Games Like Rogue Waters

Skill-based gunplay meets turn-based tactics in SteamWorld Heist 2! Aim carefully, bounce bullets, and pull off trick shots in high-stakes heists. Choose your crew and utilize 150+ items to navigate real-time naval battles and daring missions in this 30+ hour adventure to stop a deadly water crisis.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Naval 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar pirate-themed tactical experience with a heavy focus on turn-based combat and crew management.

Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 29%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed tactical game that emphasizes squad-based stealth and complex, character-driven strategy.

Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.

Why similar: Pirates 32% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 7.9%, Procedural Generation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on naval combat and ship management within a procedural, pirate-themed roguelite world.

In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.

Why similar: Turn-Based 19.8%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Isometric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines puzzle-like tactical combat with high-stakes positioning and creative ability usage.

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Choices Matter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a squad-based tactical experience with a pulp-adventure aesthetic and deep turn-based combat.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Story Rich 29.3%, Strategy 27%, RPG 25.3%, Fantasy 18.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep tactical squad management and mercenary-focused roguelite gameplay that mirrors the intensity of crew building.

A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that emphasizes grid-based movement and roguelite progression.

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 21.8%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Roguelite 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that incorporates procedural elements and long-term management of your company.

Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Isometric 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that excels in grid-based combat and strategic party progression.

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Roguelite 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced tactical roguelite featuring unique movement mechanics and ability-based combat.

Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.6%, Pirates 18.5% ★, Sailing 16.5% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world sailing and exploration with complex tactical turn-based combat.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world tactical RPG that features complex crew management and challenging turn-based combat.

Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Isometric 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Roguelike 9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical card-battler that focuses heavily on positioning and environmental interaction in confined spaces.

Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Isometric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that offers deep customization and grid-based combat against varied enemy types.

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural roguelite that blends party-based exploration with turn-based tactical combat.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Roguelite 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features procedural storytelling and tactical combat with a strong focus on character growth and legacy.

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 24.4%, Turn-Based 22%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that utilizes a timeline-based combat system to reward squad synergy and planning.

Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Roguelite 8.7%, Roguelike 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in minimalist tactical combat that emphasizes environmental positioning and puzzle-solving.

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: Tactical RPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Roguelike 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game centered on gladiator management and roguelite progression.

Ruin Raiders is a turn-based tactical roguelike where you command customizable squads on a one-way journey into the ruins of an ancient civilization. Master turn-based combat, craft new technologies, and dive into ever-changing ruins to unveil the past!

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelite that focuses on tactical exploration and squad management in dangerous environments.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Tactical RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Turn-Based 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep tactical combat with extensive squad management and strategic map control.

Experience the beginning of a grand adventure in Outcast Tales: The First Journey. Engage in deep tactical battles, make tough decisions, and choose your own adventures - write an Outcast Tale that’s unique to you!

Why similar: Turn-Based 18.8%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Roguelite 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that integrates roguelite elements with meaningful narrative choices.

The Dragoness mixes HOMM-like exploration, city-building and turn-based strategic combat, with a roguelite twist. Choose your battles, paths and skills as you explore a world ravaged by war. Gather and manage your army of beasts, collect resources and expand your city.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Tactical RPG 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Isometric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical strategy with grid-based combat and roguelite elements in a fantasy setting.

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: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Isometric 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on grid-based combat and deep character customization.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, RPG 8.7%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven tactical RPG with a heavy emphasis on party management and positioning during combat.

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 48.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale tactical combat with deep unit customization and army management.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 31%, Turn-Based 29.4%, Strategy 18.4%, Tactical 7.4%, Isometric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-intensity tactical combat with a focus on aggressive playstyles and squad synergy.

Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Roguelite 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Isometric 12.6%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike dungeon crawler that features turn-based tactical combat and loot-focused progression.

Red Rogue Sea is a roguelike strategy game that puts you in the shoes of a pirate captain and their crew. Manage your vessel as you sail through the treacherous waters of the archipelago, interact with the scum that inhabit it, and engage in battle using a tactical deck-building system.

Why similar: Pirates 23.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Roguelike 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Roguelite 7.5%

A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collectable skills to save the crystal, and save the world.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Isometric 9.7%, Roguelite 9.1%

The year is 1983. The world teeters on the verge of destruction as the Cold War tightens its icy grip. East or West: trust no one, question everything. The fate of humanity rests in your hands as you pit spy versus spy in tactical Phantom Doctrine.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36.4%, Turn-Based 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Isometric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game that emphasizes stealth, squad management, and strategic planning.

Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Roguelike 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that focuses on space-naval combat and procedural exploration.

Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Roguelike 16.1%, RPG 7%

Shipwrecked on a myth-shrouded island, play as rookie pirate Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey and explore haunting biomes, face unforgiving combat, and unravel a deep-sea curse in search of your lost crew, the Angry Mermaids.

Why similar: Pirates 46.9% ★, Isometric 22.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Fantasy 4.5%

Forge your party. Master your fate. In this turn-based roguelite RPG, lead four heroes through a fractured realm of danger and destiny. Build synergies, unlock powerful abilities, and face ever-shifting challenges in an epic battle for survival. No journey is ever the same.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Roguelite 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Isometric 8.4%

Pirate Ships is a PvP game about shipbuilding and naval battles. Embark on an epic journey together with other players and fight monsters, pirates and thieves to become the greatest pirate in all of the Caribbean!

Why similar: Pirates 23.5% ★, Sailing 16.1% ★, Naval 11.6% ★, Roguelike 8%, Turn-Based 7.9%

Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based 18%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 7.7%

Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Roguelite 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%

Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

Why similar: Roguelite 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Roguelike 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Procedural Generation 12.4%

Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based exploration game. Build your team, traverse varied hostile environments, face countless dangers, and gain knowledge that will help you find and resurrect the Mother Tree Umama.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.7%

Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Roguelite 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%

Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.

Why similar: Pirates 32.9% ★, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.2%, Naval 11.4% ★, Procedural Generation 11.1%

🌋⚔ Terraforming + Into The Breach! An experimental puzzle strategy where you are not commanding your troops - now, you are shaping the battlefield itself! Nothing is random*, everything is predictable*, and the battlefield is changing. Every turn. By you.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 9%

LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Tactical RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Roguelike 10%, Strategy 8%

Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%

SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Roguelike 12.1%

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: Turn-Based 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Isometric 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%

Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.

Why similar: Pirates 56.2% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Tactical 5.4%

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 29.6%, Turn-Based 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, RPG 10.5%, Strategy 9.7%

SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 26%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Roguelite 10%, RPG 9.1%

Gone Rogue is a tactical stealth game with RPG elements. Get into the role of a thief from the city slums. Lurking in the shadows, sneak unnoticed past enemies, get behind any locked doors, and carry off rich loot.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 47.5%, Isometric 20.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Tactical 8.2%, RPG 8%

Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%

Dive into the world of Royal Booty Quest and experience the thrill of deckbuilding and roguelike adventure like never before.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Roguelike 8.3%

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: Turn-Based 17.8%, Roguelite 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%

Experience the golden age of piracy through a strong and original narrative, real-time exploration and turn-based tactical combat in Flint - Treasure of Oblivion.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.7%, Pirates 24.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%