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Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier.

Reviews: Mixed — 68% — of 419 reviews
Released: 2022-10-20
Developer: 1917 Studios
Publisher: Valkyrie Initiative
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 34%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, RPG 18.3%, Medieval 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Story Rich 10.7%

  54. #54 Dead In Vinland
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,826 reviews2018
    Dev: Ishtar Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    DEAD IN VINLAND is a survival/management game, mixed with RPG and adventure elements, about a Viking family trying their best to survive on a mysterious island.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Survival 17.1%, Perma Death 13.4%, RPG 13%

  55. #55 The Royal Writ
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 519 reviews2025
    Dev: Save Sloth StudiosPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 37.4%, Medieval 23%, Roguelike 22.1%, Combat 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  56. #56 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 511 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24%, War 20.7%, Historical 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Difficult 14.6%

  57. #57 Crawl Tactics
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 219 reviews2022
    Dev: icefill
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 35.8%, Turn-Based Combat 24.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, RPG 11.5%

  58. #58 Disgraced
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 94 reviews2016
    Dev: Corrosive Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Disgraced is a unique samurai themed role playing game that allows players to lead a rebellion in a fight for freedom against a cruel and tyrannical Shogun in Feudal Japan.

    Why similar: Historical 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Medieval 16.5%, RPG 8.9%

  59. #59 Lootbound
    63% matchVery Positive83% of 1,172 reviews2026
    Dev: ArtDockPub: Dreland Enterprises
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Lootbound is a tactical roguelite with turn-based combat, loot management and D&D elements set in a dark fantasy world. Fight dangerous enemies, collect epic loot, recruit allies and lead them on a path of adventure.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.1%, Loot 20.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Choices Matter 8.9%

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