Games Like Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes

Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32%, RPG 22.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Tactical 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the satirical, humorous take on classic fantasy tropes while offering robust tactical combat.

A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.2%, Parody 19.4% ★, RPG 12.4%, JRPG 8%, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a vibrant, humorous world and deep turn-based combat that mirrors the lighthearted spirit of the seed game.

In this successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics, you will experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island.

Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Parody 15.7% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the exact same blend of parody, tactical combat, and quirky character interactions.

Following the success of the RPG-Parody Grotesque Tactics franchise, comes a spin-off nestled in the heart of a tropical zombie bevvy of beauties against the greatest hero of them all, conveniently titled: Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead As the story goes... ...

Why similar: Parody 21.4% ★, RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Strategy RPG 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the distinct indie tactical style and irreverent humor of the original.

Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.

Why similar: RPG 17.4%, Tactical 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, JRPG 10.4%, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming tactical RPG that emphasizes character-driven comedy and lighthearted storytelling alongside its strategic battles.

In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30%, Tactical 13.3%, Strategy RPG 10.5%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a modern, humorous narrative with tight, puzzle-like tactical combat that feels fresh and engaging.

The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.9%, RPG 18.3%, Strategy 16.7%, JRPG 7.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for over-the-top tactical RPGs that lean heavily into anime-style humor and complex grid-based strategy.

Super Dungeon® Tactics is a classic turn-based game featuring exciting, new gameplay mechanics. Along with traditional RPG characters making you feel right at home, the dynamic gameplay will keep you on your toes.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.6%, RPG 14.9%, Strategy 12.2%, Tactical 9%, Strategy RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a colorful, grid-based tactical experience that focuses on party management and strategic positioning.

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: Turn-Based 25.6%, RPG 25.1%, Strategy 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 7.5%, Strategy RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure tactical experience that offers deep character customization and complex grid-based battles for fans of the genre.

Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!

Why similar: RPG 24.5%, Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Strategy RPG 8.4%, Party-Based RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses heavily on tactical depth and party synergy, perfect for players who enjoy the mechanics of the seed game.

In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.

Why similar: RPG 28.6%, Turn-Based 27.9%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, JRPG 11.9%, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky tactical RPG from the creators of Disgaea that features unique mechanics and a distinct, humorous personality.

Makai Kingdom is the story of Overlord Zetta, who accidentally destroys his own Netherworld. In order to save himself, he seals his soul inside a book. Reduced to nothing more than a tome, Zetta is forced to enlist the help of his fellow Overlords to get his netherworld (and his body) back.

Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Strategy 22.2%, JRPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a chaotic, funny, and highly strategic experience that fits the parody-heavy nature of the seed game.

In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.

Why similar: RPG 26.3%, Turn-Based 20.5%, Strategy 20.4%, Tactical 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: With its vibrant art style and deep, grid-based combat, it provides a polished tactical experience that feels both whimsical and challenging.

A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, RPG 15.9%, Strategy 14%, Tactical 12.2%, JRPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This dungeon crawler features a humorous story and turn-based combat that keeps the tone light and engaging.

Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21%, RPG 18.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Tactical 10.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that emphasizes strategic combat and a rich, fantasy-inspired world.

Take on Galactoil, a comically dysfunctional intergalactic energy corporation, and its larger-than-life employees in a tactical-stealth game that fuses satisfying strategic gameplay and dark comedy in a quirky single-player story.

Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Comedy 15%, Indie 14.5%, Tactical 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark comedy strategy game that flips the script on traditional invasion tropes with clever, turn-based tactical gameplay.

It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, RPG 20.2%, Strategy 14.8%, Strategy RPG 10.2%, Tactical 9%

Why You'll Like It: A niche tactical RPG that leans into anime aesthetics and cute, character-focused strategy.

King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.

Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Turn-Based 23.8%, Strategy 22.6%, Tactical 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy-RPG hybrid that focuses on army management and tactical turn-based battles in a fantasy setting.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Turn-Based 29%, JRPG 11.5%, Fantasy 6.2%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more serious in tone, its beautiful art and strategic turn-based combat capture the essence of a classic fantasy adventure.

RPG turn-based combat game with deep tactics and bad jokes! Do you have what it takes to save the kingdom?

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, accessible tactical RPG that maintains a fun, cartoonish aesthetic and strategic depth.

Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a turn-based, tactical RPG featuring strategic battles, intriguing puzzles and exciting quests. Customize your heroes’ unique, class-based attacks and abilities to defeat Father Eldritch's oppressive armies throughout dozens of unique, hand-crafted maps!

Why similar: Strategy 25.6%, Strategy RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, JRPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RPG that provides a classic grid-based experience with a focus on diverse character classes.

A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns, collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical surroundings using physics!

Why similar: Parody 24.9% ★, Turn-Based 23%, Tactical 10.2%, RPG 10.2%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with environmental destruction, offering a fun and strategic fantasy experience.

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Why similar: RPG 22.6%, JRPG 22.4%, Turn-Based 21.1%, Comedy 15.2%, Parody 7.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic parody RPG that pokes fun at genre conventions with a humorous, self-aware narrative.

Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.6%, RPG 14.9%, Strategy 12.1%, Strategy RPG 9.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-focused tactical game that keeps the mechanics simple and the gameplay loop addictive.

Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a gripping, tactical RPG that lets you build a powerful band of adventurers and partake in a grand adventure.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.7%, RPG 23.6%, Strategy 18.9%, Strategy RPG 9.3%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactical combat and party management within a harsh, fantasy-themed world.

Necro Story is a creature-collection RPG where you play as a (kind of) evil necromancer more into undead shenanigans than saving the world! Command quirky minions, outsmart foes, and snag their souls to power up your team. Expect strategic combat, laughs, and plenty of mischief.

Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based 17.2%, Comedy 12.6%, Funny 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A recent RPG that embraces a humorous, lighthearted tone while focusing on creature collection and party-based combat.

Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!

Why similar: RPG 25.7%, Tactical 22.6%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a grid-based combat system and a narrative-heavy experience that fits well within the tactical RPG genre.

A deep indie strategy RPG with destructible battlefields; the ability to build bridges, traps, and barricades; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs and into lava; and full-fledged mod support.

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Strategy 26%, Turn-Based 25.9%, Indie 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical game that allows for significant environmental interaction and complex combat scenarios.

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story

Why similar: RPG 36%, Strategy 31.1%, Comedy 15.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Adventure 3.8%

Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.2%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, RPG 11.6%, Tactical 11.2%, Party-Based RPG 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, party-based tactical RPG that offers deep character builds and challenging turn-based encounters.

The hotheaded Laharl seeks to be the next big Overlord in the Netherworld...and will destroy anyone that gets in his way! With his devious vassal Etna and the angel trainee Flonne as his unlikely allies, he must battle his way to supremacy and retake the throne in this over-the-top RPG adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.2%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, RPG 14%, Tactical 8%, JRPG 7.6%

Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!

Why similar: RPG 25.4%, JRPG 18.7%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Parody 16.1% ★, Funny 8%

A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)

Why similar: Turn-Based 31%, Parody 18.8% ★, RPG 13.5%, JRPG 8.6%, Strategy 6.8%

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.7%, RPG 27.8%, Parody 14.3% ★, Indie 4.8%, Fantasy 4%

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Parody 31.8% ★, Indie 8%, JRPG 4.5%, Funny 4.4%

Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles - they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.1%, RPG 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%, Comedy 7.4%

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: Tactical 22.9%, RPG 17.3%, Strategy 15.1%, JRPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%

Hire a band of almost-heroic goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, accomplish silly quests for the weird inhabitants of this fantastic world, and truly become a god - at least by goblin standards.

Why similar: RPG 19.5%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: Turn-Based 38%, RPG 31.4%, Strategy 13.7%, Indie 4%, Comedy 2.9%

Attack Heroes is a funny-hot blood game which requires your abilities to finish all the challenging stages.We mixed the Japanese 'Moe' style battle scenes and original vocaloid BGMs,for showing the core of acting animes.The battles combine the features of great reaction and hero-switching system.

Why similar: JRPG 17.2%, RPG 16.1%, Strategy 15.4%, Comedy 13.2%, Indie 12.7%

Weaves of Fate is a unique and epic blend of isometric role playing and tactical strategy. In the far future, a demonic invasion throughout all of time has been triggered as a result of humanity’s actions.

Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Tactical 9.7%, Indie 6.9%

Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: Parody 27.9% ★, RPG 21.5%, JRPG 20.9%, Comedy 12.6%, Indie 6%

Heroes of Arca is a unique blend of a turn-based strategy and RPG with an unorthodox combat system that presents a wide choice of battle tactics for the turn-based games' fans.

Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 41%, Indie 12.9%

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 28.4%, RPG 22.8%, Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Fantasy 10.3%

Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!

Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Comedy 11.2%, Indie 10.4%, Fantasy 7.2%

Sentry Knight Tactics is a charming, cute action-strategy RPG adventure. Set in a land under siege by a transdimensional evil, you command your team of powerful heroes through various realms as you slaughter enemy hordes, complete quests, upgrade your gear and save the world.

Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Strategy 31.5%, Indie 10.4%, Tactical 9.8%, Fantasy 5.4%

Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.2%, RPG 19.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%

A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle!

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.5%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, RPG 14.3%, Strategy 12.5%, Tactical 10.8%

Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.9%, RPG 15.1%, Party-Based RPG 12.3%, Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%

Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.

Why similar: Tactical 19.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, RPG 13.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.6%

Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.2%, RPG 23.1%, Strategy 17.3%, Tactical 7.9%, Indie 5.4%

Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.3%, RPG 17.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Tactical 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.4%

A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.4%, RPG 21.1%, Strategy 16.8%, Tactical 8.7%, Party-Based RPG 7%

Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Turn-Based 26.3%, Parody 23.4% ★, Indie 6%, Comedy 5.5%

Flamberge is a tactics RPG featuring free movement and simultaneous turns. Players plan out their moves ahead of time, then during execution, both allies and enemies will act at the same time.

Why similar: RPG 23.5%, Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Tactical 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%

Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!

Why similar: RPG 27%, Strategy 21.5%, Tactical 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%

The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.

Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Strategy 16.7%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based 9.4%, JRPG 7.4%

SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.

Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based 22.7%, Strategy 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.6%, Indie 7.2%