- #1 Heroes of Arca
97% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: IMPIRESOFT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Heroes of Arca is a unique blend of a turn-based strategy and RPG with an unorthodox combat system that presents a wide choice of battle tactics for the turn-based games' fans.
Why similar: Strategy 44.4%, RPG 43.9%, Indie 11.8%
- #2 Shock Tactics
96% matchMixed42% of 135 reviews2017
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: EuroVideo Medien
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shock Tactics is a single player turn-based sci-fi strategy game with tactical combat, exploration, squad management and base building.
Why similar: Strategy 56%, RPG 44%
- #3 Telepath Tactics
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 114 reviews2015
Dev: Sinister Design
Windows
A deep indie strategy RPG with destructible battlefields; the ability to build bridges, traps, and barricades; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs and into lava; and full-fledged mod support.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Strategy 42.6%, Indie 12.1%
- #4 Beasts Battle
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2016
Dev: Greenolor StudioPub: Kaser Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Turn-based battles.
Why similar: Strategy 78.2%, Indie 21.8%
- #5 Dungeon Rushers
94% matchMixed62% of 1,233 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Strategy 46.9%, Indie 6.1%
- #6 Ultimate Space Commando
94% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Strategy 43.4%, Indie 13%
- #7 Voidspire Tactics
92% matchVery Positive97% of 287 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 47.5%, Strategy 40%, Indie 12.5%
- #8 Together in Battle
91% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Sinister Design
Windows
A fantasy gladiator strategy RPG with vibrant characters, funny random events, team management mechanics, and emergent relationship-building. Uncover a sinister conspiracy; fight deep turn-based tactical battles; watch your characters grow together!
Why similar: Strategy 52%, RPG 48%
- #9 Crossfire: Dungeons
91% matchMixed48% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Random Thoughts EntertainmentPub: Random Thoughts Enterainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Battle against rival fantasy armies in this fast paced turn based strategy game. Fight powerful bosses while you hunt for treasure in dungeon mode, play through over one hundred single player missions in campaign mode, or match wits against your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Strategy 84.7%, Indie 15.3%
- #10 Gladiators and Glory
89% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, RPG 46.5%, Indie 4.7%
- #11 Card Dungeon
90% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 47.5%, Strategy 40.6%, Indie 11.8%
- #12 Heroes of Steel RPG
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Strategy 42.9%, Indie 12.8%
- #13 Alvora Tactics
88% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Strategy 42.7%, Indie 13.2%
- #14 Bionic Dues
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 993 reviews2013
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization. Out-think wide-ranging tactical situations featuring robots with bad GPS, terrible aim, insecurity, a lack of focus, a tendency to backstab, and dozens of other maladies to exploit.
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, RPG 43.4%, Indie 10.5%
- #15 Live by the Sword: Tactics
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Labrador Studios
Windows · Mac
Live By The Sword: Tactics is a streamlined tactical RPG that blends classic and contemporary gameplay elements. The game is set in a world recovering from the ravages of war, you must navigate the treacherous landscape to prevent further turmoil. Single Player and Multiplayer modes available.
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, RPG 35.4%, Indie 15.7%
- #16 Crawl Tactics
85% matchVery Positive92% of 203 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: RPG 46.4%, Strategy 43%, Indie 10.6%
- #17 Ground Breakers
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: UnitedIndie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle with robots on dynamic, randomly generated battlegrounds, as you attempt to take on the world in this unique turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 83.5%, Indie 16.5%
- #18 Rhombus Legends
84% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Freeway Interactive
Windows
A unique spatial battle system for card games. Unite with friends for clan wars, explore the dungeons and search world map for Bosses. Magical power awaits you!
