- #1 Geneforge 3
97% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2005
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 23.0 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 48%, Isometric 16.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Indie 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #2 Geneforge 5: Overthrow
96% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2008
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 47.3%, Isometric 16.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Indie 10.9%
- #3 Geneforge 2
96% matchVery Positive88% of 83 reviews2003
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Geneforge 2 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure with a science fiction twist. Explore a huge world, choose which side you will fight for, and make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 2 has a huge and open storyline. You can join with any of several factions and reach dozens of different endings.
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Isometric 17.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Indie 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
- #4 Geneforge 1
95% matchVery Positive93% of 393 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Isometric 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Strategy 10.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #5 Avernum 6
94% matchVery Positive89% of 80 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 58.5%, Isometric 27%, Indie 14.5%
- #6 Avernum 5
94% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Avernum 5 is the second chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of this land’s struggles in the face of powerful forces that seek to destroy it.
Why similar: RPG 59.7%, Isometric 25.7%, Indie 14.6%
- #7 Nethergate: Resurrection
93% 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 52.3%, Isometric 20.7%, Strategy 15.8%, Indie 11.1%
- #8 Avernum 4
92% matchVery Positive84% of 109 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 57.6%, Isometric 28.5%, Indie 14%
- #9 Unheard Screams - King Leopold II's Rule Over The Congo
91% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: Locomotivah
Windows
Unheard Screams is a text based roleplaying game. You play as Miala, a Congolese liberator attempting to overthrow the regime of King Leopold II of Belgium (1885-1908). As the player your job is to fight the foreign oppressors and regain control of territories in the Congo while managing your rebellion's resources.
Why similar: RPG 76.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #10 Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon
91% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2014
Dev: Rampant Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon is a 3D indie computer RPG for Windows featuring turn-based combat, old-school sensibilities, and a story of high adventure and comedy. In a world of jaded heroes and veteran adventurers, you play a team of misfits.
Why similar: RPG 79%, Indie 21%
- #11 Eschalon: Book II
90% matchVery Positive84% of 141 reviews2010
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.0 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 58.6%, Isometric 28.2%, Indie 13.2%
- #12 Avadon 2: The Corruption
88% matchVery Positive81% of 207 reviews2013
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 13.6 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 43.1%, Isometric 27.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Indie 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #13 Eschalon: Book III
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 99 reviews2014
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Eschalon: Book III brings the trilogy to a climactic end as you seek to uncover the mystery of your past, the secrets of the Crux stones, and who the Orakur really are. You’ll traverse miles of virtual wilderness and dungeons, filled with secrets and danger, in an unparalleled role-playing experience designed to feel like a true...
Why similar: RPG 58.2%, Isometric 28.1%, Indie 13.6%
- #14 Kult: Heretic Kingdoms
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 177 reviews2015
Dev: Games Farm
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Kult is prequel to Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms originally released in 2005. It is isometric RPG with action combat, engaging storyline and unique RPG system. Kult has been very positively acclaimed by players and called as a sleeper hit by many...
Why similar: RPG 55.3%, Isometric 34.3%, Indie 10.4%
- #15 Grim Wanderings
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Elllinia gamesPub: Self-publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #16 Mistress of Maids
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: RPG 56%, Strategy 27.6%, Indie 16.4%
- #17 Konung 2
84% matchVery Positive82% of 197 reviews2014
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The world of Konung is a unique and spacious fantasy land, that combines parts of known history with classical myths and the legends of the Chronicles, including immortal heroes, magical artefacts and ancient sorcery.
Why similar: RPG 79.1%, Isometric 20.9%
- #18 Depths of Peril
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 166 reviews2010
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Depths of Peril is a single player action RPG (role-playing game) with strong strategy elements. You play as a faction leader protecting the barbarian city, Jorvik, by destroying threatening monsters and completing quests. At the same time, you compete with rival factions to see who will rule the city.
Why similar: RPG 55.8%, Strategy 28%, Indie 16.2%
- #19 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: RPG 54.7%, Strategy 28.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #20 Avernum 3: Ruined World
82% 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: RPG 41.5%, Isometric 24.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Indie 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #21 Beatitas
81% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: StFP Studios
Windows · Mac
Join Lily on her pilgrimage as she pushes through trials, puzzles, and strategic combat in order to be reunited with her family.
