- #1 Age of Wonders 4
97% matchVery Positive81% of 22,264 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: 4X 53% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 10.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for fantasy 4X strategy, offering deep hero customization and tactical hex-based combat that expands on the core loop of Legion War.
- #2 Songs of Conquest
96% 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: 4X 36.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Tactical 8.6%, Strategy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful homage to classic turn-based strategy games that features hex-grid battles and a strong focus on building up your army and heroes.
- #3 ENDLESS™ Legend
96% matchVery Positive83% of 18,996 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: 4X 39.6% ★, Hex Grid 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished 4X strategy game with a unique fantasy setting and tactical combat that feels like a more complex evolution of the genre.
- #4 Hero's Hour
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,674 reviews2022
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Why similar: 4X 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Level Editor 12.6%, Turn-Based 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based strategy game that offers a similar sense of scale and army management with a distinct pixel-art style.
- #5 Warlock 2: The Exiled
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,296 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Hex Grid 10% ★
Why You'll Like It: This fantasy 4X game captures the same spirit of exploration and magical warfare found in Legion War.
- #6 Fantasy Wars
94% matchVery Positive86% of 310 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...
Why similar: Hex Grid 29% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Strategy 24.7%, Turn-Based 12%, Tactical 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hex-grid tactical wargame that focuses on unit positioning and terrain advantages in a high-fantasy setting.
- #7 Dark Deity
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,017 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, JRPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Tactical 13.3%, Anime 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the anime aesthetic and tactical unit progression of Legion War, this turn-based tactical RPG provides a similar character-focused experience.
- #8 Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
92% matchVery Positive90% of 3,948 reviews2020
Dev: HideChara
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Legendary creature is an independent game with rich playing methods such as roguelike + self-propelled chess + strategy. You can collect all kinds of magic creatures with various talents and skills, and can also evolve to a higher level.
Why similar: 4X 36.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite strategy game that focuses on creature collection and auto-battler mechanics, perfect for fans of the unit-building aspect of Legion War.
- #9 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
91% matchVery Positive80% of 2,601 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 41.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Strategy 18.6%, Magic 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends 4X strategy with tactical RPG elements, focusing heavily on hero progression and magical research.
- #10 The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,621 reviews2022
Dev: HongShou StudioPub: Pixmain
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Lay out your grand strategy on the land of Eagarlnia where humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and the undead each battle out a corner of land. Manage your territories by navigating complex decisions and grow your economy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Anime 12.1%, Strategy 11.1%, Tactical 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game with anime aesthetics that focuses on managing heroes and expanding your territory across a fantasy map.
- #11 Stones Keeper: King Aurelius
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: SK TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Stones Keeper is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements in which you explore a detailed fantasy world, lead the Order of the Griffin, and live through the final moments of King Aurelius
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.2% ★, 4X 19.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy tactical RPG that incorporates 4X-lite strategy elements and atmospheric exploration.
- #12 Last Regiment
89% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Boomzap Inc
Windows
Engage in epic simultaneous turn-based combat in this fusion of cards and turn-based strategy. Assemble your regiment, claim your territory, and lead your forces to triumph!
Why similar: Hex Grid 36.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based strategy game that incorporates card-based mechanics to add depth to its hex-grid combat.
- #13 Wargroove
89% 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: Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Tactical 10.1%, Turn-Based 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features vibrant, anime-inspired visuals and tight, turn-based tactical combat that emphasizes unit production and map control.
- #14 Wizard Warfare
88% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2019
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.
Why similar: 4X 41.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Hex Grid 15.7% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Tactical 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X strategy game that emphasizes magical research and tactical combat on a hex-based map.
- #15 Clash II
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Prime Bit Games SA
Windows
Clash II is a turn-based strategy game in a world steeped in ancient magic. Immerse yourself in its history and explore forgotten land full of magical creatures. Gather and train an army, expand your stronghold, upgrade your heroes! Lead one side of the conflict and decide the fate of the continent!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.6%, Tactical 14.3%, Magic 12.2%, Strategy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that focuses on grid-based movement and tactical combat within a rich fantasy world.
- #16 Pennon and Battle
86% matchMixed69% of 182 reviews2025
Dev: PB StudioPub: Luckycalf
Windows
"Pennon and Battle" is a turn-based strategy war game. As a lord, you will play a crucial role in the revival of the kingdom! Lead heroes and armies to expand territory in Ruachland, utilize tactics and magic to eliminate enemy forces, and create your own legend!
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Magic 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This hex-grid 4X strategy game focuses on historical and fantasy warfare with a strong emphasis on tactical unit management.
- #17 Wizards and Warlords
86% matchVery Positive83% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: 4X 30.9% ★, Hex Grid 25.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 7.3%, Turn-Based 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep fantasy 4X strategy game that offers extensive customization and a focus on long-term empire management.
- #18 Fae Tactics
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,719 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 41.1%, Strategy 25%, Tactical 15%, Turn-Based 10.5%, JRPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful anime art style and a complex tactical combat system that rewards careful unit placement and synergy.