Why similar: Strategy 76.6%, Indie 23.4%
- #19 Beastmancer
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 86 reviews2017
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Beastmancer is a monster tamer tactical RPG. Play as an adventurer in a fantasy world, capture monsters and make them fight in turn based battles.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Strategy 36%, Indie 11.4%
- #20 Stone Age Wars
82% matchMixed70% of 247 reviews2017
Dev: Permafrost StudioPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Stone Age Wars is an RPG arcade game where you assemble a team of prehistoric soldiers, each with unique abilities and go up against waves of vicious enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 90.2%, Indie 9.8%
- #21 Beat the Humans
79% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Dochungryest
Windows
Beat the Humans is the turn-based tactical strategy game. Here you lead an army of aliens against invaders from the human race. Collect your squad, protect planets, strengthen your army with equipment and look for allies if you want to survive and win.
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Strategy 49.5%
- #22 One-inch Tactics
79% matchVery Positive94% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #23 Ascension to the Throne
80% matchVery Positive90% of 656 reviews2014
Dev: DVSPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 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 53.2%, Strategy 46.8%
- #24 Rubber and Lead
82% matchMixed48% of 105 reviews2015
Dev: Omega Point Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Rubber & Lead is a 2D Top Down Vehicle Combat RPG- Shoot your way through post-apocalyptic Arizona. Go on missions, upgrade your cars, equip your weapons, and blast away your enemies!
Why similar: RPG 75.3%, Indie 24.7%
- #25 Spellcrafter
81% 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 46.2%, Strategy 42.2%, Indie 11.6%
- #26 Zoria: Age of Shattering
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 11.3 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: RPG 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #27 Might is Right
77% matchVery Positive81% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Might is Right is an old-school turn-based strategy game, it has simple controls and deep complex mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Strategy 42.4%, Indie 12.5%
- #28 Dobbel Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive93% of 391 reviews2026
Dev: Gamepie
Windows
Gather your party, roll your dice and battle across the islands to put an end to a powerful curse once and for all in this roguelike turn-based tactical RPG!
Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Strategy 48.4%
- #29 Shiner
75% matchVery Positive90% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: Team ShinerPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Learn every attack that gets used against you in this turn-based strategy game. Meet (and battle) a colorful cast of fully voice-acted characters as you search for the bully who wronged you.
Why similar: RPG 52%, Strategy 48%
- #30 Lethal RPG: War
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 228 reviews2015
Dev: EyeSpyda Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.7 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 79.2%, Indie 20.8%
- #31 Warside
73% matchMixed70% of 586 reviews2025
Dev: LAVABIRDPub: First Break Labs
Windows · Linux
Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 战棋三国英雄
74% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Dreamers Studio
Windows
This is a 3D chess strategy turn role-playing game. The game is easy to operate, fun to play and unique story perspective.
Why similar: RPG 48%, Strategy 45.1%, Indie 6.9%
- #33 Skygard Arena
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Gemelli Games
Windows
Lead your squad of Champions to victory in this fantasy turn-based tactical skirmish game. Save the 5 factions of Skygard in the story mode missions or battle other players online. Customize your Champions to fit your strategy, capture objectives, pick up resources and strike with your spells!
Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, RPG 39.3%
- #34 Super Dungeon Tactics
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: Underbite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Super Dungeon® Tactics is a classic turn-based game featuring exciting, new gameplay mechanics. Along with traditional RPG characters making you feel right at home, the dynamic gameplay will keep you on your toes.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 12.1%
- #35 Arma Tactics
76% matchMostly Negative32% of 991 reviews2013
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Arma Tactics is a turn-based close-combat strategy game, where you take control of a four-member Special Forces team. There are no given strategies, rails to move on, or paths to follow; it‘s up to you to decide how you will play through both the story-driven missions and generated missions with randomized objectives.
Why similar: Strategy 85.9%, Indie 14.1%
- #36 Tyran
74% matchMixed44% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: Dragon's Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A combination of tactical elements from familiar strategic genres, with the ability to develop the character as in RPG games out of combat.
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Strategy 42.7%, Indie 12.4%
- #37 Fated Land
71% matchMixed67% of 51 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: RPG 50.9%, Strategy 42.7%, Indie 6.4%
- #38 Super Algebrawl
70% matchVery Positive92% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Add up, multiply, clone, and divide your party members to beat the monsters on your path!
