- #1 Geneforge 5: Overthrow
97% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2008
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 17.1 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 47.2%, Isometric 17.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Indie 10.7%
- #2 Geneforge 3
96% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2005
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 24.5 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 48.5%, Isometric 16.4%, Strategy 14%, Indie 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #3 Geneforge 2
96% matchVery Positive86% of 87 reviews2003
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 48.1%, Isometric 17.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Indie 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #4 Geneforge 1
95% matchVery Positive92% of 396 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.4 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 41.6%, Isometric 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Indie 9.2%
- #5 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
94% matchVery Positive94% of 441 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: RPG 35.4%, Isometric 29.7%, Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #6 Avadon: The Black Fortress
94% matchVery Positive81% of 618 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.7 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 49.5%, Isometric 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Indie 10%
- #7 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
92% matchVery Positive98% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.
Why similar: RPG 43%, Isometric 32.2%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%
- #8 Avernum 4
93% matchVery Positive84% of 111 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 57.7%, Isometric 28.3%, Indie 14%
- #9 Avernum 3: Ruined World
91% matchVery Positive84% of 335 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 42%, Isometric 24.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Indie 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #10 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
89% matchVery Positive94% of 189 reviews2025
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dungeons, varied and cunning foes, 100s of artifacts to find or craft, and a really cool story.
Why similar: RPG 58.1%, Strategy 19.3%, Isometric 18.1%, Indie 4.6%
- #11 Avadon 2: The Corruption
91% matchVery Positive81% of 210 reviews2013
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 13.8 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 11.5%, Indie 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #12 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,316 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 41.1%, Isometric 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Indie 8.4%, Strategy 8.4%
- #13 Avadon 3: The Warborn
89% matchVery Positive91% of 133 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 44.5%, Isometric 30.1%, Strategy 14%, Indie 11.4%
- #14 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
88% matchVery Positive83% of 368 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 49.3%, Strategy 18.7%, Isometric 18.6%, Indie 13.4%
- #15 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
86% matchVery Positive90% of 332 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.2 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 44.7%, Isometric 30.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Indie 9.5%
- #16 Elemental: Reforged
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 501 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, Strategy 24.1%
- #17 Spellcrafter
87% matchMostly Negative36% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!
Why similar: RPG 57.5%, Strategy 27.2%, Indie 15.3%
- #18 Eschalon: Book II
86% matchVery Positive84% of 143 reviews2010
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 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 59%, Isometric 28.1%, Indie 12.9%
- #19 Beastmancer
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 88 reviews2017
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Beastmancer is a monster tamer tactical RPG. Play as an adventurer in a fantasy world, capture monsters and make them fight in turn based battles.
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Indie 12.1%
- #20 Eschalon: Book I
84% matchVery Positive86% of 418 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.6 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 56.8%, Isometric 32.5%, Indie 10.7%
- #21 Age of Wonders 4
81% matchVery Positive81% of 22,944 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 60.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: RPG 44.1%, Turn-Based Combat 29.8%, Strategy 26.2%
- #22 Siralim 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more.
Why similar: RPG 59.6%, Turn-Based Combat 33.5%, Indie 6.9%
- #23 Lethal RPG: War
83% matchVery Positive80% of 233 reviews2015
Dev: EyeSpyda Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Journey on an epic quest with Lethal and his elite party of warriors through a huge fantasy land. Play as Lethal and his companions in exciting turn based battles against a variety of fantasy creatures.
Why similar: RPG 78.2%, Indie 21.8%
- #24 Voidspire Tactics
82% matchVery Positive97% of 290 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
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: RPG 58.2%, Strategy 25.5%, Indie 16.3%
- #25 Monster Crown: Sin Eater
78% matchVery Positive86% of 196 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Aurum
Windows
Hand-craft your team of perfect Monsters and wage a one-man war against fate and the world in the Crown Nation! With a True Crossbreeding system, every Monster is entirely your own!
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Turn-Based Combat 37.1%, Strategy 12.1%
- #26 Nethergate: Resurrection
81% matchVery Positive88% of 109 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 52.8%, Isometric 20.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Indie 11%
- #27 Caves of Qud
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,599 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 53.4%, RPG 46.6%
- #28 Eador: Genesis
80% matchVery Positive83% of 460 reviews2013
Dev: Alexey BokulevPub: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Eador: Genesis is an indie turn-based strategy game created by Alexey Bokulev. It has inspired the development of Eador: Masters of the Broken World.Take the role of a mighty Master and shape the destiny of Eador, on land and within the astral plane itself.
Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, RPG 34.5%, Indie 21.1%
- #29 Torment: Tides of Numenera
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,370 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.7 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 48.7%, Isometric 30.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Strategy 6.1%, Indie 5.2%
- #30 Avernum 6
79% matchVery Positive89% of 81 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 58.7%, Isometric 26.8%, Indie 14.5%
- #31 Etherlords II
78% matchVery Positive83% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.8 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: RPG 72%, Strategy 23.6%, Indie 4.4%
- #32 Conquest of Elysium 4
77% matchVery Positive89% of 567 reviews2015
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: Strategy 64.2%, Indie 35.8%
- #33 Siralim 3
76% matchVery Positive94% of 990 reviews2018
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Siralim 3 is a mechanically deep, monster taming RPG. Summon and customize over 700 different creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through randomly generated dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to craft new items, empower your creatures, learn new spells, and much more.
