- #1 Horizon's Gate
97% matchVery Positive95% of 1,263 reviews2020
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the sailing, exploration, and tactical combat focus that defines the adventurous spirit of the seed game.
- #2 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
96% matchVery Positive88% of 6,353 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Tactical RPG 16.6%, RPG 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Strategy RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep class and job system paired with tactical combat that mirrors the complexity found in Guild Saga.
- #3 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,578 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, JRPG 8.1%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RPG experience that offers the same grid-based strategic depth and narrative focus.
- #4 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
95% matchVery Positive93% of 9,828 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: CRPG 17.3%, Tactical RPG 14.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, JRPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep tactical system and party management mechanics perfect for fans of complex strategy RPGs.
- #5 Wildermyth
94% matchVery Positive95% of 18,226 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 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: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, Tactical RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Character Customization 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with procedural storytelling that makes every party member's journey feel unique.
- #6 Voidspire Tactics
94% matchVery Positive97% of 290 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, RPG 14%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Strategy RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on tactical combat and exploration, rewarding players for creative use of character abilities.
- #7 Untamed Tactics
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Strategy RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished tactical experience with a strong emphasis on party-based strategy and turn-based combat.
- #8 Netherguild
92% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Isometric 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling tactical RPG that emphasizes resource management and strategic combat in a dark, mysterious setting.
- #9 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
91% matchVery Positive94% of 14,748 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.3%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%, JRPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers large-scale tactical strategy and unit management that complements the tactical RPG feel of the seed game.
- #10 Dawnsbury Days
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 959 reviews2024
Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Why similar: CRPG 21.6%, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of tabletop-style tactical combat that will appeal to fans of the CRPG elements in the seed game.
- #11 Dark Deity
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,098 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: Tactical RPG 12.2%, JRPG 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.6%, Strategy RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that captures the anime-inspired aesthetic and turn-based combat focus of the seed game.
- #12 Wartales
89% 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: Party-Based RPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Tactical RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 13%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a mercenary band in an open world, offering gritty tactical combat and party progression.
- #13 The Banner Saga
88% matchVery Positive89% of 15,944 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 28.7%, Strategy RPG 22.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, RPG 9.4%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy tactical RPG where your choices and party management directly impact the survival of your group.
- #14 Rise Eterna
89% matchMixed42% of 210 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.4%, JRPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tactical RPG that focuses on grid-based movement and character-driven progression.
- #15 Our Adventurer Guild
86% 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: Party-Based RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Character Customization 9.6%, Tactical RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and growth of an adventurer party, mirroring the guild-based theme of the seed game.
- #16 Expeditions: Rome
85% matchVery Positive87% of 6,746 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: CRPG 22.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Tactical RPG 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends historical RPG elements with squad-based tactical combat and meaningful party management.
- #17 Azure Saga: Pathfinder
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: MassHive Media
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dive into the world of Azure Saga: Pathfinder and band together to search for the legendary planet that will save humanity. Battle your enemies in JRPG-style turn-based combat, and explore a 2.5D isometric landscape featuring hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Turn-Based Combat 25.3%, Isometric 18%, Strategy 10.9%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines JRPG storytelling with turn-based combat and an adventurous, exploration-heavy world.
- #18 Shores Unknown
86% matchMixed69% of 124 reviews2021
Dev: VallynnePub: Hitcents
Windows
A turn-based RPG with deep character-driven combat, and a story written by Final Fantasy veterans. Finding yourself on the wrong side of the Crown, you and your companions must fight or perish. Build a team of mercenaries, forge alliances, and explore distant lands.
Why similar: CRPG 28.5%, Tactical RPG 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique tactical combat system and a focus on party-based exploration in a mysterious world.
- #19 Jagged Alliance 3
82% matchVery Positive89% of 14,785 reviews2023
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.7%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep squad-based tactical combat and management that rewards careful planning and character development.
- #20 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
84% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.6%, JRPG 13.7%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes strategic positioning and turn-based combat mechanics.
- #21 Disgaea 5 Complete
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,581 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: JRPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Tactical RPG 16.2%, Strategy RPG 9.5%, RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep, complex tactical systems and a vast array of character customization options for dedicated strategists.
