- #1 Gladiator Guild Manager
97% matchVery Positive81% of 4,068 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.7%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Management 10.8%, Medieval 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the full version of the seed game, offering the complete experience of managing a fantasy gladiator guild.
- #2 Blackthorn Arena
96% matchMixed69% of 3,780 reviews2020
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 23.6%, Medieval 21.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep gladiator management simulator that features real-time tactical combat and extensive training systems.
- #3 Mortal Glory
96% matchVery Positive87% of 582 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 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 25.3%, Strategy RPG 21.4%, Management 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical gladiator management game with roguelike elements that emphasizes party building and turn-based combat.
- #4 Teamfight Manager
94% matchVery Positive87% of 5,888 reviews2021
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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%, Management 33.7%, Simulation 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.7%, Strategy 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management side of an esports team, utilizing auto-battler mechanics to resolve matches.
- #5 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
95% matchMixed68% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 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 25.1%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Strategy 13.4%, RPG 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management simulation where you train gladiators and compete in the arenas of ancient Rome.
- #6 Battle Brothers
94% matchVery Positive88% of 28,621 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 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 21.2%, Medieval 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Fantasy 10.4%, Strategy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty mercenary company management game that features deep tactical combat and party development.
- #7 Gods of Sand
92% matchVery Positive86% of 739 reviews2026
Dev: Achenar Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 42.5%, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 15.5%, RPG 13.1%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gladiator management game with a strong focus on training, equipment, and arena combat strategy.
- #8 Punch Club
91% matchVery Positive80% of 15,756 reviews2016
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
Why similar: Management 47.3%, Cartoony 18.1%, Simulation 17.7%, RPG 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: A management and training simulator where you build a fighter from the ground up to reach the top of the ranks.
- #9 Mage and Monsters
90% matchVery Positive90% of 921 reviews2022
Dev: Lasse Zacho Malver
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 38.8%, War 14.8%, Management 12.4%, Magic 12.1%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that emphasizes unit synergies and roguelike progression in a fantasy setting.
- #10 Age of Gladiators Reforged
91% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Management 14.4%, Medieval 12.4%, Strategy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An updated take on the classic gladiator management formula with improved visuals and mechanics.
- #11 The Last Flame
89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,899 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 37.3%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Management 9.2%, Strategy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler with deep roguelike progression and complex party-building mechanics.
- #12 Wartales
88% matchVery Positive86% of 35,540 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.6 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 29.2%, Tactical RPG 28.3%, RPG 18%, Survival 10.9%, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world mercenary management game that emphasizes party survival and tactical turn-based combat.
- #13 Gladiator School
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 349 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 28.7%, Simulation 26.6%, Strategy 25%, Indie 8.6%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game dedicated to the management and operation of a gladiator training facility.
- #14 The Monster Breeder
86% 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: Strategy RPG 17.3%, Management 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Tactical RPG 14.6%, Medieval 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A management game focused on breeding and training creatures for tactical combat.
- #15 Hero's Warband
87% 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 26.9%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Management 12%, Medieval 8.7%, Survival 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler combat with roguelike elements and party management.
- #16 Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
86% matchVery Positive90% of 482 reviews2022
Dev: Rarykos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 21.4%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Medieval 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that emphasizes tactical positioning and combat management.
- #17 Rising Army
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Arkbits
Windows
Rising Army is a strategy auto-battler game where you can train and equip every single troop, upgrade your camp, and recruit new warriors. Experience a campaign in an open world and take on epic battles.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.7%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Management 9.6%, Base Building 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that utilizes auto-battler mechanics and tactical party management.
- #18 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,351 reviews2022
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!
Why similar: Auto Battler 50.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Survival 10.4%, RPG 8.1%, Strategy 8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique auto-battler that focuses on managing a large group of units through tactical encounters.
- #19 Gladiators and Glory
84% matchVery Positive88% of 60 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 34.3%, Medieval 17.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, RPG 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on arena combat and gladiator progression.
- #20 Darkest Dungeon®
82% matchVery Positive92% of 161,643 reviews2016
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Strategy 25.2%, Fantasy 16%, Singleplayer 8%, Indie 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging party management game that requires careful tactical planning and resource allocation.
- #21 Dungeon Tycoon
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,918 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 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 27.1%, Medieval 18.7%, Base Building 15.3%, Fantasy 13.4%, Strategy 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulation where you build and run a fantasy dungeon facility.
- #22 Megaloot
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,013 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.3 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 25.2%, RPG 14.3%, Fantasy 12.3%, Strategy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy RPG that focuses on loot management and tactical character builds.
- #23 Swords and Sandals Classic Collection
81% matchVery Positive93% of 3,009 reviews2019
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"Gladiator, gladiator, gladiator, Swords and Sandals, Gladiatorrrrr!"You grew up playing the legendary Swords and Sandals turn based combat game series. These games have been played over half a billion times. Swords and Sandals is nostalgia, Swords and Sandals is life.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 34.3%, Strategy 21.4%, Medieval 21.1%, RPG 18.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential gladiator training and combat series that defined the genre for many players.
- #24 Gladiator Command
78% matchVery Positive96% of 229 reviews2026
Dev: Marius Spikas
Windows
A gladiator management sim. Recruit unique gladiators, train them, equip them, hire staff, manage finances, build prestige, develop traits and stat-based skills, and let real-time arena battles decide your rise.
Why similar: Auto Battler 52%, Management 22.2%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Combat 3.8%
- #25 Retail Company Simulator
79% matchVery Positive91% of 739 reviews2024
Dev: Business Tycoon
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Run your retail company. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.
