Games Like Nordic Warriors

Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 21.4%, RTS 19.6%, Military 13%, Difficult 11.3%, Tactical 10.4%

Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 25.3%, RTS 22.4%, Gore 19.2%, War 16.7%, Tactical 10.7%

Golden-age RTS classic. Fast-paced action & strategic decision-making, battling evil arch-enemies, zombies, and retro-futuristic technologies. All to a '90s electro-metal soundtrack and FMV live-action cut scenes.

Why similar: RTS 27.7%, War 17.9%, Tactical 14.8%, Gore 9.4%, Old School 8.7%

Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war.

Why similar: RTS 30.9%, Real Time Tactics 23.4%, Tactical 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Strategy 9.2%

Firebase Defence is a new spin on the traditional tower defence gameplay. You have to defend yourself from the waves upon waves of incoming enemies. You are free to build, place and manage your available resources and units in any way you want. But failing to balance those will result in defeat!

Why similar: Gore 17.5%, Violent 14.6%, RTS 12.2%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Strategy 9.7%

Challenge the horrifying reign of Nazi terror and battle an immortal evil in Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics; a turn-based tactical strategy game set in the award-winning Achtung! Cthulhu universe.

Why similar: Violent 34.6%, Strategy 26.6%, Tactical 17.2%, Action 12.8%, Indie 5.3%

Dive deep into this Lovecraft-inspired RTS survival. Assemble your team using different classes, skills, and weaponry. It's up to your squad to survive the onslaught of nightmares that are surely coming your way. Will you find the source of the darkness?

Why similar: RTS 25.5%, War 23%, Real Time Tactics 23%, Tactical 11.2%, Strategy 7.8%

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Why similar: Mythology 61.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Action 7.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Indie 4.6%

Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 33.4%, Gore 18.2%, Strategy 14.6%, Top-Down 12.1%, Violent 9.2%

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Difficult 40.7%, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Strategy 19.8%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: Mythology 27.9%, Gore 15.5%, Violent 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action 11.6%

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: Real Time Tactics 43.4%, Tactical 32.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.

Why similar: RTS 15.7%, Difficult 15.1%, War 13.3%, Violent 13%, Tactical 10.4%

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

Why similar: Top-Down 47.9%, Strategy 35.1%, Action 17.1%

Lead a fearless horde of Viking dwarves, strengthen them with legendary equipment, conquer unknown lands, and witness the colossal destruction they leave behind. How far will you be able to take your warriors? The journey to glory begins now!

Why similar: Strategy 67.5%, Action 32.5%

Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

Why similar: Strategy 35%, Top-Down 25.4%, Action 16.5%, Indie 9.2%, Adventure 7.3%

Face the gates of Hell in a fusion of third-person action, RPG and Tower Defence. Repel the demons alone or in co-op by building defences. Upgrade powerful units to help you in battle, before jumping into the fight yourself, with an arsenal of skills and weapons to rip apart the oncoming swarm.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38%, Strategy 35.3%, Action 18.7%, Adventure 8%

The cult heavy metal fantasy action-strategy gem comes to PC in HD. Lead your armies from the front lines, giving strategic orders to your forces while wading into hack n’ slash action battle. Crush your foes across four campaigns, and spend the spoils of war on upgrading your forces.

Why similar: RTS 30.9%, Real Time Tactics 26.6%, War 17%, Strategy 9%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge.

Why similar: RTS 31.8%, Difficult 18%, Tactical 15.2%, Top-Down 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Flesh Eaters is retro style single player RTS zombie survival game with resource gathering and crafting. Zombies are everywhere! You must gather resources to build barricades, upgrade weapons and armour and explore the city under the siege of the dead

Why similar: RTS 26.4%, Real Time Tactics 21.2%, Indie 12.9%, Action 12.9%, Tactical 12.8%

Tabletop Tavern is a roguelike RTS where you build an army from scratch and command them across a brutal campaign. Recruit diverse units, create devastating synergies, and make tactical choices that shape the fate of every run.

