- #1 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
97% matchVery Positive88% of 6,353 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Strategy RPG 9.8%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a robust class system and grid-based combat that feels like a direct evolution of the golden era of tactical RPGs.
- #2 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
96% 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: Tactical RPG 32.7%, JRPG 11.2%, Strategy RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Party-Based RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at large-scale tactical movement and unit management, capturing the grand strategy feel of classic Japanese strategy games.
- #3 Dark Deity
96% 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: Tactical RPG 15.9%, JRPG 13.8%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on character growth and tactical positioning, making it a strong companion for those who enjoy the squad-based combat of Rise Eterna.
- #4 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,578 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Strategy RPG 15%, JRPG 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: As a definitive classic of the tactical RPG genre, it provides the exact depth and narrative complexity that fans of Rise Eterna's style will appreciate.
- #5 Fae Tactics
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,744 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.8%, Tactical RPG 15.5%, Strategy 15%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The game blends vibrant pixel art with a unique, highly strategic turn-based combat system that rewards careful planning and synergy.
- #6 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,748 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, JRPG 21%, Strategy RPG 19.5%, Tactical RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This modern tactical RPG features a beautiful HD-2D aesthetic and a branching narrative that mirrors the strategic intensity of classic 16-bit titles.
- #7 Sword of Convallaria
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,795 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.6%, JRPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a high-quality tactical experience with a classic anime aesthetic and deep, grid-based combat mechanics.
- #8 Dream Tactics
91% matchVery Positive92% of 692 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.9%, JRPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines tactical grid combat with card-based mechanics, offering a fresh but familiar experience for fans of the genre.
- #9 Arcadian Atlas
92% matchMixed54% of 191 reviews2023
Dev: Twin Otter StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arcadian Atlas is a Tactical RPG about the choices people make for love and power, and how those decisions tear a kingdom apart.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.4%, JRPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: With its gorgeous pixel art and intricate turn-based combat, it perfectly captures the aesthetic and mechanical spirit of the 90s tactical RPG era.
- #10 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
91% matchVery Positive93% of 9,828 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.3%, JRPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Party-Based RPG 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep tactical system with complex character builds that will satisfy players looking for more mechanical density.
- #11 Lost Eidolons
90% matchMixed68% of 2,384 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.2%, JRPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Strategy RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a more modern, cinematic take on the tactical RPG genre while maintaining the core grid-based combat and party management.
- #12 Langrisser I & II
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 952 reviews2020
Dev: Chara-ani CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.
Why similar: Strategy 20.8%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, JRPG 13.7%, Tactical RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: These remakes of legendary tactical RPGs provide the foundational gameplay loop that inspired many modern indie titles in the genre.
- #13 Disgaea 5 Complete
89% matchVery Positive88% of 3,581 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!
Why similar: JRPG 21.3%, Tactical RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy 8.1%, Strategy RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more over-the-top, it offers the ultimate tactical RPG experience with endless customization and deep, grid-based strategy.
- #14 Alvora Tactics
88% matchVery Positive92% of 151 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: Tactical RPG 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, mechanics-focused tactical RPG that strips away the fluff to provide pure, challenging grid-based combat.
- #15 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 581 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelated Milk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, Tactical RPG 16%, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It blends tactical combat with kingdom management, providing a well-rounded RPG experience with a charming, lighthearted tone.
- #16 ARIA CHRONICLE
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,163 reviews2020
Dev: STUDIO N9Pub: HIKE Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Randomized dungeons, strategic battles, diverse growth factors, unique characters... ARIA CHRONICLE offers an unparalleled gaming experience. Let’s set out to help the Princess of Tamageria!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.1%, JRPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a party-based tactical experience with a strong emphasis on character classes and turn-based strategy.
- #17 Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
86% matchMixed48% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.4%, JRPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy RPG 12%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on a gritty, tactical experience with a heavy emphasis on positioning and terrain, echoing the challenges of classic strategy games.
