- #1 The Last Spell
96% matchVery Positive91% of 13,289 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.3%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep turn-based tactical combat with roguelite progression and party management against overwhelming odds.
- #2 Gem Wizards Tactics
97% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Keith Burgun Games
Windows
Choose your faction and test your skill in this one-player tactical masterpiece, where positioning is everything! Clear forests, pave roads, knock enemies into pits, yank them out from behind their defenders, before the Business Demons burn it all down!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Roguelite 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on hex-grid movement and tactical positioning with a roguelite structure that rewards clever ability usage.
- #3 Into the Breach
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,909 reviews2018
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelite 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in hex-grid tactical combat that shares the tight, puzzle-like decision-making found in the seed game.
- #4 Wargroove
95% matchVery Positive83% of 5,236 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar vibrant fantasy aesthetic combined with turn-based tactical combat on grid-based maps.
- #5 For The King
94% matchVery Positive88% of 43,368 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20%, Roguelike 15.5%, Hex Grid 13.4% ★, Roguelite 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based roguelite RPG that emphasizes turn-based combat and strategic exploration in a stylized fantasy world.
- #6 Warbanners
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 610 reviews2017
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Tactical RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical turn-based game that focuses on unit management and battlefield control in a fantasy setting.
- #7 Untamed Tactics
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that utilizes a hex-grid and emphasizes unique character abilities and strategic positioning.
- #8 Live by the Sword: Tactics
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Labrador Studios
Windows · Mac
Live By The Sword: Tactics is a streamlined tactical RPG that blends classic and contemporary gameplay elements. The game is set in a world recovering from the ravages of war, you must navigate the treacherous landscape to prevent further turmoil. Single Player and Multiplayer modes available.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Tactical RPG 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tactical RPG that strips away the grind to focus purely on grid-based combat mechanics.
- #9 Wildermyth
91% matchVery Positive95% of 18,135 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Roguelite 12%, Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a procedural tactical RPG experience where party members grow and evolve through story-driven combat encounters.
- #10 Crowntakers
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 682 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: Hex Grid 25.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike strategy RPG that tasks players with managing a party through turn-based combat encounters.
- #11 SteamWorld Heist
90% matchVery Positive94% of 6,167 reviews2016
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.8%, Strategy 20.9%, RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a charming, tactical turn-based experience with a focus on positioning and ability synergy.
- #12 The Banner Saga
89% matchVery Positive89% of 15,879 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.8%, Strategy RPG 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.4%, RPG 7.5%, Strategy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven tactical RPG that features challenging turn-based combat and difficult party management decisions.
- #13 Dungeon Rushers
89% matchMixed62% of 1,236 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Roguelike 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling tactical RPG that features turn-based combat and a focus on party-based progression.
- #14 Trash of the Titans
87% matchVery Positive92% of 315 reviews2024
Dev: Raccoon Tour
Windows
It's turn-based fantasy tactics with trash animals. Defend your trash from invading rats, and eat your trash to upgrade your team. Think your way out of ruin by using the shape of each level to your advantage. Be creative, and try to not die.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.9%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that leans into the roguelite genre with turn-based combat and dungeon-crawling elements.
- #15 Let's! Revolution!
86% matchVery Positive93% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: BUCK
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique tactical roguelite that blends puzzle-solving with grid-based movement and turn-based combat.
- #16 Reverie Knights Tactics
88% matchMixed59% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based tactical combat with a strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling and party synergy.
- #17 Gobs and Gods
86% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Alexandre GilottePub: None
Windows · Linux
Hire a band of almost-heroic goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, accomplish silly quests for the weird inhabitants of this fantastic world, and truly become a god - at least by goblin standards.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.9%, Hex Grid 13.9% ★, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that incorporates roguelite elements and sandbox exploration.
- #18 Tinyfolks
84% 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: Tactical RPG 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Roguelike 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist tactical RPG that focuses on party management and turn-based combat in a charming pixel-art style.
