- #1 Sonny
97% matchMixed56% of 521 reviews2017
Dev: Krin JuangbhanichPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Undead. Unstoppable. A challenging, turn-based indie sci-fi RPG that brings the beloved classic into the modern era with all new content and gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Strategy 26.5%, Turn-Based 19.4%, Indie 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%
- #2 Beatitas
96% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: StFP Studios
Windows · Mac
Join Lily on her pilgrimage as she pushes through trials, puzzles, and strategic combat in order to be reunited with her family.
Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Strategy 38%, Indie 15.9%, Turn-Based 5.6%
- #3 MEND Arcade Battle
96% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Enntropy
Windows
MEND Arcade Battle is a turn-based RPG inspired by Fighting Game core mechanics. Players must tackle the Fighting Game staple challenge known as Arcade Mode with a Turn-based RPG twist! Choose your character and follow their path to defeating the final boss awaiting them at the end.
Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 15.4%, Turn-Based 7.9%
- #4 Lovehammer 400 000: The Buttlerian Crusade
94% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Nerd Commando Game Studios
Windows
In this turn based roguelite/puzzle parody you assume the command of Astro Commando squad, assigning them to assault, assist and assassination missions. Use the vast assortment of unique gear & skills to assert your dominance over nefarious Order of the B.O.O.B. Astro Commandos, Assemble!
Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, RPG 23.4%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Indie 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
- #5 Empire Live
95% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Osmose Studio
Windows
Empire Live is a Real-Time Strategy Game focused on online matches where you will have to prosper your empire and fight your opponent with your magical power and your army to lead your people to the total domination!
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Strategy 39%, Indie 16.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%
- #6 Spellcrafter
94% matchMostly Negative36% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Strategy 33.6%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Indie 12.9%
- #7 Wacky Spores: The Chase
93% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Lorenzo Bellincampi
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Wacky Spores: The Chase is a colorful RPG runner which combines the strategy of turn-based battles with the taste of directly aiming your shots in an endless runner style.
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Strategy 34%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Funny 6.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #8 Hartacon Tactics
92% matchMixed44% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Charlie Fleed
Windows
Hartacon Tactics is a survival turn-based tactical RPG, featuring higly deterministc mechanics, beautiful hand-painted 2D art and deep gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Strategy 30%, Turn-Based 22.4%, Indie 11.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%
- #9 Talshard
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Toblue
Windows
You awaken in a mysterious world plagued with strange portals. Embark on a journey in this turn-based adventure RPG as you unravel the story and explore themes of fear and self-doubt.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Strategy 32%, Indie 13.5%, Turn-Based 10%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%
- #10 Telepath Tactics
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 114 reviews2015
Dev: Sinister Design
Windows
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 34.8%, Strategy 32.7%, Turn-Based 19.6%, Indie 13%
- #11 Seven Sins - Academic Version
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #12 Sin; Vengeance
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Spaced Toad Studio
Windows
In this SRPG, you play as a man out to get revenge for his lost home. But how much of his own humanity is he willing to sacrifice to satisfy this yearning? You will make a crucial choice that determines the ending, as he faces demons within and without.
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #13 Grim Wanderings
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Elllinia gamesPub: Self-publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #14 Brutal Scales
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #15 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 40.8%, Indie 16.9%
- #16 The story of Gods 七神物语
89% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: KMA GAMES
Windows
独居在光明帝国边界村落的年轻猎手阿敏,偶然邂逅了潜入帝国境内的外域女孩艾薇儿,答应护送她深入帝国境内并进行一系列探索的故事, 全中文奇幻风格角色扮演游戏,丰富复杂的回合制战斗模式,超过20小时的冒险时光,不同选择,触发不同主角的命运结局。
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #17 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Strategy 41.5%, Indie 16.9%
- #18 Rise of Keepers
87% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Samaritan Studios
Windows
Rise of Keepers is a mix of the best Old School RPGs and Tower Defense games. Explore a huge map, get resources, build structures, fight powerful enemies, loot and the most important. Protect the Crystal!
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #19 Mistress of Maids
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Strategy 40.2%, Indie 16.4%
- #20 江湖侠客行
85% matchMostly Negative28% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: ShinerJoy Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
江湖侠客行是一款讲究见招拆招的武侠卡牌单机游戏,简单易上手,但要想通关却需要多多动脑,在游戏中,玩家将扮演一名初出茅庐的门派弟子,参与到江湖的各种事件中.
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #21 Clarent Saga: Tactics
83% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: David Nguyen
Windows
A straightforward SRPG inspired by 16-bit classics and made with SRPG Studio. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battles Pherrelios who invade them. The third entry of Clarent Saga.
