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Games Like Fabled Lands

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Adventure, Story Rich, Fantasy.

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Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 528 reviews
Released: 2022-05-26
Developer: Prime Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 68%

Overview

Fabled Lands captures the essence of classic gamebooks by blending non-linear open-world exploration with deep, choice-driven narrative RPG mechanics. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize player agency, text-based storytelling, and the challenging, old-school feel of navigating a dangerous, reactive world.

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    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34.6%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Text-Based 13.8%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 8.8%

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  2. #2 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
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    Why similar: CRPG 27.3%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Open World 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

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  3. #3 Sorcery! Part 3
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    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.3%, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, RPG 16.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Fantasy 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It expands on the series' open-world exploration mechanics, allowing players to traverse a vast, non-linear map with significant narrative consequences.

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    95% matchVery Positive81% of 347 reviews2018
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    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19%, Text-Based 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, CRPG 11.6%, Tabletop 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: As a digital collection of legendary gamebooks, it shares the exact DNA and mechanical foundation of the Fabled Lands experience.

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    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 50.3%, RPG 38.1%, Indie 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The conclusion of the series maintains the high-quality interactive fiction and tactical combat that fans of Fabled Lands will appreciate.

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    Windows
    Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Open World 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Tactical RPG 21%, RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%

  45. #45 Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 476 reviews2019
    Dev: A SharpPub: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Life between myths. Lead the Riders clan into legend or obscurity as you explore an ancient world. Plan ahead as you navigate this challenging storybook strategy game, immersing you in the land of old gods and magic also seen in King of Dragon Pass.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Strategy RPG 21.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 11.2%

  46. #46 Battle Brothers
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Open World 42.6%, RPG 21.4%, Story Rich 19%, Fantasy 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  47. #47 Vagrus - The Riven Realms: Demo (Prologue)
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 199 reviews2020
    Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.

    Why similar: CRPG 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Strategy RPG 14%, Open World 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%

  48. #48 Svarog's Dream
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 802 reviews2023
    Dev: VI Game Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.

    Why similar: Open World 34.4%, Old School 22.7%, RPG 18.1%, Story Rich 14.6%, Fantasy 9.2%

  49. #49 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 323 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: CRPG 48.2%, RPG 20.8%, Old School 10%, Story Rich 7.5%, Fantasy 7.4%

  50. #50 Avadon: The Black Fortress
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    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: CRPG 32.4%, RPG 22.5%, Old School 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Fantasy 8.6%

  51. #51 Horizon's Gate
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,231 reviews2020
    Dev: Rad Codex
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.3%, Strategy RPG 19.3%, Open World 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

  52. #52 Fated Land
    68% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
    Windows

    This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 40.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, RPG 25.7%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  53. #53 Heroes of the Seven Islands
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 151 reviews2025
    Dev: Rap2hPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An open world party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging mid-sized adventure in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games.

    Why similar: CRPG 34.9%, Old School 19%, Open World 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 6.8%

  54. #54 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 435 reviews2021
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.

    Why similar: CRPG 46.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

  55. #55 Crown and Adventure
    66% matchMixed62% of 1,611 reviews2025
    Dev: C3D GamesPub: Luckycalf
    Windows

    An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 37.5%, Strategy RPG 25.6%, Open World 15.2%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 6.7%

  56. #56 NEO Scavenger
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 5,359 reviews2014
    Dev: Blue Bottle Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.

    Why similar: Roguelike 26.5%, Hex Grid 20.3%, Open World 18.4%, RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%

  57. #57 For The King
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 43,089 reviews2018
    Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

    Why similar: Tabletop 18.2%, Open World 15.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

  58. #58 Approaching Infinity
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

    Why similar: Open World 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Old School 20.3%, Roguelike 16.2%, RPG 13.5%

  59. #59 Avernum 3: Ruined World
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 329 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: CRPG 43.1%, RPG 20.2%, Old School 8.6%, Story Rich 8%, Turn-Based Combat 7%

  60. #60 Gordian Quest
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    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: Turn-Based Strategy 25%, Roguelike 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, RPG 17.3%, Fantasy 11.1%

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