- #19 Crawl Tactics
84% matchVery Positive92% of 209 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: Tactical RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on turn-based combat and dungeon exploration with a focus on strategic depth.
- #20 Songs of Conquest
82% matchVery Positive86% of 13,308 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19%, Tactical RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that features hex-grid tactical combat and a strong fantasy aesthetic.
- #21 Sentry Knight Tactics
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Tyler Myers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sentry Knight Tactics is a charming, cute action-strategy RPG adventure. Set in a land under siege by a transdimensional evil, you command your team of powerful heroes through various realms as you slaughter enemy hordes, complete quests, upgrade your gear and save the world.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Strategy 30%, Cute 15.1%, Fantasy 11.8%, 2D 8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie tactical RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and strategic ability usage.
- #22 Defend the Rook
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 243 reviews2021
Dev: One Up PlusPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that blends grid-based combat with defensive strategy elements.
- #23 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,291 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A robust tactical RPG that offers deep class customization and challenging grid-based combat encounters.
- #24 Dobbel Dungeon
79% matchVery Positive93% of 421 reviews2026
Dev: Gamepie
Windows
Gather your party, roll your dice and battle across the islands to put an end to a powerful curse once and for all in this roguelike turn-based tactical RPG!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.9%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that uses dice mechanics to drive its turn-based combat and strategic decision-making.
- #25 The Banner Saga 2
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,765 reviews2016
Dev: Stoic
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37%, RPG 19.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Tactical RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the tactical party-management and turn-based combat of its predecessor with refined mechanics.
- #26 The Hilarious Three Kingdoms
78% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: 老K666 Studio
Windows
In the game, players will play the role of Liu Bei, the monarch of Shu Han during The Three Kingdoms period, and defeat the strong enemies encountered by cultivating the military generals and forming the characteristic army. Whether you can change your life and unify the three countries is up to you
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Roguelite 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused RPG that shares the lighthearted tone and turn-based combat style of the seed game.
- #27 To Battle!: Hell's Crusade
80% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2019
Dev: Filthy Peasant Games
Windows
Classic, old-school, turn-based battle in a satirical medieval world. Raise a Holy Army and stop the march of Evil.
Why similar: Hex Grid 25% ★, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed tactical game that utilizes hex-grids and turn-based strategy mechanics.
- #28 Exorder
81% matchMixed67% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Solid9 StudioPub: No Gravity Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A fantasy turn-based strategy game, fight for Cerulean and claim the crown as her rightful heir! Enjoy hours of our single-player campaign and battle your friends with cross-platform multiplayer. Expand your skills as a commander with the challenge mode.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on unit management and fantasy-themed combat.
- #29 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,427 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Strategy RPG 22.6%, RPG 6.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RPG experience that focuses on complex grid-based combat and strategic party building.
- #30 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,522 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Medieval 17.2%, Cartoon 16.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Cartoony 14.3%, Funny 11.9%
- #31 Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
75% matchVery Positive88% of 11,265 reviews2024
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.
Why similar: Strategy 23.6%, Cartoon 19.6%, Cartoony 16.1%, Medieval 12.6%, Funny 9.5%
- #32 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,419 reviews2016
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!
Why similar: Cartoon 25%, Strategy 20.7%, Funny 18.6%, Fantasy 13.3%, 2D 9.7%
- #33 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
76% matchVery Positive94% of 10,592 reviews2020
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Medieval 15.4%, Cartoon 15.1%, Cartoony 10%, Strategy 9.8%
- #34 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,788 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Medieval 25.6%, Cartoony 21.7%, Strategy 17.3%, Fantasy 11.6%, 2D 9.5%
- #35 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,000 reviews2025
Dev: Mystrigger
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!
Why similar: Cartoony 19.4%, Cartoon 16.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Funny 12%, Fantasy 11%
- #36 Legends of the Round Table
74% matchVery Positive90% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: Artifice Studio
Windows
Lead the Knights of the Round Table through King Arthur's legend in a unique RPG, full of honor, magic and romance. Plunge into a colorful world inspired by medieval art, tales and music. Undertake perilous quests and fiercely defend your kingdom to make the flower of chivalry blossom again.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Medieval 14.6%, RPG 8.8%
- #37 Age of Defense
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 719 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.