- #22 Flowstone Saga
82% matchVery Positive83% of 246 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Party-Based RPG 30.7%, RPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Fantasy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends JRPG elements with puzzle-based mechanics and party-focused progression.
- #23 Grimshade
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Party-Based RPG 13.5%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, JRPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Strategy RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that blends tactical combat with a story-rich adventure and distinct character roles.
- #24 Noob - The Factionless
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,126 reviews2023
Dev: BlackPixel StudioPub: Olydri Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead a team of adventurers to the highest rank of all guilds!
Why similar: CRPG 16.3%, Tactical RPG 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, JRPG 10.7%, Strategy RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A CRPG that utilizes turn-based tactics and party-based progression to tell a compelling fantasy story.
- #25 Tenderfoot Tactics
81% matchVery Positive82% of 269 reviews2020
Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.9%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique take on tactical combat with an emphasis on exploration and open-world discovery.
- #26 Battle Brothers
80% 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: Turn-Based Tactics 32%, Character Customization 21.5%, RPG 17.4%, Fantasy 12.1%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging mercenary management game that focuses on tactical combat and the harsh realities of adventuring.
- #27 Beast Saga
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,150 reviews2026
Dev: 嘉兴黑曜石(Jiaxing Obsidian)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.
Why similar: CRPG 30.3%, Party-Based RPG 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #28 Isekai Adventurer Guild
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Beard Bear
Windows
Isekai Adventurer Guild is an SRPG roguelite where you train adventurers and go on quests together.People and monsters from Isekai have appeared.As the guild master, train adventurers and fight alongside them to solve the mysteries threatening the world!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, JRPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Isometric 8.8%
- #29 Alterium Shift
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 34.1%, RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG that prioritizes adventure and character-driven storytelling in a fantasy world.
- #30 Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister
78% matchVery Positive89% of 254 reviews2022
Dev: Vestaria ProjectPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Vestaria Saga II continues the adventures of Zade, bringing the tales of him and his companions to a thrilling, satisfying end. They will encounter allies both new and old while uncovering more mysteries behind the vile Margulites and their plan to plunge Vestaria into a new age of darkness.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.8%, Strategy RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Character Customization 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional tactical RPG that focuses on complex map design and unit strategy.
- #31 Sagres
77% matchVery Positive81% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: oozePub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Set sail for adventure in the Age of Discovery! Explore the seven seas as the fresh-faced ship captain Fernando. Customise your ship, battle against pirates and sea monsters, and assemble your crew to delve into the mysterious disappearance of the legendary explorer, Sir Antonio.
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, RPG 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Adventure 8.8%
- #32 Fated Land
76% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
Windows
This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Tactical RPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, RPG 12.7%
- #33 Wandering Sword
73% matchVery Positive95% of 44,862 reviews2023
Dev: The Swordman StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 23.1 hrsMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.
Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%
- #34 Sea Walker Saga
73% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: Antelus Games
Windows
Inspired by Waterworld an exciting steampunk adventure with strategy and RPG elements. Fight pirates, explore the seabed, build your own battle island and set out into the vast world ocean in search of a mythical continent!
Why similar: CRPG 54.5%, RPG 19.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Adventure 7.8%
- #35 Rogue Waters
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,274 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Isometric 11.1%
- #36 Expeditions: Samurai
74% matchMixed62% of 261 reviews2026
Dev: Campfire CabalPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
The sun rises on another civil war, as you land in Japan aboard a battered Dutch ship. Thrust into command of its motley crew, you must navigate the politics of Sengoku-era Japan using stealth, diplomacy, or violence in this party-based RPG where every choice matters.
