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  1. #1 Heads Will Roll: Reforged
    97% matchVery Positive85% of 1,603 reviews2023
    Dev: 1917 StudiosPub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War.

    Why similar: War 13.7%, Perma Death 13.1%, Turn-Based 11%, Historical 10.7%, Text-Based 8.5%

  2. #2 Heads Will Roll
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 183 reviews2021
    Dev: 1917 Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you taste the life of a medieval soldier.

    Why similar: Medieval 21.4%, Choices Matter 17.1%, RPG 13.1%, Survival 12.5%, Roguelike 10.9%

  3. #3 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 9,503 reviews2021
    Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

    Why similar: Choices Matter 23.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Text-Based 18.5%, Medieval 11.8%, RPG 11.2%

  4. #4 Legends of Eisenwald
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,821 reviews2015
    Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Historical 12.2%, Medieval 11%, Difficult 10.8%

  5. #5 Silmaris: Dice Kingdom
    94% matchMixed66% of 98 reviews2020
    Dev: PyrogenPub: Mi-Clos Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Unforgiving storytelling adventure with dice rolls and turn-based management. Make the right choices and roll the dice to rally the monarchs to your medieval kingdom by diplomacy, war or deception.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.7%, Text-Based 20.7%, Medieval 18.8%, Difficult 17%, Choices Matter 11.6%

  6. #6 A Legionary's Life
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,464 reviews2019
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.4%, Historical 16%, Perma Death 13.7%, War 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%

  7. #7 Broken Lines
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 693 reviews2020
    Dev: BirdIsland/PortaPlayPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.

    Why similar: War 24.6%, Turn-Based 17.1%, Historical 16.9%, Perma Death 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%

  8. #8 A War of a Madman's Making
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: Witching Metal Prod.
    Windows

    You are subordinate to the deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, try to save your family, and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare.

    Why similar: War 19.7%, Historical 18.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Text-Based 15.4%, Dark 9.1%

  9. #9 Slay or Fall
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2025
    Dev: ostsergeyPub: Ostsergey Games
    Windows

    As the Lord of the Dungeon, defend yourself from the heroes' attacks before they reach you! Command your own subordinates, devise schemes, and tackle pressing issues!

    Why similar: Text-Based 28%, Roguelike 22.3%, Medieval 19.2%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Dark 10%

  10. #10 Dark Lord
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 184 reviews2024
    Dev: Undead FoxPub: LTG Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Unleash your power in Dark Lord, a roguelike RPG filled with strategy, adventure, and sardonic wit. Rule your growing realm with an iron fist in Story Mode, dive deep into the legends created by other players, or forge your own in Community Stories Mode!

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.9%, Roguelike 21.2%, Medieval 20.6%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 10%

  11. #11 Heroes of Steel RPG
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2014
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 19.9%, Perma Death 19%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Roguelike 10.9%

  12. #12 Crown Gambit
    87% matchVery Positive97% of 350 reviews2025
    Dev: WILD WITSPub: Playdigious Originals
    Windows · Mac

    Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.5%, Mature 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Medieval 14.5%, Choices Matter 10.5%

  13. #13 Crowntakers
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 681 reviews2014
    Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 29.5%, Perma Death 24.1%, Roguelike 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 9.1%

  14. #14 Dead Monarchy
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Kevin Zhang
    Windows

    Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.1%, Perma Death 15.9%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Difficult 11.3%

  15. #15 Dust and Salt
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2018
    Dev: Prime Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Dust and Salt is a text-based narrative adventure with a pinch of turn-based tactical battles which has you as the main hero leading your troops in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go and whom to form alliances with. Force your will with either diplomacy or through war.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.1%, Roguelike 16.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 10.8%

  16. #16 Shigatari
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 284 reviews2017
    Dev: Super Legit Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Shigatari is a samurai role-playing game with historical artwork.

    Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Historical 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Roguelike 19%, Difficult 13.2%

  17. #17 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
    86% matchMixed60% of 580 reviews2024
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows

    The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 33.7%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, Medieval 12.8%, RPG 11%, Historical 9.3%

  18. #18 Stoneshard
    85% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23%, Roguelike 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 13.4%, Survival 10.8%

  19. #19 Ash of Gods: Redemption
    84% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
    Dev: AurumDust
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Turn-Based 22.2%, Medieval 16.9%, Choices Matter 12.3%, RPG 10.3%

  20. #20 I, the Forgotten One
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 189 reviews2023
    Dev: Hosted Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    To defeat the rebel knights and stabilize the crown, you must journey through the most dangerous realm in the kingdom--your own wretched past.