Why similar: RPG 53%, Strategy 26.5%, Indie 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 4.3%
- #22 Eschalon: Book I
84% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 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 57%, Isometric 32%, Indie 11%
- #23 Azure Saga: Pathfinder
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 98 reviews2018
Dev: MassHive Media
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dive into the world of Azure Saga: Pathfinder and band together to search for the legendary planet that will save humanity. Battle your enemies in JRPG-style turn-based combat, and explore a 2.5D isometric landscape featuring hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Isometric 18.5%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Indie 11%
- #24 Brutal Scales
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #25 Seven Sins - Academic Version
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #26 King Arthur: Fallen Champions
83% matchMostly Negative39% of 56 reviews2011
Dev: NeocoreGamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
An all-new standalone expansion to the hit RPG-Strategy game!
Why similar: RPG 63.7%, Strategy 36.3%
- #27 The Expedition
80% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Life Jumb DT
Windows
The Expedition is a turn-based tactical game with an oppressive atmosphere of underground immersion.
Why similar: RPG 56.4%, Strategy 26.3%, Indie 17.3%
- #28 Town Defence
79% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Brian Tallent
Windows
Town Defence is a Tower defence RPG.
Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Strategy 27%, Indie 17.1%
- #29 Card Dungeon
81% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 57.9%, Strategy 26.4%, Indie 15.7%
- #30 Hunter's Trial: The fight never ends
78% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: ESAT
Windows
In the depths of the forest lies the Delain Academy, a school for Monster Hunters, humans with special skills that keep the Earth safe from terrible devastating beasts. On a fateful day, an unexpected attack leaves the fate of the School and humanity in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.
Why similar: RPG 56%, Strategy 27.6%, Indie 16.4%
- #31 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Strategy 28.8%, Indie 17.1%
- #32 Street Posse Showdown
79% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: LS Ensemble
Windows
This is an isometric comedic tactical RPG that take place in a modern urban setting. Gather your posse together and beat the living shit out of your foes in order to strike for a better future. Health insurance not included.
Why similar: RPG 56.7%, Strategy 26.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #33 Demented Pixie
77% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Molegato
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demented Pixie is a blend between twin-stick shooters and roguelikes with unique visuals and ambientation, packed with content, in which nothing is what it looks like…
Why similar: RPG 55.2%, Strategy 27.1%, Indie 17.7%
- #34 Arcane Legacy
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: RPG 54.6%, Strategy 29.5%, Indie 15.9%
- #35 Capsize
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: RPG 53.3%, Strategy 29.2%, Indie 17.4%
- #36 江湖侠客行
75% matchMostly Negative28% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: ShinerJoy Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
江湖侠客行是一款讲究见招拆招的武侠卡牌单机游戏,简单易上手,但要想通关却需要多多动脑,在游戏中,玩家将扮演一名初出茅庐的门派弟子,参与到江湖的各种事件中.
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #37 The story of Gods 七神物语
74% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: KMA GAMES
Windows
独居在光明帝国边界村落的年轻猎手阿敏,偶然邂逅了潜入帝国境内的外域女孩艾薇儿,答应护送她深入帝国境内并进行一系列探索的故事, 全中文奇幻风格角色扮演游戏,丰富复杂的回合制战斗模式,超过20小时的冒险时光,不同选择,触发不同主角的命运结局。
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #38 Sin; Vengeance
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Spaced Toad Studio
Windows
In this SRPG, you play as a man out to get revenge for his lost home. But how much of his own humanity is he willing to sacrifice to satisfy this yearning? You will make a crucial choice that determines the ending, as he faces demons within and without.
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #39 审判者 The Inquisitor
73% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: invwindyPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
"The Inquisitor" is a short RPG game with a complete storyline and combat system. A resurrected inquisitor from the graveyard receives the instructions of God and embark on the journey of judging the sinners.
Why similar: RPG 54.5%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 17.5%
- #40 elphame
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Disco Reptile
Windows
Elphame is a story-driven RPG with a "programming puzzle" battle system. Join four heroes as they conquer Elphame by using the hostile beasties' attack patterns against them.
Why similar: RPG 73.7%, Indie 22.4%, Strategy 3.9%
- #41 Rise of Keepers
74% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Samaritan Studios
Windows
Rise of Keepers is a mix of the best Old School RPGs and Tower Defense games. Explore a huge map, get resources, build structures, fight powerful enemies, loot and the most important. Protect the Crystal!
