- #1 Gladiator Guild Manager
97% matchVery Positive81% of 3,874 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.2%, Strategy RPG 14%, Tactical RPG 13.4%, Management 11%, Medieval 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the full, expanded version of the seed game, offering a complete experience with more content and refined mechanics.
- #2 Blackthorn Arena
96% matchMixed69% of 3,780 reviews2020
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!
Why similar: Management 24.1%, Medieval 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Simulation 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep gladiator management simulator that features real-time tactical combat and extensive customization for your warriors.
- #3 Mortal Glory
96% matchVery Positive87% of 580 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.9%, Strategy RPG 21.2%, Management 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical roguelike that captures the high-stakes atmosphere of managing a gladiator team through brutal tournaments.
- #4 Mortal Glory 2
95% matchVery Positive88% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.6%, Management 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Strategy 7.9%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the tactical gladiator management formula with deeper party-based RPG mechanics and improved combat depth.
- #5 Gods of Sand
94% matchVery Positive85% of 684 reviews2022
Dev: Achenar Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Train gladiators. Manage a ludus. Fight in the arenas. Conquer the tower. Gods of Sand is a gladiator manager with intense turn-based combat, inspired by the Swords and Sandals series, in a dark and unforgiving setting.
Why similar: Management 43.2%, Strategy 18.6%, Simulation 15.6%, RPG 12.7%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty management game where you train gladiators and navigate the brutal politics of a desert arena.
- #6 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
94% matchMixed67% of 264 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Management 25.7%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Strategy 13.3%, RPG 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management simulation that focuses on the business and training aspects of running a gladiator school in ancient Rome.
- #7 Teamfight Manager
93% matchVery Positive87% of 5,795 reviews2021
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills.
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.2%, Management 33.9%, Simulation 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%, Strategy 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: While set in an esports context, it perfectly captures the auto-battler management loop of drafting and training a team for victory.
- #8 Age of Gladiators
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 753 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.
Why similar: Auto Battler 24%, Management 19.8%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Medieval 10.9%, Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series provides a straightforward and addictive management experience for fans of the gladiator genre.
- #9 Mage and Monsters
91% matchVery Positive90% of 911 reviews2022
Dev: Lasse Zacho Malver
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Create an army and use spells while it fights for you. Mage & Monsters is an active auto battler, where you must choose wisely between upgrading the might of your army, or increasing the power of your spells.
Why similar: Auto Battler 39.5%, War 14.4%, Management 12.7%, Magic 11.9%, Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that emphasizes unit synergy and RPG-style progression, mirroring the tactical team-building of the seed game.
- #10 Gladiator School
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 347 reviews2017
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gladiator School is a Tycoon-style simulation game. You play as the master of a newly formed school for gladiators. Your job is to prepare and train recruits before you send them away to fight for their survival and entertain the crowd in the arena.
Why similar: Management 29.2%, Simulation 26.6%, Strategy 24.7%, Indie 8.6%, RPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the administrative and training side of running a school, perfect for those who enjoy the management aspect of the seed game.
- #11 Hero's Warband
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: J.A.P Studio
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in Hero’s Warband, a captivating 2D Survival Autobattler. Recruit and manage a diverse array of heroes with unique classes and skills. Discover the perfect synergy between classes to suit your strategic vision. Lead your heroes to greatness and conquer the land of Astoria!
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.5%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Management 12.3%, Medieval 8.6%, Survival 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler mechanics with party management, allowing you to build and lead a unique warband through various challenges.
- #12 Battle Brothers
89% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: War 25.3%, Medieval 24.4%, Fantasy 12.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, challenging mercenary management game that emphasizes party building and tactical survival in a low-fantasy world.
- #13 The Last Flame
86% matchVery Positive85% of 2,804 reviews2025
Dev: Hotloop
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.
Why similar: Auto Battler 38%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Management 9.3%, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike auto-battler that focuses on complex team builds and strategic positioning during automated combat.
- #14 Gladiators and Glory
88% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34%, Medieval 18%, Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, RPG 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical approach to gladiator combat with a focus on turn-based strategy and team development.
- #15 Wartales
86% matchVery Positive87% of 34,222 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Why similar: Medieval 29.6%, Tactical RPG 27.8%, RPG 17.9%, Survival 10.9%, Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich mercenary band management experience with tactical turn-based combat that feels like a grander version of guild management.
- #16 Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 481 reviews2025
Dev: Ragnarocket
Windows · Mac · Linux
Craft. Battle. Grow. Join thousands of players in the ultimate tactical RPG where every piece of gear is forged by you — and every fight tests your strategy.
Why similar: Auto Battler 19.4%, Trading 18.7% ★, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Medieval 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intersection of crafting and tactical management, requiring you to equip and train your units for arena success.
- #17 Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
84% matchVery Positive91% of 467 reviews2022
Dev: Rarykos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Can you save it? Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Explore the rich medieval fantasy world in a mix of LOTR, Warhammer, FTL and Total War.
