- #1 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,051 reviews2022
Dev: Complex GamesPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Why similar: Tactical 19.9%, Warhammer 40K 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, turn-based tactical combat and squad customization that mirrors the intensity of Mordheim's skirmishes.
- #2 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 14,312 reviews2018
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Why similar: Games Workshop 38.1% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, Warhammer 40K 11.5% ★, Tactical 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark, atmospheric essence of the Warhammer universe through highly tactical turn-based combat.
- #3 Battle Brothers
96% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: RPG 27.4%, Strategy 26%, Medieval 25.1%, Fantasy 17.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual match to Mordheim, focusing on managing a gritty, lethal mercenary company in a dark fantasy world.
- #4 Wartales
95% matchVery Positive87% of 34,222 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Medieval 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a compelling mercenary management experience with tactical combat and a dark, unforgiving open world.
- #5 Gloomhaven
94% matchVery Positive82% of 15,788 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Tactical 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of the complex board game that emphasizes tactical positioning and deep character progression.
- #6 Jagged Alliance 3
93% matchVery Positive89% of 14,231 reviews2023
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Why similar: Tactical 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep tactical squad management and a focus on mercenary progression that will feel familiar to Mordheim veterans.
- #7 XCOM® 2
94% matchVery Positive85% of 107,051 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 61.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Tactical 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Perma Death 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for tactical squad management, featuring high-stakes combat where every soldier's survival matters.
- #8 The Banner Saga
92% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 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: Turn-Based 40.6%, Tactical 19.1%, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, narrative-driven experience with high-stakes tactical combat where your decisions have lasting consequences.
- #9 Dead Monarchy
91% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.3%, Tactical 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, RPG 10.5%, Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, indie tactical RPG that shares the punishing difficulty and mercenary-focused gameplay of Mordheim.
- #10 Blood Bowl 2
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,064 reviews2015
Dev: Cyanide StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Blood Bowl 2 smashes Warhammer and American football together, in an explosive cocktail of turn-based strategy, humour and brutality, adapted from Games Workshop’s famous boardgame.
Why similar: Games Workshop 33.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Tactical 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Games Workshop board game adaptation that retains the tactical depth and brutal nature of the source material.
- #11 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
89% matchVery Positive89% of 6,474 reviews2014
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Why similar: Turn-Based 44.3%, Tactical 16.3%, RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of tactical turn-based combat and dark, atmospheric RPG storytelling.
- #12 Urtuk: The Desolation
88% matchVery Positive88% of 2,484 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Why similar: Turn-Based 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Tactical 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Perma Death 9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, tactical turn-based game that emphasizes squad survival and brutal combat mechanics.
- #13 Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 21,366 reviews2015
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.
Why similar: Games Workshop 70.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 17%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Fantasy 3.4%, RPG 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: While an action game, it perfectly captures the gritty, claustrophobic atmosphere of the Warhammer world.
- #14 Total War: WARHAMMER III
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 141,189 reviews2022
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 32.8 hrsMean: 152.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
Why similar: Games Workshop 44.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Tactical 12.1%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive grand strategy experience for fans of the Warhammer Fantasy setting and its diverse factions.
- #15 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
86% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Turn-Based 18.5%, RPG 16.2%, Strategy 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical game where you manage a squad of minions, focusing on strategic combat and progression.
- #16 Expeditions: Rome
85% matchVery Positive88% of 6,478 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Tactical 16.8%, RPG 12.7%, Strategy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep tactical combat with squad management and RPG elements in a historical setting.
- #17 Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
84% matchVery Positive88% of 6,417 reviews2021
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.
Why similar: Warhammer 40K 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Tactical 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based 11%
Why You'll Like It: A solid turn-based strategy game that focuses on the tactical nuances of Warhammer 40,000 warfare.
- #18 Blackguards
86% matchMixed62% of 3,851 reviews2014
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.
Why similar: Turn-Based 38.1%, Tactical 18.2%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 7.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that features challenging combat encounters and a dark fantasy aesthetic.
- #19 Space Hulk: Tactics
84% matchMixed63% of 1,140 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Space Hulk: Tactics is a faithful adaptation of the board game Space Hulk, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, bringing a unique twist to the cult classic formula. Engage in bloody battles as either a squad of Terminator Space Marines or the deadly alien Genestealers.
Why similar: Games Workshop 26.6% ★, Turn-Based 25.8%, Warhammer 40K 18.1% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a tense, tactical experience set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe with a focus on claustrophobic combat.
- #20 Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
83% matchVery Positive84% of 1,471 reviews2017
Dev: Straylight EntertainmentPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach is a 3D turn-based strategy game like you’ve never seen before: fast, immediate, deep, impressive to look at and incredibly fun! Fight through a dark era of carnage and endless war and lead the Space Wolves in a struggle to defend the last bastion of mankind.
Why similar: Games Workshop 41.8% ★, Turn-Based 18.8%, Warhammer 40K 11.8% ★, Tactical 7.8%, Strategy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, turn-based tactical game that brings the tabletop experience to life with 3D combat.
