- #1 SteamWorld Heist II
97% matchVery Positive94% of 2,406 reviews2024
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Turn-Based 38.4%, Heist 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 10.1%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers refined tactical combat and new mechanics that perfectly mirror the original's charm.
- #2 Tactical Breach Wizards
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,707 reviews2024
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 51%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, RPG 8.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the satisfying, puzzle-like tactical combat where positioning and ability synergy are key to success.
- #3 Into the Breach
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,909 reviews2018
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 34.5%, Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, RPG 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in tight, turn-based tactical combat where every move and shot feels impactful and deliberate.
- #4 Invisible, Inc.
95% matchVery Positive91% of 5,734 reviews2015
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the heist-like planning and tactical stealth elements found in the seed game's mission structure.
- #5 Chroma Squad
94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,555 reviews2015
Dev: Behold Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Tactical RPG about 5 stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, upgrade your studio, craft Mechas of cardboard and duct tape. Once the cameras are rolling, control your cast of 5 colored-jumpsuit-clad warriors in turn-based battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.8%, Strategy 17.1%, RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a unique theme and party-based mechanics that reward creative positioning and ability usage.
- #6 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,255 reviews2019
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
Why similar: Steampunk 35.2% ★, Turn-Based 34.9%, Robots 7.7%, RPG 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe, it offers a different but equally engaging turn-based tactical experience using card-based mechanics.
- #7 Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
93% matchVery Positive90% of 20,445 reviews2018
Dev: The Bearded LadiesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.1%, Strategy 20.4%, RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines tactical turn-based combat with exploration and a distinct, character-driven narrative.
- #8 SteamWorld Dig 2
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,952 reviews2017
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Why similar: Steampunk 60.1% ★, Robots 7%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, it shares the same delightful steampunk universe and rewarding progression systems as the seed game.
- #9 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
91% matchVery Positive88% of 6,291 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: Turn-Based 25.4%, RPG 18.1%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical RPG that offers complex party management and grid-based combat similar to the depth of SteamWorld Heist.
- #10 The Banner Saga
91% matchVery Positive89% of 15,879 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 51.7%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of tactical combat and narrative choices that make every party member's survival feel meaningful.
- #11 Renowned Explorers: International Society
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,888 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 48.5%, Strategy 16.7%, RPG 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.6%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strategic party management and turn-based encounters with a lighthearted, adventurous tone.
- #12 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
89% matchVery Positive89% of 6,518 reviews2014
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Why similar: Turn-Based 55.8%, RPG 17%, Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%, Sci-fi 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical RPG that excels in world-building and turn-based combat mechanics.
- #13 Deep Sky Derelicts
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,867 reviews2018
Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.3%, Strategy 20.2%, RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical card-battler combat within a sci-fi setting that rewards careful party composition.
- #14 XCOM: Enemy Unknown
87% matchVery Positive93% of 58,209 reviews2012
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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Why similar: Turn-Based 52.8%, Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive tactical experience that provides the high-stakes, turn-based combat that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #15 Circus Electrique
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 274 reviews2022
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling– all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show’s talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.
Why similar: Steampunk 58.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 11.2%, RPG 9.7%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed tactical RPG that uses a unique morale-based combat system.
- #16 WARMACHINE: Tactics
89% matchMixed44% of 1,162 reviews2014
Dev: WhiteMoon DreamsPub: Privateer Press Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
Why similar: Steampunk 39.9% ★, Turn-Based 35.2%, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.6%, RPG 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical game that leans heavily into the steampunk aesthetic and squad-based combat.
- #17 Steam Tactics
86% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Igor Rashkuev
Windows · Mac
Welcome aboard your airship, captain! Engage in tactical combats, upgrade your ships and weapons, level up your pilots.
Why similar: Steampunk 42.1% ★, Turn-Based 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, RPG 6.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features steampunk airships and squad-based turn-based combat.
- #18 Spirited Thief
83% matchVery Positive91% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: Koi Snowman GamesPub: Ishtar Games
Windows · Linux
Scout, loot, and get out in Spirited Thief, a tactical turn-based heist simulator with a twist. Search ahead as spirit, Trin, and grab the goods as thief, Elaj. Just make sure you have the loot before the guards come looking!
