern, rugged aesthetic.

Ancient Slavic knights fight against evil in turn-based tactical combat! Lead your group through the kingdom to cleanse the land from fiends and monsters! Each attempt presents a new, randomly generated journey.

Why similar: Vikings 41.7% ★, Turn-Based 22.5%, RPG 7.8%, Tactical RPG 5.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.1%

Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.

Why similar: Hex Grid 22.1% ★, RPG 20.2%, Medieval 17.4%, Tactical RPG 16.3%, Strategy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a diorama-style tactical game focusing on medieval Viking-adjacent combat mechanics.

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Why similar: Turn-Based 51.1%, RPG 16.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Tactical RPG 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 3.8%

Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.

Why similar: Vikings 42.9% ★, RPG 12.4%, Medieval 10.9%, Historical 10.8%, Character Customization 9.8%

The sun rises on another civil war, as you land in Japan aboard a battered Dutch ship. Thrust into command of its motley crew, you must navigate the politics of Sengoku-era Japan using stealth, diplomacy, or violence in this party-based RPG where every choice matters.

Why similar: CRPG 25.7%, Character Customization 16%, RPG 15.4%, Historical 14%, Choices Matter 11.7%

Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.

Why similar: Turn-Based 48.2%, RPG 29.2%, CRPG 8.7%, Strategy 4.7%, Story Rich 3.3%

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: Turn-Based 37.7%, RPG 25%, CRPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Strategy 6.1%

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.4%, CRPG 13.5%, Character Customization 10.8%, RPG 9.3%, Tactical RPG 7.5%

Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, RPG 24.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Character Customization 10%, Turn-Based Combat 9%

Eisenwald: Blood of November is a new sandbox adventure in the world of Eisenwald. Take up your arms and fight for your cause (and find out first who or what you want to be fighting for).

Why similar: Turn-Based 37.1%, CRPG 12.7%, Medieval 10.8%, RPG 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Vikings 59.4% ★, Historical 14%, RPG 9.9%, Medieval 7.7%, Story Rich 3.6%

An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!

Why similar: Turn-Based 34.1%, RPG 24.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Tactical RPG 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%

Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.2%, RPG 13.8%, Hex Grid 13.7% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%

Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

Why similar: RPG 17%, Character Customization 14.7%, Medieval 14.4%, CRPG 13.3%, Tactical RPG 10.2%

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

Why similar: CRPG 19.5%, RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Medieval 11.6%, Tactical RPG 11.1%

Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20%, RPG 18.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Medieval 9.9%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★

Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.

Why similar: CRPG 20.2%, Character Customization 15.7%, RPG 15.3%, Medieval 12.1%, Tactical RPG 12%

Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?

Why similar: CRPG 12.9%, RPG 10.6%, Hex Grid 10.6% ★, Character Customization 10.4%, Tactical RPG 9.4%

A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.8%, CRPG 21.6%, RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Strategy 9.3%

Lead the Knights of the Round Table through King Arthur's legend in a unique RPG, full of honor, magic and romance. Plunge into a colorful world inspired by medieval art, tales and music. Undertake perilous quests and fiercely defend your kingdom to make the flower of chivalry blossom again.

Why similar: Historical 18.5%, CRPG 16.2%, RPG 11.9%, Medieval 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9%

Free demo now available! Punishing, strategic and with a heavy focus on authenticity, Hammerheart is a hardcore roguelike set in the viking age that combines directional medieval combat with party customization and strategy mechanics.

Why similar: Vikings 55.1% ★, Historical 14.4%, Medieval 9.5%, RPG 8.3%, Tactical RPG 7.8%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: CRPG 21.5%, Character Customization 18.6%, RPG 16.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Choices Matter 12.7%

Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.2%, RPG 14%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Character Customization 7.3%

Playing History'Vikings' is the newest chapter of the Playing History educational game series. The previous two titles in the 'Playing History-Series' have been rewarded with several awards. With 'Playing History: Vikings' we have kicked up the experience several notches by providing a fully realized 3D world to interact with, a deeper...

Why similar: Vikings 64.5% ★, RPG 18.2%, Historical 10.7%, Indie 2.8%, Adventure 2.8%

Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.7%, Historical 12.1%, CRPG 10.9%, RPG 9.9%, Tactical RPG 8.4%

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 58.2%, RPG 28.1%, CRPG 6.4%, Strategy 4.3%, Indie 1.2%

Experience the Viking way of life. Sail, explore, trade, build a fleet, and lead your fearless army to raid and conquest. Write your own story of the golden Viking age. You have many choices, and a leader can always find his own.

Why similar: Medieval 30.9%, Character Customization 23.3%, RPG 23.2%, Historical 22%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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: Turn-Based 35.5%, RPG 27%, CRPG 14.2%, Strategy 12%, Story Rich 5.2%

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

Why similar: CRPG 16.6%, Character Customization 13.6%, RPG 12.4%, Tactical RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%

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 29.6%, CRPG 12.8%, Character Customization 12.7%, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%