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #42 Clarent Saga: Tactics
72% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: David Nguyen
Windows
A straightforward SRPG inspired by 16-bit classics and made with SRPG Studio. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battles Pherrelios who invade them. The third entry of Clarent Saga.
Why similar: RPG 55.2%, Strategy 28.4%, Indie 16.4%
- #43 不惑英雄传(puzzled heroes)
71% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: xhGames
Windows
【Puzzled Heroes】 is a traditional strategic role-playing game. Players will play the hero who unloads his armor and returns home to overcome the new crisis and save the mainland again.
Why similar: RPG 54.4%, Strategy 28%, Indie 17.6%
- #44 Aurora Trail
71% matchVery Positive86% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Screenhit Studios
Windows
A new epic game where the perspective of the camera changes everything. Do not let your body parts get in the same view as a wall with the same color, or you’ll lose it! Puzzle your way through challenging and appealing surroundings and try to stay in one piece!
Why similar: RPG 52.6%, Strategy 27.1%, Indie 20.3%
- #45 Beyond The Veil
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sun's Shadow Studios
Windows
Beyond the Veil is a text-based horror game, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Drawing on the rich history of New Orleans, the choices you make will not only alter the story, but also the personality of the protagonist.
Why similar: RPG 76.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #46 Sin Castle
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Primary cells studio
Windows
Sin Castle is a slightly high difficulty adventure game that focus on puzzling, contains various policy elements, rigorous rules. The key of puzzle this game is reasonable attributes assignment, props use, and equipment collocation. As the grids opened, game player will encounter all sorts of strategic monsters and puzzling design.
Why similar: RPG 53.8%, Strategy 28.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #47 Legioncraft
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,374 reviews2022
Dev: Way YorkPub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Loslan needs you! The Legion is waiting for your call! Gather your strength, prepare your food, contribute your love, and pull out your gold coin!
Why similar: RPG 54%, Strategy 28.5%, Indie 17.4%
- #48 Orc Assault
72% matchMostly Negative27% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Machine
Windows
Once upon a time all was peaceful and serene in the far off land of Camalon, but the silence has been broken as the Orc hordes have returned to the peaceful kingdom to claim the land that they once held most sacred.
Why similar: RPG 54.5%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 17.5%
- #49 Anguished
71% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Forrest Keel
Windows
Run from the darkness as you confront yourself with the demons that hunt you in a retro rpg style.
Why similar: RPG 76.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #50 Glory & Honor
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In Glory&Honor your mission is to lead a team of gladiators of different races into success. The battles are fought out on a 7x5 battlefield, where your jov is to find out the enemies weaknesses and use your strengths against them. You can use different races and their racial abilities to your advantage.
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, Strategy 29%, Indie 17.3%
- #51 Kofi Quest
66% matchVery Positive95% of 230 reviews2020
Dev: Loftur Studio
Windows
Kofi Quest is a not-so-serious adventure that brings together mechanics from Action RPG and RTS games. You’ll control Kofi, a weak, lazy and unlucky videogame character that will be followed by a group of interesting (and pathetic) characters aiding him to live a great adventure.
Why similar: RPG 50.3%, Strategy 24.7%, Isometric 14%, Indie 11%
- #52 Immortals(修仙志)
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Muggle
Windows
《Immortals》 is a SLG with fast paced fighting. When the game starts, the hero will appear in a huge maze, and your goal is to find a way out of the maze. The hero will encounter other characters in the maze. They may be enemies or friends. You need to be careful in making judgments.
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, Strategy 29%, Indie 17.3%
- #53 A Drop of Color
58% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Samuel BibbPub: StarCity
Windows
A story-driven RPG puzzle game where you solve color-based puzzles and engage in side-scrolling shooter action in an arcade.
Why similar: RPG 76.5%, Indie 23.5%
- #54 Empire Live
66% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Osmose Studio
Windows
Empire Live is a Real-Time Strategy Game focused on online matches where you will have to prosper your empire and fight your opponent with your magical power and your army to lead your people to the total domination!
Why similar: RPG 54.6%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 17.3%
- #55 Wolf Gang
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Lyon Beckers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a band of wolves as they take control of the mountain using turn based tactical combat in a humorous adventure campaign!
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, Strategy 29%, Indie 17.3%