- #1 Might is Right
97% 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.
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Strategy 27%, Indie 18.1%, Turn-Based 7.3%, Fantasy 3.2%
- #2 HANCHO
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: minor gods
Windows
Want to improve your people management skills? Try HANCHO, the latest in turn-based RPG operating system technology! Create a team of professionals with the patented Team Building® app, then climb the Corporate Ladder® online by challenging other managers to 1v1 battles!
Why similar: RPG 31.4%, Strategy 22%, Indie 14.6%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #3 Realm of the Ghost King
96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Mantis-Eye Labs, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Realm of the Ghost King is a quick-play roguelike where you must battle your way through eight randomly generated dungeons to defeat the Ghost King and become the new king of the realm.
Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Strategy 25%, Indie 17.7%, Turn-Based 14.3%, 2D 4.8%
- #4 Sonny
94% matchMixed56% of 521 reviews2017
Dev: Krin JuangbhanichPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Undead. Unstoppable. A challenging, turn-based indie sci-fi RPG that brings the beloved classic into the modern era with all new content and gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Strategy 20%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Classic 15.7% ★, Indie 12.9%
- #5 Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: attic Entertainment Software GmbHPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Trail (1994) is the second part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy...Can you join together the elves and dwarves in common war against the orc invaders? Star Trail features over 70 spells, 50 skills, over 350 types of items and weapons.
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Classic 30.7% ★, Turn-Based 13.9%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #6 Dizzy Dungeon
93% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: DigiFeather
Windows · Mac
Move, rotate and fall. Move, rotate and fall. Get ready for dizziness, find to best strategy to conquer the dungeon.
Why similar: RPG 44.7%, Strategy 34.5%, Indie 20.8%
- #7 MEND Arcade Battle
92% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Enntropy
Windows
MEND Arcade Battle is a turn-based RPG inspired by Fighting Game core mechanics. Players must tackle the Fighting Game staple challenge known as Arcade Mode with a Turn-based RPG twist! Choose your character and follow their path to defeating the final boss awaiting them at the end.
Why similar: RPG 42%, Strategy 28.8%, Indie 19.3%, Turn-Based 6.6%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #8 The story of a Chinese restaurant
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XNZONE
Windows
原黑手党的龙马金盆洗手,在中华街开了一家餐馆。但是经营餐馆的过程中却面临着许多难题。龙马是否能够实现好不容易找到的梦想?一场餐馆的生存喜剧就此开始。
Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Classic 17.2% ★, Strategy 17%, Indie 11.3%, Turn-Based 10%
- #9 Realms of Arkania 3 - Shadows over Riva Classic
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 92 reviews2014
Dev: attic Entertainment Software GmbHPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Shadows over Riva (1997) is the third part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy...Something sinister lurks in the seaside town of Riva. An evil force has subverted the city's leaders, and evil things lurk in the town's sewers. Explore the huge city, dungeons and even underwater regions in stunningly detailed 3D.
Why similar: RPG 50.2%, Classic 26.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #10 Magic Scroll Tactics / マジックスクロールタクティクス / 魔法卷轴 / 魔法捲軸
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 184 reviews2018
Dev: オートリ電子
Windows
A side-scrolling tactical RPG where elevation is the key to victory!
Why similar: RPG 40%, Strategy 26.5%, Indie 18.1%, Anime 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #11 Lock's Quest
91% matchMixed43% of 140 reviews2017
Dev: Digital ContinuePub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build Defenses and Battle against the Clockwork horde in this 2D Action RPG / Tower Defense hybrid. Experience a gripping story, which unfolds as you progress through 75 Days of warfare, aided by a collection of turrets, traps and special attacks.
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, Strategy 20.1%, Classic 19.1% ★, Indie 12.9%, Anime 6.2%
- #12 EARTHLOCK
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 590 reviews2018
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Strategy 16.9%, Classic 13.9% ★, Turn-Based 11.8%, Indie 10.3%
- #13 Realms of Arkania 1 - Blade of Destiny Classic
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 146 reviews2014
Dev: attic Entertainment Software GmbHPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Blade of Destiny (1992) is the first part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy...An Orc army stands ready to attack Arkania's villages and towns. The only hope of saving the land lies in the legendary Blade of Destiny. Can you find this magical weapon in time to stop the siege?
Why similar: RPG 44.8%, Classic 37.3% ★, Turn-Based 11.2%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #14 Asdivine Hearts II
88% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
With a world on the verge of being frozen in ice, hearts unite once more in a sequel to the smash hit RPG series!
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Strategy 17.8%, Indie 15.7%, Turn-Based 9.8%, Retro 7%
- #15 Beatitas
86% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: StFP Studios
Windows · Mac
Join Lily on her pilgrimage as she pushes through trials, puzzles, and strategic combat in order to be reunited with her family.
Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Strategy 30.2%, Indie 20.6%, Turn-Based 4.8%
- #16 Rayless
85% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Reb_Orn
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Alternative fantasy world of Middle Ages. For hundreds of years humans and creatures had barely coexisted until strange highly contagious rage-inducing virus transformed creatures into bloodthirsty monsters. Most of humanity was wiped out. You are the leader of a small human settlement chosen to turn the tide of war around.
Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, RPG 29.9%, Indie 20.9%, Crafting 17.8%
- #17 Orc Assault
86% matchMostly Negative27% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Machine
Windows
Once upon a time all was peaceful and serene in the far off land of Camalon, but the silence has been broken as the Orc hordes have returned to the peaceful kingdom to claim the land that they once held most sacred.
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Strategy 32.1%, Indie 22.3%
- #18 Werewolf Hunter X
84% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Sea Creature Sandwich
Windows · Mac · Linux
Werewolf Hunter X is a 2d survival crafting game that is currently in development by SeaCreatureSandwich, and boasts unique item building mechanics, procedural generation, rogue-like resource scarcity, mythical monsters, procedural world design, and much more.
Why similar: RPG 38%, Strategy 26.7%, Indie 18.3%, Crafting 17.1%
- #19 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
83% matchVery Positive87% of 2,824 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Why similar: RPG 38%, Turn-Based 24.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Indie 7.7%
- #20 吞食孔明传 Tunshi Kongming Legends
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,218 reviews2019
Dev: Sunny ShowPub: Phoenix Games
Windows
吞食孔明传是一款传统的回合制角色扮演独立游戏,讲述了东汉末年的战乱之中,诸葛孔明与刘关张三人从桃园结义开始至一统天下的传奇故事。八个章节的正统剧本,两百位武将登场,可加入玩家阵营突破五十名,二周目开启,百种天赋技能及成就待解锁。
Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 13.5%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Retro 10.1%
- #21 Street Posse Showdown
84% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: LS Ensemble
Windows
This is an isometric comedic tactical RPG that take place in a modern urban setting. Gather your posse together and beat the living shit out of your foes in order to strike for a better future. Health insurance not included.
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Strategy 30.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #22 Aurora Trail
82% matchVery Positive86% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Screenhit Studios
Windows
A new epic game where the perspective of the camera changes everything. Do not let your body parts get in the same view as a wall with the same color, or you’ll lose it! Puzzle your way through challenging and appealing surroundings and try to stay in one piece!
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Strategy 30.7%, Indie 25.6%
- #23 Mistress of Maids
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: RPG 47.2%, Strategy 31.7%, Indie 21%
- #24 Equin: The Lantern
81% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
Equin: The Lantern is a challenging roguelike that's easy to get into but tough to master. Conquer the huge 50 floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself.
Why similar: RPG 36.9%, Strategy 26.7%, Indie 16.7%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #25 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Strategy 32.3%, Indie 21.8%
- #26 The Expedition
81% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Life Jumb DT
Windows
The Expedition is a turn-based tactical game with an oppressive atmosphere of underground immersion.
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Strategy 30.2%, Indie 22.2%
- #27 Seven Sins - Academic Version
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #28 Town Defence
79% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Brian Tallent
Windows
Town Defence is a Tower defence RPG.
Why similar: RPG 47.1%, Strategy 31%, Indie 21.9%
- #29 Brutal Scales
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #30 Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 494 reviews2014
Dev: Sir-TechPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Experience a true classic! This Gold edition includes the original Jagged Alliance plus the add-on Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games. Take a trip into retro land and learn why this is considered to be one the best turn-based games of all times.
Why similar: Classic 36.5% ★, RPG 22%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Retro 7.6%
- #31 Demented Pixie
79% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Molegato
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demented Pixie is a blend between twin-stick shooters and roguelikes with unique visuals and ambientation, packed with content, in which nothing is what it looks like…
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Strategy 31.1%, Indie 22.6%
- #32 Eador. Imperium
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,258 reviews2017
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, RPG 30.3%, Indie 18.6%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #33 不惑英雄传(puzzled heroes)
77% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: xhGames
Windows
【Puzzled Heroes】 is a traditional strategic role-playing game. Players will play the hero who unloads his armor and returns home to overcome the new crisis and save the mainland again.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Strategy 32%, Indie 22.4%
- #34 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Strategy 32.9%, Indie 21.8%
- #35 审判者 The Inquisitor
76% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: invwindyPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
"The Inquisitor" is a short RPG game with a complete storyline and combat system. A resurrected inquisitor from the graveyard receives the instructions of God and embark on the journey of judging the sinners.
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Strategy 32.1%, Indie 22.2%
- #36 Majula Frontier
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: EF Universe Games LLC
Windows
The sky over Majula is turning black, the ground is starting to decay, and monsters are returning to the world, forcing a group of retired heroes to band together once more.