Why similar: Cartoon 19.8%, Cartoony 16.6%, Funny 13.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #38 Iron Marines Invasion
75% matchMixed69% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.
Why similar: Cartoony 19.9%, Funny 17.1%, Family Friendly 16.7%, Strategy 14.1%, Cute 13.7%
- #39 Tangy TD
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,348 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Roguelike 22.7%, Cartoony 14.1%, Funny 12.9%, Strategy 12.1%, Family Friendly 11.6%
- #40 Hexguardian
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 692 reviews2024
Dev: Split Second GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!
Why similar: Hex Grid 34.6% ★, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 12.5%, Cartoony 10.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #41 Tales & Tactics
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,114 reviews2024
Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.4% ★, Tactical RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #42 Knights in Tight Spaces
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 860 reviews2025
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #43 The Royal Writ
70% matchVery Positive82% of 481 reviews2025
Dev: Save Sloth StudiosPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 Strategy 16.5%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Roguelite 8%
- #44 Pit People®
71% matchVery Positive93% of 8,130 reviews2018
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this fast-paced, turn-based, co-op adventure you'll quest and explore, find awesome loot, customize your fighters, and recruit strange species! Come master your destiny in this strategic game of positioning.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Hex Grid 21.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Funny 10.2%
- #45 Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed
70% matchVery Positive80% of 147 reviews2025
Dev: Fun Square GamesPub: Erabit
Windows
Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed is a top-down 2D roguelite tactics game. Command three heroes in chess-like battles, forging legends through terrain strategy, skill combos, and ever-evolving rogue builds on a dynamic battlefield.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Tactical RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%
- #46 Royal Booty Quest
72% matchMixed60% of 126 reviews2023
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 214.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Dive into the world of Royal Booty Quest and experience the thrill of deckbuilding and roguelike adventure like never before.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #47 Shuffle Tactics
69% matchMixed70% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Club SandwichPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.5%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%
- #48 Roundguard
70% matchVery Positive82% of 570 reviews2020
Dev: Wonderbelly Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 13%, Cartoon 12.7%
- #49 Legacy of Defense
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 430 reviews2025
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?
Why similar: Roguelite 27.6%, Roguelike 19.1%, Medieval 15.3%, Strategy 12.9%, Cute 9.1%
- #50 Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,497 reviews2012
Dev: Level Up Labs, LLCPub: Level Up Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story
Why similar: Tactical RPG 43.3%, Medieval 18.2%, RPG 10.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #51 Astral Throne
68% matchVery Positive81% of 264 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #52 King Arthur: Legion IX
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 804 reviews2024
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Tactical RPG 19.5%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #53 Cross Blitz
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,604 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Roguelite 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #54 Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
71% matchMixed62% of 468 reviews2010
Dev: Silent Dreams
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Strategy RPG 20.5%, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #55 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
66% matchVery Positive94% of 736 reviews2023
Dev: D20Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Roguelike 14.6%, RPG 6.9%
- #56 Legends of Eisenwald
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,825 reviews2015
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Tactical RPG 30.1%, Strategy RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Medieval 11.4%
- #57 Just King
65% matchVery Positive89% of 1,485 reviews2023
Dev: VISH
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Just King is an action auto-battler with roguelike elements. Assemble your party to venture into different lands fighting fearsome kings and their deadly armies. Use your loot to hire and upgrade mighty heroes... or the bard.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.5%, Roguelike 22.9%, Strategy 12.9%, RPG 9.9%, Cute 8.8%
- #58 Has-Been Heroes
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 390 reviews2017
Dev: FrozenbytePub: GameTrust Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, lane-based roguelike game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to school!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Cartoon 9.1%
- #59 Radix Chronicle
64% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Fantasy 6.2%