    Why similar: War 27.2%, Text-Based 20.2%, Medieval 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, RPG 8.7%

  21. #21 The Fortress
    82% matchMixed70% of 136 reviews2026
    Dev: Baryonyx Games
    Windows · Mac

    The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows

    Why similar: Roguelike 28.9%, Dark 20.5%, Medieval 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, RPG 9.2%

  22. #22 All Quiet in the Trenches
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 855 reviews2024
    Dev: Totally Not Aliens
    Windows · Linux

    All Quiet in the Trenches is a narrative turn-based strategy RPG set in World War I. Get to know your soldiers, take care of their needs and lead them in battle, trying to strike a precarious balance between the ambitions of your superiors and the survival of your men.

    Why similar: War 24.5%, Turn-Based 20%, Historical 17.3%, Survival 13.2%, Choices Matter 11.1%

  23. #23 Disgraced
    84% 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 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Medieval 15%, Survival 8%

  24. #24 Wulin Chess
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
    Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
    Windows

    Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.

    Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 15%, Dark 13.3%

  25. #25 The Succession of Changing Kings
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 482 reviews2026
    Dev: KwaKwaGames
    Windows

    Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.

    Why similar: Historical 31.3%, Medieval 27.8%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Story Rich 7.6%, RPG 6.8%

  26. #26 WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes
    81% matchMixed65% of 1,373 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixelated MilkPub: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.

    Why similar: Perma Death 26.1%, Historical 26%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Difficult 16.2%, RPG 7.9%

  27. #27 Lawless Lands
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2020
    Dev: Corrosive Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, Medieval 16.9%, Choices Matter 13.7%, RPG 10.9%

  28. #28 Never Second in Rome
    77% matchVery Positive81% of 496 reviews2025
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows

    Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.5%, Historical 21.5%, War 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Text-Based 15.3%

  29. #29 The Hand of Merlin
    78% matchMostly Positive71% of 358 reviews2022
    Dev: Room-C GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend meets with sci-fi horror. Recruit mortal heroes to explore lands rife with otherworldly evil, make narrative bending choices in unique interactive encounters, and search for the lost fragments of your soul across the multiverse!

    Why similar: Perma Death 24.5%, Roguelike 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Medieval 11.1%

  30. #30 Warbanners
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 603 reviews2017
    Dev: Crasleen Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 31.7%, Turn-Based Combat 25%, Difficult 13.7%, Medieval 12.7%, RPG 7.5%

  31. #31 Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 467 reviews2022
    Dev: Rarykos
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Turn-Based 41.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Medieval 19.6%, RPG 8.1%, 2D 4%

  32. #32 Lord of the Dark Castle
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 176 reviews2015
    Dev: Craze Creative StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 52.3%, Roguelike 26.2%, RPG 15.7%, 2D 5.7%

  33. #33 Those Who Rule
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 946 reviews2025
    Dev: Eldin Turulja
    Windows

    Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?

    Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, Difficult 15.8%, Medieval 14.6%, Choices Matter 10.1%

  34. #34 Recon Control
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 132 reviews2021
    Dev: Dmitry KozlovPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Recon Control is a turn-based strategy and 2D platformer hybrid focused on combat. Lead your special operations squad through a set of challenging and deadly missions.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.3%, War 22.7%, Perma Death 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, RPG 8.4%

  35. #35 Battle Brothers
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 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: Historical 29.6%, War 29.1%, Medieval 20.4%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

  36. #36 Valor of Man
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: Legacy ForgePub: Numskull Games
    Windows

    Forge your party. Master your fate. In this turn-based roguelite RPG, lead four heroes through a fractured realm of danger and destiny. Build synergies, unlock powerful abilities, and face ever-shifting challenges in an epic battle for survival. No journey is ever the same.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.3%, Dark 19.8%, Roguelike 17.3%, RPG 13.2%, Medieval 13%

  37. #37 Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 496 reviews2021
    Dev: PoeticPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end?

    Why similar: Text-Based 21.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Medieval 16.7%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Story Rich 11.1%

  38. #38 Reigns: Three Kingdoms
    76% matchMixed53% of 351 reviews2024
    Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Swipe through military negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances and recruit soldiers to fight in turn-based card battles in this historical epic.

    Why similar: Historical 25.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Choices Matter 11.1%, RPG 10%

  39. #39 Path of Achra
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
    Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...

