- #1 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,427 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 43%, Strategy RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, RPG 8.5%, JRPG 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive tactical RPG experience that heavily influenced the squad-based army management found in Symphony of War.
- #2 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
96% 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: Tactical RPG 26.1%, RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly robust class and skill system that allows for the same level of granular squad customization found in the seed game.
- #3 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,599 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, JRPG 14.4%, Tactical RPG 14%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-production tactical RPG that focuses on complex political narratives and grid-based combat where terrain and positioning are vital.
- #4 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
95% matchVery Positive85% of 1,345 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.4%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Strategy 11.6%, Fantasy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a grand-scale map where you manage multiple armies and heroes to conquer territory through deep turn-based tactical combat.
- #5 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,707 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%, Lore-Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides an immense amount of depth in character building and tactical combat, perfect for players who love optimizing their units.
- #6 Lost Eidolons
94% matchMixed68% of 2,333 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Tactical RPG 23.6%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, JRPG 10.7%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based tactical RPG that focuses on large-scale war themes and character development within a gritty, fantasy-inspired world.
- #7 The Banner Saga
93% 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: Tactical RPG 33.4%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, RPG 8.3%, Tactical 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines tactical turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on narrative choices and managing the morale and survival of a traveling caravan.
- #8 Dark Deity
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,017 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.6 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: Tactical RPG 18.8%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the classic tactical RPG aesthetic and focus on unit growth, making it a natural fit for fans of the genre.
- #9 Banner of the Maid
91% matchVery Positive87% of 8,180 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Tactical RPG 26.9%, RPG 11.6%, JRPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Set in an alternate history, this game offers challenging turn-based tactical combat with a strong focus on managing unique hero units.
- #10 Fae Tactics
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,719 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: RPG 20.2%, Tactical RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Tactical 9.7%, Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, vibrant take on tactical combat with a heavy emphasis on positioning and elemental synergy between units.
- #11 Sword of Convallaria
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,656 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 64.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, JRPG 12.4%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RPG that utilizes beautiful pixel art and deep grid-based combat mechanics reminiscent of classic genre staples.
- #12 Songs of Conquest
88% matchVery Positive86% of 13,308 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Tactical 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: While it leans into 4X elements, the army management and tactical battle system provide a similar feeling of leading a growing force to victory.
- #13 Langrisser I & II
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 939 reviews2020
Dev: Chara-ani CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.
Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Strategy 14.7%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: These classic remakes feature the core mechanic of commanding units and their subordinate troops, which is central to the gameplay loop of Symphony of War.
- #14 Wargroove
89% 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: Tactical RPG 35.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Tactical 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of strategic unit management and terrain utilization on a grid, offering a polished and classic tactical experience.
- #15 Expeditions: Rome
87% matchVery Positive88% of 6,559 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.0 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: Tactical RPG 30.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It balances a strategic campaign map with complex, party-based tactical combat, rewarding players for careful planning and unit management.
- #16 Songs of Silence
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,653 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 14%, Auto Battler 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a unique blend of strategic army management and fast-paced tactical battles in a beautifully stylized fantasy world.
- #17 Othercide
86% matchVery Positive82% of 5,202 reviews2020
Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Tactical 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric take on tactical combat where managing your units' health and resources is critical to survival.
- #18 Dark Deity 2
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,600 reviews2025
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Party-Based RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the classic tactical RPG formula, offering more depth and polish for fans of the original game.
- #19 The Iron Oath
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 900 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 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: Tactical RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines tactical turn-based combat with long-term party management and a dynamic, evolving world.
- #20 Valkyria Chronicles™
85% matchVery Positive90% of 13,191 reviews2014
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, JRPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends tactical turn-based strategy with real-time movement, focusing on the management of a squad during a large-scale war.
- #21 Dream Tactics
82% matchVery Positive93% of 654 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.6%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, JRPG 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.8%, Tactical 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a layer of deck-building strategy to the traditional tactical RPG formula, allowing for creative unit builds.
- #22 Disciples: Liberation
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,914 reviews2021
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 35.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, RPG 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Tactical 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that emphasizes army building and strategic combat across a sprawling, narrative-rich campaign.
- #23 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,497 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 26%, RPG 17.1%, Party-Based RPG 13%, Story Rich 10.8%, Fantasy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily a JRPG, it features large-scale army battles and a massive roster of characters to recruit and manage.
- #24 Arcadian Atlas
82% matchMixed54% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Twin Otter StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arcadian Atlas is a Tactical RPG about the choices people make for love and power, and how those decisions tear a kingdom apart.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, JRPG 8.7%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art tactical RPG focuses on deep class systems and grid-based combat that will feel very familiar to fans of the genre.
- #25 Our Adventurer Guild
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,208 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Tactical RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management and growth of a guild, providing a satisfying loop of recruitment and tactical mission success.
- #26 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
78% matchVery Positive93% of 4,601 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 38.8%, JRPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, RPG 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This remake offers deep tactical party-based combat and a focus on building a legacy over generations.
- #27 Vanaris Tactics
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 172 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, RPG 7.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused, narrative-driven tactical RPG that emphasizes the importance of positioning and unit synergy in every encounter.
- #28 Tyrant's Blessing
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Mercury Game StudioPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Tyberia has been turned into a paradise by the Tyrant, free from war, suffering, and death - because nearly everyone has been turned into the undead. Take charge of the last living warriors in tactical, turn-based battles and drive the Dead Army into the sea!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, JRPG 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a challenging tactical experience where every decision in combat has significant consequences for your army.
