- #1 The Iron Oath
97% 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 22.2%, Tactical RPG 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #2 Stoneshard
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,466 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Difficult 20%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Turn-Based 12%
- #3 Prophecy of Ashen
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 232 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.
Why similar: CRPG 25%, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #4 Wartales
94% matchVery Positive86% of 35,540 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Party-Based RPG 34.4%, Tactical RPG 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 5.9%
- #5 Ash of Gods: Redemption
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,470 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
Why similar: CRPG 17%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, Tactical RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #6 Sector Unknown
94% matchVery Positive80% of 376 reviews2026
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Sector Unknown is a solo-developed, isometric sci-fi RPG set in a shadowy expanse of space. Begin on a desolate planet, establish a stronghold, explore space, ally with or dominate local factions, and combat a despotic organization set on ruthlessly exploiting the sector's resources and inhabitants.
Why similar: CRPG 28%, Tactical RPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #7 Zoria: Age of Shattering
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 630 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Trinket GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.
Why similar: CRPG 20.2%, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Exploration 6.4%
- #8 Vendir: Plague of Lies
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 263 reviews2024
Dev: Early Morning Studio
Windows
Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.
Why similar: CRPG 24%, Tactical RPG 17%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
- #9 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,858 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Lead a traveling company through a harsh, unforgiving world where survival is never guaranteed in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Why similar: CRPG 32.3%, Difficult 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #10 Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
90% 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: CRPG 28.5%, Tactical RPG 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #11 Those Who Rule
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,112 reviews2025
Dev: Eldin Turulja
Windows
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
Why similar: CRPG 20.2%, Tactical RPG 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #12 Entropy
88% matchVery Positive95% of 190 reviews2026
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you make along the way will determine the fate of your world.
Why similar: CRPG 36%, Tactical RPG 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #13 Vagrus - The Riven Realms: Demo (Prologue)
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 200 reviews2020
Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Why similar: CRPG 26.1%, Difficult 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Choices Matter 9.2%
- #14 MENACE
84% matchVery Positive91% of 13,267 reviews2026
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.
Why similar: CRPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%
- #15 The Lamplighters League
86% matchMixed69% of 1,234 reviews2023
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #16 Grimshade
87% 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: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Tactical RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #17 Stellar Tactics
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,731 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!
Why similar: CRPG 28.1%, Tactical RPG 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
- #18 Shards of Order
83% matchVery Positive90% of 543 reviews2026
Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, CRPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, RPG 7.8%
- #19 Broken Roads
85% matchMixed53% of 459 reviews2024
Dev: Drop Bear BytesPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Broken Roads is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in a decaying, post-apocalyptic version of the vast Australian Outback, featuring a genre-redefining morality system. Survive, form bonds, and make tough choices that will shape your dangerous yet mesmerizing 25+ hour journey across the wilds.
Why similar: CRPG 29.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #20 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,521 reviews2023
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: CRPG 23.9%, Tactical RPG 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #21 Overfall
86% matchMixed47% of 881 reviews2016
Dev: Pera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Set sail in Overfall, a whimsical roguelike turn-based RPG of diplomacy and danger. Recruit unlikely heroes, forge alliances or crush your foes across ever-shifting seas to find a lost king. Every run is fresh with procedural worlds, permanent death, branching story encounters, and hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.5%, CRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.1%
- #22 The Bell Echoes
81% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2026
Dev: 七颗枚
Windows
The Bell Echoes is a story-driven tactical roguelite. Fight alongside a cast of distinctive companions as you venture deeper into the Corrupted Lands, defeat powerful foes, collect Echoes and memory fragments, and uncover the truth behind the characters and the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #23 Solasta II
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,091 reviews2026
Dev: Tactical Adventures
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In a Mana-infused land, a dark force led by the enigmatic Shadwyn threatens Neokos. Bring your party of adventurers together across perilous realms in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.2 ruleset. You make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
Why similar: CRPG 39.7%, Party-Based RPG 30.5%, Choices Matter 13.5%, RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #24 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 276,579 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.6 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 8.4%
- #25 Abandon Ship
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,353 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Dark Fantasy 37%, Exploration 21.1%, Story Rich 17.4%, RPG 14.8%, Tactical 9.7%
- #26 Prelude Dark Pain
79% matchVery Positive81% of 405 reviews2026
Dev: QUICKFIREGAMESPub: Firesquid
Windows
Prelude Dark Pain is a Tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Assume the role of a local blacksmith named Soren, lead an uprising against the Order of the Ashen Crusade and save a world ravaged by war.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.6%
- #27 Deck of Ashes
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,070 reviews2020
Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 27.1%, RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #28 Urtuk: The Desolation
79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,535 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.4%, Difficult 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%
- #29 Gloomhaven
78% matchVery Positive82% of 16,083 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Difficult 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #30 Sea Horizon
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: 45 StudioPub: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
《Sea Horizon》 is a Roguelike turn-based RPG. You can explore the world by choosing different characters. Every journey can be unique and legendary. But don’t forget the darkness is lurking. Choose your path wisely because every single step is essential.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 33.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Stylized 17.7%, RPG 14.6%, 3D 10.2%
- #31 Tenebris: Terra Incognita
76% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: Phantasmica Studios
Windows
A turn-based tactical RPG in which you will explore a harsh planet teeming with terrifying monsters. Experiment with talent builds for 23 heroes. Combine abilities with equipment and other characters. Assemble a squad and learn the secrets of the planet Tenebris!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 39.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 11.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #32 Valor of Man
74% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2026
Dev: Legacy ForgePub: Numskull Games
Windows
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 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%
- #33 Expeditions: Samurai
75% matchMixed62% of 261 reviews2026
Dev: Campfire CabalPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
The sun rises on another civil war, as you land in Japan aboard a battered Dutch ship. Thrust into command of its motley crew, you must navigate the politics of Sengoku-era Japan using stealth, diplomacy, or violence in this party-based RPG where every choice matters.