Why similar: Auto Battler 22.1%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Medieval 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that emphasizes positioning and unit management during large-scale fantasy battles.
- #18 Guild Commander
87% matchMixed47% of 98 reviews2015
Dev: GTGD
Windows
In Guild Commander you manage your guild to victory! Deploy your guild members and save your world from the Necro Lord!
Why similar: Management 26.3%, Medieval 22.9%, Strategy RPG 13%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused title that tasks you with overseeing a guild's operations and success in a medieval setting.
- #19 Dungeon Tycoon
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,751 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?
Why similar: Management 32.5%, Medieval 21.9%, Fantasy 15.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of a fantasy dungeon, providing a similar 'behind-the-scenes' perspective to running a guild.
- #20 Wildermyth
81% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 36.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.5%, Fantasy 14%, RPG 8.7%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that excels at procedural storytelling and party management, making your units feel like unique individuals.
- #21 Fantasy General II
83% matchVery Positive81% of 1,900 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Strategy 22.2%, War 17.9%, Fantasy 16.7%, Management 15.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical fantasy strategy game that emphasizes unit management and army composition across a grand campaign.
- #22 Megaloot
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,968 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 33.3%, Medieval 25.3%, RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 12.3%, Strategy 12%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RPG that utilizes auto-battler elements and inventory management to create an addictive gameplay loop.
- #23 Super Auto Pets
80% matchVery Positive90% of 35,668 reviews2021
Dev: Team Wood Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Why similar: Auto Battler 80.8%, Strategy 14.6%, Combat 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, minimalist auto-battler that focuses entirely on team synergy and strategic unit placement.
- #24 The Banner Saga
82% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.8%, RPG 23%, Strategy 20.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, Strategy RPG 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep party management and tactical combat where every decision impacts the survival of your caravan.
- #25 Elysium: Blood Games
84% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 23.8%, Management 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Indie 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sports-themed simulation that captures the competitive spirit of managing a team for arena-based combat.
- #26 The Monster Breeder
78% matchVery Positive92% of 262 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: Strategy RPG 17.2%, Management 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Medieval 10.5%
- #27 Dungeon Village 2
79% matchVery Positive87% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: Simulation 25.2%, Strategy 23.5%, RPG 21.8%, Fantasy 16%, Management 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming management game where you build a town for adventurers, focusing on the growth and success of your guild-like heroes.
- #28 Gargadusa's Tower
77% matchVery Positive88% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: The Math Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
D&D meets Franchise Manager, Gargadusa’s Tower is a supremely deep guild management simulation that spans generations. Build your adventurer guild from nothing. Recruit heroes, complete quests, and descend the mysterious tower to confront the power that lies within.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #29 Private Military Manager: Tactical Auto Battler
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows
You are the CEO of a private military company. Recruit capable mercenaries, purchase weapons, and develop your mercenaries according to their roles and characteristics. Observe how your mercenaries perform in combat and plan your tactics to ensure mission success.
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.5%, Management 19.2%, War 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Simulation 8%
- #30 Auto Chess
79% matchMixed66% of 941 reviews2022
Dev: Chengdu longyuan Network Technology Co.Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Original Auto Chess
Why similar: Auto Battler 72%, Strategy 18.6%, Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The genre-defining auto-battler that provides the ultimate experience in drafting and managing a team for automated combat.
- #31 The Last Flame: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive86% of 332 reviews2024
Dev: Hotloop
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.
Why similar: Auto Battler 44.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Strategy 10.4%, RPG 7.7%
- #32 Retail Company Simulator: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive88% of 643 reviews2024
Dev: Business Tycoon
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Run your retail company in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order new products, meet customer needs, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Hire new workers, expand your store, and enjoy the growth of your retail company.
Why similar: Management 28.7%, Simulation 25.9%, Strategy 21.5%, Trading 21.5% ★, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #33 Dungeon Tycoon: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive96% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm in this free version of Dungeon Tycoon. Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?
Why similar: Management 36.5%, Base Building 23.6%, Fantasy 18.1%, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 9.2%
- #34 Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue
76% matchVery Positive87% of 982 reviews2020
Dev: Black Eye GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22%, Medieval 15.4%, Management 14%, Base Building 13.3%, Survival 11%
- #35 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
73% matchMixed67% of 1,059 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.7%, Strategy RPG 29.5%, Medieval 13.2%, Simulation 7.7%, RPG 4.8%
- #36 Bloodgrounds
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 472 reviews2026
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Bloodgrounds merges tactical turn-based combat with strategic management, RPG and roguelite elements. Forged in the pits of the arena, you fought your way out and now as a wealthy patron you recruit, train, and command your team of hardened Gladiators to glory - or death.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.4%, Strategy RPG 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Management 13.2%, Base Building 11%
- #37 Gladiator Manager
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Simulation 32.9%, Strategy 32.8%, Management 22.5%, Indie 11.8%
- #38 TM - Prologue
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,207 reviews2021
Dev: UntitledStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more!
