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Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 431 reviews
Released: 2020-10-29
Developer: Sleepy Sentry
Publisher: Slitherine Ltd.
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 11.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 70%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Isometric 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

  55. #55 Rogue Waters
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,075 reviews2024
    Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 28.9%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Isometric 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

  56. #56 Siege of Dungeon
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 299 reviews2023
    Dev: Binary Tree StudioPub: FirePillar2
    Windows

    Siege of Dungeon is a strategic team-based rogue-lite, where you challenge strong, cunning monsters and combine relics and skills to build up your team in turn-based combat. What’s waiting for you deep in the dungeon? Could it be a rare treasure or the beginning of despair...?

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.9%, Tactical 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Roguelike 11%

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