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.3%, Heist 15.8% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical stealth game that focuses on the heist mechanics and careful planning required in high-stakes missions.
- #19 Wargroove
84% matchVery Positive83% of 5,236 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.0 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: Turn-Based 45.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Indie 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D turn-based tactical game that features charming pixel art and deep strategic gameplay.
- #20 Hard West
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,891 reviews2015
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunt down all those who wronged him. Fight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.6%, Strategy 15.5%, RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game with a gritty, stylized atmosphere that emphasizes positioning and cover.
- #21 Wildermyth
82% matchVery Positive95% of 18,135 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Turn-Based 46%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.7%, RPG 11%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical, grid-based combat with procedural storytelling that makes every party member feel unique.
- #22 SteamWorld Build
79% matchVery Positive84% of 2,156 reviews2023
Dev: The StationPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
SteamWorld Build is a casual city-building and dungeon-management cross-over set in the SteamWorld Universe, where you build and manage a town on a dying planet. You'll need to balance resources, construction, and exploration to its depths to ensure your town's survival and eventual escape.
Why similar: Steampunk 77.5% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Atmospheric 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to engage with the SteamWorld universe through a relaxing city-building and resource management lens.
- #23 Bionic Dues
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 994 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: Turn-Based 43.2%, Strategy 16.5%, RPG 12.3%, Robots 7%, Turn-Based Strategy 4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game featuring robots and deep customization options for your units.
- #24 Age of Grit
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: IQ Soup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Adventure across a Wild West world in a rickety, steampunk airship! Inspired by the likes of Firefly and the classic CRPGs of old. A unique setting filled with rich lore, deep stories, and adventure! Contend with outlaws, gunslingers, and bounty hunters in an epic quest for redemption and revenge!
Why similar: Steampunk 41.7% ★, Turn-Based 29.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%, RPG 6%, Strategy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk RPG that focuses on ship management and turn-based combat in a western-inspired setting.
- #25 The Masterplan
82% matchMixed63% of 525 reviews2015
Dev: Shark Punch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tactical squad-based heist game set in 1970s. The 2D top-down view gives you a great overview of what's happening at any given moment, allowing you to be a real criminal mastermind. Can you pull off the greatest heist in the history of mankind?
Why similar: Heist 34.5% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that focuses entirely on the planning and execution of complex heists.
- #26 Robothorium
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 373 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Turn-Based 46.4%, Strategy 19.8%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG where you lead a robot revolution with deep party customization.
- #27 Door Kickers: Action Squad
78% matchVery Positive95% of 10,498 reviews2018
Dev: PixelShardPub: KillHouse Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Why similar: Action 34%, 2D 32.4%, Indie 23.7%, Singleplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the tactical, squad-based feel of clearing rooms and executing heists.
- #28 Skulls of the Shogun
80% matchVery Positive90% of 856 reviews2013
Dev: 17-BIT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!
Why similar: Turn-Based 45.6%, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D turn-based tactical game with a distinct art style and snappy combat.
- #29 Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
72% matchVery Positive94% of 2,846 reviews2025
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Turn-Based 43.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 12.4%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #30 Pathway
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,248 reviews2019
Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 11.9%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical adventure game that captures the spirit of exploration and party-based combat.
- #31 SteamWorld Dig
77% matchVery Positive94% of 10,787 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Why similar: Steampunk 68.7% ★, Robots 11.6%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.1%
- #32 Halfway
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,012 reviews2014
Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Halfway is a turn-based strategy RPG taking place a few hundred years into the future. Humanity has started colonising new worlds. Until now, they were alone ...
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.7%, Strategy 18.9%, RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.4%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game with pixel-art visuals that focuses on squad survival in space.