Why similar: CRPG 41.4%, Party-Based RPG 28.8%, Character Customization 10.6%, RPG 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #37 Dead Weight
71% matchVery Positive84% of 576 reviews2026
Dev: Klukva Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on a roguelite adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step matters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Tactical RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, RPG 10.1%
- #38 High Sea Saga DX
72% matchVery Positive82% of 533 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26%, Tactical RPG 24.7%, Strategy RPG 22.9%, RPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #39 The Adventurers
71% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Eternal Vigilance Entertainment
Windows
The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Lead your party of heroes in an open world filled with random events that affect your story. Survive a high fantasy landscape where your epic saga is waiting to be written.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18%, Tactical RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #40 The Iron Oath
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 923 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: CRPG 16%, Tactical RPG 14.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Strategy RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #41 Wayward
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,366 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.4%, RPG 31.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Fantasy 9.6%, 2D 9.1%
- #42 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,621 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #43 Soul Saga
76% matchMostly Negative24% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Disastercake
Windows · Linux
Fly an airship, manage a guild, and defend your sky world from literal destruction.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, JRPG 26.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Anime 6.6%
- #44 Spire of Sorcery
75% matchMixed41% of 157 reviews2021
Dev: Charlie Oscar
Windows
Lead a party of runaway mages through the dangerous world of Rund. Discover alchemy. Master magic. Explore the land. Survive the challenges.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Character Customization 9.3%
- #45 Solasta II
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,091 reviews2026
Dev: Tactical Adventures
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In a Mana-infused land, a dark force led by the enigmatic Shadwyn threatens Neokos. Bring your party of adventurers together across perilous realms in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.2 ruleset. You make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
Why similar: CRPG 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Character Customization 8.2%
- #46 Geo Mythica
70% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.9%, JRPG 24.5%, Character Customization 10.6%, RPG 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #47 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
69% matchVery Positive91% of 6,521 reviews2023
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!
Why similar: CRPG 19.7%, Tactical RPG 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #48 Overfall
75% matchMixed47% of 881 reviews2016
Dev: Pera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Set sail in Overfall, a whimsical roguelike turn-based RPG of diplomacy and danger. Recruit unlikely heroes, forge alliances or crush your foes across ever-shifting seas to find a lost king. Every run is fresh with procedural worlds, permanent death, branching story encounters, and hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, CRPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #49 Forsaken Isle
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: Smoodlez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Stranded on a desert island, explore, craft, build and fight in this action survival game!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.1%, RPG 33.2%, Adventure 18.1%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #50 Dream Tactics
68% matchVery Positive92% of 692 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 RPG 16.6%, JRPG 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Strategy RPG 12.2%
- #51 Waven
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,103 reviews2023
Dev: Ankama StudioPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Forge your own destiny! Choose your character, equip your best spells and sail from island to island in quest of fortune and glory. Level up your hero and your strategy in this free-to-play tactical multiplayer RPG with unique colorful graphics.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Character Customization 11.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #52 Fae Tactics
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,744 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Turn-Based Tactics 30.9%, RPG 18.1%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Strategy RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #53 Wonderland
66% 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: Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #54 Entropy
65% matchVery Positive95% of 190 reviews2026
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you make along the way will determine the fate of your world.
Why similar: CRPG 33.9%, Tactical RPG 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #55 Reverie Knights Tactics: Prologue
70% matchMixed69% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Reverie Knights Tactics: Prologue takes you on a journey to a hand-drawn fantasy world, where you guide your heroes through the first hour of the upcoming tactical RPG. The Prologue introduces you to the game’s story and includes three battles, as well as item crafting and character customization.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%
- #56 Fight Life: Vanguard
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2026
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, RPG 9.8%
- #57 AETHERIS
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 250 reviews2023
Dev: WILD WITS
Windows · Mac
Aetheris is a tactical RPG with challenging turn-based battles set in an immersive and vibrant environment. Make the right choices and find the best strategy to survive in the unforgiving Wilderness. Journey alone or as a party of four—the adventure awaits!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #58 Moon Corona
65% matchVery Positive82% of 207 reviews2026
Dev: 不倒龙工作室Pub: Solo Game
Windows
open your eyes from the ancient temple and embark on this adventure! Embark on an RPG adventure in a dark-themed sandbox world. Explore vast lands, collect all kinds of cards, craft diverse combinations, and make pivotal choices—seeking lost truths and redemption in the chaos and danger.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Strategy RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, RPG 9.3%
- #59 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,696 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 28.7%, RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%