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Games Like Ikenfell

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A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 1,237 reviews
Released: 2020-10-08
Developer: Happy Ray Games
Publisher: Balor Games
Genres: Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 2.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 59%

Overview

Ikenfell is a charming, queer-inclusive tactical RPG that stands out for its timing-based combat mechanics and heartfelt magic-school narrative. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same blend of emotional storytelling, tactical turn-based combat, and vibrant pixel-art aesthetics.

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    Windows

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    Why similar: RPG 24.9%, JRPG 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

  47. #47 Voidspire Tactics
    72% 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 35.3%, Turn-Based 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Indie 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

  48. #48 Iron Danger
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,007 reviews2020
    Dev: Action Squad StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, RPG 17.5%, Isometric 12.1%, Story Rich 11.2%

  49. #49 Heart of Enya
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Bapy
    Windows · Mac

    A 2D narrative-focused strategic RPG with visual novel elements. You play as Willow Wisp, a campfire spirit who guides a group of amateur adventurers in harnessing the warm magic of self love to fend off the Frost that surrounds them.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 50.7%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Magic 4.2%

  50. #50 Small Saga
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,128 reviews2023
    Dev: Darya Noghani
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Beneath the streets of London, an angry mouse seeks revenge against the god who stole his tail. An epic RPG of miniature proportions!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.6%, RPG 18.7%, JRPG 16%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Fantasy 8.4%

  51. #51 Dungeon Drafters
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 759 reviews2023
    Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, JRPG 22.2%, RPG 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Fantasy 9.7%

  52. #52 Tinyfolks
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,081 reviews2022
    Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!

    Why similar: RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Retro 12.8%, Fantasy 9.6%

  53. #53 Iconoclasts
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Indie 13.9%, Story Rich 12.9%

  54. #54 Prophecy of Ashen
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 217 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: RPG 33.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.6%, Magic 16.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

  55. #55 Tales Across Time
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
    Dev: Critical Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...

    Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Indie 12.3%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

  56. #56 Avadon: The Black Fortress
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

    Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Isometric 12.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Indie 10.1%

  57. #57 Monster Crown
    69% matchMixed57% of 1,039 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio AurumPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Dive into a dark world where monsters rule and make pacts with them to defeat an evil young woman seeking power. Hunt, battle, tame and breed monsters to create your own legacy. Together with your monsters, you can restore the balance to Crown Island.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.1%, JRPG 18.6%, RPG 16.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Fantasy 8.7%

  58. #58 Manafinder
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: Wolfsden LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.

    Why similar: RPG 20.4%, JRPG 19.2%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

  59. #59 Dawnsbury Days
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 899 reviews2024
    Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.

    Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Fantasy 10.5%, Indie 7%

  60. #60 Heroines of Swords & Spells
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 660 reviews2020
    Dev: Kirillkrm
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 19.7%, JRPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%

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