- #1 Tarnished Blood 🩸 [Tactic RPG]
97% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Juggler GamesPub: Galaktus
Windows
Tarnished Blood is a turn-based roguelite RPG with a unique time-bending battle mechanic. Hunt massive beasts, harvest their essence, and help a group of hunters survive in the brutal world beneath the Dome!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.3%, RPG 14.6%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%
- #2 Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Goonswarm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battles
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, JRPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #3 Dungeon No Dungeon
96% matchMixed58% of 505 reviews2021
Dev: 302 StudioPub: 302 GAMES INC
Windows · Mac
Dungeon No Dungeon is a turn-based roguelike game with a unique hand-drawn art style, with a strategy system based around body parts that you've likely never encountered before.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 34.6%, Dark Fantasy 27.3%, RPG 16.7%, Fantasy 10.6%, Dark 8.3%
- #4 Revelatio
94% matchVery Positive93% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Guild Studio
Windows
"Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #5 Malice & Greed
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Malice & Greed is a Roguelike Turn-based RPG where you force enemies & bosses to join you after each fight, sell them to the Shady Smuggler, and butcher them to steal their skills. Customize & upgrade a new team every run to build the ultimate combo as you battle to reach Nirvana!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 34.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, RPG 15.8%, Dark 6.7%
- #6 Way Back Witness
94% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: 青椒
Windows
《归路:见证 》是一款架空世界回合制RPG游戏。 玩家将在这本不属于自己的世界内,见证忒瑞阴德上的悲欢离合,是是非非。 在冒险和旅行中,踏上那条注定不平凡的归路。
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 41%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, JRPG 11.9%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #7 Dark Fairy Tale
92% matchMixed68% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Fun Workshop
Windows
《Dark Fairy Tale》 is a role-playing game blending light Rogue elements, deconstructing classic fairy tales into a shattered world of dark fantasy. Build powerful characters through weapons, talents, and runes. Gradually uncover the truth and save this world corrupted by evil thoughts!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.4%, Strategy RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%
- #8 DarkMaus
93% matchVery Positive81% of 437 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel Wright
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.
Why similar: Souls-like 80.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, RPG 8.1%
- #9 BLACK SOULS II
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,161 reviews2025
Dev: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?Pub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts".
Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, JRPG 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
- #10 Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion
91% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: SezhesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.6%, JRPG 31.7%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, RPG 9.8%, Dark 7.6%
- #11 Purgatory Dungeoneer
91% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Cannibal InteractivePub: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Purgatory Dungeoneer is a townbuilding roguelite RPG about plundering a psychic hellmaw for personal closure, and the resources to build a village beyond the grave.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Anime 12.7%
- #12 Eastern Exorcist
89% matchVery Positive84% of 6,739 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Martial Arts 18% ★, RPG 17.5%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Magic 9%
- #13 Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you
88% matchVery Positive93% of 662 reviews2025
Dev: 红锈雨
Windows
Cradle of Nightmare: Flowers to You is an adventure game featuring a turn-based ATB system. Step into the shoes of Yue Qing, an ordinary high schooler thrust into a world of darkness as an otherworldly force tears reality asunder. Navigate a ruined world and end the filth festering within humanity.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, JRPG 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Magic 9.2%
- #14 Effulgence RPG
87% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Andrei Fomin
Windows
Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles - they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 34.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 30.8%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #15 Remnants Of Isolation
89% matchVery Positive81% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Team IsolationPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, JRPG 23%, RPG 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #16 Shattered Heaven
86% matchVery Positive80% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: Leonardo ProductionPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Shattered Heaven is a single-player deck builder card game with RPG elements and an ambitious branching narrative, set in a dark fantasy world. The game focuses on a card game and roguelike gameplay fueled by a great replay value, thanks to procedural dungeons, a deep crafting system.
Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 27.5%, Strategy RPG 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, 2D 9.3%
- #17 狩魔之旅:万界仙踪
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: 知北游
Windows
Hunting Demon Journey is a modern pixel-art RPG blending deep elemental combat with endless progression. Master shared energy tactics, trigger powerful reactions, craft randomized gear, and conquer endless Rifts in this robust single-player adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 54.5%, RPG 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #18 Soul's Chronicle: Immortal Slayer
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 451 reviews2026
Dev: 正向星光工作室
Windows
这是一款砍杀刷宝类的ARPG游戏,我们将修仙成长体系和刷宝游戏进行有机融合,多样的装备体系,构建专属于您的修仙刷宝bd,喜欢刷宝类游戏的玩家不容错过
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.9%, RPG 20.1%, Magic 15.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Anime 12.8%
- #19 Deck of Souls
84% matchVery Positive82% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Bigboot StudiosPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Roguelite deck-building meets souls-like. Break out of an infinite loop to close the hell gates, turn enemies into cards, and build your own omnipotent Deck of Souls! Rolls included.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Strategy RPG 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #20 Trainee Death Simulator
83% matchVery Positive93% of 1,964 reviews2024
Dev: Bone Nail
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You will play as a Trainee Death, harvesting Souls to pay off your debt. Random choice events offer you various options: Lie in bed and slack off since the debt is endless anyway, Or follow your senior to earn some extra Souls, collecting outfits to switch up your style.
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, RPG 17.4%, Anime 10.7%
- #21 龙胤立志传
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,669 reviews2026
Dev: TPP StudioPub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
《龙胤立志传》是一款融合门派经营的开放江湖武侠游戏。在各大门派割据一方的神州之上,你可以自由驰骋,历经奇遇,修炼神功,踏上行侠仗义或行凶作恶之路,也可以经营自己的门派,攻城略地,称霸一方,最终谱写一段独一无二的武林传奇。
Why similar: Martial Arts 37.9% ★, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.6%
- #22 MementoMori
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 481 reviews2025
Dev: Bank of Innovation, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Dive into a World Where Sorrow Meets Beauty
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Hand-drawn 12%, RPG 11.3%
- #23 Lost in Prayer
82% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Nine Dots Publishing
Windows
Solve intricate tactical challenges to escape purgatory —through Hell or Heaven — or die trying. When you die (and you will), you unlock a new creature, with a unique skill set and multiple playstyles to master. The challenge is to survive, yet the reward lies in dying
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28%, Magic 24%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, RPG 13%, Dark 12.1%
- #24 Soulblight
86% matchMostly Negative37% of 194 reviews2018
Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Dark Fantasy 36.1%, Souls-like 9.9%, Dark 9.3%, 2D 3.3%
- #25 SiNiSistar Lite Version
81% matchVery Positive88% of 767 reviews2021
Dev: UuPub: DLsite
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Anime 14.5%, Dark 7%
- #26 梦魇:无归 Nightmare without return
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: 青衣工作室
Windows
This is a journey without return When you wake up... In the strange space, the bronze gate that eats people, the strange rules of the game, and the ever-changing nightmare world appear in front of you Everything starts from here
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.6%, JRPG 22.8%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.5%
- #27 Dark Bestiary
80% matchVery Positive89% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Qd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 38.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 10%, Dark 7.4%
- #28 SiNiSistar 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,793 reviews2026
Dev: UuPub: Eroge Japan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Step into a beautifully somber pixel art world of decay filled with grotesque, writhing abominations...A dark action RPG that follows the journey of a demon-slaying nun who must resist destruction and despair while purging the corruption from this world one boss after another!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.8%, Souls-like 24.3%, Anime 17.8%, RPG 13.6%, 2D 8.6%
- #29 侠落:百花杀尽
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 268 reviews2025
Dev: 上海江湖逸客信息技术有限公司
Windows
"Xialuo: Kill All Flowers" is an innovative turn based adventure RPG that combines the commonly used "dice elements" and "big map exploration" in board games. In the game, you will gradually uncover various monsters in this dark and mysterious world, achieve your mission.