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Strategy 21.9%, Indie 15%, Crafting 12.9%, Turn-Based 12.5%
- #37 Capsize
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Strategy 33.3%, Indie 22.1%
- #38 Card Dungeon
77% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 49.2%, Strategy 30.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #39 Hunter's Trial: The fight never ends
75% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: ESAT
Windows
In the depths of the forest lies the Delain Academy, a school for Monster Hunters, humans with special skills that keep the Earth safe from terrible devastating beasts. On a fateful day, an unexpected attack leaves the fate of the School and humanity in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.
Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Strategy 31.7%, Indie 21%
- #40 Arcane Legacy
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Strategy 33.8%, Indie 20.3%
- #41 Sin Castle
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Primary cells studio
Windows
Sin Castle is a slightly high difficulty adventure game that focus on puzzling, contains various policy elements, rigorous rules. The key of puzzle this game is reasonable attributes assignment, props use, and equipment collocation. As the grids opened, game player will encounter all sorts of strategic monsters and puzzling design.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Strategy 32.7%, Indie 22.3%
- #42 The story of Gods 七神物语
73% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: KMA GAMES
Windows
独居在光明帝国边界村落的年轻猎手阿敏,偶然邂逅了潜入帝国境内的外域女孩艾薇儿,答应护送她深入帝国境内并进行一系列探索的故事, 全中文奇幻风格角色扮演游戏,丰富复杂的回合制战斗模式,超过20小时的冒险时光,不同选择,触发不同主角的命运结局。
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #43 Sin; Vengeance
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Spaced Toad Studio
Windows
In this SRPG, you play as a man out to get revenge for his lost home. But how much of his own humanity is he willing to sacrifice to satisfy this yearning? You will make a crucial choice that determines the ending, as he faces demons within and without.
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #44 江湖侠客行
72% matchMostly Negative28% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: ShinerJoy Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
江湖侠客行是一款讲究见招拆招的武侠卡牌单机游戏,简单易上手,但要想通关却需要多多动脑,在游戏中,玩家将扮演一名初出茅庐的门派弟子,参与到江湖的各种事件中.
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #45 Grim Wanderings
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Elllinia gamesPub: Self-publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #46 Clarent Saga: Tactics
70% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: David Nguyen
Windows
A straightforward SRPG inspired by 16-bit classics and made with SRPG Studio. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battles Pherrelios who invade them. The third entry of Clarent Saga.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Strategy 32.6%, Indie 21%
- #47 Glory & Honor
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In Glory&Honor your mission is to lead a team of gladiators of different races into success. The battles are fought out on a 7x5 battlefield, where your jov is to find out the enemies weaknesses and use your strengths against them. You can use different races and their racial abilities to your advantage.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Strategy 33.1%, Indie 21.9%
- #48 Rise of Keepers
71% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Samaritan Studios
Windows
Rise of Keepers is a mix of the best Old School RPGs and Tower Defense games. Explore a huge map, get resources, build structures, fight powerful enemies, loot and the most important. Protect the Crystal!
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 21.5%
- #49 Wolf Gang
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Lyon Beckers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a band of wolves as they take control of the mountain using turn based tactical combat in a humorous adventure campaign!
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Strategy 33.1%, Indie 22%
- #50 Ticket to Earth
68% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Circus
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ticket to Earth fuses battlefield tactics, tile-matching puzzle, and epic sci-fi RPG in one unique package. Four unlikely heroes are thrown together to save everything they love from murderous criminals, hideous mutants, and a corrupt government.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Strategy 33.8%, Indie 22.4%
- #51 Immortals(修仙志)
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Muggle
Windows
《Immortals》 is a SLG with fast paced fighting. When the game starts, the hero will appear in a huge maze, and your goal is to find a way out of the maze. The hero will encounter other characters in the maze. They may be enemies or friends. You need to be careful in making judgments.
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Strategy 33.1%, Indie 22%
- #52 Yet Another Hero Legend 英雄传说又一则
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: invwindy
Windows
Heroes, Justice, Collecting Flags, Sokoban, and the Extermination of Evil, Yet Another Hero Legend is a minimalistic puzzle game filled with choices and creative solutions.
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Strategy 33.9%, Indie 22.5%
- #53 Star Nomad
70% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Strategy 32.8%, Indie 22.7%
- #54 Lords of the Realm II
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,637 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, RPG 25.5%, Classic 24.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.8%
- #55 Empire Live
65% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Osmose Studio
Windows
Empire Live is a Real-Time Strategy Game focused on online matches where you will have to prosper your empire and fight your opponent with your magical power and your army to lead your people to the total domination!
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Strategy 32.1%, Indie 22.1%
- #56 The Mercenary Rise
67% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: zeroplaystone
Windows
It tells the story of Stephen Gray, who inherited his father's legacy and managed the Mercenary Corps of Thunder Anger.
Why similar: RPG 45.2%, Strategy 33.8%, Indie 21%
- #57 Heresy
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: dark made games
Windows
You take the role of a god influencing the lives of your followers in a medieval setting. Build villages, castles and defend them from raiders. Possess your followers to take direct control over their actions. Advance your civilization for better technologies, buildings, abilities, and equipment.
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Strategy 33.1%, Indie 22%