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Strategy 41.1%, Indie 16.3%
- #22 Capsize
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Strategy 42%, RPG 40.9%, Indie 17.1%
- #23 审判者 The Inquisitor
82% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: invwindyPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
"The Inquisitor" is a short RPG game with a complete storyline and combat system. A resurrected inquisitor from the graveyard receives the instructions of God and embark on the journey of judging the sinners.
Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Strategy 40.6%, Indie 17.3%
- #24 不惑英雄传(puzzled heroes)
81% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: xhGames
Windows
【Puzzled Heroes】 is a traditional strategic role-playing game. Players will play the hero who unloads his armor and returns home to overcome the new crisis and save the mainland again.
Why similar: RPG 42%, Strategy 40.6%, Indie 17.4%
- #25 Arcane Legacy
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, RPG 41.9%, Indie 15.7%
- #26 Orc Assault
81% matchMostly Negative27% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Machine
Windows
Once upon a time all was peaceful and serene in the far off land of Camalon, but the silence has been broken as the Orc hordes have returned to the peaceful kingdom to claim the land that they once held most sacred.
Why similar: RPG 42%, Strategy 40.6%, Indie 17.4%
- #27 Glory & Honor
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In Glory&Honor your mission is to lead a team of gladiators of different races into success. The battles are fought out on a 7x5 battlefield, where your jov is to find out the enemies weaknesses and use your strengths against them. You can use different races and their racial abilities to your advantage.
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 17%
- #28 Hunter's Trial: The fight never ends
79% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: ESAT
Windows
In the depths of the forest lies the Delain Academy, a school for Monster Hunters, humans with special skills that keep the Earth safe from terrible devastating beasts. On a fateful day, an unexpected attack leaves the fate of the School and humanity in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 16.4%
- #29 Sin Castle
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Primary cells studio
Windows
Sin Castle is a slightly high difficulty adventure game that focus on puzzling, contains various policy elements, rigorous rules. The key of puzzle this game is reasonable attributes assignment, props use, and equipment collocation. As the grids opened, game player will encounter all sorts of strategic monsters and puzzling design.
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Strategy 41.3%, Indie 17.4%
- #30 Ash of Gods: Arena
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AurumDust
Windows
Ash of Gods: Arena is an online game which combines turn-based tactical combat and elements of a card collectibles game. Based on multiplayer mode from the original award-winning game, Ash of Gods: Redemption.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Indie 17.3%, RPG 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
- #31 Wolf Gang
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Lyon Beckers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a band of wolves as they take control of the mountain using turn based tactical combat in a humorous adventure campaign!
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 17%
- #32 Immortals(修仙志)
77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Muggle
Windows
《Immortals》 is a SLG with fast paced fighting. When the game starts, the hero will appear in a huge maze, and your goal is to find a way out of the maze. The hero will encounter other characters in the maze. They may be enemies or friends. You need to be careful in making judgments.
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 17%
- #33 Town Defence
76% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Brian Tallent
Windows
Town Defence is a Tower defence RPG.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Strategy 39.4%, Indie 17.1%
- #34 The Mercenary Rise
75% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: zeroplaystone
Windows
It tells the story of Stephen Gray, who inherited his father's legacy and managed the Mercenary Corps of Thunder Anger.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, RPG 41.3%, Indie 16.3%
- #35 Heresy
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: dark made games
Windows
You take the role of a god influencing the lives of your followers in a medieval setting. Build villages, castles and defend them from raiders. Possess your followers to take direct control over their actions. Advance your civilization for better technologies, buildings, abilities, and equipment.
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 17%
- #36 Demented Pixie
75% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Molegato
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demented Pixie is a blend between twin-stick shooters and roguelikes with unique visuals and ambientation, packed with content, in which nothing is what it looks like…
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.6%
- #37 Ticket to Earth
73% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Circus
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ticket to Earth fuses battlefield tactics, tile-matching puzzle, and epic sci-fi RPG in one unique package. Four unlikely heroes are thrown together to save everything they love from murderous criminals, hideous mutants, and a corrupt government.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, RPG 40.2%, Indie 17.3%
- #38 Yet Another Hero Legend 英雄传说又一则
72% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: invwindy
Windows
Heroes, Justice, Collecting Flags, Sokoban, and the Extermination of Evil, Yet Another Hero Legend is a minimalistic puzzle game filled with choices and creative solutions.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, RPG 40%, Indie 17.4%
- #39 Heroes of Arca
73% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: IMPIRESOFT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Strategy 42.4%, RPG 41.9%, Indie 15.7%
- #40 The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: BonusXPPub: En Masse Entertainment
Windows · Mac
In The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, you will lead a fledgling resistance of Gelfling against their oppressive overlords, the Skeksis, across more than 50 unique turn-based tactics RPG battles.