Why similar: Martial Arts 38.8% ★, Turn-Based Combat 27%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, RPG 10.1%, Dark 4.5%
- #30 Stoneshard
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,341 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Turn-Based Combat 35.9%, RPG 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #31 Unsouled
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
Why similar: Souls-like 59.2%, RPG 30.5%, 2D 10.2%
- #32 Soul Wargame
77% matchVery Positive84% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: 趣品堂(Hardcore Studio)
Windows
This is a dark style strategy game that combines Wargame and Rogulike. Everyone received a mysterious invitation after destroying the conspiracy of the cult. You will lead a group of undead warriors on an adventure journey to defeat invincible enemies one by one.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #33 Crimson Oath
74% matchVery Positive85% of 639 reviews2026
Dev: Parry Frames Team
Windows
Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.
Why similar: Alternate History 35.5%, Souls-like 31%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Fantasy 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #34 Back To Ashes
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: InDID
Windows
Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.
Why similar: Souls-like 54.4%, RPG 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%
- #35 Wantless : Solace at World’s End
75% matchVery Positive90% of 324 reviews2024
Dev: Drop Rate StudioPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
In this dystopic sci-fi Tactical RPG, save your patients from themselves. Craft your skills among millions of combinations, heal the mind and face ever growing nightmares in 10mn runs. Will you overcome the insidious being chasing you across minds?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, RPG 11.9%, Dark 6.8%
- #36 Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,147 reviews2025
Dev: CongSe StudioPub: Anotherindie
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Souls-like 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #37 Idle Taoist Mage Warrior 2
76% matchMixed50% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: okyakusamaPub: okyakusama
Windows
This is a well-built place hang-up RPG game, for players to bring fighters, mage, Taoist three career choices, each career has unique characteristics, so that players in the game to experience different combat pleasure.
Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Strategy RPG 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Dark 7.7%, 2D 6.2%
- #38 Idle Fairy Fantasy
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: okyakusamaPub: okyakusama
Windows
Class dark brush game, equipment driven, there are combat AIDS, liver can be placed
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Magic 22.5%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, RPG 21.7%, 2D 7.2%
- #39 Earthling's Undertaking
74% matchMixed66% of 999 reviews2023
Dev: Current Games
Windows
《天地归虚》是一款中国上古神话题材的修仙RPG+策略战棋游戏。玩家扮演一名落魄宗门的掌门人,游历神秘莫测的太初世界,经营门派培养弟子,寻仙求道提升修为,探索太初世界天道倾斜的原因,揭露诸仙背后隐藏的阴谋,打破命运的樊笼,谱写属于自己的神话传说。
Why similar: Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11%, Alternate History 10.9%
- #40 Psychic Kung Fu Master
71% matchMixed62% of 1,479 reviews2026
Dev: 金十四工作室Pub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
RPG gameplay, turn-based combat, collect martial arts to become the leader of the martial world, recruit disciples, cultivate martial skills, and compete for supremacy in the world.
Why similar: Martial Arts 44.3% ★, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, RPG 9.8%, Strategy RPG 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%
- #41 再刷一把 PlayAgain
73% matchMixed66% of 4,526 reviews2022
Dev: 滑稽工作室
Windows
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 128.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
你是一个前往轮回的灵魂,被神秘人拦截,送你到了一个叫做"神魔之塔"的地方,冒险由此开始... 本游戏融合了卡牌抽取+角色养成+宠物养成+宠物合成+暗黑类刷宝+爬塔+轻微肉鸽+符文之语等玩法的游戏,如果你是一个喜欢刷宝玩家千万不要错过!!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.9%, JRPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Alternate History 10.1%, Strategy RPG 9.4%
- #42 Winnie's Hole
69% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2026
Dev: Twice Different
Windows
Join Winnie on a new adventure, from within! Play as a virus in his body and mind. Capture cells to mutate and build a deck of actions to unleash in combo-driven combat. A genre-blending roguelite with a dark yet charming story. Embrace discomfort - Sometimes we can't help being seen as a monster...
Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Dark 11.5%, 2D 7%
- #43 魔塔地牢
73% matchMixed68% of 216 reviews2021
Dev: Zeros
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG
Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Strategy RPG 21.6%, RPG 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%
- #44 BLACK SOULS
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,538 reviews2025
Dev: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?Pub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Long, long ago, there existed a kingdom shrouded in dense mist: the Lost Empire. This mist twisted humans into terrifying beasts, plunging the world into despair. War raged endlessly. Heroes rose, seeking fame and glory. It is in this place you awaken—a nameless undead.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, JRPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, RPG 8%
- #45 Soulash
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 548 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 40.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, RPG 20.6%, Fantasy 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #46 勇者与亡灵之都
69% matchVery Positive95% of 323 reviews2024
Dev: grade
Windows
《勇者与亡灵之都》是一款在半开放世界探索的回合制RPG游戏,游戏借鉴了NPCDream、Blacksouls等rpg,采用了ATB行动条的设定,加快了战斗的节奏和策略性。 亡灵、魔物亦或是人类,只要阻挡在你面前的尽管杀光就是。勇者就是这样的存在啊... 游戏带有多结局与二周目元素,突出一个量大管饱。
Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Souls-like 20%, RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%
- #47 Wulin Chess
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
Windows
Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, RPG 9.1%
- #48 Sin and Love
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: XingCaiStudio
Windows
"Sin and Love" is a dark narrative roguelike game with a background set in a fantastical version of the Tang Dynasty. You will play as a princess from the ‘Stone’ Kingdom, who has been poisoned and rises from the ashes.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 53.8%, RPG 28%, 2D 14.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #49 Spark in the Dark
66% matchVery Positive88% of 939 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.5%, Souls-like 30.1%, RPG 18.4%, Fantasy 11%, Dark 8.6%
- #50 浮世万千之前世今生
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 飞天大胖喵
Windows
"Floating world before the world this life" is an independent stand-alone game, this game is floating world myriad game series in the second.The game is a full-length xiuxian novel stream game, using the traditional turn-based combat system.
Why similar: JRPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, RPG 10.7%
- #51 Dark SASI
73% matchMixed58% of 412 reviews2018
Dev: Narko Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
As you progress through the game level of difficulty will increase, so that Dark SASI will be for you the most serious game test. Can you survive thousands of deaths? Dark SASI is an adventure in the style of an RPG, with its own characteristics.
Why similar: Souls-like 67.9%, RPG 32.1%
- #52 Hellslave
68% matchVery Positive85% of 3,209 reviews2022
Dev: Ars GoetiaPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #53 Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Nyou
Windows
Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears is a strategic RPG where you use combinations of various heroes to clear dungeons. Train and utilize heroes to fight off those corrupted by the Black Tears and overcome difficult trials.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
- #54 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
67% matchVery Positive98% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: Unframe
Windows · Mac
Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.
Why similar: 2D 68.8%, Singleplayer 31.2%
- #55 Loser Reborn
70% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2019
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows
A Lovecraftian Retro MetaRPG. Marty Stu got reincarnated as a prince in another world. But happily-ever-after comes with Daemon Sultan Azathoth, naturally, and a tough decision to make. When Marty finally realizes life is never that easy, he also learns something is unspeakably wrong...
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 37.8%, JRPG 32.9%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 10.6%, 2D 2.9%
- #56 Obscure Chronicle of Dynasty
67% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: IsaacZhang
Windows
This is a "fictional, but plausible" strategy role-playing game with a plot which can be regarded as a history of the Three Kingdoms in a different realm. Thus, those who have received little or no attention in the original history may blossom in this very different time and space.
Why similar: JRPG 18.9%, Alternate History 18.4%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #57 Path of Achra
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 51.3%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, RPG 18.9%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #58 平妖奇谭 Kungfu & Monster
70% matchMixed49% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Warthog Studio
Windows
“Kungfu & Monster is a turn based SLG, the idea of the combat system is from Chinese Kungfu, it’s trying to show you a unique journey to hunt monsters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 100%
- #59 Radix Chronicle
65% 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: Turn-Based Combat 27.1%, JRPG 20.9%, Magic 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%
- #60 Voidsayer
66% matchMixed69% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: Pavel AuseitasauPub: indie.io
Windows
The world has fallen into darkness, cursed by the Abyss. You are one of the many hapless survivors at risk of being consumed. Unlike others, you have a chance to fight back. Voidsayer is a dark monster tamer jRPG. Assemble your monster team, take on eldritch horrors, and return hope to the world.
Why similar: JRPG 32.2%, Turn-Based Combat 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, RPG 12.3%, Dark 5.9%