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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Indie, RPG, Turn-Based.

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 83 reviews
Released: 2017-02-16
Developer: IMPIRESOFT
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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    Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Strategy 41.3%, Indie 14.4%

  2. #2 Alvora Tactics
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 151 reviews2017
    Dev: Rad Codex
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    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 42.2%, Strategy 41.5%, Indie 16.3%

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    94% matchVery Positive97% of 290 reviews2015
    Dev: Rad Codex
    Windows

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    Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Strategy 39%, Indie 15.5%

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    94% matchMixed49% of 166 reviews2016
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    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 11.6%

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    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,265 reviews2017
    Dev: Snowbird Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, RPG 34%, Indie 16.3%

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    91% matchMixed65% of 305 reviews2015
    Dev: Shadow Masters
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Epic Arena is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game. Pick one of three completely different teams and outwit your opponent in epic back-and-forth matches. Flex your tactical muscles in time-limited Blitz mode matches or take your time in turn-by-turn duels.

    Why similar: Strategy 78.5%, Indie 21.5%

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    91% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.

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    87% matchVery Positive90% of 922 reviews2026
    Dev: Oxymoron Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.

    Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, RPG 49.8%

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    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 285 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: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 41.8%, Indie 15.9%

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    89% matchMixed69% of 80 reviews2017
    Dev: Tom Kingston
    Windows

    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: Strategy 42.7%, RPG 42%, Indie 15.3%

  11. #11 Forged of Blood
    89% matchMixed67% of 118 reviews2019
    Dev: Critical Forge
    Windows

    A fantasy turn-based tactical RPG built on depth and mechanical complexity, featuring classless character building, strategic management, and small unit tactics on a world scale.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, RPG 40.2%, Indie 15.2%

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    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 903 reviews2014
    Dev: Desert Owl Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 87.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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    Why similar: RPG 48.3%, Strategy 47.4%, Indie 4.3%

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    85% matchMixed68% of 1,448 reviews2025
    Dev: Tesseract Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.

    Why similar: RPG 54%, Indie 25.2%, Strategy 20.7%

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    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,143 reviews2015
    Dev: Snapshot Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, RPG 41.5%, Indie 12.7%

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    84% matchVery Positive87% of 711 reviews2019
    Dev: Fifth Column Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 73.3%, Indie 26.7%

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    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 308 reviews2017
    Dev: Home Net Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    Why similar: Strategy 74.7%, Indie 25.3%

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    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 692 reviews2026
    Dev: ManduPodPub: Jungle Game Lab
    Windows

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    Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%

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    82% matchMixed42% of 486 reviews2015
    Dev: Ironwilled Studio
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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    Dev: Sinister Design
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, RPG 40.1%, Indie 17.4%

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    Windows

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    79% matchMixed68% of 208 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    Dev: Apocoplay LLC
    Windows

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    Windows

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    78% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: vikingfabian
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Dev: RAT Studios
    Windows

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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,280 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    73% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2024
    Dev: Hardlane Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 289 reviews2018
    Dev: Loria
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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    Why similar: Strategy 91.5%, Indie 8.5%

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    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,470 reviews2018
    Dev: AurumDust
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 90 reviews2026
    Dev: Azure Flame Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, RPG 48.4%

  32. #32 Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
    76% matchMixed62% of 468 reviews2010
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    69% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    74% matchMixed43% of 136 reviews2017
    Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: EuroVideo Medien
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, RPG 43.5%

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,170 reviews2019
    Dev: Teneke Kafalar
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    72% matchMixed62% of 1,236 reviews2016
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Dev: Kajak Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Strategy 72.9%, Indie 27.1%

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    72% matchMixed53% of 165 reviews2018
    Dev: Ninja Kiwi
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 122.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    66% matchVery Positive88% of 906 reviews2025
    Dev: Beaveroid Entertainment
    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 6,353 reviews2019
    Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,795 reviews2024
    Dev: XD
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    69% matchVery Positive81% of 137 reviews2021
    Dev: Lazy Kitty
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive85% of 280 reviews2022
    Dev: Bloom TechnologyPub: IncrediSoft
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, RPG 47.2%

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    67% matchMixed69% of 330 reviews2023
    Dev: C4cat Entertainment limited
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!

    Why similar: RPG 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%

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    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 74 reviews2022
    Dev: Labrador Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, RPG 33.2%, Indie 19.4%

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    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 265 reviews2020
    Dev: Underbite Games
    Windows

    Prepare for a story-driven campaign within the Sentinel Comics universe as you join forces with an ever-growing team to face a wide variety of villains. Create your hero, gather your team, and save the world in this exciting new turn-based strategy!

    Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 16%

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    70% matchMixed69% of 137 reviews2015
    Dev: HYDEZEKE
    Windows · Mac

    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 47.4%, Strategy 44%, Indie 8.7%

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    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 685 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: Strategy 43.4%, RPG 41.8%, Indie 14.7%

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    67% matchVery Positive82% of 479 reviews2020
    Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    Why similar: RPG 60%, Strategy 25.2%, Indie 14.8%

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