- #33 Gunpoint
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,281 reviews2013
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Why similar: Strategy 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Indie 13.4%, 2D 10.9%, Action 9.2%
- #34 XCOM®: Chimera Squad
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 23,313 reviews2020
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 23%, Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.9%, Sci-fi 3.3%
- #35 HeistGeist
70% matchVery Positive97% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: Doublequote Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get in, get the goods, get out. What could possibly go wrong? In this single-player, story-driven cyberpunk RPG, play as Alexandra - a street-smart thief on the run after a failed heist. Put together a team of unusual allies, pull off thrilling heists, and fight and hack using your deck of cards.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.9%, Heist 14.6% ★, RPG 10.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #36 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
74% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.8%, RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 22%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Indie 2.9%
- #37 Aether & Iron
67% matchVery Positive84% of 436 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: RPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%
- #38 Highlands
76% matchVery Positive81% of 240 reviews2015
Dev: Burrito Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 41.4 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: Steampunk 33.1% ★, Turn-Based 28%, Strategy 18.8%, RPG 14.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #39 Dungeons of Aether
71% matchVery Positive83% of 647 reviews2023
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.
Why similar: Steampunk 47.7% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%, RPG 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%
- #40 RIVE
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,034 reviews2016
Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Why similar: Sci-fi 23.2%, Robots 22.1%, 2D 20.6%, Action 18.6%, Indie 10.9%
- #41 The Banner Saga 2
74% matchVery Positive90% of 3,765 reviews2016
Dev: Stoic
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.4%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
- #42 Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?!
75% matchMixed67% of 977 reviews2017
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! is a whacky space exploration game where you manage your very own spaceship, craft hundreds of weapons, and explore the vastness of a veggie-filled universe.
Why similar: Strategy 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, RPG 11.4%, Adventure 8.4%
- #43 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
72% matchVery Positive89% of 14,778 reviews2018
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Robots 9.6%
- #44 Void Marauders
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a band of space pirates and loot and pillage your way across the stars in this turn based tactical game!
Why similar: Robots 24.7%, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%
- #45 Heat Signature
71% matchVery Positive94% of 7,367 reviews2017
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.
Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Indie 13.9%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 7.7%
- #46 BATTLETECH
71% matchVery Positive84% of 32,826 reviews2018
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 43.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.9%, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Robots 7.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.8%
- #47 Rogue Waters
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,149 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Turn-Based 48.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Strategy 12.3%, RPG 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
- #48 Okhlos: Omega
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 865 reviews2016
Dev: Coffee Powered MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Squeeze into your toga and slide on your sandals to rally the angry mobs of Okhlos and bring down the oppressive god of mythological Greece!
Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Action 18.3%, Comedy 15.9%, Indie 15.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #49 Blackguards 2
73% matchMixed67% of 1,290 reviews2015
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Blackguards 2 is a turn-based strategy-RPG and will deliver challenging hexfield battles and a gritty story filled with violence and crime. - Includes bonus content: Soundtrack, digital Art Book and Strategy Guide Book!
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.8%, Strategy 16%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.9%
- #50 Transistor
69% matchVery Positive94% of 31,123 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.3%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, RPG 10.3%, Strategy 7.2%
- #51 Steam Marines
73% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Worthless Bums
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.9%, Strategy 17.9%, Steampunk 14.5% ★, RPG 10.5%, Indie 4.4%
- #52 The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
67% matchVery Positive87% of 7,964 reviews2020
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 41%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.2%
- #53 Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
70% matchVery Positive87% of 4,794 reviews2015
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!
Why similar: Turn-Based 50.8%, RPG 16.5%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%, Turn-Based Combat 3.6%
- #54 Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 7,026 reviews2014
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: 2D 87.5%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 3.2%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #55 The Marvellous Miss Take
70% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2014
Dev: Wonderstruck
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The stealth genre gets turned on its head in The Marvellous Miss Take – the only heist adventure that invites you to steal with style! Use cunning, guile and the art of deception to grab the loot and escape without getting caught by the guards!
Why similar: Heist 46.8% ★, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Action 12.7%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #56 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,235 reviews2016
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Why similar: Strategy 77.5%, Indie 8.4%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 4%, Adventure 2.4%
- #57 Star Renegades
66% matchVery Positive83% of 3,025 reviews2020
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 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: Turn-Based 56%, Strategy 12.3%, RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #58 Metal Slug Tactics
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.
Why similar: Turn-Based 64.2%, Strategy 16.8%, RPG 12%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #59 One-inch Tactics
62% matchVery Positive94% of 90 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: Turn-Based 43.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Robots 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #60 Voidspire Tactics
68% 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: Turn-Based 38%, Strategy 19.7%, RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Indie 5.8%