- #19 Disciples: Liberation
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,914 reviews2021
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.2%, Strategy 17.2%, Tactical 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that balances strategic base management with deep, turn-based combat encounters.
- #20 King's Bounty: Crossworlds
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,590 reviews2010
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
King’s Bounty: Crossworlds is a standalone expansion that includes Armored Princess, two additional campaigns, and a world editor, expanding the classic King’s Bounty formula with new challenges and content.
Why similar: Hex Grid 43.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Adventure 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical adventure that excels at combining exploration with rewarding, turn-based combat against diverse fantasy creatures.
- #21 Burned Land
83% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Burned Land is a 4x game in which you will take control of a nascent human race and try to avoid its extinction. Build, explore, conquer until you are worthy of gods. Then confront their anger.
Why similar: 4X 36.2% ★, Hex Grid 20.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%, Turn-Based 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X turn-based strategy game that emphasizes survival and tactical decision-making in a harsh fantasy environment.
- #22 游离大陆 Uniland
82% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Ughorse Studio
Windows
It is a multi-play strategy game made by the combination of turn-based and roguelike. Master clever tactics, awaken strong talent, recruit powerful troops, create grand city-states, and so on, quickly enter the Uniland, lead your troops to unravel the ultimate mystery of this chaotic continent.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Adventure 28.6%, Indie 19.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy adventure that mixes exploration with roguelike elements for a unique, replayable experience.
- #23 Random Legion
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 170 reviews2024
Dev: Stardust Light Studio
Windows
This is a auto battler game with both casual and strategic attributes.Players will take on the role of the leader, expanding the team, learning talents and skills, strengthening equipment, transforming soldiers and other ways to combat power, breaking through random levels, ultimately to win game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36.1%, Strategy 26%, Tactical 16.1%, Magic 14%, 2D 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike strategy game that leans into auto-battler mechanics and creature collection for a fast-paced tactical feel.
- #24 From Village to Empire
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Witch Laboratory
Windows · Linux
From Village to Empire is an indie turn based strategy game with a historical setting. Build cities, research technologies, and train units to discover new lands and conquer the world!
Why similar: 4X 29.6% ★, Hex Grid 28.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 12.3%, Tactical 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie 4X hex-grid strategy game that captures the humble beginnings of empire building.
- #25 Battle Brothers
80% matchVery Positive88% of 27,494 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 93.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 39.6%, Strategy 24.4%, Third Person 20.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more grounded in gritty realism, its deep tactical combat and mercenary management will appeal to fans of Legion War's unit progression.
- #26 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,599 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 44.6%, JRPG 29.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 7.7%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality tactical RPG with a stunning art style and deep, grid-based combat that rewards strategic positioning.
- #27 Legends of Callasia
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 287 reviews2016
Dev: Boomzap Inc
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Choose your faction. Choose your heroes. Choose your troops. Conquer lands, create kingdoms, and destroy your enemies. All the lands of Callasia are yours to dominate in this original strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.9%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Strategy 16.4%, Level Editor 13.1%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A wargame that simplifies 4X mechanics into a fast-paced, turn-based experience with a focus on fantasy heroes.
- #28 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
79% matchVery Positive82% of 17,446 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Why similar: 4X 35.2% ★, Hex Grid 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A pure 4X combat experience that strips away diplomacy to focus entirely on tactical turn-based warfare.
- #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: Turn-Based Tactics 50%, JRPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Anime 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RPG experience that offers deep unit management and complex, grid-based battles.
- #30 Crown and Adventure
77% matchMixed62% of 1,668 reviews2025
Dev: C3D GamesPub: Luckycalf
Windows
An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.
Why similar: Strategy 53.7%, 2D 23.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #31 The Scroll Of Taiwu
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 62,298 reviews2018
Dev: ConchShip Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.
Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 14.6%, Anime 10.2%, 2D 6.4%
- #32 Low Magic Age
77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,458 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Strategy 10.6%, Adventure 6.2%
- #33 Tales & Tactics
75% 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 55.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Tactical 11.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Adventure 4.9%
- #34 Shanhe
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
联机修仙,多人爬塔!《山河伏妖录》是一款重现上古神话的多人联机策略冒险游戏,你受命于乱世,修习奇门功法,斩尽魑魅魍魉,还天下以太平。
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 45.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 31.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 6.1%, 2D 3.6%
- #35 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
74% matchVery Positive95% of 14,466 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.4%, JRPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #36 Fantasy of Expedition
76% matchVery Positive80% of 687 reviews2020
Dev: LW.C
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Fantasy of Expedition is a Roguelike Strategy Adventure Game where players lead their own army on an expedition mandated by the Heavens. Be careful what choices you make on our randomized maps! Recruit, purchase, and gather relics to win battles and solve events. Your destiny awaits!
