Games Like Mordheim: City of the Damned

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 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a high-quality, modern tactical experience within the Warhammer universe, focusing on squad customization and lethal combat.

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 26.7%, Tactical 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the brutal, high-stakes management of a mercenary company in a dark, unforgiving fantasy world.

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 20.9%, Tactical 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a premier tactical RPG that mirrors the complex, grid-based combat and squad-management mechanics found in tabletop adaptations.

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 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Medieval 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty open-world mercenary management experience with deep tactical turn-based combat similar to the squad-building focus of Mordheim.

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: Turn-Based 26.2%, Tactical 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the atmospheric, tactical essence of the Warhammer setting with a focus on squad progression and deep turn-based mechanics.

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 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, RPG 16.2%, Strategy 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, punishing turn-based game where you manage a squad of undead minions, emphasizing strategic combat and resource management.

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 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers intense, squad-based tactical combat with a strong emphasis on character development and strategic positioning.

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 39.2%, Tactical 17.7%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 7.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that utilizes grid-based combat and a gritty narrative style that aligns well with the Mordheim aesthetic.

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 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Tactical 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Perma Death 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features brutal, dark tactical combat and unique character mutation mechanics that feel right at home in a grim fantasy setting.

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 23.9%, Tactical 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Perma Death 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for squad-based tactics, it offers the same tension of permadeath and high-stakes decision-making found in Mordheim.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 29.2%, Strategy 25.4%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Tactical RPG 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same Warhammer DNA as Mordheim, focusing on verticality and tactical skirmishes within a dark, industrial underworld.

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: Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Tactical 18.4%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Strategy 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished, turn-based tactical experience set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe with a focus on unit synergy.

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 45.5%, Tactical 15.7%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a dark, mature atmosphere and deep squad-based combat that rewards careful positioning and resource management.

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 19.4%, Tactical 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, RPG 10.7%, Strategy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal mercenary management game set in a dark fantasy world that emphasizes tactical depth and the harsh reality of combat.

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: Turn-Based Tactics 31%, Turn-Based Strategy 27%, Strategy 20.5%, Fantasy 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title brings the Warhammer fantasy aesthetic to a turn-based tactical format with a focus on unit-based skirmishes.

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 19.6%, Tactical 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines deep squad-based tactical combat with meaningful RPG progression and a focus on managing a specialized unit.

Based on the classic tabletop game, Warhammer Quest is an addictive mix of role-playing and strategy.

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, Tactical 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a classic dungeon-crawling tactical experience that is deeply rooted in the Games Workshop tabletop tradition.

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 26.1%, Perma Death 11.3%, Tactical 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike tactical RPG that features turn-based combat and party management in a fantasy world.

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 37.5%, Tactical 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, RPG 9.4%, Tactical RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a grim, atmospheric world and tactical turn-based combat where every decision impacts the survival of your caravan.

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 24.5%, Tactical 16.4%, Perma Death 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game set in a dark, alternate-history world that emphasizes character classes and strategic combat depth.

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 32.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Board Game 10.9%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy board-game-style strategy title that features turn-based mechanics and a focus on character-driven tactical decisions.

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 36.8%, Tactical 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Tactical RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a gritty, medieval fantasy setting and a unique combat system that rewards careful squad planning.

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 30.3%, RPG 11.8%, Tactical 11.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the dark, grid-based tactical combat of the original with improved mechanics and a focus on squad management.

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: Turn-Based 23.9%, Tactical 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.

Why similar: Tactical 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 14.3%

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 35.1%, Tactical 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 9.5%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tactical game that focuses on wizard-based combat and strategic positioning in a high-fantasy setting.

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 39.9%, Tactical 21.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, turn-based tactical experience with a distinct steampunk-fantasy aesthetic and a focus on unit-based combat.

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: Turn-Based 22.4%, Tactical 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%

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: Turn-Based 47.9%, Strategy 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%

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 30.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Board Game 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%

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: Turn-Based 20.6%, Tactical 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Perma Death 8.7%

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 26.5%, Tactical 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 57.4%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Fantasy 12%, RPG 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: Strategy 45.5%, Tactical 35%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Fantasy 3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

The legendary Space Hulk returns in this epic turn based strategy game. Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, an intriguing story of legendary battles and heroic actions unfolds.

Why similar: Turn-Based 49.3%, Board Game 14.3%, Tactical 12.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

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: Turn-Based 33.7%, Board Game 20.7%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 11%, Multiplayer 10.4%

Fast-paced tactical combat meets strategic management in this sequel to the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. Take control of either the ancient and deathless Necron legions or the techno-religious acolytes of the Omnissiah, with the fate of a world in your hands.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.8%, Tactical 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

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 25.4%, Tactical 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%

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: Turn-Based 41.6%, Tactical 16.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%

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 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Board Game 8.8%

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 32.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, Strategy 20%, Tactical 17.7%, RPG 3.3%

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 22.7%, Tactical 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Strategy 10.9%

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: Turn-Based 30.6%, Tactical 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, RPG 12.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!

Why similar: Tactical 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

Space Hulk: Ascension is a 3D, digital, turn based, strategy game, which re-interprets the classic board game experience, and adds new RPG style mechanics, new weapons and missions, new enemy types, 3 playable chapters and loads of other new features to the single player experience.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Tactical 17.8%, Strategy 10.8%, RPG 9.3%

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: Turn-Based 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%

SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Tactical 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Board Game 11.9%

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 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Tactical RPG 7.9%

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 26.5%, Tactical 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

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 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, RPG 9%

Enter the Warhammer Fantasy world in Warhammer: Dark Omen, a classic real-time strategy game known for its tactical battles, atmospheric campaign, and cult-classic status.

Why similar: Tactical 44.5%, Strategy 40.9%, Fantasy 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Play as either Bel'Kara, a seductive Succubus at odds with the Underworld, or Katzok, a brutal Orc Chieftan fighting for his clan's dominance. The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Perma Death 12%, Tactical 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Tactical 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%

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: Turn-Based 23.8%, Tactical 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%

A turn-based tactical RPG set in a medieval city overrun by horrific creatures, where only your wits and strategies can keep you alive. Plunge into The Dark Shroud to rescue survivors, inherit the memories of the fallen, and restore the shattered "Memolith" to reclaim the lost light.

Why similar: Tactical 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Tactical RPG 10%