- #29 Those Who Rule
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,005 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: Tactical RPG 26.9%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, JRPG 8.3%
- #30 Sands of Salzaar
77% matchVery Positive82% of 22,933 reviews2021
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel StudioPub: XD
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Strategy 19%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 5.9%
- #31 GOD WARS The Complete Legend
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The latest in full-scale Tactical RPG receiving great reviews all around the world is finally on PC Steam! Enjoy the ensemble cast of heroes who fought in ancient Japan and capture the best in Tactical RPG consisting an overwhelming game volume of 142 battle stages and 160 hours in total play time.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 38.5%, RPG 17%, JRPG 15.4%, Strategy RPG 10%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional tactical RPG that focuses on deep character customization and grid-based combat within a Japanese mythology-inspired setting.
- #32 King's Bounty II
78% matchMixed62% of 5,490 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, RPG 15%, Fantasy 8.3%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on leading armies in turn-based tactical battles while exploring a rich, story-driven fantasy world.
- #33 Yggdra Union
76% matchVery Positive94% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Sting
Windows
In order to recapture her homeland, Yggdra gathers her allies and confronts the empire. "Yggdra Union" is a tactics RPG that features three elements: the "Union System", in which players team up with her allies to launch attacks, the exhilarating "Clash" through army battles, and the "Tactics Card".
Why similar: Strategy RPG 29.3%, RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 9.8%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #34 The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,447 reviews2025
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is a turn-based strategy game. Framed for murdering the Emperor, villainess Scarlet and Lily, fight the Empire as the first Streamers in history. Capture every enemy and turn them into allies for a happy ending... Or execute everyone and become the Demon Queen!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Auto Battler 11.8%, Romance 8.6%
- #35 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
76% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.4%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.6%, Lore-Rich 8.7%
- #36 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
75% matchVery Positive80% of 2,601 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #37 Coromon
74% matchVery Positive85% of 7,821 reviews2022
Dev: TRAGsoftPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, RPG 18.3%, Story Rich 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Strategy 9.5%
- #38 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
71% matchVery Positive90% of 6,105 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, JRPG 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%
- #39 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
74% matchVery Positive84% of 42,844 reviews2021
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: META Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 58.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 38.4%, Romance 13.7%, Tactical 10.2%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 9.2%
- #40 Gales of Nayeli
72% matchVery Positive87% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Blindcoco Studios
Windows
Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.5%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, RPG 9.1%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #41 Rise Eterna
77% matchMixed43% of 207 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.6%, JRPG 11.1%, Strategy RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.2%
- #42 Chained Echoes
72% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, JRPG 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #43 Crown and Adventure
71% matchMixed62% of 1,668 reviews2025
Dev: C3D GamesPub: Luckycalf
Windows
An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 38.3%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 5%
- #44 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.5%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, JRPG 11.7%, RPG 9.7%
- #45 Jagged Alliance 3
70% matchVery Positive89% of 14,438 reviews2023
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Tactical RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Tactical 11.6%, Strategy RPG 11.1%
- #46 Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
69% matchVery Positive92% of 4,468 reviews2023
Dev: Little Leo GamesPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50.2%, RPG 22.5%, Strategy 13.5%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 4.1%
- #47 Edge Of Eternity
73% matchMixed70% of 3,987 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 24.1%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 15.1%, Fantasy 15%
- #48 Reverie Knights Tactics
73% matchMixed59% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.3%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, RPG 8.4%
- #49 Zoeti
71% matchMixed64% of 508 reviews2023
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Lore-Rich 19.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Fantasy 11.5%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #50 Fated Land
69% matchMixed65% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
Windows
This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, RPG 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #51 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
70% matchMixed60% of 598 reviews2024
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, Tactical RPG 20%, RPG 13.4%, Tactical 8.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #52 Hero's Hour
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,674 reviews2022
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Why similar: Auto Battler 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Fantasy 8.3%, RPG 8.2%
- #53 MENACE
64% matchVery Positive91% of 11,482 reviews2026
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 23.2 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: Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, RPG 12.6%, Romance 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #54 Eutolant Saga
64% matchVery Positive93% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Oistar Games
Windows
Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #55 The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,621 reviews2022
Dev: HongShou StudioPub: Pixmain
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Lay out your grand strategy on the land of Eagarlnia where humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and the undead each battle out a corner of land. Manage your territories by navigating complex decisions and grow your economy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Tactical 13.4%, Fantasy 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #56 Star Renegades
68% 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: Tactical RPG 37.2%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, JRPG 13.8%, RPG 9.2%, Tactical 7.7%
- #57 Vanaris Tactics - Prologue
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Play the Prologue chapter of Vanaris Tactics. Lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, and experience the first three battles and story of Vanaris Tactics.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.3%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, RPG 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%
- #58 King Of The Castle
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,710 reviews2023
Dev: Tributary GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?
Why similar: Fantasy 27.6%, Story Rich 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Strategy 15.1%, 2D 7.3%
- #59 Monster Sanctuary
66% matchVery Positive91% of 12,449 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: JRPG 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Fantasy 13.3%, RPG 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #60 Black Skylands
65% matchVery Positive83% of 4,392 reviews2023
Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails.
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 30.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 6.6%