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Isometric 32%, Turn-Based Combat 26.6%
- #34 The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 120 reviews2020
Dev: BonusXPPub: En Masse Entertainment
Windows · Mac
In The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, you will lead a fledgling resistance of Gelfling against their oppressive overlords, the Skeksis, across more than 50 unique turn-based tactics RPG battles.
Why similar: RPG 67.2%, Strategy 32.8%
- #35 Ghostlords
75% matchVery Positive91% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Kyle Rodgers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Ghostlords is a strategic turn-based RPG that tells the story of a post-apocalyptic haunted Great Britain. Experience the new world, capture wild spirits, and put together a team of ghosts to help you battle the forces of evil.
Why similar: RPG 57%, Strategy 25.9%, Indie 17%
- #36 Siralim Ultimate
72% matchVery Positive93% of 2,535 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Isometric 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Indie 5.2%
- #37 Eador. Imperium
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,265 reviews2017
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 18.4%
- #38 Balrum
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 800 reviews2016
Dev: Balcony Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Isometric 31%, RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 8.1%
- #39 AntharioN
75% matchMixed69% of 191 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 44.5%, Strategy 19%, Isometric 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Indie 10.5%
- #40 Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,529 reviews2013
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen Enchantress is 4X strategy game from the makers of Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations. Build a civilization in the magical world of Elemental. Recruit heroes, train armies, build cities, forge alliances and save the world in this rich world where it's never the same game twice.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #41 Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor
72% matchVery Positive90% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Isometric 30.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%, Indie 2.7%
- #42 The Monster Breeder
70% matchVery Positive92% of 275 reviews2025
Dev: Fantasy Creations
Windows
Turn-based fantasy gladiatorial game with monster breeding. Crossbreed various species to create monster hybrids for gladiatorial combat. Manipulate creatures’ traits with surgery, magic, and alchemy. Manage your enterprise, craft items and upgrade your base. Fight in the arena for gold and glory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 58.4%, Strategy 41.6%
- #43 Siralim
73% matchVery Positive84% of 268 reviews2015
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Siralim is a deep RPG with light roguelike elements that allows you to summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight in strategic battle. Fight your way through randomly generated dungeons and complete randomized quests.
Why similar: RPG 59.8%, Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Indie 9%
- #44 UnderRail
71% matchVery Positive86% of 7,229 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 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 46.4%, Isometric 32.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Indie 5.8%
- #45 Dark Quest 4
69% matchVery Positive81% of 175 reviews2025
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
A turn based dungeon crawler where you create a party of heroes to go on epic quests.
Why similar: Isometric 33.2%, RPG 32%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Strategy 15.5%
- #46 Abomi Nation
71% matchVery Positive83% of 138 reviews2021
Dev: Orange Pylon GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Abomi Nation is a roguelike monster-taming RPG. Every playthrough will create a new version of Abomi Nation and provide a unique world with different Abomis for you to find. Explore your universe, watch your Abomis bond, and battle it out as your adventure unfolds in a way totally unique to you!
Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Strategy 13.5%, Indie 9.4%
- #47 Forged of Blood
73% matchMixed67% of 118 reviews2019
Dev: Critical Forge
Windows
A fantasy turn-based tactical RPG built on depth and mechanical complexity, featuring classless character building, strategic management, and small unit tactics on a world scale.
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Indie 13.5%
- #48 Crystal Project
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,577 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 64.3%, Turn-Based Combat 35.7%
- #49 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,479 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 66.6%, Strategy 33.4%
- #50 Wizards and Warlords
70% matchVery Positive83% of 259 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Indie 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 25.6%
- #51 Miscrits: World of Creatures
66% matchVery Positive91% of 2,801 reviews2025
Dev: Lightning Ball Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world!
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Turn-Based Combat 49.3%
- #52 Monster Sanctuary
67% matchVery Positive91% of 12,643 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Turn-Based Combat 32%, Strategy 18.6%, Indie 9.8%
- #53 Azure Saga: Pathfinder
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 100 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 39.5%, Isometric 18.6%, Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Indie 10.8%
- #54 Letalis
65% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Monkiato
Windows · Mac
Recruit over 1,000 Letalis, conquer coliseums and explore a non-linear world packed with secrets.
Why similar: RPG 60.4%, Turn-Based Combat 39.6%
- #55 Shadow Empire
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,947 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 76.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Turn-Based Combat 28.6%, Strategy 24.7%
- #56 Worlds of Magic
71% matchMixed50% of 590 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: RPG 56.1%, Strategy 43.9%
- #57 Shadowrun Returns
67% matchVery Positive88% of 13,689 reviews2013
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Why similar: RPG 57.2%, Isometric 27.9%, Strategy 9%, Indie 5.8%
- #58 Knights of the Chalice
68% matchVery Positive86% of 96 reviews2019
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows
Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.
Why similar: Isometric 37.4%, RPG 33.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Indie 7.8%
- #59 Necromancer Returns
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 116 reviews2018
Dev: Greenolor StudioPub: Kaser Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A turn-based strategy game. The world of a fantasy kingdom has been thrown into disarray by the return of the Necromancer – a creature of darkness that wishes to enslave all living beings.
Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 13%
- #60 Sorcerer King: Rivals
69% matchMixed63% of 409 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Why similar: RPG 48.1%, Turn-Based Combat 28.3%, Strategy 23.6%