- #1 Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor
97% matchVery Positive90% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.
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: RPG 17.9%, CRPG 13.3%, Isometric 10.7%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Strategy 8%
- #3 Avadon: The Black Fortress
96% 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: RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Isometric 11.6%, CRPG 11.6%, Old School 8.7%
- #4 Avernum 3: Ruined World
95% 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: RPG 20.5%, CRPG 16.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Isometric 10.4%, Party-Based RPG 7.8%
- #5 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
94% 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 19.4%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.5%, RPG 11.4%, Isometric 8.4%
- #6 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
94% 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: RPG 17.4%, CRPG 15%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Isometric 10.4%, Strategy 8.5%
- #7 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
93% 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: RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based 15.4%, CRPG 11.8%, Isometric 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 11%
- #8 Eschalon: Book I
92% 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: RPG 32.2%, Turn-Based 23%, Isometric 16.3%, CRPG 9.3%, Indie 7.1%
- #9 The Quest
91% 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: RPG 27.4%, Grid-Based Movement 22.5%, Turn-Based 14.5%, CRPG 7.7%, Retro 7%
- #10 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
89% 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: CRPG 19.6%, RPG 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 13.9%, Strategy 10.3%, Isometric 9.9%
- #11 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: RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Isometric 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%, CRPG 8.6%
- #12 Expeditions: Conquistador
90% 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: Turn-Based 33.6%, RPG 26.2%, Strategy 14.8%, CRPG 8.1%, Isometric 7.6%
- #13 AntharioN
89% 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: Turn-Based 20.5%, RPG 20.5%, CRPG 15.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%
- #14 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 17.9%, Turn-Based 17.5%, RPG 12.3%, Isometric 11.7%, Old School 10.4%
- #15 Fabled Lands
86% 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 39.5%, RPG 22.8%, Old School 15.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Indie 6.7%
- #16 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
84% 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: RPG 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, CRPG 13.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Retro 7.3%
- #17 Geneforge 5: Overthrow
87% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2008
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Geneforge 5: Overthrow is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the final chapter of the epic Geneforge Saga. Return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Strategy 19.8%, Isometric 16.4%, Indie 13.3%
- #18 Exiled Kingdoms
86% 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 44.6%, Isometric 16.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 9.1%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #19 Dark Quest 2
85% 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: Turn-Based 32.2%, RPG 23.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Isometric 12.8%, Indie 6.6%
- #20 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
83% 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 23.3%, RPG 22.2%, CRPG 20.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Adventure 10.4%
- #21 Crown and Adventure
82% 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 31.7%, RPG 25.3%, Strategy 17.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #22 Solasta: Crown of the Magister
82% matchVery Positive87% of 22,429 reviews2021
Dev: Tactical Adventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
Why similar: CRPG 29%, RPG 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Fantasy 9%
- #23 Lords of Xulima
84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,261 reviews2014
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.9%, RPG 29.1%, CRPG 8.1%, Isometric 6.2%, Strategy 5.2%
- #24 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: Turn-Based 20.2%, CRPG 18.3%, RPG 14.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Base Building 11.9%
- #25 The Unexpected Quest
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to the world.
Why similar: Base Building 46.1%, Strategy 27%, Fantasy 23.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #26 Songs of Conquest
76% matchVery Positive86% of 13,519 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Old School 29.1%, Strategy 25.1%, Retro 19.2%, Fantasy 14%, Story Rich 12.5%
- #27 Endless RPG
79% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2019
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.
Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Strategy 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.3%, Adventure 11.4%
- #28 Geneforge 2
80% 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%, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Isometric 13.7%, Indie 11.4%
- #29 The Iron Oath
77% 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 22.9%, Turn-Based 22.6%, RPG 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Strategy 10.1%
- #30 Willy-Nilly Knight
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2017
Dev: Double Dice Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Willy-Nilly Knight is the great story, based on the legend of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG with real-time gameplay and turn-based combat, set in the colorful fantasy universe. Will you find the power to save the world in the war of gods? Find your answer.
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 10.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.2%
- #31 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 35,089 reviews2018
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 50.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, CRPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Isometric 12.4%, Turn-Based 10.1%
- #32 Geneforge 1
78% matchVery Positive92% of 396 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 27%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Isometric 15.1%, Strategy 9.5%, Old School 8.8%
- #33 Torment: Tides of Numenera
77% 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: RPG 28.4%, CRPG 19.9%, Isometric 15.5%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #34 Planar Conquest
78% matchMixed61% of 582 reviews2016
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, RPG 29.8%, Strategy 23%, Indie 9.7%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #35 Archmage Rises
74% matchMixed70% of 437 reviews2023
Dev: Defiance Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Experience the freedom normally only found in a tabletop RPG. Empowered with magic, you will create your own story, and experience real consequences from the decisions you make. Will you be the world’s savior... or its destroyer? The choice is yours.