Why similar: CRPG 38.5%, Party-Based RPG 27.3%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #34 Lost Eidolons
76% 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: CRPG 20.9%, Tactical RPG 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #35 The Age of Decadence
77% matchVery Positive82% of 4,045 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: CRPG 22.7%, Tactical RPG 15.6%, Difficult 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #36 Mirklurk: Every Step Matters
73% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
You've been exiled to The Mirk - an unforgiving swampland where every step could be your last. You must constantly make choices: what paths to take, which tree to shelter under, what beasts to engage or avoid, what items to bring into the darkness of dungeons, and what treasures to leave behind.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 33.3%, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Exploration 16.7%, RPG 15.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #37 AETHERIS
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 250 reviews2023
Dev: WILD WITS
Windows · Mac
Aetheris is a tactical RPG with challenging turn-based battles set in an immersive and vibrant environment. Make the right choices and find the best strategy to survive in the unforgiving Wilderness. Journey alone or as a party of four—the adventure awaits!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.7%, Tactical RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%
- #38 Radix Chronicle
72% 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 26.6%, Difficult 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Choices Matter 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%
- #39 Blightstone
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
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 30%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Turn-Based 7.6%
- #40 Rogue Waters
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,274 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 37%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #41 Veterum
71% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2025
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows · Linux
Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Difficult 12.5%
- #42 Lawless Lands
73% matchVery Positive88% of 119 reviews2020
Dev: Corrosive Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.
Why similar: CRPG 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Choices Matter 9%
- #43 New Arc Line
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 773 reviews2024
Dev: DreamatePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Take a stand in the eternal conflict between Arcane Magic and Steampunk Revolution and tip the uneasy balance between sorcery, elves, dwarves and mysterious monsters on one side and steampunk gadgets, zeppelins, and tesla guns on the other in this single-player, party-based, story-rich RPG.
Why similar: CRPG 21.7%, Tactical RPG 17.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Choices Matter 7.1%
- #44 Solasta: Crown of the Magister
70% 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 30.7%, Party-Based RPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Choices Matter 11.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #45 Expeditions: Rome
70% 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 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%, RPG 6.3%
- #46 The Adventurers
70% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Eternal Vigilance Entertainment
Windows
The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Lead your party of heroes in an open world filled with random events that affect your story. Survive a high fantasy landscape where your epic saga is waiting to be written.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 37.7%, Tactical RPG 31.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, RPG 10.8%, Tactical 4.5%
- #47 Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,033 reviews2022
Dev: GrapeOcean TechnologiesPub: V Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.
Why similar: CRPG 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, Tactical RPG 19.2%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #48 Miasma Chronicles
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,004 reviews2023
Dev: The Bearded LadiesPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 55.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Tactical 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #49 Glorious Companions
69% matchMixed62% of 206 reviews2024
Dev: Ancient Forge
Windows
Explore the open world of Terscara as you advance through the challenging and tactical encounters in this epic turn-based tactical RPG. Form and lead a group of battle-proven companions, delve into the ancient dungeons to collect the elusive vault crystals, and end Xandar’s Wraith once and for all.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26%, Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #50 Moon Corona
67% matchVery Positive82% of 207 reviews2026
Dev: 不倒龙工作室Pub: Solo Game
Windows
open your eyes from the ancient temple and embark on this adventure! Embark on an RPG adventure in a dark-themed sandbox world. Explore vast lands, collect all kinds of cards, craft diverse combinations, and make pivotal choices—seeking lost truths and redemption in the chaos and danger.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Exploration 11.2%
- #51 Tower Song
68% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: OI Games
Windows · Mac
Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.1%, Difficult 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Multiple Endings 9.5%
- #52 King Arthur: Legion IX
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 828 reviews2024
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #53 Dark Deity
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,098 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.5%, Tactical RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, RPG 7.4%
- #54 The Thaumaturge
66% matchVery Positive83% of 5,876 reviews2024
Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: CRPG 31.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Choices Matter 10%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #55 Dark Envoy
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 900 reviews2023
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!
Why similar: CRPG 32.2%, Party-Based RPG 26%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Exploration 8.4%, RPG 6.5%
- #56 Alterium Shift
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: RPG 25%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, JRPG 13.1%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #57 The Wind and Wilting Blossom
66% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2020
Dev: Picklefeet Games
Windows · Mac
Navigate the war-torn lands of an alternate history Heian Japan battling yokai hordes in challenging turn-based combat. Encounter hundreds of story events, level-up your party, and unlock new allies and weapons. Die, learn from your mistakes, and try again.
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Party-Based RPG 35.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Tactical 6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #58 Heroes of Steel RPG
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 285 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: Party-Based RPG 29.3%, Difficult 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based 7.2%