Why similar: RPG 67.8%, Indie 32.2%
- #39 A Druid's Duel
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 113 reviews2015
Dev: Thoughtshelter GamesPub: Surprise Attack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A Druid's Duel is a fast paced turn-based strategy game set in a world of Celtic lore where players can create and destroy the board by harnessing the power of nature.
Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, Indie 28.2%
- #40 GUNCHO
69% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Arnold Rauers
Windows · Mac
In this small scale, turn based tactics game, you spin Guncho's revolver cylinder to keep his bullets aligned to enemies. Fight your way through randomly generated shootouts. Upgrade your bullets and use tactical abilities to defeat your foes. Ride your donkey and become the ultimate Pistolero.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Oafmatch
72% matchVery Positive82% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: NCR GamesPub: Netcore Games
Windows
Oafmatch is a role-playing game that combines traditional RPG turn-based combat with match-three and roguelike mechanics.Go into battle with four party members from thirty playable classes, power up weapons by making colored gem matches, then unleash devastating attacks on your enemies!
Why similar: RPG 76.8%, Indie 23.2%
- #42 Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 409 reviews2019
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: RPG 54.7%, Strategy 45.3%
- #43 TableTop Soccer
71% matchVery Positive80% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: Dancing Developers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Online, Single/Multiplayer tactical, simultaneous turn-based soccer strategy game. Play live games or play resumable games over a few days. Level up your team, unlock abilities and dominate the leaderboards. Or just embarrass your friends with your superior skills.
Why similar: Strategy 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #44 Dark Bestiary
69% matchVery Positive89% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Qd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Strategy 43.4%, Indie 10.8%
- #45 Chaos Reborn
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,136 reviews2015
Dev: Snapshot Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, RPG 43.1%, Indie 10.1%
- #46 Underboard
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2026
Dev: HeadlessPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Tactical team-building roguelike auto-battler with active and passive playstyles. Draft a team as you explore maps full of monsters, build synergies, equip items and cast spells to support your team during battles and help them escape the Underboard.
Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, RPG 42.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #47 Active DBG: Brave's Rage
68% matchVery Positive83% of 278 reviews2023
Dev: ISVRPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Brave's Rage is a challenging roguelite deckbuilding game that features an ATB combat system. Players will have to think critically to build their decks and make strategic decisions in the nick of time. Create your dynamic duo from a total of 9 playable Braves and face 20 different challenge tiers!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, RPG 42.8%, Indie 13.7%
- #48 FurryFury: Smash & Roll
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,475 reviews2022
Dev: DemibugPub: SUPER PICKLE GAMES
Windows
A dynamic beast-rolling turn-based online arena puzzle brawler on physics.
- #49 Clatter
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,223 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game.
Why similar: Strategy 78.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #50 Robothorium
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, RPG 41.7%, Indie 10.5%
- #51 FLAMBERGE
70% matchMixed69% of 137 reviews2015
Dev: HYDEZEKE
Windows · Mac
Flamberge is a tactics RPG featuring free movement and simultaneous turns. Players plan out their moves ahead of time, then during execution, both allies and enemies will act at the same time.
Why similar: RPG 48.8%, Strategy 44.4%, Indie 6.9%
- #52 Highlands
68% matchVery Positive81% of 240 reviews2015
Dev: Burrito Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Highlands is a hand-drawn turn-based strategy game with unique characters, resource management and RPG elements where the focus is directed toward decision-making.
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, RPG 42.2%, Indie 14.1%
- #53 Arashi Gaiden
63% matchVery Positive98% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Statera StudioPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Arashi Gaiden is a turn-based action game with frenetic dash and slash combat. Use your blades, shurikens, teleports and chains to quickly cut through enemies and face powerful Bosses with unique mechanics that redefine what a turn-based game is.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Wulin Chess
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
Windows
Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Why similar: RPG 51.5%, Strategy 48.5%
- #55 Dark Quest 2
65% matchVery Positive84% of 653 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: RPG 48.2%, Strategy 41%, Indie 10.8%