Games Like Geneforge 5: Overthrow

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 35.6%, Isometric 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Strategy 17.7%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This modern remake of the original title brings the classic Geneforge experience up to date with improved quality-of-life features while retaining the core tactical depth.

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 44.3%, Isometric 27.6%, Strategy 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful and enhanced reimagining of the second game that maintains the series' signature focus on faction loyalty and monster-molding.

Geneforge 4: Rebellion is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the fourth chapter of the Geneforge Saga. Once again, return to the world of the Shapers, where you will explore a vast world, choose what side you will fight for, and create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters.

Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Isometric 16.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor in the saga, it offers the most similar gameplay mechanics, world-building, and creature-creation systems.

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 47.6%, Isometric 28.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This hardcore isometric CRPG captures the old-school feel and challenging turn-based combat that fans of the Geneforge series will find familiar.

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic 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: RPG 36.8%, Turn-Based Combat 33.9%, Isometric 29.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Geneforge, this game emphasizes meaningful player choice and faction politics in a harsh, unforgiving world.

Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees.

Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Isometric 34.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the team behind Age of Decadence, it offers deep tactical turn-based combat and a heavy focus on narrative consequences.

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 42.1%, Isometric 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Strategy 9.4%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Another classic title from Spiderweb Software that shares the same engine, UI, and design philosophy as the Geneforge series.

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 51.2%, Isometric 26%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A more narrative-focused RPG from the same developer that maintains the isometric perspective and turn-based combat mechanics.

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 46.5%, Isometric 26.3%, Strategy 17.4%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the Avernum series with the same deep exploration and turn-based tactical combat found in Geneforge.

ATOM RPG is a post-apocalyptic indie game, inspired by classic CRPGs: Fallout, Wasteland, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate and many others.

Why similar: RPG 33.1%, Isometric 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Strategy 15.9%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is heavily inspired by classic isometric RPGs, offering a similar slow-paced, tactical, and exploration-heavy experience.

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: RPG 31.2%, Turn-Based Combat 26.6%, Isometric 21.2%, Strategy 16.9%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic isometric perspective and turn-based combat system that mirrors the mechanical feel of Spiderweb Software titles.

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 42.6%, Isometric 20.5%, Strategy 17.2%, Indie 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling isometric adventure that captures the same indie CRPG spirit and long-form storytelling as the Geneforge saga.

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

Why similar: RPG 65.8%, Isometric 30.8%, Strategy 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the faction-based storytelling that defines the Geneforge experience, allowing players to shape the world through their allegiances.

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 20.6%, Isometric 15.8%, Indie 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern Spiderweb Software title that experiments with new mechanics while keeping the developer's signature isometric, story-rich style.

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: RPG 59%, Isometric 19.9%, Strategy 16.9%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based, isometric RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and complex decision-making in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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: RPG 55.8%, Isometric 26%, Strategy 13.4%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent tactical turn-based combat and a rich, choice-driven narrative that feels right at home for fans of classic CRPGs.

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 48.2%, Isometric 14.8%, Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Indie 11%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative and mechanical foundation of the first game with expanded lore and new creature types.

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 42.2%, Isometric 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Strategy 11.3%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series, essential for understanding the roots of the world and the evolution of the Shaper mechanics.

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 61.9%, Isometric 24.6%, Indie 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style indie RPG that focuses on exploration and turn-based combat in a traditional fantasy setting.

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 48.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Isometric 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Indie 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A key chapter in the saga that introduces more complex faction dynamics and further refines the series' turn-based combat.

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 56.3%, Turn-Based Combat 37.2%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on collection, its deep tactical combat and party-building mechanics will appeal to those who enjoy the monster-molding aspect of Geneforge.

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 61.5%, Isometric 24.6%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the Eschalon trilogy, offering a consistent isometric experience with a focus on character building and tactical play.

Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

Why similar: RPG 56.7%, Isometric 31.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational isometric CRPG that offers the same level of mechanical depth and world-building complexity as the Geneforge series.

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 50.2%, Strategy 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the creature-collection and tactical combat focus that makes the Geneforge series unique.

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: RPG 57.1%, Strategy 28.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical, party-based RPG that emphasizes strategic positioning and faction-based decision-making.

The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.

Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Isometric 43.2%, Strategy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An essential isometric CRPG experience that provides the deep party management and tactical combat that Geneforge fans appreciate.

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 50%, Isometric 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich isometric CRPG that prioritizes narrative depth and player choice over traditional combat-heavy progression.

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 58.9%, Strategy 21.2%, Isometric 15.3%, Indie 4.6%

What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.

Why similar: RPG 59.3%, Strategy 20.7%, Isometric 10.5%, Indie 6.1%, Turn-Based Combat 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hex-based, turn-based tactical RPG that focuses heavily on combat encounters and character specialization.

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 46.3%, Isometric 26.2%, Strategy 15.8%, Indie 11.7%

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 61.7%, Isometric 23.5%, Indie 14.7%

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 57.5%, RPG 42.5%

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 44.6%, Isometric 23.8%, Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Indie 9.2%

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 60.9%, Isometric 24.9%, Indie 14.3%

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 54%, Isometric 17.7%, Strategy 17.2%, Indie 11.1%

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%

Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.

Why similar: Isometric 36.4%, RPG 33.5%, Turn-Based Combat 30.1%

A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

Why similar: RPG 68.1%, Turn-Based Combat 31.9%

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 65.4%, Strategy 34.6%

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 60.6%, Isometric 28.2%, Indie 11.3%

On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.

Why similar: RPG 63.8%, Strategy 36.2%

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 56.3%, Strategy 28.9%, Indie 14.8%

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: RPG 34.2%, Isometric 26.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.7%, Strategy 15.4%

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 25.4%, Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, Strategy 16.1%, Indie 5.2%

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 70.7%, Strategy 25%, Indie 4.3%

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 42.2%, Turn-Based Combat 33.6%, Strategy 24.2%

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: RPG 69.4%, Isometric 13.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Indie 7.2%

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: RPG 29%, Isometric 26%, Turn-Based Combat 21.6%, Strategy 15.2%, Indie 8.1%

Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.

Why similar: RPG 67.7%, Turn-Based Combat 32.3%

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%, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Isometric 11.5%, Indie 10.2%

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 57.1%, Strategy 27.1%, Indie 15.8%

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 41.6%, Isometric 26.1%, Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Indie 2.7%

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%, Turn-Based Combat 31.6%, Isometric 26.8%

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 61.3%, Strategy 38.7%

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 46.5%, RPG 33.3%, Indie 20.2%

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: RPG 46.3%, Isometric 41.3%, Indie 12.4%

Journey through an epic storyline, collecting creatures to aid you in turn-based battles, avoiding traps and solving puzzles, completing thrilling quests, and uncovering the darker history of Pyli Kingdom in this RPG with a unique modern take on a classic beloved genre.

Why similar: RPG 67.1%, Strategy 32.9%

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 39.2%, Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Isometric 15.4%, Indie 10.6%

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 55.9%, Strategy 27.5%, Indie 16.5%

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 64.4%, Strategy 35.6%