Why similar: RPG 45.2%, Strategy 42.5%, Turn-Based 12.3%
- #41 Star Nomad
74% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, RPG 40.9%, Indie 17.7%
- #42 The Expedition
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Life Jumb DT
Windows
The Expedition is a turn-based tactical game with an oppressive atmosphere of underground immersion.
Why similar: RPG 44.1%, Strategy 38.5%, Indie 17.4%
- #43 Street Posse Showdown
73% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: LS Ensemble
Windows
This is an isometric comedic tactical RPG that take place in a modern urban setting. Gather your posse together and beat the living shit out of your foes in order to strike for a better future. Health insurance not included.
Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Strategy 39%, Indie 16.7%
- #44 Legioncraft
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,374 reviews2022
Dev: Way YorkPub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Loslan needs you! The Legion is waiting for your call! Gather your strength, prepare your food, contribute your love, and pull out your gold coin!
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Strategy 41.2%, Indie 17.2%
- #45 Aurora Trail
70% matchVery Positive86% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Screenhit Studios
Windows
A new epic game where the perspective of the camera changes everything. Do not let your body parts get in the same view as a wall with the same color, or you’ll lose it! Puzzle your way through challenging and appealing surroundings and try to stay in one piece!
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 20.2%
- #46 Might is Right
67% matchVery Positive81% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Might is Right is an old-school turn-based strategy game, it has simple controls and deep complex mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 39%, Strategy 36.7%, Indie 15.2%, Turn-Based 9.2%
- #47 Link
71% matchMixed58% of 48 reviews2016
Dev: Brainwashing Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Link is a strategy game with roguelike elements. Take control over group of soldiers trying to survive on the hostile, arctic planet. Can you survive until someone will come for rescue?
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 15.5%
- #48 Fantasization
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codens Oy
Windows · Mac
Fantasization is a team-based roleplaying game with turn-based tactical combat, deep RPG mechanics and an evolving procedurally generated world with multiple factions.
Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Strategy 49.1%
- #49 Samurai Forge
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: deeparrowstudio
Windows · Mac
Samurai Forge is a Collectible Card Game unlike anything you have ever played before!
Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Strategy 49.1%
- #50 吞食孔明传 Tunshi Kongming Legends
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,218 reviews2019
Dev: Sunny ShowPub: Phoenix Games
Windows
吞食孔明传是一款传统的回合制角色扮演独立游戏,讲述了东汉末年的战乱之中,诸葛孔明与刘关张三人从桃园结义开始至一统天下的传奇故事。八个章节的正统剧本,两百位武将登场,可加入玩家阵营突破五十名,二周目开启,百种天赋技能及成就待解锁。
Why similar: RPG 38.5%, Strategy 28.7%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Indie 10.7%, Retro 6.5%
- #51 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
69% matchVery Positive87% of 2,824 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: RPG 35.6%, Turn-Based 29.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Indie 6.1%
- #52 Perfect Crime
67% matchMixed69% of 472 reviews2020
Dev: Skeleton
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
With superb script and calm narrative style, Perfect Crime will reproduce every detail of a criminal case. How to make use of common objects to make a perfect crime is all up to you. An editor of cases is accompanied if help is needed. Now it’s time to log on and create your own murder.
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #53 Card Dungeon
71% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Strategy 38.8%, Indie 15.8%
- #54 Five Elements
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: TaosX
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Five Elements is a real time strategy game about managing energies of five Taoist elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood). The hero is a monk in quest for Enlightenment.
Why similar: Strategy 45%, RPG 37.3%, Indie 17.6%
- #55 WindSoul
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Int
Windows · Mac
WindSoul is a project of recreation and reinvention Sea-Battle game experience. It consists of two versions of the game, each one represents a different gaming experience: Classic and Remastered. Inside of it there are all-new game modes and "Global Campaign Mode"...
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, RPG 49.6%
- #56 Realm of the Ghost King
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Mantis-Eye Labs, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Realm of the Ghost King is a quick-play roguelike where you must battle your way through eight randomly generated dungeons to defeat the Ghost King and become the new king of the realm.
Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Strategy 31.4%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Indie 13.7%, 2D 3.5%
- #57 Elemental Abyss 元素之渊
66% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: 29x
Windows
"This is my path to victory!" A turn-based strategy game with card management and rogue-like elements, with a touch of the adventure game feel.
Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, RPG 36%, Indie 15%, Turn-Based 12.9%