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Games Like Mordheim: City of the Damned

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Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 70% — of 8,319 reviews
Released: 2015-11-19
Developer: Rogue Factor
Publisher: Nacon
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 5.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 12.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

Overview

Mordheim: City of the Damned is defined by its brutal, high-stakes tactical combat and deep warband management set within the grimdark Warhammer Fantasy universe. These recommendations prioritize games that offer similarly punishing tactical depth, squad-based progression, and dark, atmospheric world-building that rewards careful planning and strategic risk-taking.

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  44. #44 Blackguards 2
    71% matchMixed67% of 1,254 reviews2015
    Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Blackguards 2 is a turn-based strategy-RPG and will deliver challenging hexfield battles and a gritty story filled with violence and crime. - Includes bonus content: Soundtrack, digital Art Book and Strategy Guide Book!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Tactical 11.8%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

  45. #45 Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 20,374 reviews2018
    Dev: The Bearded LadiesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Tactical 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Strategy 11.3%

  46. #46 Total War: WARHAMMER II
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 121,266 reviews2017
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 41.5 hrsMean: 180.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

    Why similar: Games Workshop 43.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Tactical 6.7%

  47. #47 Ash of Gods: Redemption
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
    Dev: AurumDust
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, RPG 9%

  48. #48 Chaos Reborn
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,136 reviews2015
    Dev: Snapshot Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 33.9%, Tactical 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 9.8%, RPG 9.3%

  49. #49 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
    66% matchMixed60% of 580 reviews2024
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows

    The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25.6%, Tactical 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%

  50. #50 King Arthur: Knight's Tale
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 7,361 reviews2022
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%

  51. #51 Demon's Rise - Lords of Chaos
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 156 reviews2018
    Dev: Wave Light Games Inc.
    Windows

    Turn-based, tactical RPG where players command a powerful band of warriors.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, RPG 12.5%, Strategy 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%

  52. #52 Black Legend
    67% matchMixed65% of 208 reviews2021
    Dev: Warcave
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A dark, immersive Turn Based Strategy RPG. Master tactical combat and the art of 17th century alchemy to liberate a doomed city from a bloodthirsty cult inspired by the great alchemist Mephisto.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24%, Tactical 16.9%, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

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