Why similar: Strategy 52%, Adventure 27.5%, Indie 20.5%
- #37 Politon
73% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Hex Grid 29.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Strategy 7%
- #38 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,525 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: 4X 48.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Tactical 10.8%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based 8.9%
- #39 Elemental: Reforged
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 438 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: 4X 49.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Tactical 9.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Magic 8.7%
- #40 道衍诀
75% matchMixed50% of 1,005 reviews2024
Dev: 宁德动游网络科技有限公司
Windows
仙途有尽道无尽,探索风格迥异又危险重重的世界,追寻传说中的不传之秘,打造专属至宝,从数百种灵法与神通中,构建属于自己的战斗流派。于此方世界吐纳天地灵气,探索多方世界,结识仙友道侣,请尽情体验修仙RPG游戏《道衍诀》。
Why similar: Hex Grid 40.1% ★, 4X 32.7% ★, Turn-Based 11.9%, Strategy 9.6%, Adventure 3.1%
- #41 魔塔三国之群雄争霸
73% matchVery Positive87% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: 赚大钱工作室
Windows
Players play one of the heroes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, conquer other forces and unify the world
Why similar: Strategy 50%, Turn-Based Tactics 30.5%, 2D 11.8%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #42 Rogue Hex
70% matchVery Positive89% of 260 reviews2025
Dev: Topstitch Games
Windows · Mac
Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!
Why similar: 4X 44.3% ★, Hex Grid 31% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #43 The Last Flame
68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,834 reviews2025
Dev: Hotloop
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.
Why similar: Hex Grid 36.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 8.8%
- #44 Legendary Creatures 2
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 965 reviews2023
Dev: HideCharaPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Sequel to the acclaimed Legendary Creatures, created by HideChara, and a fun treat combining both roguelike and auto-battler gameplay. Recruit and evolve a large array of troops, creatures, and an arsenal of weapons, to defeat the demon lord spreading corruption across the land.
Why similar: 4X 52.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Strategy 9%, Tactical 8.9%, Adventure 4.4%
- #45 Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
71% matchVery Positive81% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 40.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Tactical 14.5%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Adventure 9.2%
- #46 Worlds of Magic
74% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: 4X 47.1% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Magic 4%
- #47 骑士与魔法战争
73% matchMixed55% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: 上海刃贤网络科技有限公司
Windows
In The Knight's Magic War, you will continue to explore the next layer, each layer of map generated randomly, the map will have a variety of monsters, props, magic, events, unknown. You need to train your heroes or troops to defeat them so that you can go further.
Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, Adventure 26.8%, Indie 19.6%
- #48 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
66% matchVery Positive89% of 7,858 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 67.8%, Strategy 32.2%
- #49 Crowntakers
72% 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 39.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based 10.2%
- #50 WARTILE
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 711 reviews2018
Dev: Playwood Project
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.
Why similar: Hex Grid 63.3% ★, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #51 Lords and Legions
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Warborne Studios
Windows
Get ready to battle, make your mark, and create epic battles. Lead your Hero starting with small battles and grow into epic-scale armies and high fantasy wars. Unlock heroes, abilities, and 80+ units in a campaign or build castles, shape battlefields, and create endless wars in Battle Creator.
Why similar: Third Person 39.9%, Tactical 32.2%, Magic 12.6%, Adventure 7.7%, Indie 4.8%
- #52 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,345 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Strategy 13.4%, JRPG 3.9%
- #53 Deity Empires
69% matchVery Positive86% of 340 reviews2018
Dev: BaileyHausdorff Systems
Windows
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Why similar: 4X 34.9% ★, Hex Grid 28.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based 6.6%
- #54 WhatRogue:Exile Land
67% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: 肉鸽独立团Pub: OKJOY
Windows
"WhatRogue:Exile Land" blends roguelike, card construction, and tactical turn-based gameplay. The tactical element requires spatial strategies, enhancing strategic depth. Choose different heroes and companions to defeat various monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.8%, Strategy 34.6%, Adventure 15.4%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 3.9%
- #55 仙绣剑缘录
67% matchVery Positive86% of 825 reviews2021
Dev: 熊窝dodox
Windows · Mac
高自由度仙侠开放世界
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.9%, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Adventure 10%, 2D 7%
- #56 佣兵战歌
70% matchMixed59% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: 酷呐网络科技
Windows
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Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.9%, JRPG 22.8%, Strategy 13.6%, Anime 10.1%, Third Person 9.1%
- #57 列传:革新战争
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 231 reviews2021
Dev: Ash Game Studio
Windows
《列传:革新战争》是灰烬游戏工作室出品的战棋游戏。游戏为SRPG类型,加入了华丽的技能演出与深度的战斗系统。游戏以幻想中世纪为舞台,编写了三十万字以上,“王道中的邪道式”新颖故事。相信喜欢日式SRPG、JPRG的玩家一定会喜欢本作。
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, JRPG 27.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, Strategy 12.8%, Magic 4.2%
- #58 Fated Land
66% matchMixed65% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
Windows
This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 32.3%, Strategy 19.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #59 Multiverse Loot Hunter
64% matchVery Positive81% of 2,636 reviews2025
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
Median: 45.0 hrsMean: 198.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #60 Sands of Salzaar
66% matchVery Positive82% of 22,933 reviews2021
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel StudioPub: XD
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Adventure 19%, Anime 17.2%, Indie 15.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%