- #18 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
84% matchVery Positive85% of 1,389 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, JRPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines grand strategy with tactical turn-based battles, perfect for players who enjoy managing a large roster of unique units.
- #19 Reverie Knights Tactics
85% matchMixed61% of 111 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a hand-drawn art style and narrative-heavy tactical combat that aligns well with the tone of Rise Eterna.
- #20 Untamed Tactics
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Strategy RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game introduces a narrative-driven tactical experience with a unique visual style and engaging turn-based combat mechanics.
- #21 Rise of the Third Power
82% matchVery Positive88% of 593 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
On the eve of history's greatest war, eight unlikely heroes rise to challenge an empire and change the fate of a continent. Rise of the Third Power is a story-driven RPG of political intrigue, sacrifice, and revolution.
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Anime 9.1%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more of a traditional JRPG, its tactical combat and pixel-art aesthetic make it a great fit for fans of the 16-bit era.
- #22 Voidspire Tactics
83% 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: Tactical RPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 11%, Strategy 10.9%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This indie gem focuses on environmental interaction and deep character customization within a classic tactical framework.
- #23 Wargroove
82% matchVery Positive83% of 5,267 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: While leaning more into the strategy side, its pixel-art style and turn-based tactical combat provide a similar satisfying loop to Rise Eterna.
- #24 Noob - The Factionless
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,126 reviews2023
Dev: BlackPixel StudioPub: Olydri Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead a team of adventurers to the highest rank of all guilds!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.6%, JRPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Strategy RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern take on the classic party-based tactical RPG, featuring a humorous story and solid turn-based combat.
- #25 Eden's Last Sunrise
80% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
A classic tactics RPG where magic and technology clash to determine the fate of the world. Command tactical battles, befriend and train your troops, create custom heroes, and experience the story through multiple branching paths.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a blend of sci-fi and fantasy in a tactical RPG format, providing a unique setting for familiar grid-based gameplay.
- #26 Yggdra Union
79% matchVery Positive93% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Sting
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
In order to recapture her homeland, Yggdra gathers her allies and confronts the empire. "Yggdra Union" is a tactics RPG that features three elements: the "Union System", in which players team up with her allies to launch attacks, the exhilarating "Clash" through army battles, and the "Tactics Card".
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Strategy 14.9%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RPG known for its unique card-based battle system and challenging strategic depth.
- #27 Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
78% matchVery Positive87% of 341 reviews2024
Dev: Ocelot
Windows
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.4%, JRPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, isometric tactical experience that feels like a modern tribute to the golden age of the genre.
- #28 Tears of Avia
81% matchMixed50% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: CooCooSqueaky GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tears of Avia is a turn-based strategy and tactics RPG set in the beautiful world of Estera. As a Seeker, journey through war-torn environments and build your party to save the world from its horrible fate.
Why similar: JRPG 26.1%, Tactical RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Strategy RPG 8.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a story-rich campaign with tactical turn-based combat that emphasizes character abilities and team synergy.
- #29 STARDUST: Wish of Witch
76% matchVery Positive81% of 776 reviews2026
Dev: Kniv Studio Co., Ltd.
Windows
STARDUST: Wish of Witch is a single-player SRPG beautifully crafted in pixel art. Follow the secret of the wish-granting star and join the adventure of the girl “Star” and the mage “Yu”.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.8%, JRPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.8%, Strategy RPG 9.9%
- #30 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,621 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 11%, RPG 8.3%, Anime 7%
- #31 Rime Berta
81% matchMixed65% of 141 reviews2014
Dev: NEXT-SOFT+Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Command an army of puppets in this Japanese SRPG as you hunt for a relic said to grant any wish. Livia's village is dying, and all that can help them is an ancient relic situated somewhere within a mystical tower.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, JRPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Strategy RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A niche tactical RPG that focuses on dungeon crawling and grid-based combat, perfect for those who enjoy the grind of classic strategy games.
