- #1 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
97% matchVery Positive83% of 368 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: CRPG 18%, RPG 13.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Isometric 8.9%
- #2 Avadon 3: The Warborn
96% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: CRPG 19.9%, Isometric 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.9%, RPG 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 7.5%
- #3 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
96% matchVery Positive94% of 441 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: CRPG 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Isometric 9.8%, RPG 6.6%
- #4 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
95% matchVery Positive98% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.9%, CRPG 17.7%, Tactical RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Isometric 8.6%
- #5 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,316 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.2%, CRPG 16.8%, Isometric 15.9%, RPG 12%, Grid-Based Movement 7.3%
- #6 Avernum 3: Ruined World
94% matchVery Positive84% of 335 reviews2018
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Why similar: CRPG 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, Isometric 13.4%, RPG 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #7 Fabled Lands
93% matchVery Positive80% of 537 reviews2022
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.
Why similar: CRPG 36.9%, Tactical RPG 24.1%, RPG 10.2%, Old School 9.8%, Open World 7.4%
- #8 Avadon: The Black Fortress
92% matchVery Positive81% of 618 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: CRPG 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Isometric 16.9%, RPG 15.7%, Old School 8.6%
- #9 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
91% matchVery Positive90% of 332 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Why similar: CRPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Isometric 15.1%, RPG 12.6%, Strategy 7.9%
- #10 Avadon 2: The Corruption
91% matchVery Positive81% of 210 reviews2013
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Isometric 17%, RPG 14.9%, CRPG 13%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%
- #11 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,479 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, CRPG 15.6%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, RPG 8%
- #12 The Quest
90% matchVery Positive86% of 538 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Grid-Based Movement 20.5%, RPG 16.3%, CRPG 9.5%, Retro 6.7%
- #13 Exiled Kingdoms
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,139 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Isometric 19.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Open World 9.7%
- #14 Crown and Adventure
86% matchMixed62% of 1,697 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: Party-Based RPG 33.8%, Tactical RPG 31.2%, RPG 9.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Open World 5.3%
- #15 Balrum
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 800 reviews2016
Dev: Balcony Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.
Why similar: CRPG 26.3%, Isometric 16.4%, Old School 10%, RPG 8.7%, Strategy 7.5%
- #16 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
85% matchVery Positive94% of 189 reviews2025
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dungeons, varied and cunning foes, 100s of artifacts to find or craft, and a really cool story.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.7%, CRPG 14.4%, RPG 10.7%, Tactical RPG 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%
- #17 AntharioN
87% matchMixed69% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: CRPG 21%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, RPG 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Strategy 10.3%
- #18 Knights of the Chalice
86% matchVery Positive86% of 96 reviews2019
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows
Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Tactical RPG 16.7%, Isometric 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
- #19 Dark Quest 2
84% matchVery Positive84% of 663 reviews2018
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, Isometric 21.7%, RPG 20%, Strategy 16%, Adventure 4.9%
- #20 Of Blades & Tails
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 408 reviews2023
Dev: Felix LaukelPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, RPG 10.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Open World 6.9%
- #21 Zoria: Age of Shattering
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 630 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.
Why similar: CRPG 19%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Tactical RPG 16%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Base Building 9%
- #22 For The King II
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 16,074 reviews2023
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 44.6%, RPG 14.8%, Strategy 12.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #23 Knights of the Chalice 2
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows · Mac
Knights of the Chalice 2 is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create six Adventurers and set forth on an epic adventure against Evil. Overcome the odds with superior tactics. Enjoy a whole new dimension of complexity and variety based on the 3.5 ruleset! Includes a Module Editor.
Why similar: CRPG 22.7%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, Tactical RPG 17.2%, Isometric 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
- #24 Geneforge 2
84% matchVery Positive86% of 87 reviews2003
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge 2 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure with a science fiction twist. Explore a huge world, choose which side you will fight for, and make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 2 has a huge and open storyline. You can join with any of several factions and reach dozens of different endings.
Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Isometric 27.4%, Strategy 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%, Indie 2.8%
- #25 Fates of Ort
82% matchVery Positive89% of 168 reviews2020
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fates of Ort is a retro fantasy RPG focused on strategic action, in a land where time is frozen when you stand still. Cast powerful spells - but beware, they will cost you your life.
Why similar: CRPG 32%, Isometric 14.1%, RPG 12.8%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, Open World 8.5%
- #26 Escape The Mad Empire
79% matchVery Positive89% of 425 reviews2025
Dev: XperimentalZ Games
Windows
Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Overcome the challenges as a band of heroes, and preserve their lives and sanity by managing resources and growing your base. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?