Why similar: RTS 24.6%, Real Time Tactics 23.5%, War 16.9%, Mythology 13.8%, Tactical 13.3%

Assemble a squad of four fearless heroes and embark on a deadly journey through the circles of Hell, inspired by dark myths from around the world. Battle legions of demons and challenge the Devil himself!

Why similar: Mythology 41.1%, Tactical 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Adventure 2.8%

Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!

Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Classic 22.2% ★, Action 11.9%, Indie 4.6%

A few heroes are facing hundreds of foes – are you even able to lead the coolest fantasy people to victory against the dark hordes? Explore a vast world, fight tactical real-time battles, and experience the fantastic story based on the bestseller "The Dwarves".

Why similar: Gore 60%, Action 11.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Singleplayer 8%

Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Tactical 27.9%, Old School 17.7%, Top-Down 17.5%, Strategy 15%, 1990's 11.2%

Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.

Why similar: RTS 27.3%, Real Time Tactics 25.4%, Tactical 18.7%, Strategy 10.4%, Top-Down 6.4%

Blasted Road Terror is real-time tactical looter in post apocalyptic setting. Command mighty warcrawler and manage squadron of vehicles in order to get unseen riches of the world and reach immortal glory.

Why similar: Strategy 56.7%, Action 30.3%, Indie 13%

Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.

Why similar: Mythology 44.5%, Gore 18.9%, Violent 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action 6.8%

A combination of Action RPG and Tower Defense: slay monsters, find weapons, upgrade your armies, defend your base… Prevent humanity from extinction at the hands of monsters from Greek mythology and ancient tribes. Don't let them cross the gate, commander!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 34.2%, Mythology 31.1%, Tactical 19.8%, Strategy 7.9%, Action 4.6%

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

Why similar: Gore 27.7%, Strategy 23.3%, Violent 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action 9.5%

The horde is here to eat your brain and murder every single one of your scientists. Gather your forces, this is the last stand before we lose the facility! Place guards, close doors, and position traps. Survive as long as you can!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 20.5%, RTS 20.3%, War 15.2%, Tactical 12.7%, Gore 10.9%

Gord is a single-player adventure strategy. To survive, you must build, but to prevail, you must conquer the darkness beyond the gates. In this dark fantasy world, you must complete quests while managing a populace whose personal stories and well-being decide the fate of your tribe.

Why similar: RTS 35.6%, Mythology 35%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Adventure 3%

Assemble a team of four brave heroes and embark on a nightmarish journey through the circles of Hell, filled with demons and ancient horrors! The free tactical game Guards II: Prologue will immerse you in battles inspired by myths from various cultures. Are you ready to challenge the darkness?

Why similar: Mythology 36.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Tactical 19.2%, Strategy 18.6%, Adventure 3.6%

Incredibly dynamic turn-based strategy, reviving the traditions of the old school tactics. Lead a team of the most desperate fighters, destroy alien monsters and uncover the secrets of the lost planet.

Why similar: Tactical 64.1%, Strategy 28.7%, Singleplayer 7.2%

We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. Tactical Adventure Sci-Fi Space Dwarves

Why similar: RTS 37.4%, Real Time Tactics 34.6%, Top-Down 12.4%, Action 5.7%, Indie 4.4%

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: Old School 19.5%, Gore 17.5%, Violent 15.2%, Classic 13.5% ★, 1990's 10%

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: Classic 21.3% ★, Tactical 14.9%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Strategy 9.3%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 59.3%, Action 28.2%, Singleplayer 12.5%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 21.6%, Real Time Tactics 20.2%, War 17.4%, Military 16.9%, Tactical 12.4%

RuneQuest: Warlords is a battle-scale turn-based strategy game set in the RuneQuest universe. Immerse yourself in the rich lore of Glorantha. Become a warlord, master the use of runes and defend your tribe against the incursions of Chaos. Field an army drawing from heroes and creatures.

Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, Gore 27%, Violent 23.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 37.5%, Strategy 23.2%, Top-Down 19.8%, Action 11.6%, Indie 5.2%

Based on the 1987 Games Workshop classic, a battle vs zombies cultists & time! Fight against hordes of Aztec Zombies, and the clock, to save reality from Darkness. Lords of the Night introduces an upgraded combat system, new weapons, powers, equipment and unique mini bosses.

Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Action 22%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 10.7%, Indie 9.9%

Godsworn is a classic mythological RTS. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the Baltic Crusades, where pagan gods and their tribes clash against crusaders and armies of heaven. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!

Why similar: RTS 46.8%, Mythology 45.5%, Story Rich 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Action rpg that containst fast-Paced combat and survival elements. Use your skills to defeat the Undead.

Why similar: 1990's 38%, Gore 30.9%, Violent 24.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Action 3.4%

Control your Hero to aid your Turrets and Traps in battle in this grim, dark Tower Defense & Action RPG with a scifi-grindhouse aesthetic. Create deadly weapon barrages and fuse together Bleed, Burn, Shock, Freeze, Stun and many more elements to annihilate your enemies.

Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, Top-Down 19.1%, Action 11.4%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 7.4%

Reborn is a glorious, hardcore revival of the beloved lane-defense classic. As greedy Vikings march north in search of gold, the Troll Liberation Front rise to defend their lands. Far from a “place-and-wait” TD game, every second counts in this fierce, tactical fight.

Why similar: Mythology 38.2%, Tactical 22.5%, Strategy 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%, RTS 7.7%

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 36%, Difficult 27.3%, Strategy 17%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Chainsaw Warrior from Games Workshop is the classic game for one strong-nerved player! It's 2032 and spatial warping has opened a hole into another dimension in the midst of the old municipal buildings at the heart of Manhattan. Bizarre and dangerous creatures are flooding into our dimension.

Why similar: Difficult 53.5%, Strategy 28.6%, Adventure 6.1%, Singleplayer 6%, Indie 5.8%

Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 52.9%, Action 23%, Adventure 9.3%, Violent 8.1%, Story Rich 3.9%

An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 31%, Tactical 25.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Action 6.1%

Get ready to battle the army of darkness. Join other players and lead your warriors to victory! Choose your strongest warrior and take an endless journey to defeat creatures of darkness. Improve your warriors, upgrade your items and progress through the infinite universe of Clicker Warriors.

Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Action 25.8%, Indie 13%, Adventure 12.6%

Step into the arena with IDUN: Prologue, a thrilling slice of our full-length defense RTS where real-time strategy meets rogue-lite chaos. Fight your way through unique mission objectives with overwhelming swarms of enemies.

Why similar: RTS 31.2%, Real Time Tactics 22.6%, War 18.5%, Top-Down 13.5%, Strategy 11%

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: Strategy 24.4%, Tactical 22.8%, Difficult 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Violent 6.3%

Sunstone War is a unique Action game with Tower Defense element where you can carry EVERYTHING! Move towers, toss away enemies, carry obstacles, upgrade skills and journey through lands to protect your village from calamity!

Why similar: RTS 22.6%, Real Time Tactics 20%, Mythology 19.4%, 1990's 10.7%, Tactical 10.6%

Lead an elite strike team through the wars of a reborn civilisation, and decide the fate of humanity through your achievements and choices. Traverse a dynamic war-map, engage in fast, turn-based battles, and explore the world of 2952.

Why similar: Strategy 75.1%, Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Red Glare is a WW2 real-time tactics game where you play agents of the OSS, the precursor to the CIA, combating a secret German expedition in South America. With five well balanced characters and a story campaign playing out across a continent.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 30.5%, Military 17.4%, Tactical 12.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Strategy 8.9%

Embark on an epic journey in Hero’s Warband, a captivating 2D Survival Autobattler. Recruit and manage a diverse array of heroes with unique classes and skills. Discover the perfect synergy between classes to suit your strategic vision. Lead your heroes to greatness and conquer the land of Astoria!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 48.7%, Military 34.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a gripping, tactical RPG that lets you build a powerful band of adventurers and partake in a grand adventure.

Why similar: Strategy 44.4%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Action 15%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

Why similar: Difficult 37.3%, Tactical 24.6%, Strategy 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Adventure 3%