Why similar: CRPG 26.8%, RPG 18.6%, Base Building 15.5%, Strategy 11.7%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #36 Wizards and Warlords
75% 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: Turn-Based 38.6%, Strategy 20.6%, Old School 16%, Fantasy 10.3%, Indie 9.7%
- #37 Crystal Project
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,577 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Party-Based RPG 36.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #38 The Waylanders
75% matchMixed47% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: GATO STUDIO
Windows
Slip the bonds of fate in this party-based RPG filled with Celtic myth and historical legend. Discover thrilling adventure alongside mortal companions and immortal allies as you explore the world of The Waylanders.
Why similar: RPG 35%, Strategy 23.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 11.5%, CRPG 5.5%
- #39 Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
73% 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: Turn-Based 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Grid-Based Movement 15.6%, RPG 15.3%, CRPG 13.7%
- #40 最后的巫后:众王纷争的年代 Witch Queen
73% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: 安格法
Windows
Individual independent development Witch Queen is a lightweight storyline oriented rts game that is based the dark ages of the fantasy world of Isefaia. In here, Build countries, explore the continent, witness the endings of the Wizards, and learn the truth behind the story.
Why similar: Base Building 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 18%, Strategy 17.5%, RPG 16.2%, Indie 8.9%
- #41 Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Dead Genre Studios
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace!
Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Strategy 24.5%, Retro 12.2%, Indie 11.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #42 Tyranny
71% matchVery Positive87% of 13,315 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, CRPG 25%, Isometric 15.3%, Story Rich 6.9%, Party-Based RPG 5.2%
- #43 Songs of Silence
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,734 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: RPG 33.4%, Strategy 23.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 13.3%, Fantasy 12.9%
- #44 Ascension to the Throne
71% matchVery Positive90% of 685 reviews2014
Dev: DVSPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.
Why similar: RPG 36%, Turn-Based 35.6%, Strategy 23.4%, Fantasy 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 Spellcrafter
74% matchMostly Negative36% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!
Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 10.7%
- #46 Low Magic Age
69% 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: Turn-Based 25.5%, CRPG 19%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Grid-Based Movement 14.9%, Old School 12.8%
- #47 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
70% 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: Turn-Based 53.5%, RPG 29.2%, Fantasy 10.4%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #48 Geneforge 3
72% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2005
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge 3 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the third chapter of the Geneforge Saga. In this fantasy adventure, you can explore strange, hostile lands, choose which side you will fight for, and, as always, make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 3 has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Strategy 20.7%, Isometric 15.2%, Indie 13.3%
- #49 Our Adventurer Guild
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,502 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.4%, RPG 27.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 7.1%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #50 8-Bit Adventures 2
66% 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: Turn-Based 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, RPG 14.2%, Old School 10.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #51 RPG Tycoon
71% matchMixed51% of 487 reviews2016
Dev: Skatanic StudiosPub: Macrocosmic Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hire heroes, send them on quests, get loot and make a profit as you expand from nothing into a bustling fantasy kingdom and attempt to win the coveted title of the greatest kingdom in all of the land!
Why similar: Isometric 22%, Strategy 20.4%, RPG 17.8%, Old School 12.6%, Adventure 10.7%
- #52 Artifact Adventure
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2015
Dev: bluffmanPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny?
Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Turn-Based 21.9%, Indie 15%, Retro 11.3%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #53 Geneforge 4: Rebellion
70% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2006
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Geneforge 4: Rebellion is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the fourth chapter of the Geneforge Saga. Once again, return to the world of the Shapers, where you will explore a vast world, choose what side you will fight for, and create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters.
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Strategy 18.7%, Isometric 18.6%, Indie 13.4%
- #54 Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!
Why similar: RPG 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 27.6%, Old School 13.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 10%
- #55 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
64% matchVery Positive94% of 14,748 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Strategy 12%, Story Rich 11%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #56 Expeditions: Rome
65% matchVery Positive87% of 6,746 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: CRPG 29.9%, RPG 23%, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based 6.8%
- #57 Voidspire Tactics
67% matchVery Positive97% of 290 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Turn-Based 25.4%, Strategy 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Indie 10.2%
- #58 Sorcerer King: Rivals
69% 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: Turn-Based 45.5%, RPG 24.6%, Strategy 17.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, 2D 4.1%
- #59 The Adventurers
65% 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: RPG 32.3%, Party-Based RPG 30.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Fantasy 11.3%, 2D 4%
- #60 Fates of Ort
67% 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 31.1%, RPG 26%, Isometric 14.3%, Fantasy 7.8%, Retro 7.8%