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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 — 68% — of 81 reviews
Released: 2017-02-16
Developer: IMPIRESOFT
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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    Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 14.6%

  2. #2 Alvora Tactics
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 149 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: Strategy 42%, RPG 41.5%, Indie 16.5%

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,258 reviews2017
    Dev: Snowbird Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, RPG 33.4%, Indie 16.5%

  4. #4 Rhino's Rage
    94% matchMixed47% of 158 reviews2016
    Dev: Defroids
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    It is a turn-based tactical game, where you can accelerate and bunt enemies. There is a game mode for one player in different modes with own combat mechanics and characters with unique team roles are used in the game: pusher, stopper, tumbleweed and sprinter. Also you can play with your friends against each other on various maps.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.4%, RPG 43.9%, Indie 11.8%

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    93% matchVery Positive97% of 287 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: RPG 44.8%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 15.7%

  6. #6 Ultimate Space Commando
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, RPG 41%, Indie 16.3%

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    91% 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: Strategy 42.3%, RPG 41.6%, Indie 16.1%

  8. #8 Epic Arena
    90% matchMixed64% of 301 reviews2015
    Dev: Shadow Masters
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.2 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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    86% matchVery Positive92% of 696 reviews2026
    Dev: Oxymoron Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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: RPG 43.2%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 15.2%

  10. #10 Weaves of Fate
    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 43.2%, RPG 41.3%, Indie 15.5%

  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 45.2%, RPG 39.5%, Indie 15.3%

  12. #12 Pox Nora
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 881 reviews2014
    Dev: Desert Owl Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.

    Why similar: Strategy 48%, RPG 47.7%, Indie 4.3%

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    84% matchMixed67% of 1,059 reviews2025
    Dev: Tesseract Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 67.4%, Indie 32.6%

  14. #14 Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
    85% matchMostly Positive77% of 304 reviews2017
    Dev: Home Net Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Build an army and lead your heroes into battle in an epic fantasy strategy game. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game that will put you right in the middle of war between Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and the undead.

    Why similar: Strategy 74.7%, Indie 25.3%

  15. #15 War of Omens Card Game
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 699 reviews2019
    Dev: Fifth Column Games
    Windows · Mac

    War of Omens is a CCG with a unique Deckbuilder combat system and deep strategy. Set in a masterfully crafted dark fantasy world, it features fast, strategic battles with 4 distinct factions and over 20 heroes. Challenge the online ladder, conquer the story mode, or compete in a cross faction draft!

    Why similar: Strategy 73.3%, Indie 26.7%

  16. #16 Pick a Hero
    83% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: vikingfabian
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Strategy 73.9%, Indie 26.1%

  17. #17 Chaos Reborn
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,136 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, RPG 40.8%, Indie 12.8%

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    82% matchMixed41% of 486 reviews2015
    Dev: Ironwilled Studio
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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    Why similar: Strategy 53.8%, RPG 30.1%, Indie 16.1%

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    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,091 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    Windows

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    Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Strategy 42.1%, Indie 15.2%

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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    78% matchVery Positive85% of 299 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    78% matchMixed48% of 114 reviews2016
    Dev: Apocoplay LLC
    Windows

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    Dev: RAT Studios
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 284 reviews2018
    Dev: Loria
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 41%, Indie 12.9%

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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2026
    Dev: Azure Flame Studio
    Windows

    This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

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    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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  32. #32 Ancestory
    75% matchMixed57% of 61 reviews2015
    Dev: Kajak Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,170 reviews2019
    Dev: Teneke Kafalar
    Windows

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    74% matchMixed42% of 135 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    73% matchMixed62% of 1,233 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    66% matchVery Positive88% of 895 reviews2025
    Dev: Beaveroid Entertainment
    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    72% matchMixed54% of 163 reviews2018
    Dev: Ninja Kiwi
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 72.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    Why similar: RPG 66.4%, Strategy 33.6%

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    66% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: 七颗枚
    Windows

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    69% 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.

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    64% matchVery Positive98% of 290 reviews2026
    Dev: ManduPodPub: Jungle Game Lab
    Windows

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    71% matchMixed69% of 137 reviews2015
    Dev: HYDEZEKE
    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchMixed69% of 327 reviews2023
    Dev: C4cat Entertainment limited
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    67% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, RPG 32.9%, Indie 19.4%

  46. #46 Sentinels of Freedom
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 263 reviews2020
    Dev: Underbite Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, RPG 41.7%, Indie 16.2%

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    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 681 reviews2014
    Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 14.9%

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    66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,137 reviews2021
    Dev: Dale Turner
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A fusion of roguelikes and auto-battlers like never before seen. Recruit a party of mysterious heroes, navigate deadly lands, collect an arsenal of magical items, and vanquish a new evil threatening the realm!

    Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, RPG 40.3%, Indie 16.1%

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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 475 reviews2020
    Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Zoria Prologue (2020) - a demo introduction to the world of Zoria. A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and follower management, set in the expansive Fantasy world. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks.

    Why similar: RPG 59.4%, Strategy 25.6%, Indie 15%

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