Why similar: Medieval 31%, Management 27.6%, Strategy 17.9%, Simulation 16.9%, Indie 5.7%
- #39 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
70% matchVery Positive82% of 2,479 reviews2026
Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!
Why similar: Auto Battler 59.3%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, Strategy RPG 8.8%, RPG 4.8%, Strategy 4.7%
- #40 Mythic Battlegrounds: Demonic Siege
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: DochiGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where your tactical decisions are key to surviving relentless waves of enemy attacks. While battles unfold automatically, your choices before the clash, such as resource management, unit training, and skill selection, are critical to securing victory.
Why similar: Auto Battler 42.3%, Strategy 10%, Fantasy 9.7%, Magic 9.4%, Base Building 9%
- #41 Mage and Monsters II
70% matchVery Positive83% of 335 reviews2025
Dev: Lasse Zacho Malver
Windows
Recruit a hero to lead your army, and use spells while they fight for you. Mage & Monsters 2 is an active auto battler, where you choose to either enhance the strength of your hero, reinforce the might of your army, or increase the power of your spells.
Why similar: Auto Battler 49.7%, War 11.2%, Magic 10.6%, Management 9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #42 The Unexpected Quest Prologue
74% matchVery Positive85% of 131 reviews2020
Dev: RionixPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. In this prologue, play through chapters 1, 2, and 3, where you learn to manage your resources as you build and battle to bring order to the world.
Why similar: Simulation 34%, Strategy 31.2%, Base Building 28.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Indie 2.3%
- #43 Just A Humble Swordsmith
72% matchVery Positive90% of 598 reviews2022
Dev: Just Some Humble Game SmithsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Craft swords from a variety of styles and materials in order to best equip the adventurers who come into your sword smithing shop. Strategize and watch the adventurers fight their way through a dungeon full of monsters in this idle battler!
Why similar: Auto Battler 44.1%, Strategy RPG 23.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Medieval 7.6%, Cartoony 5.9%
- #44 Gym Manager: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive80% of 231 reviews2024
Dev: Han GAMES
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Gym Manager: Prologue is a free simulation game where you can build, expand and manage your own Gym. To attract more clients - invest in new equipment, keep the room clean and sabotage your competitors.
Why similar: Management 45.5%, Base Building 24.5%, Simulation 24.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #45 Legend of Keepers: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,373 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You have been hired as a dungeon master by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: Protect their dungeons! Legend of Keepers: Prologue is a playable alpha that will help you get familiar with the game mechanics.
Why similar: Management 57.4%, RPG 26.8%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #46 Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
69% matchMixed67% of 968 reviews2024
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
Why similar: Management 20.2%, Medieval 18%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Base Building 13.5%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #47 Together in Battle
68% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Sinister Design
Windows
A fantasy gladiator strategy RPG with vibrant characters, funny random events, team management mechanics, and emergent relationship-building. Uncover a sinister conspiracy; fight deep turn-based tactical battles; watch your characters grow together!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.6%, Tactical RPG 23.1%, Management 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #48 Esports History: Prologue
69% matchPositive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History: Prologue is a free RPG simulator about the era of the birth of eSports. Start from scratch and work your way up to an eSports career. Use your resources and time wisely to develop a unique character and win tournaments.
Why similar: Management 33.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 14.9%, RPG 9.5%
- #49 Knightica: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Mango GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Recruit powerful units, place them strategically and find the best synergies in this Roguelike Autobattler! Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 67.5%, Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #50 Tavern Manager Simulator: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Try running a tavern for a day in Prologue.
Why similar: Base Building 33.2%, Management 27.6%, Simulation 20.7%, Fantasy 9.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #51 Tales & Tactics
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,081 reviews2024
Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.
Why similar: Auto Battler 32%, Tactical RPG 18.9%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #52 Skill Legends Royale
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,795 reviews2024
Dev: ZGGame
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.
Why similar: Auto Battler 38.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Medieval 13.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #53 Bard Idle
66% matchMixed69% of 808 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 157.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Build a unique team, where each character has a random weapon, race and class. Strong combinations of heroes, enhanced by the ballad creation system and jelly dwarfs, will capture your adventure in history!
Why similar: Auto Battler 42%, Strategy RPG 25%, Magic 9.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #54 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
69% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Auto Battler 49.3%, Medieval 20.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 8.1%, Simulation 7.3%
- #55 Our Adventurer Guild
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,084 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Management 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, RPG 9.5%, Strategy RPG 9.4%
- #56 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
67% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Why similar: Management 41.6%, Simulation 17%, Base Building 16.2%, Strategy 16%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #57 Inn Tycoon: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Evil Goose Games
Windows
Welcome to Inn Tycoon: Prologue! Build, design, and manage your dream inn. Serve delightful meals, offer various services, and hire a stellar staff. Create a top-notch hospitality empire and become the ultimate Inn Tycoon!
Why similar: Medieval 33.3%, Management 33.1%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 14.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%