- #21 Hard West 2
81% matchVery Positive82% of 3,037 reviews2022
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Tactical 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique supernatural western setting with highly tactical, aggressive turn-based combat.
- #22 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground
82% matchMixed60% of 1,113 reviews2021
Dev: Gasket GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Conquer the Mortal Realms! The first strategy videogame adaptation of Age of Sigmar’s dark-fantasy universe. Lead your highly-customisable force in challenging roguelike campaigns, unlocking new units, equipment and skills in dynamic, turn-based warfare.
Why similar: Games Workshop 54.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game that focuses on unit management and battlefield positioning in the Age of Sigmar setting.
- #23 Blood Bowl 3
79% matchMixed49% of 5,516 reviews2023
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 51.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top... leaving your opponents in the graveyard.
Why similar: Games Workshop 36.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.7%, Tactical 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration of the fantasy sports board game, offering deep tactical team management and competitive play.
- #24 Armello
79% matchVery Positive82% of 15,967 reviews2015
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Board Game 11.1%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A digital board game that captures the dark, whimsical, and competitive nature of fantasy tabletop gaming.
- #25 Crowntakers
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 681 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: Turn-Based 25.2%, Tactical 11.5%, Perma Death 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based RPG that blends exploration and squad management in a fantasy setting.
- #26 Total War: WARHAMMER
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 52,179 reviews2016
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 62.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.
Why similar: Games Workshop 47.1% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Tactical 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%
- #27 Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,037 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities.
Why similar: Games Workshop 40% ★, Turn-Based 13.9%, Warhammer 40K 12.5% ★, Tactical 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style hex-based strategy game that focuses on large-scale tactical warfare.
- #28 Necromunda: Underhive Wars
77% matchMixed56% of 2,953 reviews2020
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Deep below the hive cities of Necromunda, lead, customize and grow your gang in the twisted tunnels of the dystopian Underhive. Face rival gangs in tactical gunfights for power, wealth, survival, and honor.
Why similar: Games Workshop 28.9% ★, Warhammer 40K 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based 8.6%
- #29 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
71% matchVery Positive88% of 42,430 reviews2023
Dev: Owlcat Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Warhammer 40K 17.2% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, RPG 8.4%
- #30 MENACE
69% matchVery Positive91% of 10,002 reviews2026
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.8%, Tactical 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%
- #31 Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
75% matchMixed68% of 5,976 reviews2016
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is the RTS videogame adaptation of Games Workshop’s classic tabletop game, pitting the Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks against each other in visceral space-battles.
Why similar: Games Workshop 50.6% ★, Warhammer 40K 21.1% ★, Strategy 13%, Tactical 9.9%, Multiplayer 4%
- #32 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
73% matchVery Positive82% of 16,851 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Games Workshop 18.9% ★, Turn-Based 18.6%, Warhammer 40K 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy 9%
- #33 Blood Bowl - Legendary Edition
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,121 reviews2010
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Inspired by the Warhammer Fantasy world, Blood Bowl is an ultra-violent combination of strategy and sports games. The Legendary Edition features 20 playable races, including 11 that are totally new, each offering its own game style! Make a competitive team, train it and buy the best equipment.
Why similar: Games Workshop 33.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.8%, Tactical 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%
- #34 Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,929 reviews2014
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The complete 4th Edition experience of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!
Why similar: Games Workshop 36% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Board Game 13.4%, RPG 7.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #35 SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,545 reviews2023
Dev: Dalen Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.
Why similar: Tactical 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Board Game 9.5%
- #36 Hard West
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,873 reviews2015
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunt down all those who wronged him. Fight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.4%, Tactical 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%
- #37 Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,791 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
This bonecrunching sport features 23 playable races, each with its own style, vicious moves, rankings & more!
Why similar: Games Workshop 47.7% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Board Game 7.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #38 WARMACHINE: Tactics
74% matchMixed44% of 1,160 reviews2014
Dev: WhiteMoon DreamsPub: Privateer Press Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
Why similar: Turn-Based 38.5%, Tactical 22.4%, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Multiplayer 3.2%
- #39 Frosthaven
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 761 reviews2025
Dev: Snapshot Games Inc.Pub: Arc Games
Windows
From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN! The dark fantasy tactical RPG features deep mechanics and challenging yet satisfying gameplay both in Single Player and Co-Op Online Multiplayer.
Why similar: Tactical 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Board Game 8.7%
- #40 Warhammer: Chaosbane
72% matchMixed58% of 6,286 reviews2019
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 46.1%, RPG 28.8%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #41 Gears Tactics
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,500 reviews2020
Dev: Splash DamagePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Strategy 20.5%, Tactical 18%, RPG 3.3%
- #42 Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition
71% matchMixed62% of 1,647 reviews2020
Dev: Steel Sky Productions
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Lead your fighters to Glory in the ultimate PvP dice-and-cards strategy combat game. Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition pits mighty warbands against one another in an eternal battle for glory in the realms of the Age of Sigmar.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Warhammer 40K 10.3% ★, Board Game 9.2%
- #43 Legends of Eisenwald
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,821 reviews2015
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Turn-Based 36.4%, Tactical 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Tactical RPG 8.5%
- #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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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%