- #32 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 593 reviews2025
Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.4%, JRPG 22.2%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #33 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
78% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.3%, JRPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%
- #34 Radix Chronicle
75% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, JRPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #35 Astral Throne
76% matchVery Positive81% of 271 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #36 Our Adventurer Guild
74% 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: Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Tactical RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #37 Grimshade
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.1%, JRPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%
- #38 Geo Mythica
73% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.
Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, Party-Based RPG 25%, Strategy 9.9%, RPG 7.8%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #39 Edge Of Eternity
75% matchMixed69% of 4,033 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 38%, Turn-Based Combat 22.3%, Anime 11.9%, RPG 9.6%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #40 Fated Land
73% 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: Tactical RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Strategy 9.9%
- #41 Fight Life: Vanguard
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2026
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.4%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Strategy 8.2%
- #42 Requiem of Reuinis
70% matchNo user reviews91% of 366 reviews2026
Dev: ZaxiquejPub: Mecrew Games
Windows
A Magic Tower-style Strategy RPG with alchemy and progression. Play as Tasia and explore lost ruins with your companions. No unwinnable dead ends — plan your days freely, build your loadout, gather resources, and uncover the truth behind the [Calamity].
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, RPG 7.5%
- #43 The Iron Oath
72% 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: Tactical RPG 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy RPG 11.5%
- #44 Star Renegades
73% matchVery Positive83% of 3,065 reviews2020
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.5%, JRPG 22.6%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Strategy 5.7%
- #45 Tinyfolks
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Strategy 6.7%
- #46 Banner of the Maid
70% matchVery Positive86% of 8,330 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, JRPG 14.1%, Strategy 11.3%
- #47 Heroes of Spyria
71% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 45.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #48 Himeko Sutori
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 246 reviews2021
Dev: Rockwell Studios, LLC
Windows
Himeko Sutori is a tactical, turn-based RPG that combines intimate character development with epic battles featuring hundreds of unique characters. With the included campaign editor, you can make new worlds and new adventures, making Himeko Sutori your story.
Why similar: JRPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Strategy RPG 10.3%
- #49 Gales of Nayeli
68% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Blindcoco Studios
Windows
Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.3%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #50 Persona 5 Tactica
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,188 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.2%, JRPG 19%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #51 Magellania
69% matchVery Positive84% of 424 reviews2021
Dev: Illunsoft
Windows
Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.9%, JRPG 14.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%
- #52 Familia
70% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Maui Game StudioPub: Maui Interactive, LLC
Windows · Mac
Familia follows four protagonists through a journey to retake their homeland. The game’s style is highly influenced by 90s-style Japanese role-playing games like Final Fantasy 1-6.
Why similar: JRPG 26.3%, Tactical RPG 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, RPG 6.4%
- #53 Echoes of Vision
66% matchVery Positive88% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Azure Flame Studio
Windows
This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, JRPG 8.9%
- #54 Isekai Adventurer Guild
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Beard Bear
Windows
Isekai Adventurer Guild is an SRPG roguelite where you train adventurers and go on quests together.People and monsters from Isekai have appeared.As the guild master, train adventurers and fight alongside them to solve the mysteries threatening the world!
Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 9.1%
- #55 Shuffle Tactics
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Club SandwichPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #56 Pixel Noir
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: SWDTech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.
Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, RPG 6.7%
- #57 Path of the Midnight Sun
67% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Daimon
Windows
Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.
Why similar: JRPG 29%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Tactical RPG 10.3%, Anime 8.3%
- #58 Dawnsbury Days
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 959 reviews2024
Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Strategy 6.9%
- #59 Aether & Iron
64% matchVery Positive85% of 558 reviews2026
Dev: Seismic Squirrel
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%
- #60 Chaos Entropy
66% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: MILLIDIA
Windows
This RPG features a unique combat system! After obtaining the Chaos God's Ring, you must evade the Goddess's minions while exploring the world, collecting divine weapons, and awakening heroic spirits. Assemble a knightly order to battle powerful enemies and uncover the ancient secrets of Eusayard.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 40.6%, Strategy RPG 32.5%, RPG 15.2%, Strategy 6.1%, Simulation 3%