Why similar: CRPG 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Isometric 11.1%
- #27 Clash II
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 110 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: Grid-Based Movement 59.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Strategy 19.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #28 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,860 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Why similar: RPG 42.8%, Strategy 20%, Adventure 13%, Party-Based RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #29 Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
78% matchVery Positive94% of 314 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, CRPG 15.3%, Grid-Based Movement 12.8%, RPG 8.2%
- #30 Leman
78% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: MDH Software
Windows
A bloodthirsty, high fantasy, turn-based combat, open-world RPG! Light on story, this game is about deadly tactical combat and developing a legendary adventuring party!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, RPG 8.6%, Strategy 7.9%
- #31 The Adventurers
76% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Eternal Vigilance Entertainment
Windows
The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Lead your party of heroes in an open world filled with random events that affect your story. Survive a high fantasy landscape where your epic saga is waiting to be written.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.2%, Tactical RPG 23.6%, RPG 12.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Fantasy 8%
- #32 Wizards and Warlords
77% matchVery Positive83% of 259 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: Strategy 31%, Old School 25.8%, Fantasy 22.9%, 2D 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
- #33 Low Magic Age
76% matchVery Positive89% of 3,502 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.0 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: Party-Based RPG 22.6%, CRPG 18.6%, Tactical RPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%
- #34 The Iron Oath
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 923 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: CRPG 24%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Tactical RPG 20.8%, RPG 8%, Strategy 6.5%
- #35 Dark Deity
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,098 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.3 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: Party-Based RPG 31.2%, Tactical RPG 25%, RPG 10.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #36 Sentry Knight Tactics
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: Tyler Myers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sentry Knight Tactics is a charming, cute action-strategy RPG adventure. Set in a land under siege by a transdimensional evil, you command your team of powerful heroes through various realms as you slaughter enemy hordes, complete quests, upgrade your gear and save the world.
Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Strategy 29.4%, Adventure 18.8%, Fantasy 10.1%, 2D 6.2%
- #37 Soulash 2
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,422 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?
Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Base Building 26.9%, Open World 18.2%, Fantasy 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
- #38 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
74% matchVery Positive84% of 677 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Old School 10.9%, RPG 10.4%
- #39 Fated Land
72% matchMixed64% of 53 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: Party-Based RPG 31%, Tactical RPG 24.7%, RPG 18.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Adventure 9.5%
- #40 Spire of Sorcery
74% matchMixed41% of 157 reviews2021
Dev: Charlie Oscar
Windows
Lead a party of runaway mages through the dangerous world of Rund. Discover alchemy. Master magic. Explore the land. Survive the challenges.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.2%, Tactical RPG 29.9%, RPG 11%, Strategy 9.6%, Open World 8.3%
- #41 Crowntakers
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 685 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: RPG 33.5%, Strategy 32.1%, Fantasy 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Indie 2.8%
- #42 Eschalon: Book I
73% matchVery Positive86% of 418 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: Isometric 30.8%, RPG 30.5%, CRPG 18.3%, Old School 7.4%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #43 Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,033 reviews2022
Dev: GrapeOcean TechnologiesPub: V Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.
Why similar: CRPG 22.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, Tactical RPG 16.7%, Isometric 13.1%, Old School 7.7%
- #44 The Curse Of Yendor
72% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, Grid-Based Movement 16.7%, Strategy 11.7%, Fantasy 11.4%, RPG 10.4%
- #45 The Fortress
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53.5%, RPG 15.5%, Adventure 15.1%, 2D 7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #46 Crawl Tactics
69% matchVery Positive92% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, Tactical RPG 22.6%, Isometric 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10%, RPG 9.9%
- #47 Dead Monarchy
70% matchVery Positive81% of 139 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: RPG 35.6%, Strategy 33.4%, Fantasy 10.4%, Open World 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #48 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,612 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
Why similar: CRPG 28.5%, Isometric 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 8%
- #49 Prophecy of Ashen
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 232 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.
Why similar: CRPG 32.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.2%, Tactical RPG 23.5%, RPG 10.2%, 2D 3.5%
- #50 Mortal Glory 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 307 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.7%, Tactical RPG 21.5%, Old School 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Retro 7.2%
- #51 Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: Whale Hammer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Tahira, the 20-year old princess of Avestan, through the most challenging night of her life in this epic tactical turn-based adventure. You must fight to save your people from the genocidal Astral Empire on a world fallen into a medieval dark age after the collapse of a spacefaring civilisation.
Why similar: Isometric 36.5%, RPG 18.8%, Strategy 17.5%, Adventure 10%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #52 Archaelund
67% matchVery Positive85% of 414 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27%, CRPG 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.8%, RPG 9.3%
- #53 Expeditions: Conquistador
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,618 reviews2013
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Strategy 21.8%, CRPG 19.5%, Isometric 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 4.2%
- #54 Svarog's Dream
66% matchVery Positive90% of 897 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Isometric 31.3%, Old School 18.5%, RPG 17.9%, Open World 12%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #55 Necromancer Returns
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 116 reviews2018
Dev: Greenolor StudioPub: Kaser Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A turn-based strategy game. The world of a fantasy kingdom has been thrown into disarray by the return of the Necromancer – a creature of darkness that wishes to enslave all living beings.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.5%, RPG 18%, Strategy 17.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #56 Sorcerer King: Rivals
71% matchMixed63% of 409 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 49.7%, RPG 16.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%, 2D 6.8%
- #57 Torment: Tides of Numenera
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,370 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.
Why similar: CRPG 29.4%, Isometric 22%, RPG 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 9%, Adventure 4.9%
- #58 Lethal RPG: War
69% matchVery Positive80% of 233 reviews2015
Dev: EyeSpyda Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Journey on an epic quest with Lethal and his elite party of warriors through a huge fantasy land. Play as Lethal and his companions in exciting turn based battles against a variety of fantasy creatures.
Why similar: RPG 92.6%, Indie 7.4%
- #59 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
67% matchVery Positive86% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.4%, RPG 18%, Fantasy 12.1%, Open World 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #60 8-Bit Adventures 2
65% matchVery Positive96% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 36.4%, Old School 11.8%, RPG 11.3%, Retro 7.7%, Fantasy 6.8%