Why similar: Trading 42.9%, Management 32.5%, Simulation 17.1%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that shares the granular resource and staff management style of the seed game.
- #26 Siege Survival: Gloria Victis
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,766 reviews2021
Dev: Black Eye GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 17.9%, War 13.9%, Management 13.6%, Medieval 13.3%, Base Building 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and survival, sharing the gritty, strategic management feel of the seed game.
- #27 Gargadusa's Tower
78% matchVery Positive90% of 281 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 30.3%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 10.3%, RPG 8.8%
- #28 Eslabong
77% matchVery Positive94% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: shirowita
Windows
Arena combat meets mercenary club management. Recruit from a dynamic market, build your squad, and compete season after season in leagues and cups.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.8%, Management 16%, Medieval 12%, Strategy 7.7%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #29 Guild Commander
83% 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 25.7%, Medieval 23%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulation centered on running a guild and handling various strategic tasks.
- #30 The Unexpected Quest
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to the world.
Why similar: Management 24.6%, Base Building 23.5%, Medieval 23%, Fantasy 16.9%, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy and management game that features exploration and base building.
- #31 Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator
75% matchVery Positive82% of 588 reviews2026
Dev: Contec Games
Windows
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator is a classic management experience set in an alternate Ancient Rome. Start in Division VII with one of sixteen clubs, recruit fighters, equip them from the market, and climb the ladder through fully simulated seasons and matches.
Why similar: Auto Battler 48.5%, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Management 11.5%, Strategy 11.2%
- #32 Private Military Manager: Tactical Auto Battler
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 305 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 33.9%, Management 18.9%, War 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Strategy 8.2%
- #33 Retail Company Simulator: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive87% of 658 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 28.1%, Simulation 26%, Strategy 21.9%, Trading 21.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #34 Dungeon Tycoon: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive97% of 373 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 35.8%, Base Building 23.8%, Fantasy 18.5%, Simulation 10.6%, Strategy 9.3%
- #35 Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue
76% matchVery Positive87% of 983 reviews2020
Dev: Black Eye GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 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 22.2%, Medieval 15.4%, Management 13.7%, Base Building 13.3%, Survival 11.1%
- #36 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
72% matchMixed68% of 1,448 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 35.2%, Strategy RPG 28.7%, Medieval 12.7%, Simulation 7.3%, RPG 4.8%
- #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: Strategy 33.2%, Simulation 32.9%, Management 22.1%, Indie 11.9%
- #38 Bloodgrounds
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 606 reviews2026
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 16.6%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Management 12.8%, Base Building 11%
- #39 The Last Flame: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive86% of 334 reviews2024
Dev: Hotloop
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 43.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Strategy 10.5%, RPG 8%
- #40 Mortal Glory 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 307 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 30.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.1%, Management 22.8%, Strategy 7.9%, RPG 6.9%
- #41 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
68% matchVery Positive82% of 2,688 reviews2026
Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build and command your own party of Dwarves in a chaotic mix of Auto Battler, Strategy, and RPG. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid party through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!
Why similar: Auto Battler 58.5%, Tactical RPG 13.1%, Strategy RPG 8.8%, RPG 5%, Strategy 4.7%
- #42 The Unexpected Quest Prologue
73% matchVery Positive86% of 133 reviews2020
Dev: RionixPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 33.8%, Strategy 31.3%, Base Building 28.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Indie 2.3%
- #43 TM - Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,207 reviews2021
Dev: UntitledStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 31.4%, Management 27.1%, Strategy 18%, Simulation 16.8%, Indie 5.8%
- #44 Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 592 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 18.9%, Trading 18.3%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Medieval 9.2%
- #45 Gym Manager: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive80% of 242 reviews2024
Dev: Han GAMES
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 45.2%, Base Building 24.9%, Simulation 24.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #46 Age of Gladiators
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 768 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 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 23.5%, Management 19.4%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Medieval 11%, Strategy 9.6%
- #47 Mythic Battlegrounds: Demonic Siege
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 83 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 41.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, Magic 9.6%, Base Building 9.2%
- #48 Mage and Monsters II
67% matchVery Positive84% of 372 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 49.3%, War 11.4%, Magic 11%, Strategy 8.9%, Management 8.8%
- #49 Just A Humble Swordsmith
69% matchVery Positive90% of 599 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 43.1%, Strategy RPG 24.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Medieval 7.7%, Cartoony 6%
- #50 Tavern Manager Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive91% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 33.5%, Management 27.5%, Simulation 20.4%, Fantasy 10.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #51 Esports History: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive89% of 54 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 32.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 15%, RPG 9.7%
- #52 Our Adventurer Guild
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,502 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Strategy RPG 9.7%, RPG 9.6%
- #53 Legend of Keepers: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,379 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 56.5%, RPG 27.6%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 7.9%
- #54 Knightica: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive92% of 112 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 66.8%, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #55 Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
67% matchMixed67% of 1,000 reviews2024
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 19.7%, Medieval 18.1%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Base Building 13.5%, Fantasy 10.9%
- #56 Vault of Power
67% matchMixed65% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Jim Games
Windows
Vault of Power is an autobattler strategy roguelike. Equip powerful skills, strategically position your units, and conquer challenging dungeons.
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.9%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, War 10.7%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #57 Wonderland
63% matchVery Positive86% of 133 reviews2026
Dev: Dragon Flame GamesPub: 摸鱼游戏
Windows
On the fantastical continent of Elfar, where swords and magic reign, you will establish and grow your own guild, leading members to accept quests, challenge dungeons, forge equipment, participate in competitions, and gradually uncover the secrets of the nine sacred sites
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Simulation 11.3%, RPG 11%, Strategy 11%