- #1 Geneforge 5: Overthrow
97% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2008
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 17.3 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 47.5%, Isometric 17.3%, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Indie 10.6%
- #2 Geneforge 3
96% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2005
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 24.9 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 48.8%, Isometric 16.3%, Strategy 13.8%, Indie 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #3 Geneforge 2
96% matchVery Positive86% of 87 reviews2003
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.9 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 48.4%, Isometric 17.6%, Strategy 13.2%, Indie 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #4 Geneforge 1
95% matchVery Positive92% of 396 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 42 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 41.9%, Isometric 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 9.2%
- #5 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
94% matchVery Positive94% of 443 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 35.7%, Isometric 29.5%, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #6 Avadon: The Black Fortress
94% matchVery Positive81% of 623 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.8 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 49.8%, Isometric 30%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Indie 9.9%
- #7 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
92% matchVery Positive98% of 183 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 43.3%, Isometric 32.1%, Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%
- #8 Avernum 4
93% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.9 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 58%, Isometric 28.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #9 Avernum 3: Ruined World
91% matchVery Positive84% of 336 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 42.3%, Isometric 24.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Indie 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #10 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,324 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 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 41.5%, Isometric 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Indie 8.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #11 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
89% matchVery Positive94% of 192 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 58.4%, Strategy 19.1%, Isometric 17.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #12 Avadon 2: The Corruption
90% 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 43.4%, Isometric 27.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Indie 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #13 Avadon 3: The Warborn
89% matchVery Positive91% of 134 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 44.8%, Isometric 30%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 11.3%
- #14 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
88% matchVery Positive83% of 369 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 50.2%, Strategy 18.3%, Isometric 18.3%, Indie 13.2%
- #15 Nethergate: Resurrection
87% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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 53.1%, Isometric 20.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Indie 10.9%
- #16 Eschalon: Book II
86% matchVery Positive84% of 144 reviews2010
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.7 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 59.2%, Isometric 27.9%, Indie 12.8%
- #17 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
86% matchVery Positive90% of 335 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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 45%, Isometric 30.2%, Strategy 15.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #18 Elemental: Reforged
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 510 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 45.5%, Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, Strategy 23.9%
- #19 Eschalon: Book I
85% matchVery Positive86% of 418 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.5 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 57.1%, Isometric 32.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #20 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 59.9%, Turn-Based Combat 33.3%, Indie 6.8%
- #21 Beastmancer
83% 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 52.7%, Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Indie 12.1%
- #22 Spellcrafter
84% 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 57.8%, Strategy 27%, Indie 15.2%
- #23 Age of Wonders 4
79% matchVery Positive81% of 23,080 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 61.2 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 44.3%, Turn-Based Combat 29.8%, Strategy 25.9%
- #24 Siralim 3
81% matchVery Positive94% of 990 reviews2018
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 41.6%, Isometric 31.8%, Turn-Based Combat 26.6%
- #25 Lethal RPG: War
82% matchVery Positive80% of 234 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 78.3%, Indie 21.7%
- #26 Etherlords II
81% matchVery Positive83% of 500 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 72.3%, Strategy 23.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #27 UnderRail
78% matchVery Positive86% of 7,264 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 46.7%, Isometric 32.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Indie 5.8%
- #28 Avernum 6
80% 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 58.9%, Isometric 26.6%, Indie 14.5%
- #29 Monster Crown: Sin Eater
76% matchVery Positive86% of 205 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 51.1%, Turn-Based Combat 36.9%, Strategy 12%
- #30 Eador: Genesis
79% matchVery Positive84% of 462 reviews2013
Dev: Alexey BokulevPub: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 44.2%, RPG 34.8%, Indie 21%
- #31 Monster Alchemy
75% matchVery Positive92% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Team Metacarpo
Windows
Create unique creatures, use them to gather rare resources, and fuse them into even more powerful beings! This RPG combines classic exploration with a deep crafting system where your monsters are your ultimate tool for looting, combat, and discovery.
Why similar: RPG 47.2%, Turn-Based Combat 24.8%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 5.7%
- #32 Conquest of Elysium 4
78% 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%, Indie 36%
- #33 Voidspire Tactics
77% matchVery Positive97% of 291 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 58.6%, Strategy 25.2%, Indie 16.2%
- #34 Torment: Tides of Numenera
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,378 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.9 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 48.9%, Isometric 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Strategy 6%, Indie 5.2%
- #35 AntharioN
77% 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 44.8%, Strategy 18.8%, Isometric 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Indie 10.4%
- #36 Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor
74% 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 41%, Isometric 30.4%, Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%, Indie 2.7%
- #37 Balrum
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 810 reviews2016
Dev: Balcony Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.2 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 30.9%, RPG 29%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Strategy 13.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #38 Dark Quest 4
72% matchVery Positive81% of 176 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 33.1%, RPG 32.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Strategy 15.3%
- #39 The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
74% 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 67.5%, Strategy 32.5%
- #40 Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,531 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 53.7%, Strategy 46.3%
- #41 Eador. Imperium
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,266 reviews2017
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.0 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 47.1%, Strategy 34.6%, Indie 18.3%
- #42 Caves of Qud
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,678 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.5 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 53.1%, RPG 46.9%
- #43 Wizards and Warlords
71% matchVery Positive83% of 260 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 47.3%, Indie 27%, Turn-Based Combat 25.7%
- #44 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 44.1%, Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Indie 13.4%
- #45 Siralim Ultimate
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,548 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 34.3 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 30.5%, Isometric 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Indie 5.3%
- #46 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
70% matchVery Positive92% of 11,916 reviews2014
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: RPG 69.5%, Isometric 17.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #47 Ghostlords
72% matchVery Positive91% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Kyle Rodgers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 57.4%, Strategy 25.7%, Indie 17%
- #48 Letalis
67% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Monkiato
Windows · Mac
Recruit over 1,000 Letalis, conquer coliseums and explore a non-linear world packed with secrets.
Why similar: RPG 60.6%, Turn-Based Combat 39.4%
- #49 Master of Magic
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,233 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 58.8%, Strategy 41.2%
- #50 Siralim
71% 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 60%, Turn-Based Combat 31.1%, Indie 8.9%
- #51 Shadowrun Returns
69% matchVery Positive87% of 13,984 reviews2013
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.4 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 57.5%, Isometric 27.8%, Strategy 9%, Indie 5.8%
- #52 Monsters' Den: Godfall
70% matchVery Positive84% of 563 reviews2017
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.1 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: Isometric 39.6%, RPG 37.5%, Turn-Based Combat 23%
- #53 The Monster Breeder
66% matchVery Positive92% of 278 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 58.5%, Strategy 41.5%
- #54 Azure Saga: Pathfinder
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 101 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 39.8%, Isometric 18.5%, Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Indie 10.8%
- #55 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,555 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 66.9%, Strategy 33.1%
- #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 56.9%, Strategy 43.1%
- #57 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,306 reviews2019
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #58 Songs of Conquest
64% matchVery Positive86% of 13,568 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 59.6%, Strategy 40.4%
- #59 Monster Sanctuary
65% matchVery Positive91% of 12,704 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 40%, Turn-Based Combat 31.9%, Strategy 18.4%, Indie 9.7%
- #60 Broken Alliance
66% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Placeholder Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
From the makers of Death & Taxes comes a turn-based adventure-strategy game, an indie love letter to pixel art, old-school adventure games, mythical creatures and fantasy storytelling. Choose your faction and harness the vast power of magic to save your dying world, shaping your personal storyline.
Why similar: RPG 66.5%, Strategy 33.5%