    Why similar: Perma Death 26.8%, Turn-Based Combat 26.4%, Roguelike 24.9%, RPG 10%, Medieval 7.5%

  40. #40 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 23.6%, War 20.7%, Historical 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Difficult 14.4%

  41. #41 The Bell Echoes
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: 七颗枚
    Windows

    The Bell Echoes is a turn-based strategy game that combines SRPG-style storytelling with roguelike gameplay.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, War 23.4%, Roguelike 22.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, RPG 11.3%

  42. #42 Castle Morihisa
    72% matchMixed67% of 445 reviews2022
    Dev: Smokingbear StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    "Castle Morihisa" is a roguelike featuring strategic deckbuilder. You need to build up your deck through constant battles, acquire powerful talents, and wield the power of the Fallen Heroes to unveil the truth behind the rebellion in Castle Morihisa.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.8%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Historical 12%

  43. #43 魔塔地牢
    73% matchMixed68% of 215 reviews2021
    Dev: Zeros
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG

    Why similar: Roguelike 35%, RPG 24.3%, Choices Matter 23.5%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 5.9%

  44. #44 Overfall
    75% matchMixed47% of 874 reviews2016
    Dev: Pera Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Turn-Based Combat 28.5%, Roguelike 20.2%, Survival 17.4%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 9.4%

  45. #45 The Iron Oath
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 889 reviews2023
    Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 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: Turn-Based 30.9%, Turn-Based Combat 27.5%, Medieval 18.5%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 9.8%

  46. #46 Forsaker:DingDing&Blade
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: 圣剑提灯制作组 [BladeLanternStudios]Pub: Infini Fun
    Windows · Mac

    A visual novel/roguelike hybrid where a simple mission spirals into a cannibalistic odyssey. You'll struggle as a fragile human, blood-soaked knight, or flesh-devouring Forsaker. Devour or be devoured—yet your fate dangles by unseen strings. Choose: cling to this broken world... or forsake it.

    Why similar: Historical 38.8%, Medieval 30.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, RPG 11.2%, 2D 6.9%

  47. #47 Prophecy of Ashen
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 213 reviews2026
    Dev: hhyuGame
    Windows

    Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.7%, RPG 18.6%, Medieval 14.4%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 11%

  48. #48 Dead In Vinland
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,795 reviews2018
    Dev: Ishtar Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.5 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 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Survival 17.1%, Perma Death 13.7%, RPG 13%

  49. #49 Defend the Rook
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 241 reviews2021
    Dev: One Up PlusPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.7%, Perma Death 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelike 11.5%

  50. #50 Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 179 reviews2018
    Dev: Wave Light Games Inc.
    Windows

    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 35.9%, Turn-Based Combat 31.3%, RPG 18.6%, Medieval 14.2%

  51. #51 The Royal Writ
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 463 reviews2025
    Dev: Save Sloth StudiosPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 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 37.3%, Roguelike 22.6%, Medieval 22.5%, Combat 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  52. #52 King Arthur: Legion IX
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 781 reviews2024
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.7%, Roguelike 16.9%, RPG 13.9%, Medieval 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.5%

  53. #53 King of Dragon Pass
    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 550 reviews2015
    Dev: A SharpPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Text-Based 15.7%, Medieval 12.8%, RPG 11.4%

  54. #54 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
    Dev: Netcore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.8%, Perma Death 27.6%, Difficult 17.6%, Roguelike 16.9%, RPG 6.5%

  55. #55 The Wind and Wilting Blossom
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2020
    Dev: Picklefeet Games
    Windows · Mac

    Navigate the war-torn lands of an alternate history Heian Japan battling yokai hordes in challenging turn-based combat. Encounter hundreds of story events, level-up your party, and unlock new allies and weapons. Die, learn from your mistakes, and try again.

    Why similar: RPG 68.8%, Roguelike 27.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

  56. #56 Arcane Afterfall
    67% matchMixed69% of 721 reviews2025
    Dev: Nokhook EntertainmentPub: Brightika, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A 2D MMORPG with turn-based combat, dungeons, PvP, PvE in a unique world with story driven content.

    Why similar: Medieval 27.9%, RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Combat 14.8%, 2D 10.5%

  57. #57 Bygone Dreams: Prophecy
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 197 reviews2025
    Dev: Prime Time
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

    Why similar: RPG 44.1%, Combat 33.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Singleplayer 8.6%

  58. #58 United Penguin Kingdom: Huddle up
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 629 reviews2023
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    This free version of the United Penguin Kingdom covers the content from one year of in-game time. A city-building game where you build a penguin settlement and satisfy the various needs of your penguins while dealing with seals and killer whales.

    Why similar: Survival 95.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

  59. #59 Crawl Tactics
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 203 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%, Turn-Based Combat 24.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 11.5%

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